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New Project.....; ...in 1/25th scale.
Topic Started: May 18 2009, 09:18 PM (3,514 Views)
khamilton	May 19 2009, 09:52 AM Post #26
Diorama Moderator Posts: 4,228 Group: Members Member #522 Joined: December 13, 2006	Ryan Silva May 19 2009, 09:06 AM What time frame did lumber yards stop using these mule/buggys? Never really seen many of these that's for sure. Not sure, but there are probably some still in use. There are/were some real goofy looking ones out there, too: Courtesy of "flickr' - Chuck Doan's favorite site.



DamnCranky666	May 19 2009, 09:55 AM Post #27
Admin--Chief Crank Posts: 14,947 Group: Admin Member #666 Joined: April 1, 2007	Those are super cool, and I am glad to see a variety of wheels and tire set ups . . . very cool. You gonna have fun with this one, Hamilton!



Chuck Doan	May 19 2009, 10:23 AM Post #28
Senior Member Posts: 543 Group: Members Member #545 Joined: December 18, 2006	I like that Shyster lettering on that one. Nice littl emplyee mod. Should be a another great one, Ken. The engine is a good start.



DaveInTheHat	May 19 2009, 12:27 PM Post #29
Advanced Member In The Hat Posts: 2,158 Group: Members Member #386 Joined: August 20, 2006	I was thinking a trip through Toys R Us might get you a set of wheels. Seems like I've seen something close to them on some kind of toy.



JBucci	May 19 2009, 01:29 PM Post #30
Member Posts: 254 Group: Members Member #1,231 Joined: May 4, 2009	Ryan Silva May 19 2009, 09:06 AM What time frame did lumber yards stop using these mule/buggys? Never really seen many of these that's for sure. I remember seeing one of those at a lumber yard here in San Pedro when I was a kid in the late '60s or early '70s.



JBucci	May 19 2009, 01:36 PM Post #31
Member Posts: 254 Group: Members Member #1,231 Joined: May 4, 2009	Thats going to be great Ken. For the wheels, I have seen people use the wheels from a Lego set on their projects before. Jim



nkhandekar	May 19 2009, 01:41 PM Post #32
Advanced Member Posts: 1,796 Group: Members Member #523 Joined: December 13, 2006	That engine is a great start. I really like the details like the carb connector rods. Great stuff Ken.



armyofchuckness	May 20 2009, 09:10 AM Post #33
Duke of Detritus Posts: 2,115 Group: Members Member #899 Joined: February 5, 2008	Whoa. Those are some wild looking hoopties. Can't wait to see yours.



DamnCranky666	May 21 2009, 09:20 PM Post #34
Admin--Chief Crank Posts: 14,947 Group: Admin Member #666 Joined: April 1, 2007	Hamilton, I keep going back to that engine . . . would you please explain how you painted it . . . I am assuming you built it all first, then painted it . . . then washes, powders, etc . . . I really can't wait to see more.



Deleted User	May 21 2009, 10:05 PM Post #35
Deleted User	It's been at least 30 years since I saw one in person. They used them here at 84 Lumber until they closed it and tore it down...the lot became a car dealership, lol. They were Green, and super ugly, lol. I too would like to know the process for painting that engine, Please?
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DamnCranky666	May 23 2009, 04:04 PM Post #36
Admin--Chief Crank Posts: 14,947 Group: Admin Member #666 Joined: April 1, 2007	I can't wait to see more, Hamilton!!!



chester	May 23 2009, 04:58 PM Post #37
Bronze Medal Member Posts: 2,791 Group: Members Member #526 Joined: December 13, 2006	How the hell did I miss this. Hamilton you young buck, I'm always anxiously waiting for something new from Dr. Dio. This one really has me stoked, I love these things. Some great pics, thanks and the engine is a corker. I think there are some cast metal kits in 1/87. Some of the larger lumber distributors have handlers similar but of course much newer. Oooo goody, there's nothing sweeter than more eye candy from the Wild Hare.



khamilton	May 23 2009, 11:51 PM Post #38
Diorama Moderator Posts: 4,228 Group: Members Member #522 Joined: December 13, 2006	Thanks for all the comments, guys.....and "HEY, Chester" - good to hear from you. I figured you'd be interested in this one. Started on the platform: diamond plate welded to channel stock. I'm using the radiator & axle from the same '48 Chevey the motor came out of to enhance the story of a home-built lumber buggy that was made from parts found around the yard. The seat was found in the parts box. I think it was from an old sprint car kit and had to be narrowed by about 3 scale inches. I didn't notice the rear axle cradle wasn't pushed down onto the pin for the photo.... Speaking of pins, one thing I learned from Mark Gustavson was using pins to locate sub-assemblies. The transmission, axle unit and seat are all positioned with pins, whicmake mocking up the model really easy and assists no-end in final assembly. Thanks for looking. More to come.................... Edited by khamilton, May 23 2009, 11:57 PM.



JBucci	May 24 2009, 12:05 AM Post #39
Member Posts: 254 Group: Members Member #1,231 Joined: May 4, 2009	Looking good Ken !!!!!!!! Jim



Hollywood Jim	May 24 2009, 12:44 AM Post #40
Bronze Medal Member Posts: 2,895 Group: Members Member #527 Joined: December 13, 2006	Super.!!!!!!



Dan S	May 24 2009, 01:11 AM Post #41
Bronze Medal Member Posts: 2,216 Group: Members Member #607 Joined: January 31, 2007	Ryan Silva May 19 2009, 09:06 AM What time frame did lumber yards stop using these mule/buggys? Never really seen many of these that's for sure. I remember seeing these in use in the '70s. Ken, Didn't you want to do something with one of these a long, long time ago, on a forum far, far away? Seems you were looking for a source for the drive chain... Anyway, great start!



DamnCranky666	May 24 2009, 07:56 AM Post #42
Admin--Chief Crank Posts: 14,947 Group: Admin Member #666 Joined: April 1, 2007	Fabulous, fabulous . . . great progress, Hamilton. It's looking like a winner already!!!



Bryan_M	May 24 2009, 10:43 AM Post #43
ADMINISTRATOR Posts: 12,480 Group: Admin Member #355 Joined: July 26, 2006	fantastic progress Ken!! keep it going buddy! bryan



DamnCranky666	May 24 2009, 10:53 AM Post #44
Admin--Chief Crank Posts: 14,947 Group: Admin Member #666 Joined: April 1, 2007	You know, just the fact that you are working off of those smaller scale plans and then using math to get the Xerox copy at the right size just gives me a little bit of headache in trying to figure out how you work all that out . . . I think in the next life I am going to ask for some proficiency in math!



Bryan_M	May 24 2009, 10:58 AM Post #45
ADMINISTRATOR Posts: 12,480 Group: Admin Member #355 Joined: July 26, 2006	aaaw c`mon V, youre a smart guy, you cant be that bad at math..............can you? Bryan



DamnCranky666	May 24 2009, 11:00 AM Post #46
Admin--Chief Crank Posts: 14,947 Group: Admin Member #666 Joined: April 1, 2007	Buddy, you are making Hamilton crack up!!! I am horrible with math. I just don't know anything about it. I could barely keep my change straight . . . I'm serious. Hamilton can vouch for me! Math and electricity are foreign languages to me.



khamilton	May 24 2009, 11:03 AM Post #47
Diorama Moderator Posts: 4,228 Group: Members Member #522 Joined: December 13, 2006	DamnCranky666 May 24 2009, 11:00 AM Math and electricity are foreign languages to me. ...don't question Virgil on this one, Bryan. He's SO not kidding.



Bryan_M	May 24 2009, 11:03 AM Post #48
ADMINISTRATOR Posts: 12,480 Group: Admin Member #355 Joined: July 26, 2006	yea i know they always bust your stones about being bad at math......but is it that bad??? bryan



khamilton	May 24 2009, 11:04 AM Post #49
Diorama Moderator Posts: 4,228 Group: Members Member #522 Joined: December 13, 2006	Dan S May 24 2009, 01:11 AM Ken, Didn't you want to do something with one of these a long, long time ago, on a forum far, far away? Seems you were looking for a source for the drive chain. Yeah....this is the one. It's been on the back burner for a long time - along with the Arcade



khamilton	May 24 2009, 11:05 AM Post #50
Diorama Moderator Posts: 4,228 Group: Members Member #522 Joined: December 13, 2006	Bryan_M May 24 2009, 11:03 AM ......but is it that bad??? Trust me. It's that bad.



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