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Forum: Static Conversions 08-28-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,465
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Bruder Truck-Mounted Flatbed

I didn't know you and Fred were into the whips and chains kinda thing. Each to his own I spose,:D

Nah man, these 10 hour Saturdays are killing me, and during the week I'm just too **** burnt out...
Forum: Static Conversions 08-28-2010, 06:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,465
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Bruder Truck-Mounted Flatbed

Thanks Donny, I'm hopin' so, LOL.:D

-Alex
Forum: Static Conversions 08-27-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,465
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Bruder Truck-Mounted Flatbed

True, very true.....I was considering the option of a screw drive tilt bed and in that case I guess it would make sense to tidy up the underside. But since I'm not I guess I don't have much to worry...
Forum: Static Conversions 08-27-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,465
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Bruder Truck-Mounted Flatbed

Had actually given that some serious thought Craig...maybe in the future. :)

I've thought about getting one of those Bruder 963 CAT track loaders....that'd look neat behind it I guess.

-Alex
Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment 08-25-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,552
Posted By DieselKid
Re: My Trucks

Nice rides there bud! Best part is you can take pride in working on them yourself and enjoy the **** out of 'em when it's time to play!:D

Keep us posted as the updates unfold,
-Alex
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 08-25-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,933
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Silverado Dually in 1/14

Nice start to a neat build! Gotta love those low-pros on a pickup!:D

Must be a warm weather thing....you say you see them out West and I've seen them down south in FL...no matter the locale it's...
Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment 08-24-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 19,630
Posted By DieselKid
Re: My Hobby Room

Yeah we've still got quite a few between Dad and I. I don't really have many of the older pieces like he does, just a couple that I picked up at auctions here and there. He sold the bulk of his...
Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment 08-23-2010, 07:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 19,630
Posted By DieselKid
Re: My Hobby Room

Wow!, awesome accumulation of models Craig! I wish our tractor room still had that many pieces in it but seeing yours brings back some memories. And trains!!....looks like you've got all the bases...
Forum: Static Conversions 08-23-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,465
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Bruder Truck-Mounted Flatbed

Haha...good point.

I'm gonna do my best to ensure the wheels stay planted.:D

-Alex
Forum: General Discussion 08-22-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,363
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Midnight Pumpkin scale close to semi's?

Harry, (aka Bullitt) used a Pumpkin body as the basis for his rat rod service truck project as shown here...

http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=191

That's not the build thread...
Forum: Static Conversions 08-22-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,174
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Bruder Log Trailer

Thank you! :)

Yeah I'm pretty happy with the way it finished up. If it's not already obvious I love working with the Bruder pieces.

-Alex
Forum: Static Conversions 08-22-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,465
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Bruder Truck-Mounted Flatbed

Thanks, yeah that's sort of my goal on most everything.....although I'll admit in some areas on the underside it might seem 'cobbled' here and there...sometimes "pretty" just isn't an option when...
Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment 08-18-2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,106
Posted By DieselKid
Re: weekday home

How do you like the headroom in that ProStar Romelio? I was amazed the first time I stepped up into one at work and realized that one could stand right next to the shifter without having to...
Forum: Australian Rigs & Roadtrains 08-18-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,434
Posted By DieselKid
Re: diesel 950 is here too!

Good to have ya Shaun! :)

Workin' on anything new lately? Haven't gotten around to painting my Dayton rims you sent but I'm itching to see how they'll look.:cool:

-Alex
Forum: Static Conversions 08-16-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,465
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Bruder Truck-Mounted Flatbed

Sorry to report no major progress lately, just a few odds and ends here and there.

Added some crossmembers on the underside to help distribute the load and reduce pressure points on the plastic...
Forum: Static Conversions 08-16-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,465
Posted By DieselKid
Bruder Truck-Mounted Flatbed

Had one of the Bruder lowboys collecting dust out in the garage and had given some thought to stretching it and updating with some rubber tires and new wheels but decided to go a different route...
Forum: Static Conversions 08-16-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,315
Posted By DieselKid
Bruder Wrecker Body

This project has since been sold to a guy up 'Eh Way' (Canada) who I believe will be using it on a 1/10 4x4 build, but it sure was fun to piece together....

Wish I had more pics of the build...
Forum: Static Conversions 08-16-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,174
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Bruder Log Trailer

And a third batch...

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/small5_photos/mudflapsetc307.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/small5_photos/mudflapsetc362.jpg...
Forum: Static Conversions 08-16-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,174
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Bruder Log Trailer

Batch #2 of pics...

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/small5_photos/mudflapsetc295.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/small5_photos/mudflapsetc289.jpg...
Forum: Static Conversions 08-16-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,174
Posted By DieselKid
Bruder Log Trailer

Another previous build recap, this time the logger...

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/small5_photos/mudflapsetc221.jpg...
Forum: Static Conversions 08-16-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,646
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Bruder Converter Dolly

And just a few more...

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/small5_photos/mudflapsetc195.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/small5_photos/mudflapsetc196.jpg...
Forum: Static Conversions 08-16-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,646
Posted By DieselKid
Re: Bruder Converter Dolly

Back as promised...

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/small5_photos/mudflapsetc133-1.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/small5_photos/mudflapsetc145-1.jpg...
Forum: Static Conversions 08-16-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,646
Posted By DieselKid
Bruder Converter Dolly

Well I apologize for not re-posting the entire thread for this past build including the written steps taken, but I figure pictures are worth much more in the long run anyhow.....:)

Here goes, and...
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