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This is the turntable bearing I use.
40x60x3mm size suits the tamiya chassis width nicely

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GCCTF61

I use it instead of a fifth wheel on my tandem axle dolly as I have a hinged drawbar.

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It could be fun with a Christmas card from Tamiya:lol: Emil, you are in charge of that now:D

NRS91. Good Idea. That's what I'm doing. While I figure how to secure for driving around and break them apart for traveling, I'm making BabyMoon hubcaps.

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a8f02d35_b.jpgIMG_6648 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

The build can start.:bounce:

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I have a Keyhole shaped hole in the centre of the turntable so you slot in then pull the dolly forward to lock it in place then it is secured with a slide in "blade" that slides across in front of the king pin

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Would those hub caps work for regular duallies too?

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NRS91 Good idea, I will try that. Emil, Yes......sort of. The caps come in a huge variety, Some hardware stores Lowes, and Home Depot have them. I get them from this company: http://www.pro-dec.com/screw-caps-sc.../8-8-snap-caps They have a bit low profile and sit a bit high caused of the axle and lock nut. I put a dab of plumbers putty inside and press them on. the putty stays tacky over a long time, so they stay on.

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c1534167_b.jpgIMG_6652 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...da475e66_b.jpgIMG_6651 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

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At the end of testing, Drives, well, Parallel park, well. Reverse, well. All are well—time to take care of manufacturing all the parts.

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...11c62372_b.jpgIMG_6678 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

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Looks good!

Kerst

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Looking forward to see you parallell park in real life :)

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Bo-Dog, I LOVE them hubcaps! They're gooder than the 3D printed ones I've seen, in that they look more realistic.

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Kerst, Emil, Skeeter. Thanks. Parallel park to be seen next time you're in my hood. Or I'm attacking yours. I like the Baby Moon hub caps a lot too. I wish they weren't so shallow. I can now move a few projects forward. Got some stuff delivered today.

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...786a673b_b.jpgIMG_6697 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

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Just a bit fun tonight.

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c29e4a75_b.jpgIMG_6716 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

Happy Weekend Spring is here.:cop:

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The center beam ar in place for the GullWing doors.

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...21916344_b.jpg160562876_453855149070293_3388451406549814909_n by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

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[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...20aea302_b.jpgIMG_6734 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

:D

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Hinges came today, now fitting them.

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...59281c83_b.jpgHinge one by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

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The first row drilled and countersunk. It's already sturdy with only 4 of 17 screws mounted. I think this will work out well.:bounce:

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...614f89bd_b.jpgIMG_6749 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

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Strip 1.R is going in. :cool:

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1b88982f_b.jpgIMG_6753 (1) by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

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Rooftop.

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c62e4c8a_b.jpgIMG_6754 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

I'm so close to making the first test run of the Gullwings. And I can almost taste it.

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nice work Bo!

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Thank you, NRS91. And now this! :bounce:

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...068e435f_b.jpgIMG_6755 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

See Ya Later. :cool:

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[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ee979913_b.jpgIMG_6817 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]:D

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Side panels cut, I hope to get the mechanics to work soon.

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b17aae54_b.jpgIMG_6821 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...50aaed62_b.jpgIMG_6822 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

Excited to find out if it will work or how much trimming and adjustment it will need. :)

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Happy Easter fellas. Got Easter eggs from Japan today. I can now move a project or two ahead. :D

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5d91cbcc_b.jpgIMG_6823 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e3bff009_b.jpgIMG_6824 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

:cool:

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It’ll be fall before all those rims are put together :D

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I'm getting pretty quick at it by now, :D And it's quite therapeutic work to assemble wheels, and very rewarding to install them on a unit.:) But first they goes in yo assortment drawers.:lol:

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...cb238171_b.jpgIMG_6827 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG] :D

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Small but tedious machining of parts for the steering.

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f102ff1b_b.jpgIMG_6945 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

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[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a3e23a3e_b.jpg51135149910_d44c2228cc_o by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a2183a4a_b.jpg51133366632_5feb9571b8_o by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...992c0be4_b.jpgIMG_6951 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

To be continued, Still a lot to make and do. :)

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Interesting :)

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So Bo how did the trailer steering idea work out?

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I have paused the RC truck and machine build over the summer, two reasons, real work overload and clearing the land for the RC Park behind my house in the woods. :cool:

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6c3b2e16_b.jpgIMG_0031 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

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600 feet of an access road built, 100 tons of material hauled in, and 200 tons more to go.

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bdc85576_b.jpgE1E3D439-F3ED-4F90-A987-211AA230D63D_1_105_c by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

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fair enough bud, been following with interest on facebook (would love to create my own layout one day)

Chevy looks cool too!

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Wow, that Chevy dumptruck looks really scale!!!

Can't wait to see how the RC playland develops...

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Looking forward to an in-person inspection ;)

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I really hope to see you all here at some point at the—RC truck action center CT. The work goes on.

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...976e939b_b.jpg27071926-FC29-461A-9710-BB3FFC277E2B_1_105_c by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a39ecc12_b.jpg97C4D013-F444-45A4-8CDE-6E86B2566883_1_105_c by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

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While bad weather is passing by, another backburner takes shape—a lot of stuff on order. I need to be patient. I work on a bunch of projects as much as I can.

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...75af220b_b.jpgStepDeck by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]

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And now this!:D

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...cc2eba12_b.jpgIMG_0134 by Bo Wallen, on Flickr[/IMG]