WPL truck to Diamond T/M19 conversion
- AlwynTurner
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WPL truck to Diamond T/M19 conversion
When I saw the Heng Long truck I decided I really wanted a Diamond T/M19 rig so here's the start
What I'm after
Blueprint
Start on the chassis/axles/wheels
I was surprised by how big this thing is, it's going to have a huge turning circle!
Alwyn
What I'm after
Blueprint
Start on the chassis/axles/wheels
I was surprised by how big this thing is, it's going to have a huge turning circle!
Alwyn
Last edited by AlwynTurner on Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
Alwyn this is going to grow like a Triffid if your not very careful
I remember the first "Diamond T" that I saw, It was painted bright RED and was fitted with a large diesel generator on the back and it was providing power to a large fun fair,
What got me going was the extraordinarily long Bonnet,
Even then as a young boy I wondered how the driver could possibly see where he was going.
It pretty much defined in my ever receptive young mind what a "TRUCK" really should look like.
I am watching your endeavour's with interest.
Shaun.
I remember the first "Diamond T" that I saw, It was painted bright RED and was fitted with a large diesel generator on the back and it was providing power to a large fun fair,
What got me going was the extraordinarily long Bonnet,
Even then as a young boy I wondered how the driver could possibly see where he was going.
It pretty much defined in my ever receptive young mind what a "TRUCK" really should look like.
I am watching your endeavour's with interest.
Shaun.
I think I am about to upset someone
- AlwynTurner
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
Thanks for the good words guys, I have decided to go for the canvas top version as I prefer this to the closed cab
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
Ohhhhh lovely
Looking forward to watching this
Looking forward to watching this
- Will01Capri
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
What a beast!
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M26 Pershing WW2 project
Tam K'Tiger project
HL Walker Bulldog project?
HL Panzer IV Munitionsschlepper für Karl-Gerät
HL Sherman project?
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- AlwynTurner
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
The mechanicals and chassis are about done
Mounted the second motor for the rear axle
Added prop shaft extensions
Designed/printed a mounting box for the second gearbox so it didn't interfere with the first box and propshaft
This also smoothed out the angle for the propshaft so the cv joints didn't have to work so hard
I've ordered a pair of Tamiya high torque motors from HK so I'll have to wait for those before I can get the chassis running, but it's coming along. I now have to bolt the extended chassis together to ensure it's rigid, then onto the body build
Alwyn
Mounted the second motor for the rear axle
Added prop shaft extensions
Designed/printed a mounting box for the second gearbox so it didn't interfere with the first box and propshaft
This also smoothed out the angle for the propshaft so the cv joints didn't have to work so hard
I've ordered a pair of Tamiya high torque motors from HK so I'll have to wait for those before I can get the chassis running, but it's coming along. I now have to bolt the extended chassis together to ensure it's rigid, then onto the body build
Alwyn
Last edited by AlwynTurner on Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:03 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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- c.rainford73
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
This looks so impressive to say the least. Alwyn did you print those rims and tires? They look great!!
Tanks alot....
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
Thanks Carl, the hubs are printed and the tyres are moulded in rubber compound in a 3d printed mould.
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
Tyres look good! I ended up getting some for my DW for about $60 on eBay but only available in Australia.
A friend of mine has a ward la France, are they similar?
A friend of mine has a ward la France, are they similar?
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
Hi Ad, erm is that last sentence English or has spell checker done a whoopsie?
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