Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
08-28-2010, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,381
Re: I hate Tamiya three speeds
Wow helical gears. Good thing they give you 3 pinions because tracking down replacement helical pinion would not be easy.
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Forum: Electronics tech
08-27-2010, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,223
Re: for the radio wizards
I don't know if a channel expander can get you the functions you want. They are on/off or (on)/off. I know there is a switcher that can switch 6 or 8 channels between functions in a model. Like...
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Forum: Earth-Moving Machinery 1:14,5 by Gipicarto & oro2modell
08-27-2010, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 231
Views: 306,387
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-27-2010, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 15,933
Re: Silverado Dually in 1/14
John - 3x10 are easy to find it's the 3x11 I need that are hard to find. I think I have a solution that will only cost a couple bucks. Parts in the mail. :)
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-26-2010, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 15,933
Re: Silverado Dually in 1/14
Laid out the wheels/tires for fun:
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss85/ludes98/Silverado%20Build/IMG_1582.jpg
Got the roof and some add'l detailing done. Threw a light coat of primer on part...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-26-2010, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 15,933
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Forum: Electronics tech
08-26-2010, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,123
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Forum: General Discussion
08-26-2010, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,285
Re: Quick trip to the hobby shop
I haven't ever ordered a pair, but they sure look different.
http://www.carson-modelsport.com/en/products/truckmodels/tiresrims/produktdetails.htm?sArtNr=500907011
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Forum: General Discussion
08-26-2010, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,285
Re: Indy buying spree
x2. The website won't tell you if it is in stock or not but they can check on the phone.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-26-2010, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 15,933
Re: Silverado Dually in 1/14
Thanks Alex & Lynn.
Ed, the body I am working with is 1/14 to match the big rigs. The metal bodies I saw were 1/10. Did I miss something? Doesn't seem like there would be money in making a...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-26-2010, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,399
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
08-26-2010, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 14,614
Re: Frame Stretching
I think if hidden in an inconspicuous place and painted, it works. :cool: Random thought: It is interesting that Time Tunnel uses the stretch and another Japanese site I really like, Dream...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-25-2010, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,323
Re: Trucks from the movies
Convoy, BJ & Bear, and Duel trucks have all been done. oztruck had the best duel truck I'd seen. The japanese built mack was the convoy I've seen.
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Forum: General Discussion
08-25-2010, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,357
Re: Figure height for drivers?
It all depends on what you think looks good. Plenty of people like the 3.75in figures. I think they are too small. A neighbor of mine had a Dr.Who 5" action fig but it was more like 5.25" and...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-24-2010, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 10,016
Re: My Dump Trailer
It's always the details. Darn little things are the frustrating ones. Look forward to seeing the trailer regardless.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-24-2010, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 15,933
Re: Silverado Dually in 1/14
I cut the bed off (razor saw):
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss85/ludes98/Silverado%20Build/IMG_1402.jpg
Then I put the cab rear back on in preparation for cutting the cab off at the door...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-24-2010, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,565
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
08-24-2010, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,948
Re: Bearings
I bought my set from Boca Bearings. They are on ebay also as well as some chinese vendors.
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Forum: Mechanical tech
08-24-2010, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 95,109
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
08-24-2010, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,948
Re: Bearings
Will add to your run time, but no it isn't required.
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Forum: General Discussion
08-24-2010, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,285
Re: Indy buying spree
Ric is the owner of PMD. (google is your friend.)
Nice purchases Travis! You have lots of work for the fall.
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Forum: General Discussion
08-24-2010, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,005
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-24-2010, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,053
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
08-24-2010, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 22,655
Re: Indy 2010
He needs a gallery post then with some shots of those hot rides. :)
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
08-24-2010, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 18,523
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