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Old 01-27-2009, 03:28 PM   #1
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After a disappointing search for 1/10th scale 'shop type' equipment and tools, I decided to try make some things myself. I am in the process of putting together a little workshop as a backdrop for pics of my rc builds, and need some props to make it a little more realistic looking.
Here are some finnished and in progress goodies.

Must have a little rc rig.

Steering wheel he chose.
A bench grinder taking shape
The thing on the right side is a bench vise in the making.

I'm not sure if they pass the "scale" test, but it's the best I can do with what I've got. Or, on second thoughts, maybe I should just forget the whole idea?
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Old 01-27-2009, 07:42 PM   #2
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THAT IS AWESOME WORK, very impressive, now I want to make some. For the r/c try Tamiya they sell tiny can models of actual r/c's. The cans look like tobacco chew cans these are pretty close to 1/10 scale or make them out of styrene. Which by the looks of it you would have no problems, again AWESOME WORK.
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Old 01-27-2009, 11:11 PM   #3
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impressive
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Old 01-28-2009, 07:10 AM   #4
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for scale workshop accessories, look for snap on. I believe they actually make minitures for this purpose. I have seen them in auto shops but have not checked prices.
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Old 01-28-2009, 08:53 AM   #5
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THAT IS AWESOME WORK, very impressive, now I want to make some. For the r/c try Tamiya they sell tiny can models of actual r/c's. The cans look like tobacco chew cans these are pretty close to 1/10 scale or make them out of styrene. Which by the looks of it you would have no problems, again AWESOME WORK.
Thank you very much! for the tip and the compliments it helps a lot, I will look into the Tamiya minitures.

Thanks RobCam, gives me encouragement to make more.

I appreciate your compliment j33p3r, Snap on do have some amazing mini tools, floor jacks ect. all around 1/8th scale size, and Northern Tools also have very detailed items in various sets of 1/18th scale shop equip. I might get some of those, 1.1 tools come in lots of sizes so maybe they will fit in nicely.

Any skills or ability would be worthless without having all of you guys sharing idea's and how to's, a BIG THANKS to everyone here.

Here is a link to the Northern tool items :http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...+763941+769650

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Old 01-28-2009, 03:02 PM   #6
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nice work
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Old 05-07-2009, 02:50 PM   #7
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That is some absolutely great work. I look at it this way, they look close enough to scale for me, and if it makes ya happy, i say go for it.
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Great details!
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Old 05-18-2009, 12:17 PM   #9
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I'm not sure if they pass the "scale" test
Oh, they'll just squeak by maybe...

That is some nice work!

Especially the bench grinder, that looks really good for scratch-built.

Post up the vise when you get it finished, I'd like to see it...

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Old 05-18-2009, 04:19 PM   #10
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Nice work man. looks real good to me.
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Old 05-18-2009, 07:36 PM   #11
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Thanks guys, here is the finnished vise, and I have to complete the grinder and a pedestal for each of them.



I still have a lot of little details to fix, but the shop is slowly getting little details added.
here is one of the most recent pics
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Old 05-18-2009, 09:21 PM   #12
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Good job! especially on the working vice. Sweet!!!
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That pile of styrene scraps turned into a very realistic looking vise. You've got some skills dude, very impressive work...
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Great work.. very impressive. Personally I'm lovin the power strip and wall electrical. Keep it up
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i think the guy in the grey shirt is on roids... you should have a talk with him, if your not carfull he'll go into roid rage and start to wreck the place
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i think the guy in the grey shirt is on roids... you should have a talk with him, if your not carfull he'll go into roid rage and start to wreck the place
Naah! Uncle Fred is cool, he's a retired merchant marine Sailor. 'Strong like Bull, dumb like OX ', when the guys make him mad he just yells and cusses.
Here is a pic of Fred in his young days

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