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Forum: Metal forming & tools 12-07-2010, 02:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,293
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Metal brake.

Take a look at Harbor Frieght Tools www.harborfreight.com they have a very nice combo 8" Bench top shear/brake for $179
max capacities are: 18 guage aluminium, 20 guage copper or brass, 22 to 20...
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-26-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,862
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Transmissions & Transfer Boxes for 6x6

I see there are quite a few different models of the R2. Which model do you think is best suited?

Willy, thank you for your excellent clarification for the F350 box.


Bob
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-26-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 512
Views: 437,444
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Logging & Construction Equipment

Lou, what tyres are those. They look really good.

Bob
Forum: Truck Building Tech 08-26-2010, 01:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,413
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Cool tranny mod for front wheel drive (Vid added)

no worries mate time I have and the willingness

thanks for all your help, very appreciated.

bob
Forum: Truck Building Tech 08-25-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,413
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Cool tranny mod for front wheel drive (Vid added)

thanks a million Scott, I'll have a go at building one.

Bob
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-25-2010, 02:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,862
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Transmissions & Transfer Boxes for 6x6

Can't open the link, says I need 30 points and I have 30 points already, must be some problem with the system. I'd very much like to view it though.

Bob
Forum: Truck Building Tech 08-25-2010, 01:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,413
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Cool tranny mod for front wheel drive (Vid added)

Thanks for your info Scott, I just ordered this morning from RC4WD a disconect unit and some gears so I will play around with it when they arrive. All part of the enjoyment I suppose.

Bob
Forum: Truck Building Tech 08-24-2010, 11:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,413
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Cool tranny mod for front wheel drive (Vid added)

Hi Scott this is fantastic, well thought out and has a lot of protential for 6x6 users. Can you please tell me where you bought the gears from. This is what I have been searching for. All I need to...
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-24-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,862
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Transmissions & Transfer Boxes for 6x6

I was thinking more like putting a drop box on the back of the 3 speed Tamiya 1/14 truck gearbox. I would try myself but I do not have the tooling.

Bob
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-24-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 95,109
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Driven front axle options?

I have not purchased a ESC unit as yet so thats good info for me. This is my first build so thats why I know know very much - but I'm learning fast thanks to you guys.

Bob
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-24-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,862
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Transmissions & Transfer Boxes for 6x6

Hi Willy, thanks for your info. Are you able to build a F350 6x6 for me please.

Bob
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-24-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 95,109
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Driven front axle options?

Scott, how does the ESC make up for a mechanical reverse?

Bob
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-24-2010, 07:31 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 95,109
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Driven front axle options?

Thanks Scott, that was very helpful for me. I had something like that in my mind after I had looked at the RC4WD and your very own conversion build. I'm not sure but if the R2 has any reverse. Do you...
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-24-2010, 02:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,862
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Transmissions & Transfer Boxes for 6x6

Thank you Travis....appriciated

Bob
Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club 08-23-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,069
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Indy 2010 show pics

Man that make me drawl at the mouth.....The US is just to far away so may have to try for a holiday in Germany.....have to convince the wife.....$$$$

Bob
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-23-2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,862
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Transmissions & Transfer Boxes for 6x6

Since I'm new to this I thought a new thread on transmissions would help all of us new comers a lot, since there are many options that the experts know about which could save us a lot of wasted time...
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-23-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,493
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Too fast!!

Since I'm into logging I wanted grunt, so I followed Pauls suggestion, I bought the Truck Puller motor out of Sydney and a 6 tooth pinion from the States. The truck is not finished yet so I don't...
Forum: Truck Building Tech 08-23-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,625
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: corrected steering for Tamiya COE trucks, Mercedes,Volvo,Scania,MAN

Top marks here Willy, I'm building my first King but I did not place the tie rod in front of the axle because I have never seen it in the front before, so your explaination is top of the class.
...
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-23-2010, 12:15 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 95,109
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Driven front axle options?

Gee thats good thinking. Anyway to make the front engage and disengage?

Bob
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-22-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 95,109
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Driven front axle options?

Guys, now that the front diff is sorted I would now like know about the transmission options. Has anyone used the RC4WD 3 speed full metal transmission? The gear ratios seem a little bit fast? How...
Forum: Electronics tech 08-22-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 22
Sticky: servoes
Views: 44,440
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: servoes

Ok thanks mate, I thought it was a bit on the hight especially when I need to buy two.

Bob
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-22-2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 95,109
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Driven front axle options?

This is a fantactic forum. I have read this several times and have more understanding of what is required for a 6x6. I have also searched for an F350 transmission but no luck so far.
Fred, you...
Forum: Electronics tech 08-22-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 22
Sticky: servoes
Views: 44,440
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: servoes

Thanks RC puller, I checked out Hi Tec 645's like was suggested above but the price was around $125 - no shipping included - does this sound right?

Bob
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-22-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 40,933
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: 1/12 Scale Excavator

Hi Ed,

Man that machine has great detail. The hyd cylinders look really fantastic with the use of steel piping and the travel motors are nice and short in length, all round first class

Bob
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 08-20-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 47,568
Posted By Bob From Downunder
Re: Oil Field Prim Mover KW 396

Hi Paul,

Are the rear diff's stock Tamiya and what is the front diff? I would also like to know where you bought your winch from please.

I would also like to comment on your tidyness of your...
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