Forum: General Discussion
06-12-2013, 09:14 AM
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Views: 3,144
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
05-30-2013, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,845
Re: Goldhofer tweaking...
Ah.
Well, self-fabrication isn't an option, as I can't bore the hole for the axle-shaft, even if I could cut the slots with a file or Dremel.
And its not as much for strength as for durability,...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
05-28-2013, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,845
Goldhofer tweaking...
:(Guys & Gals,
I know I asked in a few other threads, but got no replies.
I even PM'd a few of the fabricators, again with no replies.
So now I'm posting here, as I ~think~ this is where it...
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Forum: Mechanical tech
05-25-2013, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,490
Re: locked differentials
Jack:
Instead pf plasticine, which gets all melty when it gets warm, try that Plasti-Tak / Blu-Tak /Fun-Tak stuff... Blu-Tack on Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-Tack)
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
05-22-2013, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,292
Re: Worm gear for trailer ramps
Hokay Willy,
I'm not in that much of a rush. I keep telling friends about the vids, I should download and store 'em on my laptop.
Any thoughts on who might be willing to replicate the Goldie's...
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
05-21-2013, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
Well...
I googled for weather, and got this from the Old Farmer's Almanac site:
JUNE 2013: temperature 15.5°C (2°C below avg.); precipitation 110mm (30mm above avg.);
Jun 1-4: Sunny, warm...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
05-20-2013, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,292
Re: Worm gear for trailer ramps
Willy, Willy...
Pictures, where to get the parts, and how much they'll cost.
Please?
WhiteWolf
(hokay, I googled 'em - seems Firgelli is a Canuck company, out in BC! Now its what...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
05-19-2013, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,292
Re: Worm gear for trailer ramps
Guys...
Found a Youtube vid of a German modeller who rigged his Goldie, and he posted a thread to a German forum on how he rigged his trailer! Whee!
Anyone able to translate the German, or...
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
05-19-2013, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
Again:
Has anyone checked the Farmers Almanac to see what kinda weather we are supposed to get?
Just an idea... they are more often right than the blasted forecasters at Environment Canada...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
05-19-2013, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 63,809
Re: Paint Removal
Gotta agree with the Easy Off.
The pump bottle stuff also works as well as the can, just don't try the low-odor stuff, its the stinky chem that does the trick!
Castrol SuperClean in the purple...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
05-17-2013, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,292
Re: Worm gear for trailer ramps
Hmmm, will have to drag my trailer into the local hobby shop to see about getting some 'parts'... why?
For simple 'test', even if one shatters the gears first time out, there are a few Tamiya...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
05-16-2013, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,292
Re: Worm gear for trailer ramps
It'd work on the Carson Goldhofer STN-3L as well...
I see in the desc he's using a 1:10 winch, probably the stock RC4WD one, but how to connect that to the screw-drive-shaft, and then where to...
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
05-12-2013, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 235
Views: 172,151
Re: Something new to rc
Ah...
Thought that was Red, but saw the Steiger badge on the nose, in spite of the Case IH on the side of the engine casing.
As for farming, heck, I know beef & milk comes from cow, eggs from...
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
05-12-2013, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 235
Views: 172,151
Re: Something new to rc
Joe:
At least ya realises ya dinna have the hose/fittings before ya dragged it all out to the field tomorrow, and then started cussin' up a storm.
And if that Steiger is ~small~, show us a pic...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-12-2013, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,236
Re: the herb garden
*laughs*
Loved the way ya 'salted' the dig with the spare dualies and the parts container.
And lets see, stone border for the garden was next?
How ya gonna plant the herbs... if seedlings,...
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Forum: R/C videos
05-12-2013, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,294
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
05-12-2013, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 10,995
Re: WT* is with the weather!???
Whoa...
Its a little chilly out here in Ottawa... high of 12c/52f where it was double that all last week.
Thats why I asked if anyone checked the Farmer's Almanac to see what we're supposed to...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-08-2013, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 38,102
Re: Wa 500 Rebuild
JDH:
Want a source for some finer perf-metal? Look inside the door of any sh*tcanned microwave oven. Thats the only place I could find the really fine stuff. And I'm sure its steel, not aluminum...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-08-2013, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,152
Re: My life changed forever today....
Oh...
You can never start 'em off too soon... anyone here willing to make the expectant couple a plush semi-tractor, with or without a trailer? I could take a poke at it, if no-one else is...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-08-2013, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,749
Re: Micro pumps
They look rather neat...
But OW, 36 UKP for the cheapest M100S (non-waterproofed)(and that dun include shipping)
If you wanted one, you might check eBay for the ones that they sell for...
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
05-06-2013, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
Rev, and anyone else who ~knows~,
One day show? The listing online says Friday-Sunday, 28-30th of June. Is the display only for one day (I assume the Saturday) Also, any fees for us new people...
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
05-06-2013, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,896
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
05-06-2013, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,896
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2013, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,140
Re: Does anyone make a Folding Gooseneck?
Then again, there is this monster...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POoQTyWjHrk
Joe, want one for hauling the beasts out of your basement?
Apparently its an RGS-225 'TowHaul' (and its not...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2013, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,140
Re: Does anyone make a Folding Gooseneck?
Agreed on the Slider...
Seen 'em in operation, and they'd be rather easily done, just make a screw-drive to push-pull the axle-assembly forward/aft, and then rails for the assembly to slide on.
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