Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures.
09-18-2023, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5
Re: 1/16 Farmhouse
Nice dollhou... Reigonal Command Post!
I'm already seeing so much potential there. Can't wait to see it with some more personality, weathering, sandbags, sniper nest, machine gun emplacement...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-17-2023, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 38
Re: Cable Shovel Build
Great to see another of these cable machines finding work again. I'm really digging this shovel!!!
Looks great in the new livery.
The machine looks sweet, plus you know it's going to be the...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
09-16-2023, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5
Re: US WWII Truck
Sharp looking US6 truck!
The details like driver, wheels, cargo look great.
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Forum: Electronics tech
09-14-2023, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9
Re: esc
Posion Motor?
https://www.carson-modelsport.com/carson_en/spare-parts-accessories/rc-accessories/electric-motors-controllers/truck-puller-motor-poison-500906023-en.html
Brushed 540 size can....
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Forum: Electronics tech
09-12-2023, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9
Re: esc
Looking at their posts, possibly for:
1/16 50 ton excavator (4)
1/16 Bruder fire truck (4)
Malaysian fast patrol boat (2)
Large scale tractor trailer unit (1)
What size motors does it use?
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-11-2023, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 38
Re: Cable Shovel Build
If the cab wall around that door has a constant radius, it shouldn't be that hard to match that bend radius with the door and 2 tracks. Maybe look as using some Brass sheet and square tube, could...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-10-2023, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 38
Re: Cable Shovel Build
I like your 'Double Spinamathing E-clipilizer' setup, looks way nicer than my 'drill & file' setup to do that with wobblier slots.
Boom enhancements sound really good on that C channel! (Trying...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-05-2023, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,586
Re: Tires for conversions
I'm looking for something to make an axle a little wider than V1 wheels, with V1 tires
I was thinking V3 / V3 tires might be in the ballpark, and little more height. Don't really need duals. For a...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-05-2023, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,586
Re: Tires for conversions
I found this video about backspacing
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EQXA6Atn-UQ
Inner edge to hex
V1 3.5 mm (6 lug, flat steelie)
V2 3.0 mm (11 lug, steelie with ctis)
V3 1.0 mm (5 lug,...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-04-2023, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,586
Re: Tires for conversions
Any idea if the WPL wheels are all the same backspacing?
Does any particular set make axle wider / narrower?
I was considering some parts for a Medium Duty truck. The V3 might be about right
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Forum: General Discussion
09-04-2023, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5
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Forum: Electronics tech
09-03-2023, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1
LED rope lights
I'm not a shill. I've been watching some hobby videos where they've been using these, and they look like a really cool solution to some of the unique lighting problems on more modern vehicles
Led...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-31-2023, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,280
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-31-2023, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 35
Re: Back to the Fifties
I love how your restored Tonka fleet looks together out on the dirt!!!
Have you gotten much chance to get some runtime on them this summer?
If someone were thinking about making WPL based really...
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Forum: Electronics tech
08-29-2023, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5
Re: HELP which recevier
Wow, there are still Rocks in a radio.
I'm not seeing much about the 6exaE. I'm guessing the last letter has to do with output section for operating band? E / P /
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
08-25-2023, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 24
Re: I got a new idea....
That's looking really awesome!
Love the creativity and detailing that went into this. Markings and dataplates really sell it, and the rectangular panel on the side looks the part of controls or a...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
08-18-2023, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 24
Re: I got a new idea....
Sorry, it was a pretty bad joke...
I'm glad it should be a cool enough led to work in that setup.
I'm thinking this would look killer next to something like a M45 Quad-mount 50cal
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
08-17-2023, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 24
Re: I got a new idea....
That's a really bright idea!
Do you have metal Coffee Cans available to try looking at for the light housing?
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
08-16-2023, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 17
Re: Toy Trucker show, Indy IN, 11-13 Aug 23 ?
I believe the metal truck with train engine on the flat deck was built by "Goodison" on this board, not sure if there was a thread. I think i might have seen that truck cab at HobbyLobby as new...
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Forum: Static Conversions
08-14-2023, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,473
Re: 1930s dumptruck - Nylint
Anyway,
https://imgur.com/LVY5hYeh.jpg
What's that?
https://imgur.com/ywuXn7Hh.jpg
https://imgur.com/KQmPRMNh.jpg
https://imgur.com/tDx3Sj9h.jpg
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
08-14-2023, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 17
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
08-12-2023, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 17
Re: Toy Trucker show, Indy IN, 11-13 Aug 23 ?
Ok, so most of a Pressman toys 'Small Fry Hospital' 1950-53 Cadillac ambulance followed me home... it looks about 1/16 or 1/18 scale
No axles, or rear doors.
(Possible donors: NewBright 1957 Chevy...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
08-12-2023, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 17
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
08-11-2023, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 17
Re: Toy Trucker show, Indy IN, 11-13 Aug 23 ?
So there is the rc event back in the ayrport Wyndham hotels Hall of Champions.
https://imgur.com/hEH6l5ih.jpg
https://imgur.com/qkDOZZJh.jpg
Drive to back of hotel, find the "Event & Meeting...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
08-11-2023, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 17
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