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george

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Re: My 1/10 DUKW build
« Reply #25 on: July 05, 2017, 10:43:33 pm »
Hello Tom and Stan
Both your works are pushing me forward with mine. Dam it!
Could you Tom tell us where you got the head lights from?
Stan could I ask you for some build help with mine also, the wire mesh etc.
Thanks for posting this build guys.
George
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Re: My 1/10 DUKW build
« Reply #26 on: July 05, 2017, 11:12:56 pm »

astonishing model of fine workmanship.........truly superb, and so unusual.


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Re: My 1/10 DUKW build
« Reply #27 on: July 06, 2017, 12:13:57 am »
Quote from: Stan on July 05, 2017, 07:07:16 pm
HI Tom In had to cast mine in white metal then shape using  a file a long job. Would you like some pictures od the spade?Stan



That sounds like good fun actually!  I bet you can use that technique for making quite a few bits and pieces. I also need a steering wheel which I'm having trouble tracking down. I might have a think about that  :-))




Quote from: george on July 05, 2017, 10:43:33 pm

Hello Tom and Stan
Both your works are pushing me forward with mine. Dam it!
Could you Tom tell us where you got the head lights from?
Stan could I ask you for some build help with mine also, the wire mesh etc.
Thanks for posting this build guys.
George




Hi George, the lights I found on Ebay (just a 1 off sale). I had trouble find them in this style and it was just a case of keeping a look out, I bought a lot of the items at the beginning of the build so had plenty of time to look.




Heres a quick clip of the DUKW tackling a incline, this was shortly after the motors went in and i was curious how steep it could go :}  I manged to go steeper but it got to the point where the back started to hit the ground  :((


https://www.dropbox.com/s/1zz5aj5m7p4u9zn/Video.mp4?dl=0
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Re: My 1/10 DUKW build
« Reply #28 on: July 06, 2017, 05:04:32 am »
Hi Tom
Wow that is pretty steep.
I will start looking for lights also. I bought the axles, tires/rims and transfer case.
George
What size/specs are the motors you are using?
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Re: My 1/10 DUKW build
« Reply #29 on: July 10, 2017, 09:46:30 pm »
Hi George these are MFA como motors. I had my first test run on Sunday and on the plus side it floats! Had a few issues with battery power from a new pack I didnt fully charge  {:-{ . I think i need to tweak the motors/ gear ratios im using as it needs to be a bit quicker in the water and on land! but at least it floated and worked OK  :-))
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Re: My 1/10 DUKW build
« Reply #30 on: July 11, 2017, 04:56:32 am »
Hi Tom
Thanks for the update. I just got my ebay deliveries: Tires/rims, two of the three axles, transfer case.
Tom remember this was a WWII military vehicle, it was not known as a speed demon on land or water.
Still would like to see your latest video on land  and water.
How do you plan on adjusting the motor speed???
George
 
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Re: My 1/10 DUKW build
« Reply #31 on: July 13, 2017, 08:35:04 pm »
Quote from: george on July 11, 2017, 04:56:32 am
Hi Tom
Thanks for the update. I just got my ebay deliveries: Tires/rims, two of the three axles, transfer case.
Tom remember this was a WWII military vehicle, it was not known as a speed demon on land or water.
Still would like to see your latest video on land  and water.
How do you plan on adjusting the motor speed???
George


Good to hear your bits are starting to arrive! Keep us updated how its going.


It was a little bit sluggish in the water though so i wouldn't mind a little bit more speed.  At the moment the propeller has a 2.5:1 gearbox and the wheels has a 50:1 gearbox, so has lots of torque. Unfortunately didn't take any video! I took some advice from the boat club i went along to which had an open day and will try both with no gearbox, well for ease I will actually try the 2.5:1 on wheel drive and no gearbox at all on the prop and see how it goes. The only other tweak I need to make is the rudder arm for the servo is catching on the 'tray'/ cargo area so will only turn right in the water haha
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Re: My 1/10 DUKW build
« Reply #32 on: August 20, 2017, 06:54:42 am »
Hello Tom
Been checking in here BUT I don`t see any updates from you. Hope ALL is well with you? How goes your build? Please keep us updated.
Thanks
George
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Re: My 1/10 DUKW build
« Reply #33 on: August 25, 2017, 06:24:58 pm »
Hi George  :-)  build has slowed down a little! I've added some detail to the rear and made a bit of progress in the drivers cabin, still need to make some seats though!
I see all my pictures have been removed  <*< {:-{ I'll have to see if I can upload a picture on here now instead...*hopefully it'll work*
How is your build progressing? would be great to see any pictures you might have!

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Re: My 1/10 DUKW build
« Reply #34 on: June 16, 2019, 10:23:22 pm »
As promised John here are some pics after I've added the parts you sent me  :}  great to meet you at Wicksteed and see you at the next show :-))


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Re: My 1/10 DUKW build
« Reply #35 on: June 17, 2019, 11:02:29 am »
Hi Tom very nice it just puts the icing on the cake .glad to be able to help cheers John
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