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Re: New Zealand bulldog build

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:48 pm
by tiger205
that is a bit of a headache, i'm surprised no one does metal suspension arms for the bulldog. looking at your pic's rob, the panzer3 metal shocks do look like they will fit with a bit of a rework, have you got a good pic' of a suspension arm?, i have something in mind

                Tony 8)

Re: New Zealand bulldog build

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:14 pm
by fv432
i know what your gonna say i think ::) PZ3 arms
the main problem is getting the dogs wheels off as they are glued on but ive got a method off removal good old WD40 and a lot of patience :o :o

got the adjustable idlers finished and tested and they seem to do the job loads of driving  ;D ;D ;D

Re: New Zealand bulldog build

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:47 pm
by tiger205
well the pz3 route is 1 idea, but the main idea i had was to make some in metal, i wanted to see the 'dogs suspension arms so i could see how difficult it would be to make a mold from them, i can make molds, but nothing to complicated

                Tony 8)

Re: New Zealand bulldog build

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:10 pm
by fv432
well i got a spare chassis so i could pull one off and let you see
if i had a tig welder could of made some that way or even silver soldering

your mold idea sounds do-able but as you say might be difficult

Re: New Zealand bulldog build

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:15 pm
by tiger205
i think its worth a go rob, especially as no one seems to make them, we could make a few pence off of it if it works

              Tony 8)
ps, i got a decent mig welder(not a hobby one)

Re: New Zealand bulldog build

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:38 pm
by fv432
mmm sounds like an idea mate
will have a look

Re: New Zealand bulldog build

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:47 pm
by tiger205
no worries rob, i'll ring you during the week(if ok) and we can discuss it

              Tony 8)

Re: New Zealand bulldog build

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:51 pm
by fv432
no probs mate after 8.30pm tony as im on lates this week  ;) ;D ;D ;D

Re: New Zealand bulldog build

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:30 pm
by fv432
finally finished the cammo and started the weathering

used mig pigments old rust on the muffler shields a before and after shot

Re: New Zealand bulldog build

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:04 pm
by Matdragon
looking great mate :D :D cant wait to see it finished :D :D :D :D

Matt