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Post by Chuck Most on Aug 31, 2012 11:24:36 GMT -5
Can't believe I forgot this- but a few sets of front hubs (manual or auto) would be great to have. I have a ton of kit wheels I could use on 1/2 ton trucks, for lack of any decent looking hubs.
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Post by wtsf150 on Sept 1, 2012 3:08:06 GMT -5
HOLY MUD HOLES BATMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! i cant believe i've missed this post i agree with all i do have an AtlasII transfer case if we could find a trustworthy caster (That reminds me whatever happend to the Rockwells did he take em and run if so i bet Larry was ummmmm not happy) i also have a GM 14 bolt center i only have the one being used on a model but like i said if we could find someone to cast them i'm willing to cut it out from the model just for that purpose as for the decals im working on them also made a test run of some not on decal paper and liked what i saw im also working on boxes i have Jack Daniels Jim Beam boxes allready and will get more i hope to have more info later Willie
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Post by jeffs396 on Sept 2, 2012 9:08:27 GMT -5
Let's keep this going until everyone has a say...Larry? I like Randy's idea of the photoetch items too, agreed! Chuck, you're right...hubs are much needed too. I think for 3/4 - 1 ton the old MPC dodge 8-lug centers (rear are perfect as-is, front need modified) are the way to go. 1/2 ton hubs in the old AMT '69 Blazer kits are good, maybe a bit small? Those may need to be scratched for a master. How about GOOD U-joints? The only kit I've seen realistic ones in is the ESCI Jeep CJ-7. They are molded OPEN and look GREAT!!! Not being experienced in casting, not sure if an "open" U-joint can be cast or not? Pewter maybe?
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Post by Big Ed on Sept 2, 2012 20:41:46 GMT -5
Yes, I'm here. I am so tired of the "waiting" on these axles. Next week it will be 3 years since I sent them off. I am almost to the point of scratchin' another set. I STILL have guys asking me thru PM's (on other sites) lookin' to buy these Rockwells. I did hear that I should get the rest of my axle parts this month. We'll see. I'll keep you guys in the loop.
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Post by 01blueedge on Sept 3, 2012 14:39:46 GMT -5
another thing I would like to see are some good tractor tires because I have been wanting to build a truck similar to the the one in BIG EDs avatar
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Post by jeffs396 on Sept 4, 2012 5:16:19 GMT -5
another thing I would like to see are some good tractor tires because I have been wanting to build a truck similar to the the one in BIG EDs avatar Yeah, I think Willie & Larry were also looking for tractor tires like that. All someone has to do is get a master to Alan and he'll reproduce it
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Post by wtsf150 on Sept 4, 2012 7:26:03 GMT -5
Hey Jeff i did find some tires BUT!! they are not really what im looking for they will be ok i guess i have another set but they are really too big but i will be using them on my Keiser build i think they measure to somewhere around 72 inches tall but im still looking Willie
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Post by gray07 on Sept 4, 2012 16:20:00 GMT -5
What about suspentions to make your 2 wheel drive trucks into 4x4s
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Post by Plowboy on Sept 5, 2012 10:20:19 GMT -5
another thing I would like to see are some good tractor tires because I have been wanting to build a truck similar to the the one in BIG EDs avatar When I do start casting some resin stuff,you can count on these being available! I already have the masters. One from a John Deere tractor and one from a John Deere backhoe. The backhoe tires will be perfect for most 4X4s and the tractor tires will suit the extreme 4X4s. If people think there would be a need for them, I could also cast the fronts for buggy builds. I like Jeff's idea of open driveshaft yokes also. I think the only way to do it would be to cast the yokes seperate. Maybe cast a yoke/universal joint for the driveshaft and cast another yoke for the spline end? One could cast the driveshaft yoke so that it would slide inside a certain size tube so the builder could make their driveshafts whatever length they want.
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Post by Plowboy on Sept 5, 2012 10:26:17 GMT -5
Yes, I'm here. I am so tired of the "waiting" on these axles. Next week it will be 3 years since I sent them off. I am almost to the point of scratchin' another set. I STILL have guys asking me thru PM's (on other sites) lookin' to buy these Rockwells. I did hear that I should get the rest of my axle parts this month. We'll see. I'll keep you guys in the loop. This is exactly why I haven't sent what few masters I have made out to anyone. I would never treat anyone like this! As I have told Jeff, I would only accept masters from people when I was ready to mold them and not a day before. When I did receive a master from someone, it would have my undivided attention until it was molded. Nothing else would happen until it was done.
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Post by casey on Sept 5, 2012 14:49:34 GMT -5
Chuck, you're right...hubs are much needed too. I think for 3/4 - 1 ton the old MPC dodge 8-lug centers (rear are perfect as-is, front need modified) are the way to go. Yes, the MPC (1/20 scale) 8-lug steel wheel hubs are too tapered to be believable IMHO. I was collecting reference material for a set of Warn-style front locking hubs a few months ago, so I just have to sit down and do it...have you ever heard that excuse before? ;D It's really not as simple as it seems, and Jeff already sent me a link to someone who scracthbuilt a very nice set of locking hubs, so eventually I will get around to doing it. Agreed. They are too tiny, even though the shape is close to cylindrical, and not cone-like, like the MPC hubs are. I think it could be done, with both yokes/yoke ends separate, and the cross shaft another piece. I would think an aluminum rod passed fully though both one yoke and the cross shaft would aid in both alignment and strength, but the other yoke would need two pins...or drilling through the previous aluminum rod in the center of the cross shaft. The tiny size definitely comes into play here, as the parts need to have a snug fit so they're not sloppy. And what size yokes are most common or most desired? I am going to work on the Italeri/Testors Jeep jeep tires once they arrive (thanks again to Jeff), and will tackle the Hasegawa jeep tires after that. If the Hasegawa tires work out, I will try the mystery paddle tires I have and see how those turn out:
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Post by casey on Sept 5, 2012 15:10:02 GMT -5
3. longbed conversions for: a. 64/65 Revell Chevy b. Newly reissued Revell GMC c. AMT 70s Dodge (reproduction of high $$$ MPC longbed) I like the idea of doing these three, but I think I would want to make the '64/5 Chevy and '72-'80 Dodge beds as multi-piece assemblies, instead of the one-piece beds they are now (ignoring the tailgate and tail light/bezel pieces). Yes, it would add more complexity to both making and assembling them, but the seamless transition from the bed sides, from one side all the way down through the bed and across the other side kind of kills the look for me, and gives the bed a toy-like appearance. Maybe a three-piece assembly, with an inner bed walls/floor piece, and R and L bedsides? Is the Ram Tuff bed exactly like the earlier longbed versions, with the molded on trim and "Adventurer" scripts, other than the plastic color?
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Post by jeffs396 on Sept 5, 2012 21:19:09 GMT -5
What about suspentions to make your 2 wheel drive trucks into 4x4s For sure we need these parts for 4x4 conversions, Steve Perry (not the Journey singer! ;D) has us covered for Ford trucks, but the other brands are needed, I think Chris (gluhead) will have those masters ready soon, just waiting for a caster Looks like Roger has got us covered as far as tractor tire masters then, COOOOL! No problem on the parts Casey, anytime! I'll post a pic of the ESCI U-joints. I think if they could be cast with the 'slug' (like in kit form) attached to go either into the transfer case output, or the axle, and on the other end of the joint would be another larger diameter 'slug' to insert into tubing for custom length driveshafts, just as Roger said. This would keep it simple without all of the tiny pieces I agree on the multi-piece longbeds. I think it will make for a more accurate finished product, easier to master and cast also. I believe the MPC Dodge longbeds are identical like you said, the monster truck version just being red. I think that's the one Larry used for his shortbed conversion.
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Post by Plowboy on Sept 6, 2012 11:36:07 GMT -5
How about an '83-'88 Ford Ranger?? I'm really surprised that this one got passed over by kit companies. Does anyone know if there were any differences in the chassis'? If not, one could base the conversion on a second gen AMT kit.
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Post by dirtmodeler on Sept 6, 2012 18:05:29 GMT -5
Hi guys,
Sorry to butt in, but i thought i'd chime in on beadlocks.
If someone could give me some specs on what beadlocks you want, and what sizes i could get some etched for the Off Road crowd.
It's kind of a key time for it to happen too, because my next plate is going to be .010" stainless.
I have been looking for more items to have on the plate, and would love to add some items for the Off-Road crowd.
I'll look into getting a set of "So Real" Wheels to base my measurements off of.
thanks!
Michael S. Crowley Dirt Modeler.com
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