Forum: General Discussion
12-29-2013, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,250
Re: Airbrush Advice needed
Oh i'm not denying the quality of Iwata's, i have used a couple and they are very nice, and you do certainly get what you pay for.
When i was looking for a new one Iwata was the top of my list . But...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
12-27-2013, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
Re: Bob's M1070
Have had some time over the christmas break, so got started on the chassis. The mounts on the Integy axles arent a direct fit for the stock truck suspension setup. It does have mounting holes at the...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
12-27-2013, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
Re: Bob's M1070
The tires from rc4wd came in, Rock Crusher XT 1.55's. The diameter is about 94mm which is about spot on for the real Michelins in scale. I'd have preferred to use their mil-spec tires but they arent...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-27-2013, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 19,384
Re: Bob's Hauler
Well this one is kind of a "spare parts" build with leftovers, so doesnt have top priority.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-26-2013, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 19,384
Re: Bob's Hauler
Its not been forgotten, just havent done much on it for a while. Its pretty much exactly the same as it was in the most recent pics above, with the exception of the wheels.
I suppose I should...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-26-2013, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,250
Re: Airbrush Advice needed
Iwata are good, but they are overpriced for what they are.
I've gone through a few airbrushes over the years, started with a Paasche suction feed, but ddidnt like it.
Switched to a Tamiya HG...
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Forum: Tanks!
12-18-2013, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,374
Re: King Tiger II
I was waiting to see the turret swing around to point at the windmill, and watch it go up in flames! lol
Gotta love the KT though.
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
12-15-2013, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
Re: Bob's M1070
So i did a bit of work on the cab today. Added the CPK armour panels, and accompanying windows. Added the appropriate bolt details, grab rail, door handles, lifting lugs etc. I'll probably re-do the...
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Forum: Question and Suggestion Section
12-13-2013, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,654
Re: Editing thread titles
Thanks for that. I'd pm'd fsshhtix but hadnt heard back yet.
I suppose i could have just started a new thread, but that seemed a waste.
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
12-12-2013, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
12-11-2013, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
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Forum: Question and Suggestion Section
12-09-2013, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,654
Editing thread titles
I may be missing something obvious, but how do i edit the title of a thread i started?
My M1070 thread doesnt need the "maybe" anymore.
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
12-09-2013, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
Re: Bob's M1070 (maybe)
Always nice when goodies arrive. Just got 2 of these for the front and rear axles. They do middle axles as well but are out of stock atm.
http://www.integy.com/C24519BLACK.jpg
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
12-08-2013, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
12-05-2013, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
Re: Bob's M1070 (maybe)
I have some Tamiya humvee wheels that I forgot about that are pretty close. Going to use those even though they're a little big.
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
12-05-2013, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
Re: Bob's M1070 (maybe)
Can anyone recommend some wheels, preferably plastic, with about a 40mm diameter, 34-35mm wide?
Suggestions?
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-03-2013, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 279
Views: 87,862
Re: optimus prime transformers
Traxxas do a 1/16 rc that has a Camaro body available for it. Its 180mm wide. Same as the truck, thats about as close as you can get i think.
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
12-02-2013, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
12-02-2013, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
Re: Bob's M1070 (maybe)
I'm building it with added CPK armour, so this is the inspiration:
http://members.iinet.net.au/~canison/m1070/3.jpg
http://members.iinet.net.au/~canison/m1070/4.jpg
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
12-02-2013, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
Re: Bob's M1070 (maybe)
Kaptain Jack, just for you...
It has begun!
http://members.iinet.net.au/~canison/m1070/1.jpg
http://members.iinet.net.au/~canison/m1070/2.jpg
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-01-2013, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
Its close! I have the materials for the rear doors, and the reefer finally arrived so have to paint that.
I do still have to make some legs for the trailer though. Because i lowered it slightly i...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-01-2013, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
Some minor progress this weekend, I got both side panels painted up and ready to install. Also made the silver strip to go on the side, as well as making the red/white reflective strips for the...
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Forum: Mechanical tech
11-27-2013, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,894
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Forum: Mechanical tech
11-26-2013, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,894
Re: Integy Axles
Hmm, Joe apparently only had 2 good ones out of 10. But yours was fine.
They're basically perfect for the build I want, maybe i should tempt fate, and just order one, and see how it looks.
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Forum: Mechanical tech
11-26-2013, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,894
Integy Axles
Has anyone used these from Integy?
1/14 axle (http://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=15011&p_catid=318#.UpSgUSeZjNo)
They do a center and rear as well, I was thinking of using them on a...
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