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Forum: Construction Equipment 12-24-2023, 07:21 PM
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Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Making a 1964 HD Mack model B-81st RC Tractor

That was a very interesting and informative build video. Thank you for the step-by-step sequences of how you made it all happen!
Forum: General Discussion 12-22-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2
Posted By sassgrunt
Trailer Door Handles

The stock trailer door latches on the Tamiya trailer kits have always bugged me. I messaged a gentleman on Shapeways who makes truck parts, and asked if he could design something more realistic to...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-12-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,979
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Grand Hauler Fender Rub?

My first thought was for you to remove the parts that are causing the problem and raise the legs manually, but that kind of defeats the ability to hook up remotely. Maybe if you use countersunk...
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 12-16-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,583
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Tamiya AROCS 3363

You did a great job on the build, and I really like the tie down straps on the trailer. If you find that you can see too much of the landing gear motor from the side, you can also flip it around the...
Forum: General Discussion 04-20-2021, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,143
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: USAF Peterbilt Minuteman TEL

Tim did get back to me and generously shared some photos that I had not seen previously. He confirmed that it is a Model 362 with a 63" cab; standard 362 SFFA bumper; and pointed out a sander box...
Forum: General Discussion 04-20-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,143
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: USAF Peterbilt Minuteman TEL

Thank you both for your replies. Yes, I am trying to build the later type that was built (according to the few license plates I have found in photos of it) in 1988 and 1990. The GMC V12 engine...
Forum: General Discussion 04-19-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,143
Posted By sassgrunt
USAF Peterbilt Minuteman TEL

During the Minuteman missile program, the Air Force had two types of Transporter Erector Launchers, (both were called TEL, but they were only used to transport and emplace the missile in the silo;...
Forum: General Discussion 10-01-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,156
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Looking for some tips regarding trailer construction!

I know that you're NOT wanting to add a fifth wheel to it, but just as food for thought; that's what I did to mine. I never really liked the short (white plastic) stake bed, and did want the tractor...
Forum: General Discussion 09-27-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,978
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: HighWay 61 Diecast

Post took awhile to appear, and by that time I'd already written a second one (which I'm now editing). I have a "used" GMC flatbed that you're welcome to, if you want to try and mess around with it....
Forum: General Discussion 09-27-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,978
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: HighWay 61 Diecast

I thought somebody would have responded to you about it by now. I don't have the WPL truck, but do have the JJRC one, (looks exactly the same, but I don't know if it is). I'll give you dimensions...
Forum: General Discussion 05-24-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,741
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Less help now a days

I have zero interest in Facebook. I used to frequent both the Garden forum as well as this one, but now this is the only one I can enjoy (and I hope it continues on for many years). I was...
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 05-27-2019, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,509
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Scania R

Thank you for sharing the progress and changes you are making during your build. I think a lot of us wish we had done something differently after a build of our own truck, but are too hesitant (or...
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 05-27-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,509
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Scania R

I really am enjoying the way your Scania is developing. Thank you for sharing the changes you have made to the truck since you bought it; I think that a lot of us look at something we have tried,...
Forum: Truck Building Tech 07-18-2018, 08:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 86,985
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Trailer Tips and Tricks

I have wanted to build a lowboy for awhile, but kept being put off by how to create the "angle" of the frame at the rear, (that the suspension attaches to). I don't have the facilities to mill out...
Forum: Static Conversions 03-21-2018, 03:26 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 57,134
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: VW bay-window transporter

I have been following your build, and just smiling all the way through it. I had two VW vans several years ago (actually, there were three of them, but it took a parts donor to keep the other two on...
Forum: Military Vehicles. 03-14-2018, 03:29 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 28,539
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: ZIS 150 Complete Kit

I saw that King Kong is now selling the fuel tank and transmission as separate items. Since my build started off with just the cab kit and bed, this will help me out a lot. I wrote and asked them...
Forum: General Discussion 03-03-2018, 11:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,215
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Sliding fifth wheel

As an update, (and also as a warning to others who might be considering it), I went to the Rigid RC site link, and bought the sliding/oscillating fifth wheel here: ...
Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles 03-01-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,609
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Fire trucks where do you start?

I bought one of those AMF metal fire trucks several years ago. I had a fascination with a conversion done to a Crown fire truck by putting a fifth wheel on it, which allowed it to tow a water tank...
Forum: Military Vehicles. 02-23-2018, 12:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 28,539
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: ZIS 150 Complete Kit

Yes, it is a Wiha. I don't know why it rounded off inside from over-torqueing instead of the head of the bolt, but it did. All I could think of is that metal of the tip is SO tapered, it must be...
Forum: Military Vehicles. 02-22-2018, 07:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 28,539
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: ZIS 150 Complete Kit

I bought some 2mm scale bolts, and needed to buy a driver to tighten them up. I bought two of a similar-looking driver to what you posted (different company, though), and it also has a slim profile...
Forum: General Discussion 02-03-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,024
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Rc bus

Tamiya has released a school bus body (I know that's not quite what you're looking for) on a 6x6 monster truck chassis. If I can get ahold of the body separately, I'm thinking I can finally build a...
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 01-19-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,628
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Dakar Rally Raid Trucks

I always liked Dakar trucks and was never quite sure how to modify an existing Tamiya semi truck to one. (I've seen others do it, but felt it was beyond my skill set). Then I recently found this...
Forum: General Discussion 01-05-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,215
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Sliding fifth wheel

Thank you for the link to other options out there. The link to the eBay one I posted also showed pictures of the same fifth wheel with longer slider rails. I wrote and asked them how much that one...
Forum: General Discussion 01-03-2018, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,215
Posted By sassgrunt
Sliding fifth wheel

I've been waiting for somebody to produce one of these for some time. I like it, and am willing to pay the $100 price, but an additional $40 for shipping is unreasonable. I will hope that it...
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 09-24-2017, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,628
Posted By sassgrunt
Re: Dakar Rally Raid Trucks

RC Channel makes several aftermarket axles to replace Tamiya axles, including 4x4 types. They sell a 'Dakar' setup that includes axles and transmission here:...
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