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God yes, have you seen the video of it on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7XQy0CuxK8
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rlmc wrote:Here is the Mammoet Beast. Are there parts from existing models available to build this truck? If so, what are they. Wouldn't be a bad project for Chuck and his Sword crew. This might work:  It's the new Tatra 8x4 (or 8x8 ?) tipper truck from Tekno, and it's in 1/43rd scale.
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thanks for that remko, I see a renault Kerax cab going on one. That will make a nice base for the Merc.
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That would be sweet as a custom model. Jason
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great pictures!! and a nice little run-a-bout too lol
good thinking Remko!!!!! i was thinking butchering a 4 axle crane but your idea is far far better!!!
Why is "phonetically" spelt with a "ph"?
... It's better to be silent and thought a fool, then to speak up and remove all doubt
The complex of Newgrange was originally built between c. 3100 and 2900 BC,[2] meaning that it's aproximately 5,000 years old. According to Carbon-14 dates,[3] it is more than 500 years older than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, and predates Stonehenge by about 1,000 years.
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wheels and tires are my biggest concern... The rest can be done... the cab from Conrad, frame and other accessories scratch build...
Maybe wheels from Oshkosh Plow??? or the BEAST had bigger tires... What I think
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Oshkosh tires are too small, maybe something from a loader or a tractor?
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tyres or wheels and tyres from a cat 725 ADT
Why is "phonetically" spelt with a "ph"?
... It's better to be silent and thought a fool, then to speak up and remove all doubt
The complex of Newgrange was originally built between c. 3100 and 2900 BC,[2] meaning that it's aproximately 5,000 years old. According to Carbon-14 dates,[3] it is more than 500 years older than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, and predates Stonehenge by about 1,000 years.
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I agree its in the tires, if they are not right the model would not look as tough. Ideas?
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whats the military HEMT or the oshkosh airpot fire tenders tyres like??
Why is "phonetically" spelt with a "ph"?
... It's better to be silent and thought a fool, then to speak up and remove all doubt
The complex of Newgrange was originally built between c. 3100 and 2900 BC,[2] meaning that it's aproximately 5,000 years old. According to Carbon-14 dates,[3] it is more than 500 years older than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, and predates Stonehenge by about 1,000 years.
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Maybe ERTL JD 624J loader???? But first We need to find a spy to find the exact size of the Tires.... Bob any contacts at Mammoet head office  I will like to have a try on it.... I have already 2 actros cab sitting here
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rlmc wrote:Here is the Mammoet Beast. Are there parts from existing models available to build this truck? Obviously the Actros cab exists, but Remko has a point in looking at 1:43 for the framework. You might also consider looking at ATV toy tires/hubs in K-Mart or Wally world. I love the Titan trucks, and had the chance to visit their facilities in Backnang a few years ago. While the Mammoet would be a very nice piece, why not have a "true" Titan? My vote would be for the Z60 8X8.  photo from the Titan website
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Do you have the link for the Titan truck website
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does anyone remember,someone about 5 months back posted a link to a site that sold R/C tyres,all shapes and sizes,i think,i vaguely remember it,can someone confirm or have i lost the plot??
Why is "phonetically" spelt with a "ph"?
... It's better to be silent and thought a fool, then to speak up and remove all doubt
The complex of Newgrange was originally built between c. 3100 and 2900 BC,[2] meaning that it's aproximately 5,000 years old. According to Carbon-14 dates,[3] it is more than 500 years older than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, and predates Stonehenge by about 1,000 years.
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heavyload wrote:Do you have the link for the Titan truck website http://www.titan-sf.de/
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I think that I would go with the Smith off road tires but the wheels would have to be modified which shouldn't be a problem. It looks like you could make a cover for the wheels in the configuration shown and use a decal for the lug nuts and hub.
What specific models out there have this Actros cab?
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It this cab the same or close?  Sounds like we should make this a building challenge  JAson
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No Jason It should be flat top..... NIce idea for the building challenge I'm in if we start it in September
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