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Post by goldminer on Jun 24, 2012 23:19:40 GMT -8
Hi all from New Zealand, I found this forum and signed up immediately, and have been impressed by the craftsmanship of all you guys. Not exactly a logging set-up, but I hope worthy of posting here. Cheers Kelvin     |
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Post by boxer64 on Jun 25, 2012 1:09:37 GMT -8
Fantastic builded rig Kevin,  These kind of truck we like to see here  And welcome to this forumboard, hope to see some more of you're work here. Greets, Eddy |
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Post by gator on Jun 25, 2012 3:34:00 GMT -8
Kevin,
No worries here mate! With models like that you should fit right in. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Be Well
Gator
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Post by Ryan Rønning on Jun 25, 2012 4:54:18 GMT -8
Those are both awesome. Is the excavator a kit or where did you find it. Very nice.
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Jun 25, 2012 6:27:02 GMT -8
Nice Kiwi build! North Island or south?
Welcome to the forum.
Ap40
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Post by Joris Scholte on Jun 25, 2012 9:28:12 GMT -8
Cool build! The Volvo looks great too!
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Post by Muleskinner on Jun 25, 2012 9:50:43 GMT -8
Wow! Now thats a nice setup. Great attention to detail and the build is just fantastic.
William
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Post by goldminer on Jul 5, 2012 23:27:10 GMT -8
Hi again, Thanks for your kind words guys, it is I suppose my first construction based rig, and the now deleted KFS excavator was the starting point, it is based on units operated here in Dunedin,(sth Island). I hope to start a build of this truck, (more up you logging truckers alley)...  using this as a reasonable starting point..  |
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Jul 6, 2012 7:36:34 GMT -8
That is going to be a sweet build. Love the look of a 8 legger, and on the Inter ACCO cab & chassis to boot.
where did the cab kit come from??
Ap40
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Post by goldminer on Jul 6, 2012 16:13:02 GMT -8
Hey Richard, A bloke sells them on Ebay, out of Australia, he has a bit of a bad rep' on some forums, but I had absolutely no problems with him.
Im using the ERTL Inter F2575 as the donor, The first hurdle I have is to find another pair of front wheels for the twinsteer, they are quite unique and those early kits are like rocking-horse droppings now.
Any suggestions guys?
Thanks
Kelvin
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Post by Muleskinner on Jul 6, 2012 17:45:42 GMT -8
you might check AITM. They might carry them.
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Post by goldminer on Jul 6, 2012 17:57:06 GMT -8
Cheers for that, had a quick look, but they dont appear to, I will flick them a email and see if they can help
Kelvin
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Jul 7, 2012 5:20:01 GMT -8
Hey Richard, A bloke sells them on Ebay, out of Australia, he has a bit of a bad rep' on some forums, but I had absolutely no problems with him. Im using the ERTL Inter F2575 as the donor, The first hurdle I have is to find another pair of front wheels for the twinsteer, they are quite unique and those early kits are like rocking-horse droppings now. Any suggestions guys? Thanks Kelvin PM me.... Ap40 |
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Post by ewaskew on Dec 4, 2012 15:47:47 GMT -8
Good looking rig.
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Post by hotpave on May 16, 2013 0:11:20 GMT -8
Hi Kelvin & all. Nice to see tour Hitachi excavator model. I'm somewhat of a fan of Hitachi construction equt myself. Looking at your International T-line twin steer project, i note you say it'll be hard finding another set of steer wheels. Just looked up Auslowe site & they list 2 types of 6 spoke resin steer wheel sets. Not sure what brand of front wheels are on the full size Acco but the auslowe versions are branded as standard rim REYCO &, std. rim MALCO 6 spoke. Hope this might help. www.auslowe.com.auGreat modeling. Thanks. Pete Over the pond from you in Australia |
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