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Title: What ya working on ??
Post by: wedge on November 23, 2017, 09:30:30 AM: Winter is upon us all and time for the projects to start. So WHAT YA WORKING ON ?
Doesn't have to be just a 6x6 whistling
I would start but Trust me I would fill the Board up !!! :P
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Post by: whipperag on November 23, 2017, 09:39:58 AM: Winter? Sunny and 90deg today
banana banana dance banana banana dance
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Post by: George on November 23, 2017, 09:52:00 AM: I've been working on converting an Attex to an approximately 2/5ths scale Sherman tank. I started the project in June.

I've been sharing pictures of my progress with Whip and JBF. I will probably not post anything on here until generation one is complete. I hope to have Gen. 1 online for a local Memorial Day parade.

Generation 2 will be modifying the turret and installing a pneumatic tennis ball/confetti cannon.
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Post by: wedge on November 23, 2017, 09:53:58 AM: Yes Whipper We KNOW you live in the SUNNY Side of life >:D
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Post by: wedge on November 23, 2017, 09:56:53 AM: Quote from: George on November 23, 2017, 09:52:00 AM
I've been working on converting an Attex to an approximately 2/5ths scale Sherman tank. I started the project in June.

I've been sharing pictures of my progress with Whip and JBF. I will probably not post anything on here until generation one is complete. I hope to have Gen. 1 online for a local Memorial Day parade.

Generation 2 will be modifying the turret and installing a pneumatic tennis ball/confetti cannon.
There is a Guy in York who has a machine started like that. I also have seen them on U-tube. Look up Paint ball tanks.
I Love tanks and am Big into them .
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Post by: George on November 23, 2017, 10:14:14 AM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dNmvsM4qQc&t=68s

https://vimeo.com/17721140
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Post by: Model Citizen on November 23, 2017, 10:28:03 AM: How long have you been doing this now, George? Don't forget to post one of my favorites. ;D The little attex following the tank to, as I call it, "Tuna in a Can" Music.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2017, 10:41:28 AM: Quote from: Model Citizen on November 23, 2017, 10:28:03 AM
How long have you been doing this now, George? Don't forget to post one of my favorites. ;D The little attex following the tank to, as I call it, "Tuna in a Can" Music.

I started with them in April, 1992.

https://vimeo.com/11249816

Here's the little guy at about 2 months.
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Post by: whipperag on November 23, 2017, 10:48:14 AM: When did the gray hair start?
LOL :)) :) banana banana banana
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Post by: wedge on November 23, 2017, 10:52:40 AM: Very cool !
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Post by: George on November 23, 2017, 10:54:11 AM: Quote from: whipperag on November 23, 2017, 10:48:14 AM
When did the gray hair start?
LOL :)) :) banana banana banana

Either with George or his mom. hilarious
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Post by: Model Citizen on November 23, 2017, 10:54:58 AM: THANK YOU! My favorite tank video. And a pic of you & Little George to boot. Ya, you've been into this a LONG time. :)
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Post by: wedge on November 23, 2017, 11:01:05 AM: I like how you made that 6x6 a remote control !
Is this hard to do as I have a bunch that I could do that to .
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Post by: George on November 23, 2017, 11:04:51 AM: Thanks Wedge.

That 6x6 was being pulled by the RC tank and the RC halftrack. It was attached to each with some fishing line.

One day, maybe...if I ever don't have a project to work on...I'll try building an RC 6x6.
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Post by: wedge on November 23, 2017, 11:06:51 AM: Well you got me thinking that's for sure !!!
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Post by: whipperag on November 23, 2017, 11:14:30 AM: This is what I've been working on.
Getting Godzilla ready for the next run.
Don't want him to get bad breath. dance dance dance dance hilarious
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Post by: Model Citizen on November 23, 2017, 11:16:38 AM: HEY!!!! That's not my toothbrush, is it? :o
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Post by: George on November 23, 2017, 11:52:41 AM: Quote from: whipperag on November 23, 2017, 11:14:30 AM
This is what I've been working on.
Getting Godzilla ready for the next run.
Don't want him to get bad breath. dance dance dance dance hilarious

Godzilla's famous for his "bad breath.'
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Post by: wedge on November 23, 2017, 11:59:02 AM: Here is just ONE of my Projects I have in the shop.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2017, 12:15:04 PM: Very cool!

What engine will it run with?
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Post by: wedge on November 23, 2017, 12:21:05 PM: Came with a Kohler K91 But it is Long gone. So ?
Man I have to many projects ! whistling
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Post by: whipperag on November 23, 2017, 12:40:28 PM: Tracks? banana banana banana banana banana banana
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Post by: wedge on November 23, 2017, 12:48:17 PM: NO !
Don't have any .
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Post by: George on November 23, 2017, 12:59:28 PM: Quote from: whipperag on November 23, 2017, 12:40:28 PM
Tracks? banana banana banana banana banana banana

My project will have tracks. ;D
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Post by: Joe M. on November 25, 2017, 07:16:29 PM: Did some upgrades on my Trackster. Changed the steering linkage to control cables and made some exhaust changes. Ran it around the yard. steers 100% better. No more slop.
https://youtu.be/L82R7VUD4nU
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Post by: wedge on November 25, 2017, 07:21:53 PM: Wow Joe that is SO COOL !
I always like those but never knew thy was that fast ?
Great vid buddy !!
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Post by: Model Citizen on November 25, 2017, 07:28:12 PM: Good to see you, Joe. ;D Nice weather & you did a good job. Seems like you've been working on that "thang" for a long time. Runs good. Only thing I think I remember is "bogie wheels" or something like that.
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Post by: George on November 25, 2017, 08:01:47 PM: Looking good Joe!
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Post by: joemeg on November 27, 2017, 12:14:09 PM: I've been working on my two sets of Runamuks lately. One set on Gizmo and another set on Gadget. Giz had 4 that held air well and 2 that would bleed down within about an hour of being filled. I have a HF bead breaker that works very well. The HF small wheel/tire machine also works quite well peeling off/installing the tires we use. I got some NAPA bead sealing spooge and applied it to the beads of these two tires the other day. One is holding air nice now, the other is still bleeding down slowly (days as opposed to hours) so I need to re-check if it's the bead or if this one is leaking somewhere else that has not become apparent as of yet. I'm only having issues with one of Gadgets tires so that will be next. Then I need to tackle the Argos Goodyear Rawhide III's. I'm thinkin' that the beads are going to be in such bad shape on those that I will be fortunate if i can salvage them and get 6 with the "inner" bead in good shape to seal up on the wheel and may need to make bead locks for the outer beads. A lot of work but, as far as I can see, there is no inexpensive or easy way around this situation.
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Post by: whipperag on November 28, 2017, 11:18:54 AM: Working on some 13-Tooth T-20 sprockets for,
Marc and George so they can smoke everyone's ass
with their 1 lung predators next year at the track.

banana banana banana banana banana banana banana
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Post by: wedge on November 28, 2017, 11:37:10 AM: SSHHHHHH ! 8)
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Post by: Phelpsy69er on November 28, 2017, 02:10:38 PM: Quote from: whipperag on November 28, 2017, 11:18:54 AM
Working on some 13-Tooth T-20 sprockets for,
Marc and George so they can smoke everyone's ass
with their 1 lung predators next year at the track.

banana banana banana banana banana banana banana
Secrets out George and Marc😁😁😂😂👍🏻👍🏻
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Post by: George on November 28, 2017, 04:27:07 PM: Quote from: Phelpsy69er on November 28, 2017, 02:10:38 PM
Quote from: whipperag on November 28, 2017, 11:18:54 AM
Working on some 13-Tooth T-20 sprockets for,
Marc and George so they can smoke everyone's ass
with their 1 lung predators next year at the track.

banana banana banana banana banana banana banana
Secrets out George and Marc😁😁😂😂👍🏻👍🏻

We'll be just fine as long as we're Apache Gear's exclusive customers for this upgrade. :-D
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Post by: wedge on November 28, 2017, 06:11:17 PM: Its good to Know Good people 8)
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Post by: Phelpsy69er on November 28, 2017, 06:30:04 PM: Quote from: George on November 28, 2017, 04:27:07 PM
Quote from: Phelpsy69er on November 28, 2017, 02:10:38 PM
Quote from: whipperag on November 28, 2017, 11:18:54 AM
Working on some 13-Tooth T-20 sprockets for,
Marc and George so they can smoke everyone's ass
with their 1 lung predators next year at the track.

banana banana banana banana banana banana banana
Secrets out George and Marc😁😁😂😂👍🏻👍🏻

LOL.

We'll be just fine as long as we're Apache Gear's exclusive customers for this upgrade. :-D
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Post by: whipperag on November 28, 2017, 07:01:41 PM: They got a few other tricks up their sleeves I cannot talk about. nopicsh
I know Nothing! banana banana banana banana banana banana
popcorn popcorn popcorn popcorn popcorn popcorn popcorn
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Post by: wedge on November 28, 2017, 07:05:42 PM: That's cool as I Grew up in a racing family and started Yong with my racing . But if you can Whipp ?
You know I can Not spell to good But I CAN READ !
Wtf is nopicsh ?
Thank you for enlightening me :o
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Post by: whipperag on November 28, 2017, 07:10:46 PM: I’ll tell you what nopicsh is if you tell me what yong means. hilarious hilarious hilarious
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Post by: wedge on November 28, 2017, 07:12:18 PM: Young Mean Not OLD ! Like YOU and ME ! fls
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Post by: wedge on November 28, 2017, 07:13:33 PM: Not my fault you can't read Short hand spelling whistling
Now That's Funny stuff rite there hilarious
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Post by: whipperag on November 28, 2017, 07:14:33 PM: This is what nopicsh is suppose to be. :-X
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Post by: whipperag on November 28, 2017, 07:15:59 PM: I gots the zipper mouth. rofl
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Post by: wedge on November 28, 2017, 07:17:28 PM: Got ya ;)
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Post by: whipperag on November 30, 2017, 07:01:17 PM: I've been working on some new front brake drums for an early 70's Max II.
The early Max Ii had #40 chain. I machined up some new drums and new sprockets that
are splined to fit the new splined axles I made.
The new sprockets are #50 chain.
I made a fixture to fit inside of the drum to keep it centered with the internal spline,
so it will run true after welding.
Then will put it on a splined axle and turn the OD of the drum so it will be true to the 6-spline.
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Post by: wedge on November 30, 2017, 07:04:43 PM: Nice work as always Whipper ! You planning on doing upgrade axles for the max ?
Would be a Nice package to sell !!
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Post by: George on November 30, 2017, 07:13:12 PM: Quote from: whipperag on November 30, 2017, 07:01:17 PM
I've been working on some new front brake drums for an early 70's Max II.
The early Max Ii had #40 chain. I machined up some new drums and new sprockets that
are splined to fit the new splined axles I made.
The new sprockets are #50 chain.
I made a fixture to fit inside of the drum to keep it centered with the internal spline,
so it will run true after welding.
Then will put it on a splined axle and turn the OD of the drum so it will be true to the 6-spline.

Are all these goodies going in an A-Stock racer? :-)
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Post by: whipperag on November 30, 2017, 07:41:42 PM: Helping a local guy on a total restore.
He could race it. banana banana banana banana
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Post by: whipperag on November 30, 2017, 07:52:57 PM: This is the fixture I use to drill & tap the set screws in the sprockets.
Keeps things dead center and straight.
banana banana banana banana
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Post by: wedge on November 30, 2017, 07:56:34 PM: Good Tooling is always KEY !
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Post by: WFO on December 02, 2017, 06:50:04 PM: been working on some gates for the homestead.
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Post by: WFO on December 02, 2017, 06:59:01 PM: finished for front of homestead.
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Post by: Model Citizen on December 02, 2017, 08:10:52 PM: Nice, WFO. You got skills beyond 6 wheelers. ;D
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Post by: whipperag on December 03, 2017, 08:28:08 AM: I’ve watched him do miracles with a giant rock. hilarious hilarious
banana banana banana
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Post by: wedge on December 03, 2017, 09:02:14 AM: That looks Really good Buddy !
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Post by: whipperag on December 05, 2017, 07:54:24 PM: Finished up the MaxII front drums and #50 chain sprockets.
Finished turning the OD of the drums on a 6 splined arbor.
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Post by: George on December 05, 2017, 07:56:34 PM: Nice!
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Post by: whipperag on March 21, 2018, 04:21:46 PM: Working on some big off-road buggy axles today.
35" long for 930 cv's. material 300m 1-1/2dia.
These hold up to 800hp without twisting or breaking.
banana banana banana banana
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Post by: George on March 21, 2018, 07:44:15 PM: Are they for your ride, Whip? :D
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Post by: whipperag on March 21, 2018, 07:56:08 PM: No, customer stuff.
dance dance dance dance
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Post by: Delduck on March 21, 2018, 09:05:37 PM: Are they my unbreakable axles whip banana banana banana banana. Send them east rofl rofl
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Post by: wedge on March 21, 2018, 10:37:15 PM: Nice work as Always Whipper ! banana banana banana
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Post by: wedge on March 21, 2018, 10:38:09 PM: Oh Here ya go !
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Post by: garretttpe on March 21, 2018, 11:59:10 PM: Morning Wedge

working on a CASA 212.... well it is my actual work, at home next week time to get the mowers and Vette ready for the spring/summer, and of course try to get the new muffler installed on the Max
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Post by: Msafi65 on March 22, 2018, 01:00:24 PM: Well it’s -9 this morning and about 3 feet of snow. That’s winter project time. Just finished the rotating assembly of a 22 caliber Gatling gun. Project I started 15 years ago. I have almost a month in the bolts, firing pins and extractors. Maybe see it work this summer. Can’t get any pics to load today :-\
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Post by: garretttpe on March 22, 2018, 01:13:50 PM: That is awesome, I found a online kit a while back for a Gatling 22 using 2 ruger 10/22 rifles, looked pretty well made. tacticalinc.com is the website. I am very much looking forward to seeing the pics... sorry to hear about the temps and snow. brrr
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Post by: JonathanF101185 on March 22, 2018, 05:12:16 PM: Tomorrow I am hoisting the engine and frame out of my Max! I already pulled the axles and cleaned them up with a wire brush grinder. Used a press to get the old bearings off. One bearing was so stuck it took 10 tons of pressure to loosen it. :o I figured since the axles are out, and the machine is new to me, it’s a good time to take out the frame and repaint it. I got por15 to paint it. Plastidip for my rims, grill paint for the muffler, and undercarriage paint for the axles. Plus that will allow me to rinse out the tub of all the crap in it since 1997. I’m also finishing up putting gutter guard mesh around the vents. This machine will look brand new after this weekend! I’ll keep y’all posted with pics of the project! dance banana popcorn popcorn popcorn
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Post by: George on March 22, 2018, 05:49:28 PM: I just finished wiring up the turret to the Sherman tank I'm building out of a spare Attex..

I started building it last August. I've been taking pictures and video of the build. I'll post everything after the tank is finished. I need it ready for Memorial Day so it'll be 8 weeks at the most.
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Post by: wedge on March 23, 2018, 07:27:15 AM: MAN George I want to see that banana banana banana
You already know I am a BIG Tank fan >:D
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Post by: whipperag on March 23, 2018, 10:22:52 AM: Quote from: George on March 22, 2018, 05:49:28 PM
I just finished wiring up the turret to the Sherman tank I'm building out of a spare Attex..

Rumor has it it may have an Elon Musk flame thrower on it.
This thing is gonna be awesome. banana banana banana
dance dance dance
popcorn popcorn popcorn popcorn
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Post by: whipperag on March 26, 2018, 01:53:41 PM: Working on Victory Motorcycle drive pulleys.
Shapeing the internal splines, and hobbing the external 14mm pulleys.

dance dance
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Post by: George on March 26, 2018, 05:45:35 PM: That's pretty sweet!