WPL truck to Diamond T/M19 conversion
Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
Now that is pretty neat
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
Nice one Alwyn, that first test run is always a 'will it, won't it' moment. You just need to repaint the skirting boards and doors and you are good to go!
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
Thanks for the good words guys, Rob don't tell the missus about the skirting and door otherwise it's redecorate time!
More progress on the M9 trailer dolly
Still waiting for the dratted tpu filament to show up!
Alwyn
More progress on the M9 trailer dolly
Still waiting for the dratted tpu filament to show up!
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
Progress on the trailer
First tyre on the front dolly
Trailer body started
As you can see I am building this very heavy duty so there should be no problem carrying a tank, the big question is whether the Diamond t will have the grunt to pull it!
Alwyn
First tyre on the front dolly
Trailer body started
As you can see I am building this very heavy duty so there should be no problem carrying a tank, the big question is whether the Diamond t will have the grunt to pull it!
Alwyn
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
nice progress,going to be a work of art when shes done
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
Well I was going to the LAD meeting but had to call a snow day (gale force wind, blizzards, drifting snow) so instead I settled down to design and print the trailer rear suspension
just got lots of hubs and tyres to print now
It's starting to look like it should
but plenty of work still to do
Alwyn
just got lots of hubs and tyres to print now
It's starting to look like it should
but plenty of work still to do
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion
Printed the first 8 of 24 tyres, it's a long haul
The trailer is taking shape slowly
but starting to come together. I've experienced a slight problem with the TPU material in that it's not so easy to remover supporting material, but perseverance and a sharp knife work wonders.
Alwyn
The trailer is taking shape slowly
but starting to come together. I've experienced a slight problem with the TPU material in that it's not so easy to remover supporting material, but perseverance and a sharp knife work wonders.
Alwyn
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T/M19 conversion
Looking great!
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T/M19 conversion
Well that's a job I'm glad to see the back of. If anyone wants to know what the result of approx 110 hours of 3d printing looks like, then here it is
and with my M7 Priest for scale
Tomorrow I plan on getting the Diamond T hooked up to see if it will pull it!
Alwyn
and with my M7 Priest for scale
Tomorrow I plan on getting the Diamond T hooked up to see if it will pull it!
Alwyn
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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T/M19 conversion
Looks awesome Alwyn, 110 hours, I feel for you mate
Cheers
Wayne
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Cheers
Wayne
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