1:16 scale Universal Power Shovel.

[eTraxx]

Fixed the link. Dang it. This forum gets me everything .. the url link isn't in quotes. In every other forum it is. Not that biggie .. but I need to remember to check that before posting.

[Scratchman]

Paul, they probably have discontinued them for one reason or another. The Scalehardware stuff is way too pricey for my pocketbook but next time I deal with Ozark I will find out what's  up with there copper rivet. 

Gordon Birrell

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[SandiaPaul]

FWIW, I contacted Ozark and they replied saying they had no idea what I was talking about! I know Ozark changed owners, maybe the rivets are from long ago and didn't carry over to the new owners.
THe Scale Hardware stuff is great, but to $ for me as I will need many 100's.

Paul

[Scratchman]

Thanks Paul it was many years ago that I got the ones I have. They had nice round heads on them and were around .050" in diameter, and only 1.50 for 50. I may be able to get hold of the old owner. I will look and see if  can find an old email.

Gordon Birrell

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[jacq01]

   Gordon,

    try this one  http://www.scalehardware.com/sim_square_nuts.htm  and go to rivets

    Jacq

[Scratchman]

Here's three photos of my progress.







Gordon Birrell

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[Mobilgas]

Gordon,    Excellent    wish i had your motivation you get one project done and start right on another.   Craig H

[Ray Dunakin]

Wow! That is really looking great.

[finescalerr]

Tired of drilling rivet holes yet? Have you figured out a shortcut? -- Russ

[TRAINS1941]

Wow I have spots before my eyes!!!!

Excellent Gordon you must have the patience of a saint.

Jerry

[lab-dad]

That thing must be HUGE!!!!!!!!
I know I dont have half the rivets he has (or half the sanity...)
The grearbox and differential look good, looks like you used funnels for the axle housings?
-Marty

[Scratchman]

Thanks guys

Russ, I have a great shortcut no need to drill holes for the rivets. I just cut the heads off flush and glue them on.

Marty, the funnel shape things are lamp shades from Plastruct part# LF-10. The lamp shades come in four sizes.

Gordon Birrell

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[Ken Hamilton]

What a terrific creation, Gordon.
Another masterpiece........

[Scratchman]

I received my order from Serv-o-link on Friday. On the left is a good assortment of sprockets and 11 feet of chain. On the right are two of each size of there fine gears. On the bottom are four different sizes of there course gears. All of the fine gears are two scale inches wide and the course gears are three scale inches wide. I will be using the two inch gears on this project. The other photo is showing a close up of each type.   





Gordon Birrell

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[Chuck Doan]

I didn't realize they made gears too. You must be a favorite customer!