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Post by semijoe on Jun 24, 2011 23:26:47 GMT
last few weeks ive been putting together some ideas on my next build im pretty sure i have most of it figured out how to do only difference between what im going to is that will have aworking water cannon on top the cab. other then that i think i can pretty much come close to it. the truck will be full functional i have the scale at 1/11.5 rails are 843mm long this will have full detailed interior opening doors sounds lights etc i know its a little early to show you guys, because i really cant start for awhile. but i can do alittle here and there .once i get the t3000 done ,then i can go full throttle on it in the mean time , ive ordered parts for the chassis,tire, rims and axles heres a picture of the 1:1. i will paint it the same scheme
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2011 8:03:43 GMT
Looking forward to that one Joe. Incidentally, I have a book featuring Fire Department Tankers ... ... it's excellent and as you can see, your truck features on the cover.
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Post by semijoe on Jun 25, 2011 11:25:49 GMT
Looking forward to that one Joe. Incidentally, I have a book featuring Fire Department Tankers ... ... it's excellent and as you can see, your truck features on the cover. hey thats kool. any more pictures of it in the book?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2011 12:14:13 GMT
hey thats kool. any more pictures of it in the book? Unfortunately Joe, that's the only HEMTT in the book and it's classified as an M977, it's featured on the cover and as a b/w plate inside. The book is an excellent read and a really good source of reference.
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Post by semijoe on Jun 26, 2011 0:50:39 GMT
hey thnx for the info
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Post by semijoe on Jun 26, 2011 1:14:43 GMT
ive started on the rails. have to say im going to be working on the rails for awhile as there a huge amount of work that needs to be done with them. i have a couple of pictures showing some of what im doing. the rails and crossmembers has a lot of parts that need to be added,before going on to the suspension the 1st picture is the front the front chassis rails get cut on a angle and the pull ring mounts from the inside of the rails the 2nd picture is of the rear chassis. same thing on the pull rings sense im going with a bigger scale, the standard rail (62mm) are to small. the chassis width is now 70mm there about 20 more screws i need to add to the rails and a couple more supports im also going to be adding cab supports and couple others before priming i dont have a mill so i have to make do with what i have far as suspension goes it wil be kool though. boy! i cant wait to get some color on this chassis but, right now im focusing on the oshhosh arff but devoting one a day or so a week on this project
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Post by colinburgess on Jun 26, 2011 14:13:26 GMT
Hi Joe, Have you checked out the Blueprinter site, you might find some tech drawings there if you haven't already? Nice looking work so far. Colin
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2011 16:07:35 GMT
There ya go Joe: www.the-blueprints.com/ it's an excellent site, you have to register and it may take a couple of days for them to get back to you, but it's well worth it.
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Post by semijoe on Jun 26, 2011 22:31:45 GMT
Hi Joe, Have you checked out the Blueprinter site, you might find some tech drawings there if you haven't already? Nice looking work so far. Colin hey colin nope i havent checked it out yet, but thank for the info
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Post by semijoe on Jun 26, 2011 22:32:41 GMT
There ya go Joe: www.the-blueprints.com/ it's an excellent site, you have to register and it may take a couple of days for them to get back to you, but it's well worth it. hey hey thnx for the link
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Post by semijoe on Jun 27, 2011 23:24:57 GMT
well the 1st set of rails are trashed. i drill them for a didnt suspension set up im looking to go more toward the 1:1 rails are cut,drilled and ready for the cab mounts 13 holes will have regular screws for go and the other 46 will be for show i ordered hex head styrene for the show bolts
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Post by semijoe on Jun 28, 2011 14:36:46 GMT
i worked alittle on the body mounts for the cab and fender aera. also came up with the leaf springs
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Post by semijoe on Jun 28, 2011 22:42:23 GMT
had some time today to work alittle on this the basic frame is made and 90% holes are drilled ive added the leafs too. i need to make crossmember still has the chassis is at 69mm. i need 77mm
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Post by semijoe on Jun 29, 2011 22:22:24 GMT
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Post by semijoe on Jun 30, 2011 12:53:45 GMT
next inline was mounting the transfer case. rc4wd makes a perfect size transfer cse for this truck. i made some spacers and installed it
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