Something ive been working on!

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Post #21 by Joes1989 » Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:22 am

A little update on the 330, added the venting on the paneling and bonnet! I think I'm going to redo the door panel vents though!

Also built a quickhitch for it!
Now just waiting for the white decal paper to arrive so I can make the JCB decals
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Re: Something ive been working on!

Post #22 by L.Kezz » Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:09 am

Good stuff there Joe! What was the quick hitch made from?
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Post #23 by Joes1989 » Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:21 am

The hitch of a spare bucket and then the actual mechanism were scratch built!

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Post #24 by 3CMK1 » Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:36 am

You've done a fantastic job of that mate I'm well impressed.
Gonna start my 130 in the next week or so you've inspired me ha ha.
I got a cx130 a few months ago from the bay for 12 quid.
Was mint but no hammer which is fine. The last cx I brought was £60 in 2002.
That's now on LPG tracks.
I'm hoping to get a few bits and bobs from spalding for a few other projects too.


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Post #25 by Joes1989 » Sun Mar 02, 2014 11:09 am

I need something to start a 130! Need a decent base model first!

Cheers mate! It's my best custom so far! I'd seen Balts new one over the Christmas break and I thought I have to have one of those! So made one lol

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Post #26 by widget » Sun Mar 02, 2014 11:50 am

I think it could prove an interesting thread Joe, especially for some of us on here who have never done it before. It would make us appreciate all your hard work and skills :thumbup:
The time things not a problem, I will wait patiently :lol:
I want to rust out not wear out


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Post #27 by Joes1989 » Sun Mar 02, 2014 11:54 am

Great to hear mate! I look forward to showing you my efforts!


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Post #28 by Joes1989 » Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:40 pm

Does any body have any tips as to how to get the black on the decal properly black? These were printed with a brand new cartridge in the printer!

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Post #29 by Joes1989 » Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:18 pm

Added some new decals! They seem a lot better than the first attempt! Still not 100% happy with the counterweight one though!

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Post #30 by 3CMK1 » Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:49 pm

Definantly looking the part now mate.
Do you have any more of those decals? Could do with a couple ha ha


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