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Absolutely mad skills you have with that welder! I'm intrigued with that motor/gearbox setup - any more pictures of that small conversion?
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Thanks. The roof was/is a little tricky and I'm not sure I have enough "dome" in it but it will do. I don't know who did the trans for sure(Heavy Duty maybe) as I got it in a trade. It has the motor swapped on backwards with a small reduction added using a jack-shaft. After some careful filing of the mounts it runs smooth and has reasonable speed using a 55 turn motor. It would be nice if it were slower but it seems to run about the same speed as my KH using a stock trans and 85 turn motor only it has a lot of power. The KH with 85T is horribly gutless.
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i swapped out my rc4wd 80t for a 65t for that reason no power
i wish i could work metal like you do reg!!!! |
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I've been going crazy in my shop the last week or two. Lots on the ta-do list and I'm feeling it. I don't really know why it happens but when it does I get excited and have a hard time stepping out of the shop. My blood pressure also goes through the roof and I forget to sleep.LOL Anyway, in between working on several customer projects and a spec build(pup trailer) I have been adding some details to "Scrappy". I think the cab is ready for some primer now but it will stay like this until the whole truck is finished. I like to look at them in all their "aluminum glory" before I cover up my handy work with paint... I know, I'm weird. I live with it...
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Very nice reg, admire your skill, thanks for the pictures and sharing your knowledge.
David |
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looks verry well - awesome
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I'm new to RC construction and found your YouTube site and enjoy your postings. You are a true craftsman and an artist. If it doesn't give away to many secrets, what is your welding setup? I am in awe of your work.
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Thanks very much guys. I'm happy to share what little knowledge I have. I am afraid I am no expert and just learn as I go so my knowledge is limited. My welding setup is no secret either, it's just a Lincoln Precision 225 TIG. It came with a lame instructional video and boat load of patience.
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Thanks Jason. I'm not trying to say that I don't have some skill, I just think there is always much more to learn. Over the last 4 years I have spent more time than most scratch building equipment so I have learned a thing or two. Lots more to figure out yet though as every project requires a new set of skills and engineering! My biggest secret is to not give up when something stumps me. As an old mechanic once told me, "Time, patience, and perseverance"!
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Im with ya there, Thats good advise.
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Looking great so far as always, still in awe of the self made five-holers
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I noticed the ribs on the doors, it looks like you soldered them on, or did you shape them with a bead roller? Either way they turned out great.
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I hope to have some more updates in the next couple of days. |
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I'll keep looking. You do massage the metal very well.
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A small update. I spent the latter part of the afternoon and evening machining the rad and then bending up the hood. The hood still needs work but I had already been in the shop for too long and was hungry.lol
The rad started out as a piece of 4"x1/2". You might be wondering why I machined out so much of the core area but left some.... The answer is.... Then the hood Looking more like a truck now! |
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Absolutely beautiful work! Hard to believe you just start out with a sketch on a piece of paper! Love the little details you've already put in place.
Respect! Stephan |
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A little update. I got the rad and cab mounted and the hood fitting fairly well. I also added some detail to the hood. |
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That's looking real good. , what are you doing for a grill? Working Louvers?
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Here's a little update from today. Not much really but I did receive some stuff from the UPS man today. Most of the package was not for me but I did buy myself a new set of tires for the truck(Thanks Alex). It amazes me how much the look changes with just a more scale looking set of tires. I also locked both axles today before putting on the new tires. http://youtu.be/ri5SAp7TBb8 Some inside/outside shots |
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