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Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion

Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:20 pm
by Ad Lav
Ward la france is a WW2 wrecker. Looks the same as The Diamond T. A bit. If you squint maybe. :)

Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion

Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:32 pm
by AlwynTurner
Hi yes now I understand. Looking at the images for the Lafrance I'd say it's identical to the Diamond T.

Alwyn

Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion

Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:34 pm
by Ad Lav
If you need some photos just shout.

Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:21 pm
by AlwynTurner
I think I;ve got this cad thing almost sorted, the wheel arches worked first print with the usual measure 4 times, check 10 times then print story
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The load bed is just straightforward styrene build so that's going quite quickly. The cab and hood (bonnet to us brits) are going to be a little tricky though...... :crazy: :D

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:40 am
by jaymillz517
I'm highly impressed with this build, the wheels and tires look great and play the part but that dropped gearbox housing is the stuff of dreams are made of. Your ability to design and print the needed parts blow my mind!

Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:34 am
by igotit
impressive work,i eny your cad skills.

Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:24 pm
by AlwynTurner
A really frustrating day, MOT the car, walk the dogs, take dogs to vet for annual stuff, paint shelves for the lounge, and FINALLY I got to sneak off to my cave to do some real work!

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Unfortunately tomorrow is going to be another day with SWMBO to do the food shopping, sort out the lounge, walk the dogs. Hopefully some where in there I get a few hours back in my cave to restore my sanity :crazy: :crazy:

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion

Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:47 pm
by AlwynTurner
Moving along despite distractions - I HATE shopping!

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but getting there despite Tesco, Aldi, and Morrisons, I've never understood why it's necessary to go to all three supermarkets when they all sell the same stuff. ??? :crazy:

Anyway SWMBO is happy for the time being, long may it continue!

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:42 am
by Mendip Wursel
AlwynTurner wrote:The mechanicals and chassis are about done

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 :thumbup: :wave:
I have also ordered some of the Tamiya high torque motor as need the extra power.... your build looks great

Re: WPL truck to Diamond T conversion

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:45 am
by AlwynTurner
Thanks|Memdip forthe good words

I didn't do much over the weekend due to prep and attending Nantwich model show which was a pretty good show with major appearances by Star Wars characters including a surprisingly authentic wookee character!

I did manage to get the fuel tanks and battery box printed and fitted though

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Next to work on the cab

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave: