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Post by semijoe on Jun 7, 2011 15:00:48 GMT
1st time making a grate . i use .060 rod what apain to make
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Post by GR1 on Jun 7, 2011 15:07:25 GMT
i would love to build that. but i need the tire size and alot of pictures I have pictures..... I dunno much about fire trucks but hope to have a walkround in the IPMS UK mag soon.
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Post by semijoe on Jun 7, 2011 16:33:05 GMT
she painted i need to add some kind of bracket to the roof to hold down the grate once that done i can paint the roof
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Post by semijoe on Jun 7, 2011 23:47:52 GMT
had some time today to start thinking about mounting the engine i finally figured it all out. i know its not a v-8 but its a straight six will have to do i prefitted the motor mounts. tomorrow i will really get into it cut the rails a little off and paint the them. make a radiator , fan and some pullies
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2011 8:53:56 GMT
Joe, if that's the 1/12 scale Cat Die cast it certainly looks the part in there, loving this build, superb work.
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Post by semijoe on Jun 8, 2011 10:57:47 GMT
Joe, if that's the 1/12 scale Cat Die cast it certainly looks the part in there, loving this build, superb work. yeap thats the diecast. fits and looks perfect thnx
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Post by semijoe on Jun 8, 2011 23:31:09 GMT
so i have the rails for the rear section painted the rack in the back of the engine is built i put an aircleaner in ran the exhaust
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Post by semijoe on Jun 9, 2011 15:38:36 GMT
a small update here
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Post by semijoe on Jun 9, 2011 22:02:42 GMT
today i made a radiator ran the intake turbo hose tomorrow i will add color to the center radiator and make to hoses for it need to come with some kind of fan
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Post by semijoe on Jun 10, 2011 13:48:02 GMT
huge question for the guys who work on or drive these trucks i have to redue my rear lower panel. 080 plastic isnt thick enough. anyway , question is, if this truck had to pull a trailer, what would the trailer consist of? needing ideas i was going to attach a pintle and ring on the bumper with a electric/power output but need an idea that would be realistic here small up date
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2011 14:58:44 GMT
Joe, this fire truck would not pull a trailer as far as I'm aware. However, it would certainly have one or more attachment points for shackles at both ends for a tow sling to be attached should it be required.
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Post by semijoe on Jun 10, 2011 15:16:17 GMT
Joe, this fire truck would not pull a trailer as far as I'm aware. However, it would certainly have one or more attachment points for shackles at both ends for a tow sling to be attached should it be required. i figure it would be nice touch
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2011 15:45:25 GMT
I almost forgot, Happy Birthday Joe, I hope you have an excellent day.
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Post by semijoe on Jun 10, 2011 15:46:16 GMT
I almost forgot, Happy Birthday Joe, I hope you have an excellent day. hey thnx man!!
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Post by semijoe on Jun 10, 2011 20:58:17 GMT
the lower rear panel is remade. i went to a .125 thickness plastic. the 060 and 080 wasnt good enough. lesson learned i received in my tank , fit perfect. holds almost a gallon ive installed a electric output
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