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  1. 2nd February 2014, 11:36 AM #1
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    I though I might have a crack at toy making. This is project no. 1. Wish me luck and feel free to copy the pic. It is a Liebherr 80 tonner.
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    Do you have a front and rear dimension one
    The person who never made a mistake never made anything

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    This could be handy for scaling it down.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wireliner View Post
    I though I might have a crack at toy making. This is project no. 1. Wish me luck and feel free to copy the pic. It is a Liebherr 80 tonner.
    G'Day ''wireliner''
    You sure aren't taking the easy route - a scratch build 80t crane is a big undertakings.
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    I'll be watching with great anticipation and looking forward to the build photos & notes.
    Cheers, crowie.
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  6. 2nd February 2014, 08:43 PM #5
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    What is that saying about ....... "where wise men fear to tread"?

    Mate I wish you all good fortune with this!!!
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  7. 2nd February 2014, 09:24 PM #6
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    Fortune favours the brave.
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  8. 5th February 2014, 07:29 AM #7
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    Good luck.

    I will be watching this one.
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    That was quick!!!

    Am watching!
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    This is going to be good!
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  12. 5th February 2014, 12:46 PM #11
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    Ring gear etc.....still going....
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    WOW you sure aren't wasting any time...looking good!!!
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  14. 5th February 2014, 06:50 PM #13
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    The beauty of fly in/ fly out work.
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  15. 8th February 2014, 04:28 PM #14
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    The crane bit is almost done.
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  16. 9th February 2014, 02:17 PM #15
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    Well it works and so does the brake system obviously.
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