Azonic Hitachi 470/Bell B50D

[Azonic]

Hello everyone!

Im Kalle from Sweden, i got invited to this site in january by Greg (Losiassociated), i checked it out but then totally forgot about it! :o
But yesterday i found my way back and registerd!

Oh well, i have looked around and **** there is alot of talented builders on here, i sat yesterday and just drooled for several hours, amazing what talent some people have.

So on to my equipment i got for about 1 year ago, i do not have the machines/knowledge to make equipment like this from scratch so i had to buy to get them.

I got the Hitachi 470 from Vario late last summer and the Bell dumper on spring this year.
I Just got the new trackdrive done for the 470 and it made a huge difference for the tracks, just need to paint it.

The Bell is not done yet, its at the painter at the moment and i hope i get it back soon.

Here is some pics and some videos..

470 with the new trackdrive.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2011-08-17225705.jpg

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http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2011-08-23205915.jpg

Videos.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/th_GOPR0116.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/?action=view&current=GOPR0116.mp4)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/th_GOPR0109_NEW.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/?action=view&current=GOPR0109_NEW.mp4)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j183RTtzOf0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-mt7dDNlsY

Bell B50D

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Bell%20B50D/2011-05-06220343.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Bell%20B50D/2011-05-06235806.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Bell%20B50D/2011-05-07000321.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Bell%20B50D/2011-06-17230931.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Bell%20B50D/2011-06-18121316.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Bell%20B50D/2011-06-20215226.jpg

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More to come!

Kalle

[ihbuilder]

Welcome Kalle , Wow I didn't know you got the Bell , then again I haven't been on scale lately .

[9W Monighan]

Welcome Kalle, I've been following your thread over on scale 4x4 for a while now. Glad you could join us here. I like the construction of your excavator. The final drives give me some ideas for a small build I'm planning soon.

[androiduk]

Welcome aboard Kalle love the 470 and the Bell looks better than the 740.

Andy

[Azonic]

Welcome Kalle , Wow I didn't know you got the Bell , then again I haven't been on scale lately .

Thanks!

Yea i got the Bell as well, it was very har to hold back! :D

Welcome Kalle, I've been following your thread over on scale 4x4 for a while now. Glad you could join us here. I like the construction of your excavator. The final drives give me some ideas for a small build I'm planning soon.

Thanks!

Yep, ive seen you over there and your dragline. Yes its a nice design and it should not be a problem for you to make!

Welcome aboard Kalle love the 470 and the Bell looks better than the 740.

Andy

Thanks!

Yes i totally with you on that one, i dont like the 740 at all, just looks wierd!

[Trucker47]

Good to see you made it over here Azonic, beautiful equipment as always.

Chris

[Azonic]

Good to see you made it over here Azonic, beautiful equipment as always.

Chris

Thanks! :)

[Lil Giants]

Hello Kalle, good to see you here & have your fine workmanship displayed here on this forum as well. :cool:

It's great to view your new undercarriage and see 1st hand the proper speed of these new planetary gh motors we special bought. Thanx for sharing.

And I like your new wide link tracks... I've got a few ideas to work at this winter to improve the narrower track link that I have to correct the issue of skipping off a track while turning. ;)

Sometime October maybe I'll tear down my 850 to install my upgrade parts as well... I'm pretty sure my machine shop guy is too busy with harvest repair jobs to fit in my toy repair job into the mix atm.

[Azonic]

Hello Kalle, good to see you here & have your fine workmanship displayed here on this forum as well. :cool:

It's great to view your new undercarriage and see 1st hand the proper speed of these new planetary gh motors we special bought. Thanx for sharing.

And I like your new wide link tracks... I've got a few ideas to work at this winter to improve the narrower track link that I have to correct the issue of skipping off a track while turning. ;)

Sometime October maybe I'll tear down my 850 to install my upgrade parts as well... I'm pretty sure my machine shop guy is too busy with harvest repair jobs to fit in my toy repair job into the mix atm. Currently, I have recently aquired & installed a Servomaut S20 esc for the swing & it's no better than any other esc I have tried to fix the jerky swing motion.

Thanks Joe!

Yes the new track motors with the gearing we choose seems to be perfect, im really happy with it right now.

The new wide tracks and sprocket seemed to cure the problem with the tracks coming off, that happend quite often before, hope you can fix yours, otherwise just go with the new tracks, you wont be dissapointed! :)

Ohh so there is a solution for the swing problem in the works? It would be awesome to get rid off that jerky swing on slopes and such.

I actually tought it was the motor that was going to fast for its own speed and cusing it to jerk when going downhill on a slope.

How would this be done, a motor sitting on top with the shaft directly to the axle for the swing gear in the undercarrige?

Like this?
http://www.modell-baustelle.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=28388&h=fc539bcda8fa1434a9123f9d84d82fdd7e91d5ec

http://www.modell-baustelle.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=28392&h=754cac3609702e6a7b9433588eb5876a862d566a

Or like this standing up?
http://www.abload.de/img/p280709_21.52crxx.jpg

Im very intrested in this Joe, hit me up with a PM when you have more info pls! :)

[RCLogger]

Welcome Kalle
I really enjoyed your photo's and imformation on these model's, thanks. I think you have got yourself some models that will last for many years..

greg

[Azonic]

Welcome Kalle
I really enjoyed your photo's and imformation on these model's, thanks. I think you have got yourself some models that will last for many years..

greg

Thanks!

Yes i think so, hopefull i can keep them for a good while! :)


A little update, not much but something! :)

I tought about the bucket today thinking it always looked so old school and boring so i wanted to make it look more like a new style bucket, it was also hard to pick up rocks and get them in the bucket, i think this will help.

I took some measurements and cut out a bit on the bucket, turned out really good i think, much better then before, should be able to carry about as much mass as before anyway.

Before.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/2011-03-10190914.jpg

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[Lil Giants]

A simple alteration for better function. :cool:

I see your teeth are looking a bit dull, digging too much rock! :D

How are the pins fixed in place on your Vario bucket? Epoxy?

The ripper tooth works xllnt! Thanx buddy. :)

[Azonic]

A simple alteration for better function. :cool:

I see your teeth are looking a bit dull, digging too much rock! :D

How are the pins fixed in place on your Vario bucket? Epoxy?

The ripper tooth works xllnt! Thanx buddy. :)

Haha! Yes there been some rock digging, actually where i dig there is a mix of garvel, rocks and soil so i guess it wears a bit, but thats just scale, right? :D

I fixed my pins with LockTight 638 ("Cylindrical fixing", spelling?) seem to work fine so far.

Glad the ripper is a good helping hand for you down there, that clay look sticky! :eek:

Will watch your new vid later today!

Now back to work. :D
Keep it up Joe!

[Roadmasters]

Best looking 470 yet, the detail youve added is outstanding

[Azonic]

Best looking 470 yet, the detail youve added is outstanding

Thanks, appreciate it!

A new video of the 470, enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zewv0Rbiwms

[9W Monighan]

A simple alteration for better function. :cool:

I see your teeth are looking a bit dull, digging too much rock! :D

How are the pins fixed in place on your Vario bucket? Epoxy?

The ripper tooth works xllnt! Thanx buddy. :)

My dragline bucket teeth look about the same after 80+hrs of digging in sandy soil. Mine are made from C1018 cold finish steel. The milling machine marks wore off the first weekend out digging and the edges rounded some. I guess we need to make some tougher replaceable teeth for these so called TOYS:D

[Azonic]

My dragline bucket teeth look about the same after 80+hrs of digging in sandy soil. Mine are made from C1018 cold finish steel. The milling machine marks wore off the first weekend out digging and the edges rounded some. I guess we need to make some tougher replaceable teeth for these so called TOYS:D

Haha! Youre right, some nice machined replacement teeths would be awesome...and i think youre the man do fix it! :D

[Lil Giants]

My teeth are still relatively sharp after digging in this wet clay, but I'm sure that'll change quickly when I start digging in the hard dry clay this winter. Replaceable hardened teeth is an awesome idea Steve, I think you just got yourself some new work. :D

Great video Kalle, looks like you're still enjoying some warm sunny Fall weather like I am. :)

The new shape of the bucket looks good & seems to be helping with scooping rock.

Has there been any issue at all any more with skipping a track with your new style tracks & wheels?

I sure like the speed your hoe travels now. I hope to do my upgrade soon.

[Azonic]

My teeth are still relatively sharp after digging in this wet clay, but I'm sure that'll change quickly when I start digging in the hard dry clay this winter. Replaceable hardened teeth is an awesome idea Steve, I think you just got yourself some new work. :D

Great video Kalle, looks like you're still enjoying some warm sunny Fall weather like I am. :)

The new shape of the bucket looks good & seems to be helping with scooping rock.

Has there been any issue at all any more with skipping a track with your new style tracks & wheels?

I sure like the speed your hoe travels now. I hope to do my upgrade soon.

Thanks Joe, i really like the sunny fall days, not to hot and not to cold, perfect!

Yes i like the new shape of the bucket, looks better and works better overall.

I havent had one single issue yet with the tracks, they have worked flawless this far, make sure to really locktite all the grub screws on the bevel gears and sprockets, some of my screws had come loose due to too little locktite used.
Other then that its perfect, you will be happy! :)

I have slowed the tracks down even a little more, now it feels good, also slowed the pump down a bit on my mixers, as well as the swing.

[Azonic]

Well i finally got my parts back, this color is much better and now im happy with it! :nice:

I painted the bed with red primer and started to mount it up, some work on the cab is still needed before paint of those parts.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2011-10-15151327.jpg

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[androiduk]

Thats looking **** good Kalle , I hope its performing as good as it looks .

Andy

[Lil Giants]

Looking mighty fine Kalle. :cool:

Is there snowflakes where you are yet, can't be far off eh? You gonna scratch any paint before they're parked for the winter? :D

[Azonic]

Thats looking **** good Kalle , I hope its performing as good as it looks .

Andy

Thanks!

I have already tested it outside, it works great, i guess i have to wait until next spring before i can run it again though. :mad:

Looking mighty fine Kalle. :cool:

Is there snowflakes where you are yet, can't be far off eh? You gonna scratch any paint before they're parked for the winter? :D

Thanks Joe!

No flakes yet, in the north of sweden they already got some but its still around 5-10 celcius during the afternoons, but they are not far away!

I think i will concentrate on getting it done now instead of rush it together just to go out to run it in snow by then! :) I will take my time over the winter instead and get it right the first time! :)

[Azonic]

A little more done..

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2011-10-18211816.jpg

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[Tamiya Cowboy]

Wow what a great looking model you are building and your detail and paint is great looking keep it up..

[Brel]

nice work on the Bell 850D

[Trucker47]

That bell is sure lookin sharp! nice work.

Chris

[Lil Giants]

That's quite a full house of goodies in the cab, not alot of room left for the batt, will it be 3s or 4s for a battery? Can you get them in a square or a pyramid shape?

I'm hoping to get a 4206 from Frank someday soon. Do you think there's room enough for 3 valves?

[Azonic]

Wow what a great looking model you are building and your detail and paint is great looking keep it up..

Thanks!

nice work on the Bell 850D

Thank you!

That bell is sure lookin sharp! nice work.

Chris

Thanks!

That's quite a full house of goodies in the cab, not alot of room left for the batt, will it be 3s or 4s for a battery? Can you get them in a square or a pyramid shape?

I'm hoping to get a 4206 from Frank someday soon. Do you think there's room enough for 3 valves?

I want to use a 3cell battery i have, its a 6000mah and quite long, it will fit under the hood/cab, its not a factory fitment but it will do! :)

Ohh so youre getting one of those?! What you gonna use it for?

I think a 3 valve would fit but it will be tight im pretty sure! :)

[Azonic]

Today i pretty much finished off the roof section, im going to get 2 light housings that im going to mount as well, then it should be done.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2011-11-08194823.jpg

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[Azonic]

A little teaser while the paint dryes...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/1324065869552.jpg

[Azonic]

Well the dumper is almost done, a few small fixes to do, interior needs to be cut, find someone that can cut the decals for me and some other things.

My friend showed me how to use a real paint gun, the paint turned out pretty good, a little dust was there to mess it up a little but its much better then a rattle can spray, a good learning as well, will probably pick one up myself.

Here is where its at right now...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2011-12-19215126.jpg

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http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/th_video-2011-12-19-21-46-59.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/?action=view&current=video-2011-12-19-21-46-59.mp4)

[dsm4g63punk]

Turned out awesome! this is a beautiful model

[Azonic]

Turned out awesome! this is a beautiful model

Thank you!


I also started on the interior yesterday, still a few things to fix on it but looks better now then only a total black interior with no seat. The seat is a little high but i dont wanna lower the seat becuse i need room under it for battery.

Elliot: What kind of interior parts did you recive from Frank? I only got the main interior base.

Did notice that the exhaust box behind the cab was painted in 2 tone colors, so i have to take it apart again and paint the right side yellow! :mad:

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[Lil Giants]

Looking quite snazzy Kalle. :cool:

I can't tell the different shades of gray on the exhaust box, but the detail on the exhaust pipe is stunning! Did you just burn it with a lighter? :cool:

As good as it looks now, it'll look much better when the paint is scarred up and oil stains & grime all all over. :D

[Azonic]

Looking quite snazzy Kalle. :cool:

I can't tell the different shades of gray on the exhaust box, but the detail on the exhaust pipe is stunning! Did you just burn it with a lighter? :cool:

As good as it looks now, it'll look much better when the paint is scarred up and oil stains & grime all all over. :D

Thanks Joe!

Maybe i mislead you on the 2 tone, i maybe should have said 2 different colors, the exhaust part is grey as it is now on the left side, but on the right side where the wents are it should be yellow to be 100% right, and im kinda picky about such things. :)

Yes youre right, i just used a lighter to get the exhaust to look a little used, simple and effective!

Yes, i will spill some extra hyd. oil over it before going in the dirt to really make it stick! :D

[elliot330]

You've done a fantastic job on that... I'm loving the soot around the exhaust as well.

Ref the interior, I got the same as you, but with a steering wheel as well. Talking of detail, how did you make the rear screen rock guard?

[Azonic]

You've done a fantastic job on that... I'm loving the soot around the exhaust as well.

Ref the interior, I got the same as you, but with a steering wheel as well. Talking of detail, how did you make the rear screen rock guard?

Thanks for those kind words!

About the rock guard, i got it from Frank, i think its an optional scale detail.

Ok, i think i go a steering wheel as well, but it looks more like a tool for something, why not just a round shape axle? And the wheel looks kinda small.

This is what mine looks like...
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2011-12-23090449.jpg

[elliot330]

yes that's the same as mine... to be honest now you mention it it does look small and the axle is rather over engineered.

I will drop Frank an email and see if I can get a rock guard as well..

Did you sort the CTI modules out...?

[Azonic]

yes that's the same as mine... to be honest now you mention it it does look small and the axle is rather over engineered.

I will drop Frank an email and see if I can get a rock guard as well..

Did you sort the CTI modules out...?

Yes its kinda a wierd steering wheel, i think i will find some other wheel, not that it will make much in scale appearence but a more simple one.

I havent got time to sort the CTI module out yet, with christmas coming up there will be some time with family, but maybe tomorrw if im free in the evening i will try it out!

[steamer]

If you fellas want to stick to scale that's the proper steering wheel. doesn't need to be round or larger. There's just a small rod through the centre operating a valve under the floor.
Rob

[pigeonfarmboy]

Got the old Harley sold, B40 kits are supposed to be ready 3rd week in Jan. It's all your fault ;)

[elliot330]

Got the old Harley sold, B40 kits are supposed to be ready 3rd week in Jan. It's all your fault ;)

Excellent... are you buying it complete or in what state of build?

[pigeonfarmboy]

Kit/unwelded

[Azonic]

Got the old Harley sold, B40 kits are supposed to be ready 3rd week in Jan. It's all your fault ;)

Awesome, it was not hard to push you over the edge! :p

Really looking forward to see this, especially since you went with the kit, will it be Bell yellow?


An little update on my 470, i took it apart today for some modifications, paint and service, undercarrige will get some black powdercoating, new swing motor will be installed and will re-build the stick and bucket cylinder, i think i might have damaged them a little when first assembled, will replace all o-rings.

I also have a 4th valve coming from Frank that i will install as well, plan is to make some additional hydraulics for a tiltbucket or other hydraulic attachments.

More on this later this week i hope.

[Lil Giants]

Your cyls starting to drip? My stick cyl is seeping a little bit, but I think it's mostly just when digging hard ground - run at max press constantly, don't see any pooling in easy digging.

Are going to use a hyd mechanism for your quik-tach?

I'm thinking about narrowing up my digging bucket 20 to 30% & making a GP bucket 50% or wider than stock.

[elliot330]

Your cyls starting to drip? My stick cyl is seeping a little bit, but I think it's mostly just when digging hard ground - run at max press constantly, don't see any pooling in easy digging.


Joe, can't remember if you cylinders came built or not? But it they are the same as mine, there are 6 bolts on the end, this removes the end cap, inside are two tiny rubber o rings acting as scrapper seals. I assume with all your digging and high pressure you're worn them out...?

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz152/elliot330/Bell%2050%20Dumper/IMG_2259.jpg
http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz152/elliot330/Bell%2050%20Dumper/IMG_2258.jpg

Mine even came with spares..

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz152/elliot330/Bell%2050%20Dumper/IMG_2265.jpg

Hope that helps?

[Lil Giants]

Yes, I built my cyls too Kalle. :) I used lots of white Lithium grease installing the o-rings with a precise curved pic. I got spares too.

Seems odd though that they might fail already, I pretty sure I'm well under 100hrs and I changed oil at about 30hrs... :confused:

The brass tubing on mine is quite a bit different than yours (they did that).

[Azonic]

Your cyls starting to drip? My stick cyl is seeping a little bit, but I think it's mostly just when digging hard ground - run at max press constantly, don't see any pooling in easy digging.

Are going to use a hyd mechanism for your quik-tach?

I'm thinking about narrowing up my digging bucket 20 to 30% & making a GP bucket 50% or wider than stock.

The stick and bucket cyls are leaking a little, i have run between, 22-27 bars from the time i got it, now im on 25 i think. Im going to do it now that i have it apart so its fresh for the coming spring! Getting the smallest o-rings out should be a challenge! :)

Nope Joe, though i was gonna go hyd for the new one i still wanted the 4th valve for something else then just a qucik coupler, so it will most likely be a low geared motor that push the mechanism in and out.
A motor controller i have found will be used to run the motor on a 3 pos switch.
I hope to have some CAD:s from the guy who does that later this week. Will PM you about this.

I have also thought about making a larger bucket, some kind of mass bucket, with or without theets, dont know yet, also a better grading bucket will be made, my friends uncle have a plasma cutter, i will ask him to cut the pieces out, will have to make some templates first.

[Azonic]

Got started on the extra hydraulics today, waiting on the valve so i started with some pipes on the stick...

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[pigeonfarmboy]

Thumb?

[Azonic]

Thumb?

No, i think i will use it for a tilt bucket or something else, no plans for a thumb yet.

[Azonic]

An little update on the extra hyds., made the boom pipes and mounts today, now im just waiting on the nipples and some other things.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2012-01-05235235.jpg

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[Azonic]

Made the transitions on the stick..

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2012-01-06143445.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2012-01-06143451.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2012-01-06143459.jpg

[Lil Giants]

Looking good Kalle. :cool:

Is that a different hose on the bucket cyl, more flexible than what's provided in the kit originally?

Is your body tall enough to fit the vertical swing motor without cutting a hole in it?

[Azonic]

Looking good Kalle. :cool:

Is that a different hose on the bucket cyl, more flexible than what's provided in the kit originally?

Is your body tall enough to fit the vertical swing motor without cutting a hole in it?

Thx Joe!

Nope its the same, i use a heat gun to soften them up a little bit, then you can form the a little like you want, and when they get cold they hold the shape a little better.

I dont know yet really, but i think i may have to cut it up a little.

[Lil Giants]

Heat gun, good to know, thanx Kalle... I tried to make mine like the OEM and it kinked!

[elliot330]

Kalle, the additional pipe work looks neat. What are you using the make them?

[Azonic]

Heat gun, good to know, thanx Kalle... I tried to make mine like the OEM and it kinked!

Yep, works pretty good! Your welcome!

Kalle, the additional pipe work looks neat. What are you using the make them?

Thanks!

If you refer to the pipes, they are 4x0.5mm pipes, other then that just some brass, silver solder och a tube bender, but most importand, my hands! haha!

[Azonic]

Here is the new quick coupler im working on.

http://youtu.be/m2xR0dcQeHM

[gauthib12]

where can one get those screw type fittings last pic ...on the black hose?

Thanks,

[Azonic]

where can one get those screw type fittings last pic ...on the black hose?

Thanks,

From Fumotec.de or liebherrmodelle.de

Send a mail to Frank over on fumotec, he should be able to help you.

[Michael S]

where can one get those screw type fittings last pic ...on the black hose?

Thanks,


You cann also get them from SMC Corporation all over the world,

USA: http://www.smcusa.com/smc.aspx
Denmark: http://www.smcdk.com/

Catalog: http://content2.smcetech.com/pdf/M_EU.pdf

Parts M-5H-5 and M-5HL-4

[Azonic]

Got the decals on the Bell, i can actually call it done for now, nothing more i want to add, im going to finish up the Hitachi instead.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/1327665660697.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/1327665691274.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/1327665716684.jpg

[elliot330]

Looks very nice Kalle.

I bet you are happy.. I want to see and hear more videos og it in wet snow.. it sounds great!

[Lil Giants]

Looks too purty... squirts some oil at it, then empty your vaccum into the box. :D

[RCLogger]

Looks very shinny, Joe I just laughed my _ _ _ off at you comment, I think if he did dump oil on it and then the vaccum it would still be cleaner than your iron... lol

Greg

[Snochaser]

Nice, get it dirty! It's video time, I can see it now.... Up to the hubs in mud, dirt running off each side, gettin' it done. Great job.

Ben

[Azonic]

Looks very nice Kalle.

I bet you are happy.. I want to see and hear more videos og it in wet snow.. it sounds great!

Thanks Elliot!

Im sure happy its done and it looks good, i will make some kind of snow video as soon as im done with the 470, there is always something you want to finish before you can play! :)

Looks too purty... squirts some oil at it, then empty your vaccum into the box. :D

Thx Joe,

Haha! My vaccum bag is always empty, i rather stay in the garage then go home to vaccum cleaning my flat! :) It will get dirty as soon as the white stuff goes away!

Looks very shinny, Joe I just laughed my _ _ _ off at you comment, I think if he did dump oil on it and then the vaccum it would still be cleaner than your iron... lol

Greg

Thx! Im pretty sure youre right about that last scentence! :)

Nice, get it dirty! It's video time, I can see it now.... Up to the hubs in mud, dirt running off each side, gettin' it done. Great job.

Ben

Thx!

As soon as spring comes around i will get out and get it dirty for sure, i think i have the perfect spot for some mudding! :)

[SmallHaul]

Very well done. Great looking machine!

[Azonic]

A little more done on my quick coupler, i painted it, added a sticker of a Swedish brand that makes rototilts, attachments and quick couplers, I also tryed it out in the snow yesterday, it got all wet, i just let it sit over the night to see it there would be any rust problems in the cylinder holes, i did lube the cylinders, worked all good when i tryed the coupler next day.

So im very happy all in all so far with it, im going to waterproof the cover part and do a water test later on to see how waterproof it can get.

Here is how it lookes now, ill try to make a better video this weekend.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2012-02-02124651.jpg

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[Azonic]

I made some faux hyd. pipes and hoses today for the wires for the quick coupler.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2012-02-04001646.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2012-02-04001619.jpg

[Azonic]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcGuWT3oFSQ

[sparkycuda]

Truck looks great --- but you already know it is too clean! The electric quick coupler is a real gem. Very clean install and looks to be positive-locking - sometimes a problem on the real ones.
Great job on both!

Ken

[Azonic]

Truck looks great --- but you already know it is too clean! The electric quick coupler is a real gem. Very clean install and looks to be positive-locking - sometimes a problem on the real ones.
Great job on both!

Ken

Thx! Yea, i did get it stuck the other day in a very sticky mud, was even hard to pull out by hands, its dirty now! :)

The coupler works good for me this far, might be different in 1:1:s, do they get stuck or what?


I had some playtime yesterday, i did a trench and it was a lot of fun, especially to let the water through from the water puddle! :)

A lot of the material i filmed was direct in the sun so i had to scrap alot of video.

http://youtu.be/1rDhn4gzehs

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2012-05-13200122.jpg

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[doodlebug]

I've had trouble with my mechanical coupler getting jammed with mud.
I have a Cat 305C CR mini excavator.
Yes digging drain ditches can be a pain due to mud, packing everywhere!
Look's great so far!
Cheer's, Neil.

[modelman]

Good video-your models look good and seem to work really well. Nice job!

[Azonic]

I've had trouble with my mechanical coupler getting jammed with mud.
I have a Cat 305C CR mini excavator.
Yes digging drain ditches can be a pain due to mud, packing everywhere!
Look's great so far!
Cheer's, Neil.

Yes i can understand that a mechanical coupler get stuck in the mud! :) I have operated a few different Volvo 140:s and they had hyd couplers and they got stuck as well sometimes when the bucket had sat to long in the coupler and rust and other effects made it stuck.

But some "shaking" with the bucket and some light pressing made it come loose at last. :)

Shouldnt be a problem on the scale coupler i hope!

Good video-your models look good and seem to work really well. Nice job!

Thanks alot! :)


I also turned down 2 more comfortable stickgrips for my radio, turned out pretty good, im all new to machining parts, i wanted to make them a little concave where i hold my fingers, but i couldnt figure out how to make it concave on the manual lathe, very hard to turn it even over the whole part, any tips?

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2012-05-14201233.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2012-05-14201251.jpg

[elliot330]

Nice vid Kalle and nice canal as well. Its nice to dig with a purpose as well. Where was the Bell ?

[Azonic]

Nice vid Kalle and nice canal as well. Its nice to dig with a purpose as well. Where was the Bell ?

Thanks elliot!

I cant dig without a purpose, sure i can but i get bored after 5min, i have to do something that will be something, thats much more fun! :)

The Bell was in the background, there will be a cleaning up video from the same place where i did the trench, the Bell will take care of that! :)

[modelman]

Thanks alot! :)


I also turned down 2 more comfortable stickgrips for my radio, turned out pretty good, im all new to machining parts, i wanted to make them a little concave where i hold my fingers, but i couldnt figure out how to make it concave on the manual lathe, very hard to turn it even over the whole part, any tips?

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2012-05-14201233.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/2012-05-14201251.jpg

I am also a "backyard machinist" and I probably would grind a tool to the shape I needed on the handles.

[Azonic]

Some operating the Hitachi and Bell was done this weekend.

Video!!
http://youtu.be/SjE0-2TVbF4

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/1337530424742.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/1337530529697.jpg

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http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/1337530804900.jpg

I also attended at a Truck show in Stockholm Sweden this weekend, a lot of fun!

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/1337417015024.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/STM_3708.jpg

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A bad little vid of the Hitachi getting towed..
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/th_video-2012-05-19-10-45-41.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/?action=view&current=video-2012-05-19-10-45-41.mp4)

[elliot330]

Kalle, some really nice photos and video... that little tree put up a good fight as well. :)

[YoungGunz]

Looks like a ton of fun!! some of those pictures look just like the real thing, incredible.

J.D.

[RCTech9]

Looks like you had fun!

[Azonic]

Kalle, some really nice photos and video... that little tree put up a good fight as well. :)

Thx Elliot!

Yea it really did, i tryed first with the bucket to rip it up but that was to hard, as soon as i changed to the ripper it was alot easyer!

Looks like a ton of fun!! some of those pictures look just like the real thing, incredible.

J.D.

Thanks!

Looks like you had fun!

I sure did! :)

[Lil Giants]

How many attendants at the show?

Some high level builds to be seen in your pics! :cool:

[Azonic]

Yeah, some of the trucks there were really nice!

I think we were about 7-8 people that drove rc related stuff and there was 2 or 3 that was showing their static truck builds like in the 2 last pics.

Great fun all day!

[Azonic]

I finally painted the extra hyd. pipes and also switched the quick connections to smaller ones, looks more scale.

Now im waiting on some lasercut sheet steel and 2 hydraulic cylinders and the extra hydraulics will get used! :D

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20120602_120104.jpg

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[Lil Giants]

Looking good Kalle. :cool:

Goodies for your grading bucket?

[Azonic]

Looking good Kalle. :cool:

Goodies for your grading bucket?

Thx Joe!

Yep, hopefully i will get the laserparts late next week! :)

[Azonic]

I finally got the laser cut parts, now I'm going to order some material for bushings etc, I'm about to order the cylinders as well, hopefully late next week I'm going to have it working! :)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/IMG_0083.jpg

[Claus]

Beautiful toys!

[aussie mack]

thats just amazing .... were do u get ur parts from :D

[Pedrocrisostomo]

amazing indeed

[Azonic]

Beautiful toys!

Yes they are, but expensive! :)

thats just amazing .... were do u get ur parts from :D

I get them from my laser machine shop and some help with CAD drawings.

amazing indeed

Thx!

I have a new bucket in the works for the coming spring! :)

Just needs some tig welding and paint!

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130306_131655_zpsd4f266b3.jpg

[D8R]

Beautiful bucket, the teeth's are cnc machined I guess.
Didn't see photo's above earlier, I was at the same exebition, not with the model, only with my 1:1 toy!
Dan

[Lil Giants]

Looking good Kalle! :cool:

Is that entirely made of stainless steel?

It'll be interesting to see how well that digs for you? You may have to make another one, if it does. :D

[Azonic]

Beautiful bucket, the teeth's are cnc machined I guess.
Didn't see photo's above earlier, I was at the same exebition, not with the model, only with my 1:1 toy!
Dan

Thanks Dan!

Yes i think he CNC:d them not sure tho.

Ohh, im looking forward to see your D8 on some show in the future! :)

Looking good Kalle! :cool:

Is that entirely made of stainless steel?

It'll be interesting to see how well that digs for you? You may have to make another one, if it does. :D

Thx Joe!

No its not, i dont think anything is stainless only the pins for the mount on top, teeths are carbon steel i think, the sheets are some reular sheet metal.

I can make one for you if it works like i want it to! :)

[buzzy16]

I really can't wait till I have the funds to get one of these!! :D
Even just the build process will be a great experience.

[Azonic]

I really can't wait till I have the funds to get one of these!! :D
Even just the build process will be a great experience.

Its an journey in it self, i enjoyed it alot! :)


Got the bucket back, it turned out really good i think, its a little larger then the original bucket, mostly its a little longer, the tooths are maybe a tad large but i think it looks pretty proportional.

Now im eager to get out doing some digging but its still to cold so im going to send all my working tools for powdercoating when i get them back i hope its warmer and i can get out making some videos! :)

Here is some pics...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130314_225524_zpsaad700e1.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130314_225436_zpsc4c9ca1e.jpg

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[Lil Giants]

That looks fantastic Kalle! :cool:

No doubt it'll be great for digging & better yet scooping rocks!

I can put it to use right away, send it to me & then make another for yourself. ;) :p :D

I've got all the pieces for another mass GP bucket for a partial trade with you... no doubt your friend will do a finer job of tig 'ing it all together. ;)

[JAMMER]

Kalle very nice looking rock bucket keep up the good work. Ed

[cdm]

love that bucket. looks like the geith front edge.

http://www.geith.com/Graphics/rf58%20assy%20front%2010.jpg

[RCLogger]

That looks fantastic Kalle! :cool:

No doubt it'll be great for digging & better yet scooping rocks!

I can put it to use right away, send it to me & then make another for yourself. ;) :p :D

I've got all the pieces for another mass GP bucket for a partial trade with you... no doubt your friend will do a finer job of tig 'ing it all together. ;)

My first thought when I saw this bucket is " JOE IS GOING TO DO SOMETHING IN HIS PANTS WHEN HE SEE's THIS BUCKET " :rolleyes:

That is one nice bucket

[rc13]

Hi, Its Eddie. I was talking to you on youtube about the quick coupler.
I was contacting you to ask about the extra hydraulic solid tubing that you installed. I read a thread where you said that you used 4 x 0.5 brass tubing. I am going to add an extra valve and the hydraulic lines to my Vario 850D in a similar way to yours.
So you soldered the tubing to the fittings?
Did you also build the small squared blocks that are connected to the brass tubing?
Also, did you build the small squared pieced that hold the solid tubing to the boom?
It is very nice how you set up yours.
Any suggestions are much appreciated.
Thanks,
Eddie

[Azonic]

That looks fantastic Kalle! :cool:

No doubt it'll be great for digging & better yet scooping rocks!

I can put it to use right away, send it to me & then make another for yourself. ;) :p :D

I've got all the pieces for another mass GP bucket for a partial trade with you... no doubt your friend will do a finer job of tig 'ing it all together. ;)

Thanks Joe, it turned out really good!

Hah! I bet you could have great use for it, i can probably make one for you if you really want to! :)

Kalle very nice looking rock bucket keep up the good work. Ed

Thanks Ed!

love that bucket. looks like the geith front edge.

http://www.geith.com/Graphics/rf58%20assy%20front%2010.jpg

Thanks!

Yes they are quite similar.

My first thought when I saw this bucket is " JOE IS GOING TO DO SOMETHING IN HIS PANTS WHEN HE SEE's THIS BUCKET " :rolleyes:

That is one nice bucket

Haha! He probably did! :)

Thx!

Hi, Its Eddie. I was talking to you on youtube about the quick coupler.
I was contacting you to ask about the extra hydraulic solid tubing that you installed. I read a thread where you said that you used 4 x 0.5 brass tubing. I am going to add an extra valve and the hydraulic lines to my Vario 850D in a similar way to yours.
So you soldered the tubing to the fittings?
Did you also build the small squared blocks that are connected to the brass tubing?
Also, did you build the small squared pieced that hold the solid tubing to the boom?
It is very nice how you set up yours.
Any suggestions are much appreciated.
Thanks,
Eddie

Hi Eddie,

Yes, 4x0,5mm tubing was used, i have made my own fittings to fit the connectors then soldered them, i think there are pics of it in my thread.

Also the square ones are made by me as well, also the holders for the tubes.

Have a look back in my thread and you might see what i did.

[MitzuRazing]

That was one bad *** bucket :D
I like it :cool:

[rc13]

Kallie, Hello and thank you for the info. Hopefully someday soon I will post some pics with my machines.... And yes I agree with the post before me about the bucket. That is a sweet bucket!!!!!
Thanks,
Eddie

[Azonic]

That was one bad *** bucket :D
I like it :cool:

Thanks, its quite bad yes! :)

Kallie, Hello and thank you for the info. Hopefully someday soon I will post some pics with my machines.... And yes I agree with the post before me about the bucket. That is a sweet bucket!!!!!
Thanks,
Eddie

Your welcome, you should start a thread about your equipment!


I borrowed a spotwelder from my friend and put the protection plates on the bucket, now its done, i did some digging today in some hard frozen snow, it worked really good!

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130317_170646_zps109fc296.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130317_170658_zpsfd57c8ae.jpg

[mog]

wow very nice just like a real one keep up the good work.

[DaBomb6988]

Nice metal work

[rc13]

Thanks, its quite bad yes! :)



Your welcome, you should start a thread about your equipment!


I borrowed a spotwelder from my friend and put the protection plates on the bucket, now its done, i did some digging today in some hard frozen snow, it worked really good!

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130317_170646_zps109fc296.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130317_170658_zpsfd57c8ae.jpg

Yes I will start some threads some day hopefully soon. Thank you

[Azonic]

Today i started on a handrail that goes around the cab door, it also holds the rear view side mirror, just need to paint it and bolt it on once i get the screws.


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130321_225100_zps1fb913a7.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130321_225602_zps32c75122.jpg

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[tracksntreadslou]

Looking good Kallie..Sure looks like the reall machine ..Now if you had Boot mud on the travel pedals and floor I would be hard to tell ..lol ..Great job on the bucket ..Kindof reminds me of this one here http://leattach.com/multiripperhicapbucket.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-Wwkh1du_c

[rc13]

The bucket reminds me of a reptile (lizard). It would be tempting not to paint it. To leave it just as it is because it looks so cool. Let me know if you make anymore and I will buy one from you for one of my Vario excavators. I have the 850D and the 450D. Most of the parts that you make would work for mine. So let me know if you have any extra or if you are making extra parts.
The railing is a very nice touch. You have done a nice job with your custom parts to make the machine even more realistic. I love these excavators, but they definitely need the scale parts and other things like you are doing to make them just a little nicer or else they are a little plain
Thanks,
Eddie

[rc13]

Wow, I just saw that ripper bucket from the previous thread. That is CRAZY looking. I have never seen anything like it.

[Azonic]

Looking good Kallie..Sure looks like the reall machine ..Now if you had Boot mud on the travel pedals and floor I would be hard to tell ..lol ..Great job on the bucket ..Kindof reminds me of this one here http://leattach.com/multiripperhicapbucket.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-Wwkh1du_c

Thx! Haha! Yes i just may have to add that when the snow melts, i will use real mud, just for the scale of it! :)

Yeah, those are crazy buckets, mine isnt that agressive, my is just a regular Swedish made rock bucket, that one is for ripping i guess.

The bucket reminds me of a reptile (lizard). It would be tempting not to paint it. To leave it just as it is because it looks so cool. Let me know if you make anymore and I will buy one from you for one of my Vario excavators. I have the 850D and the 450D. Most of the parts that you make would work for mine. So let me know if you have any extra or if you are making extra parts.
The railing is a very nice touch. You have done a nice job with your custom parts to make the machine even more realistic. I love these excavators, but they definitely need the scale parts and other things like you are doing to make them just a little nicer or else they are a little plain
Thanks,
Eddie

Yes i really like it in the raw style as well, but i will paint it, as all of my other attachments, i want to do the wear on the buckets myself, by using them! :)

I will probably make more of these buckets, when i do i will let you know!

You have both the 850 AND the 450?? :eek: :)

[rc13]

Hello, Yes I have both of them.
Yes it would be different not to paint a bucket, when all of your attachments are painted and match. So I would paint it too.
Thanks for keeping me in mind when you make another one.
Eddie

[Azonic]

Hello, Yes I have both of them.
Yes it would be different not to paint a bucket, when all of your attachments are painted and match. So I would paint it too.
Thanks for keeping me in mind when you make another one.
Eddie

Ohh, thats not bad! :)

Yes, it will look good with all attachments painted!


I really got my build motivation back and its a lot of fun! :)

I started on the catwalk/sidewalk today, didnt have enough material at home so i need to go to the hardware store tomorrow to pick up the last pieces i need.

Also did paint the handrailing today turned out really good i think.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130322_224340_zps725633a4.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130322_224400_zps5d6cba36.jpg

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[JAMMER]

Kalle I see you made a walk way are you doing both sides? As soon as I get my mill working I am. I already did a hand rail. I see you have done some weathering on your undercarriage the rust looks good. Ed

[Azonic]

Kalle I see you made a walk way are you doing both sides? As soon as I get my mill working I am. I already did a hand rail. I see you have done some weathering on your undercarriage the rust looks good. Ed

Nope, i will only make for the driverside for now at least.

The weathering is from me doing some digging in the snow and i just let it melt off the undercarrige, after that it rusted, but yes it looks more scale with some rust! :)

[JAMMER]

Kalle There you go. Ed:p

[Azonic]

Continued on the walk and finished it, just paint left, it really set it of nicely.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130323_172902_zps3c57ada0.jpg

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[RCP57]

That looks great! It's amazing what a few details can do!

[JAMMER]

Kalle that looks great. I see you used the same material to cover the skeleton of you cat walk as I did but I used Vario skeleton. I am going to change that this summer. Ed

[Claus]

Your models look so real, love what you have done with them.

[cdm]

if vario included those changes they would sell more!

excellent work

[Espeefan]

I enjoyed reading this thread. I've seen your models on other forums, and I know the work you've put into them. Both your Bell dumper and the Zaxis are beautiful models! These are probably some of nicest, best detailed examples of the Fumotec machines on the forum! They just keep getting better and better.

[Azonic]

That looks great! It's amazing what a few details can do!

Thanks Reg! Yep, they can do wonders for the scale looks!

Kalle that looks great. I see you used the same material to cover the skeleton of you cat walk as I did but I used Vario skeleton. I am going to change that this summer. Ed

Thx Ed! I got the netting from the local hardware store.

Your models look so real, love what you have done with them.

Thanks! I have sold the dumper though, its still in Sweden so i may be able to load it on some meeting or such.

if vario included those changes they would sell more!

excellent work

Thanks! Yeah i guess they would, im very intrested to see what the new Fumotec hoe will look like!

I enjoyed reading this thread. I've seen your models on other forums, and I know the work you've put into them. Both your Bell dumper and the Zaxis are beautiful models! These are probably some of nicest, best detailed examples of the Fumotec machines on the forum! They just keep getting better and better.

Thanks!

Yes there is quite some time in them...and money! :)

[Claus]

You sold the Bell truck :( that's just sad.

[rc13]

You sold your B50? Did you replace it with another workhorse dumper? My B50 is my definite workhorse. I will look back at some of the other threads to see if you have some notes about it.
Thanks,
Eddie

[Azonic]

Yep i sold it, maybe it was a little dumb of me i dont know, i didnt run it very much, i like to run the excavator way more so i felt it was to expencive just sitting there not getting used very much even though its nice to have something to load but i guess i have to give the girls the load from now on! :D

Today i also i painted the sidewalk, it turned out to have slightly different tone even though its the same color number, guess it can be a little off from can to can, not much to whine about.

I also have decided to get new tracks, i felt it was the last thing that was really off scale to the real 470, i now have double grousers and i found out that Vario also have a newer triple grouser track pad with 2 oval holes in them, on my first set of tracks i had triple grouser but with no holes, they didnt work at all, clogged up almost instantly and the tracks came off, i think these should work better, i have ónly 10 now, should have them by the weekend i hope.

I really wanted metal tracks but they get to expensive so i went with nylon ones again until something metalish comes to market!

Here is some pics...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130326_214018_zpsd4c0f77e.jpg

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The new tracks...
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130326_214312_zps151f5e2b.jpg

And i did also install an 3 pos switch stick on the radio, im going to use that one for the extra hydraulic valve, i have an tilted grading bucket in the works, should be ready in a month or so.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20130326_214429_zps7deafe69.jpg

[JAMMER]

Hello Kalle I see we are all cleaned up and ready to go. I've got a few things to do before the Cabin Fever show next month on mine. Ed

[rc13]

I don't think I would ever sell my B50. I love that thing. It just works so well with my excavators. I also have a 6x6 3 way tipper (mostly Tamiya and other parts) and a ScaleArt 8x8 3 way tipper. The 6x6 is fine with the excavators, but the ScaleArt looks so small when that bucket swings over to drop a load of dirt in the back....
The Sidewalk/catwalk is very nice. I have one on my 450 and it is a little to wide. Yours does not stick out that far. I think yours looks more scale. The color looks fine to me.
It looks like I have the same tracks on my 450. They appear as if they will work better than the tracks on my 850. I have not driven the 450 in the dirt yet, so I can't give any feedback yet. I think these tracks look better too.
Do they make a metal track for these?
I have been pretty busy with my work lately. I have a lot of plans for modifications to the 450 and 850. I also have the RC4WD excavator that I have a bunch of upraded parts to install sometime in the near future. But that thing is just sitting on a shelf. I really like the size of the Vario excavators. Even though they are a little difficult to move around sometimes.

[Espeefan]

Nice update! The paint looks pretty darn close to me. I wouldn't worry about it. How do you keep your machine so clean? You play with in the dirt a lot, but everytime I see photos, there doesn't even seem to be dust on it. I am sure if I had a machine like this, I'd keep them really clean too, so I am on your side, and not poking fun at you! :D

[Azonic]

Hello Kalle I see we are all cleaned up and ready to go. I've got a few things to do before the Cabin Fever show next month on mine. Ed

Yes, spring time is on the way and i almost got everything to finish her up for the season!

I don't think I would ever sell my B50. I love that thing. It just works so well with my excavators. I also have a 6x6 3 way tipper (mostly Tamiya and other parts) and a ScaleArt 8x8 3 way tipper. The 6x6 is fine with the excavators, but the ScaleArt looks so small when that bucket swings over to drop a load of dirt in the back....
The Sidewalk/catwalk is very nice. I have one on my 450 and it is a little to wide. Yours does not stick out that far. I think yours looks more scale. The color looks fine to me.
It looks like I have the same tracks on my 450. They appear as if they will work better than the tracks on my 850. I have not driven the 450 in the dirt yet, so I can't give any feedback yet. I think these tracks look better too.
Do they make a metal track for these?
I have been pretty busy with my work lately. I have a lot of plans for modifications to the 450 and 850. I also have the RC4WD excavator that I have a bunch of upraded parts to install sometime in the near future. But that thing is just sitting on a shelf. I really like the size of the Vario excavators. Even though they are a little difficult to move around sometimes.

Yeah, i have loaded a truck as well, its tricky to get the dirt in the bed! :)

Yes i dont like the Vario sidewalks either, thats why i made my own, turned out better i think.

No they dont make any metal tracks yet, but when or if they do i will get them!

Nice update! The paint looks pretty darn close to me. I wouldn't worry about it. How do you keep your machine so clean? You play with in the dirt a lot, but everytime I see photos, there doesn't even seem to be dust on it. I am sure if I had a machine like this, I'd keep them really clean too, so I am on your side, and not poking fun at you! :D

Thx!

Yeah, its close enough!

Sadly we have a thing called winter and that sucks, but it gives a lot of time of building parts, modding, i mostly dont clean it, its just my hands when i work on it thats does the cleaning! :) But if its very dirty after a run i usually just take the tracks off and clean them out then its good.

I like also like a clean machine, at least on top and under the body, but the undercarrige im not to clean about when its season! :) And i also have a cover for it when im not working on it or using it becuse i have it in my workshop and it gets quite wet and dirty at times.

[rc13]

So any modified parts that you make, just make 2 so I can purchase them from you. I am serious. So let me know if you you ever have extra.
Thanks,
Eddie

[Azonic]

So any modified parts that you make, just make 2 so I can purchase them from you. I am serious. So let me know if you you ever have extra.
Thanks,
Eddie

I will let you know if i make more! :)


I finally got the new tripple grousers on, the package got lost in transit and was delayed by about a week, now it has the right shoes for the model it is.

The snow has finally started to melt over here and its not much left, maybe still frozen in the ground but its on the way to get diggable! :)

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[Azonic]

Finally got some time to run the hitachi, have worked a lot this summer in another city, today a guy on a Swedish forum called me and wanted to meet so we did, it was a great day in the sun.

He had his Stahl 742 dozer and a deere tractor with dump bed, very nice models.

I have also got new brushless motors for the track drive that I'm going to mount as soon as I get home, also a new version of the grading bucket is taking shape.

Other then that I'm going to try to save up to a THS Volvo L250G! :)

Here is a few pics from today...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20131013_145029_zps60d47f30.jpg

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[Azonic]

Was quite some time since I updated the 470, I have made some details and finally got my hydraulic tilt bucket started, just waiting on the cylinders and a few other things I will make for it, then I really hope that it works like I want it to! :)
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[liftmys10]

Nicest vario I've seen!

[Claus]

Beautiful machine, would be nice to have a realistic looking operator in the seat.

[doodlebug]

Nice looking tilt bucket!
Cheers, Neil.

[cabs]

Wow, awesome model. I move the real ones a couple times a week. We have about 20 in our rental fleet between Deere and Hitachi which are the same machine. Is that plumbing on the stick for the bucket or a future hammer???

[calum_scania]

Just read this from start to finish, honestly one of the best machines I've seen!
Well done on a superb model

Calum

[Azonic]

Beautiful machine, would be nice to have a realistic looking operator in the seat.

Thx, I have one but just not in there at the moment.

Wow, awesome model. I move the real ones a couple times a week. We have about 20 in our rental fleet between Deere and Hitachi which are the same machine. Is that plumbing on the stick for the bucket or a future hammer???

Thanks!

That's cool, I work with these machines as well, both excavators, wheel loaders and dumpers, though ours are Volvo, boss is a Volvo freak! :)

The plumbing on the stick is for the hydraulic tilt bucket, maybe for more attachments later.

Thanks for all nice comments guys!

Here are a few more pics of the bucket.

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[liftmys10]

So freakin sweet! Great job.

[Erik79]

Very nice work on both the models, my compliments!:)

Enrico

[Cooper]

Very cool!!!

[Cooper]

Definitely want to see a video of this working a ditch!!!

[Azonic]

Thanks everyone! :)

I have finally painted it, but I do have some leakage problems with the M3x2mm swivel connectors on the lower hole on the cylinders, I have a hard time getting them to seal tight, I have had best luck with locktite 542 but also that gave after when I accidentally rotated the swivel, any tips on these or similar connectors? can't be much larger.

Here's some pics and video.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20140629_154107_zpsnjrt8vfs.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20140629_154107_zpsnjrt8vfs.jpg.html)

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[Azonic]

Thanks everyone! :)

I have finally painted it, but I do have some leakage problems with the M3x2mm swivel connectors on the lower hole on the cylinders, I have a hard time getting them to seal tight, I have had best luck with locktite 542 but also that gave after when I accidentally rotated the swivel, any tips on these or similar connectors? can't be much larger.

Here's some pics and video.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20140629_154107_zpsnjrt8vfs.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20140629_154107_zpsnjrt8vfs.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20140629_154112_zps7gacxhgi.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20140629_154112_zps7gacxhgi.jpg.html)

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http://youtu.be/ZvwNPRKOOK8

[RCKiwi]

That is impressive! Well done.

[Lil Giants]

What you doing making movies indoors this time of yr Kalle?! :p :D

The swivel leak - what threads into the cyl or the hose on the barbed or the swivel joint itself leaks?

[Azonic]

That is impressive! Well done.

Thanks!

What you doing making movies indoors this time of yr Kalle?! :p :D

The swivel leak - what threads into the cyl or the hose on the barbed or the swivel joint itself leaks?

I know Joe, I have a new job about 2,5 hours from my hometown as of now and when I went home last weekend it was rainy all weekend, that's why! :)

Hopefully I'm going home soon and hope for good weather this time.

The swivel joint, where it contacts the cylinder body, lower hole on cyl.
It's the M3 one's, there isn't much thread that goes into the cyl and I also don't think that the little o-ring can handle the +20 bars, I got one tight but I think I was lucky there, I need to make a new more bulletproof connector I think, feels like they can start leaking anytime! :)

Or maybe turn some thin aluminum washers (0.8-1.0mm) instead of the o-rings??

[Azonic]

Today I made a aluminum washer 5.5x0.5x3mm for the swivel connector, seem to work just fine so far, the washer and some Locktite 542 probably made it to seal like it should, more testing tomorrow!

Also started to wonder what to make of the original kit bucket, I dont have a straight cut bucket exept the grading bucket, but I really like it with the teeths! :)

What you think?

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[andyathome]

teeth look cool.

[Azonic]

I went with a straight cut, it's nice to have one like that as well.

Today I started to make a ditch and the tilt bucket worked great, no leaks!
It's quite hard to run the tilt bucket, it's quite sensitive so you have to run low rpm and slow movements on the sticks and potentiometer that I run the bucket with.

Need a little more practice with it, here is some pics, video later this week.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20140706_153803_zpszy09al4u.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20140706_153803_zpszy09al4u.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20140706_153836_zpslkqovzcn.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20140706_153836_zpslkqovzcn.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20140706_153858_zpseum6teny.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20140706_153858_zpseum6teny.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20140706_153923_zpstytkseio.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20140706_153923_zpstytkseio.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20140706_154007_zpskpqyparu.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20140706_154007_zpskpqyparu.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20140706_154050_zps6xlylvrb.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20140706_154050_zps6xlylvrb.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20140706_154356_zpsiti1q95u.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20140706_154356_zpsiti1q95u.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20140706_154451_zpsicjigbv2.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20140706_154451_zpsicjigbv2.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20140706_154515_zpsqe7pqwd6.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20140706_154515_zpsqe7pqwd6.jpg.html)

[TRUCKMAKER]

Looks great, like you could just climb into the seat and start digging!;)

[Trucker Al]

Nice pictures, looks REAL !!

Alan

[Azonic]

Looks great, like you could just climb into the seat and start digging!;)

Nice pictures, looks REAL !!

Alan

Thanks!

Here is a new video from last weekend, a little to long maybe.

http://youtu.be/tmH-eLi_-aA

[Azonic]

I got myself a pair of 3D joysticks to control the hydraulic grading bucket a little better, its night and day from what I had erlier, I only got one wired up for now becuse I got no function for the other one yet.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20150228_145820_zpsznf8frmz.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20150228_145820_zpsznf8frmz.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20150228_145815_zpsmknmvcop.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20150228_145815_zpsmknmvcop.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20150228_145804_zpsvjuppfks.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20150228_145804_zpsvjuppfks.jpg.html)

http://youtu.be/hlISV8GfFtA?list=UUV6LqGusGdzn82MA4zbNWaA

[doodlebug]

Nice setup!

[Azonic]

A few upgrades, cab lights and protection on the stick/dipper.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20150403_161741_zpsg6okrdrb.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20150403_161741_zpsg6okrdrb.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20150403_163149_zps3boilya1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20150403_163149_zps3boilya1.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20150403_173819_zpsr7ypcury.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20150403_173819_zpsr7ypcury.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20150403_173911_zps1g5l0xji.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20150403_173911_zps1g5l0xji.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20150403_173935_zpsdqbxoyd3.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20150403_173935_zpsdqbxoyd3.jpg.html)

[liftmys10]

Wow looks perfect!

[egronvold]

Nice details!

[Azonic]

Thanks guys!

I also made some steel hose protection the other day, a trick I took from a German guy, simply steel wire turned on a steel rod using the electric screwdriver, turn on as tight as you can then pull out to the desired length. Cheep and looks great!

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20150404_144229_zpsmx0nnwke.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20150404_144229_zpsmx0nnwke.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20150404_144315_zps9kt2apoq.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20150404_144315_zps9kt2apoq.jpg.html)

[apfubar]

Looking good...

Where did you get the 3d sticks?

Cheers,
Andrew P.

[gmmiller06]

Both machines look awesome! Looking forward to seeing more.

[Azonic]

Thanks guys!

The 3D sticks I got from this site.

http://www.robotshop.com/eu/en/3-axis-joystick-w-button.html

[Azonic]

Well, winter is here, more time for hobby stuff for me, always fun! :)

I have modified the undercarrige a little on the 470, its a few things that have bugged me since the first time I used it outside.
Its the holes under the top rollers, where all kind of debris gets in, and its not the place where you want sand, small rocks and stuff like that becuse thats where the drivemotor is and also the track tension mechanism, debris also gets down onto the lower rollers that way and locks them up sometimes.

And I have to take this apart quite often to get rid of all the dirt that builds up in there to make everything running smoothly.

So I started to make a sketch in Solidworks on how I could make it work, found a pretty good solution I think.

Started to cut up the steelplate with the holes in it, removing 5mm from the outer plate to get an angle on the new topplate so that dirt rather falls off the undercarrige then just load up.

Got the new steel from my laser cut man and started to spot weld everything together today, turned out pretty good I think, its more to scale and should keep dirt out of moving parts!


Here is some pics of the progress...

Here you can see the square holes im talking about.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/DSC07003.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/DSC07003.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20151212_153928_zpsezrpvlfg.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20151212_153928_zpsezrpvlfg.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20151212_153934_zpsaz3oc7gc.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20151212_153934_zpsaz3oc7gc.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20151212_153949_zpsriokakfk.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20151212_153949_zpsriokakfk.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20151212_154001_zpso4tptcyt.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20151212_154001_zpso4tptcyt.jpg.html)

Here is with the new parts mounted.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20151219_215503_zpsozzmryo4.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20151219_215503_zpsozzmryo4.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20151219_215521_zpslkaugpzy.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20151219_215521_zpslkaugpzy.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20151219_215529_zpssvpbmm6e.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20151219_215529_zpssvpbmm6e.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20151219_215805_zpsz8wqfcsa.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20151219_215805_zpsz8wqfcsa.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20151219_220057_zpsh6vnm2a4.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20151219_220057_zpsh6vnm2a4.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20151219_220116_zpso45opq1d.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20151219_220116_zpso45opq1d.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20151219_220411_zpsny8khcjn.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20151219_220411_zpsny8khcjn.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20151219_220422_zpshyryadzt.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20151219_220422_zpshyryadzt.jpg.html)

[Lil Giants]

Nifty alteration Kalle, hope it cures your ales with the rocky areas you dig in. ;)

[Azonic]

Nifty alteration Kalle, hope it cures your ales with the rocky areas you dig in. ;)

Thx Joe, I can see you dont have that problem with your banana style tracks! :p

[Azonic]

Not much digging with the 470 lately, now fall is here and winter is coming, so I have started a little attachment project.

Its a rotortilt, very common here in Sweden and the nordic countries around. So I started in Solidworks to sketch it up, I have only used SW for about a year, so im no professional.

I have printed a prototype in my 3D printer and it seems to work out pretty good, motor I have for rotation right now is a bit slow but will probably change that later.
The tilting action will be hydraulic.
It will also feature a remote controlled quick coupler for easy attatchment changes.

If it works good I will send the files to a cnc guy to mill them out for me, the lower part will be made from steel and the part above from aluminum.

Here are a few pics.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/Rotortilt_zps0ag6x2hx.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/Rotortilt_zps0ag6x2hx.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20161027_190452_zpspuymzlso.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20161027_190452_zpspuymzlso.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20161027_190507_zpshpnffxfm.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20161027_190507_zpshpnffxfm.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20161027_190625_zpsmlldncui.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20161027_190625_zpsmlldncui.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20161027_190745_zpsem2kixvt.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20161027_190745_zpsem2kixvt.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20161028_195241_zpsqj89psm5.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20161028_195241_zpsqj89psm5.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20161028_195304_zpsx44wjefb.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20161028_195304_zpsx44wjefb.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20161028_195849_zps6b2matfx.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20161028_195849_zps6b2matfx.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20161028_195857_zpsvlcufg5v.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20161028_195857_zpsvlcufg5v.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20161028_195916_zpslwpfa3mc.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20161028_195916_zpslwpfa3mc.jpg.html)

https://youtu.be/XGlGnTYUExU

[D8R]

Nice drawing, good to check out dimensions with printing before adding a lot of cost CNC milling the parts.

[Azonic]

Nice drawing, good to check out dimensions with printing before adding a lot of cost CNC milling the parts.

Thx!

Exactly, great for prototyping, but can be made really strong as well, but plastic is plastic, I prefer metal for strength and realism. :)

[Lil Giants]

Great to see you at your workbench again dreaming up new ideas for model enhancements Kalle :cool:

[Azonic]

Great to see you at your workbench again dreaming up new ideas for model enhancements Kalle :cool:

Thanks Joe, yeah, as of now I find it more fun to build then run it, I think I just need a project to dig, can't just go out and dig a hole, I want to do something.

I did see your reply on YouTube, maybe I will CNC it, but this rotortilt isn't something for your hard digging! :)
This is made for more precise type of work, grading, slopes, backfilling etc.

[Hofabooz]

Hi

What a great thread this is love the work you have done it is to a very high standard and has provides some ideas to many others including myself.

Thanks for posting.

[Azonic]

Finally got all the machined parts for the Rotortilt attachment, everything works great when all assembled, almost no play between the upper and lower part and still rotates smooth so Im really happy with that! :)

Only thing I need to adress is the quick coupler on the rotortilt, the space for the gearmotor is 0.2mm to small so I cant fit the motor, dont know who to blame here, but I will solve it in the coming weeks!

Here are pics from Photobucket, dont know if you all can see them though.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20161101_210522_zpsoibaozsz.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20161101_210522_zpsoibaozsz.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20161101_212823_zpsjk7njm3n.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20161101_212823_zpsjk7njm3n.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20170128_134210_zpszallxxz6.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20170128_134210_zpszallxxz6.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/Hitachi%20470/20170128_153627_zpspwbsz7zl.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/Hitachi%20470/20170128_153627_zpspwbsz7zl.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20170310_164154_zpsajaxlocp.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/20170310_164154_zpsajaxlocp.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20170310_165009_zpsbpt9kx4u.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/20170310_165009_zpsbpt9kx4u.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20170310_165106_zpssiftlcry.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/20170310_165106_zpssiftlcry.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/gcrawler/20170311_195411_zpsxakdxjto.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/gcrawler/media/20170311_195411_zpsxakdxjto.jpg.html)

Here are the most recent pics.
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/924/3iamQ4.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/po3iamQ4j)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/921/cr0m0Y.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plcr0m0Yj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/923/SzQFpF.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnSzQFpFj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/921/7tpkzl.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pl7tpkzlj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/921/SI123I.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plSI123Ij)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/922/a2v2J3.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pma2v2J3j)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/923/lDmMhe.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnlDmMhej)

[Lil Giants]

SWEET!!! You got 'er done cnc... looks pretty fine Kalle :cool:

What's all the extra parts for?

Have you been doing any building on the mobile crusher?

[Azonic]

SWEET!!! You got 'er done cnc... looks pretty fine Kalle :cool:

What's all the extra parts for?

Have you been doing any building on the mobile crusher?

Yeah, finally! :)

I made a few extra, if it works like I want to I maybe sell 2 of them.

Nope, no building on the crusher for a while, the crusher unit is pretty much done, Im serching for a more powerful motor still.

Im not so good at calculating gear ratios, rpm:s and all that, its more trial and error for me! :D

[Lil Giants]

I haven't seen much for video on your old crusher, has anyone sent vids to you?

I don't think I'd have much use for a tilt rotator myself, but I think I got 5 guys (including myself) that would like another production run of your last quick coupler... would you do another run?

[Azonic]

I haven't seen much for video on your old crusher, has anyone sent vids to you?

I don't think I'd have much use for a tilt rotator myself, but I think I got 5 guys (including myself) that would like another production run of your last quick coupler... would you do another run?

I got one videos of it that I know of, maybe you seen it.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o8mV5zUp-fU&t=2s

I don't know really, he was really busy last time I spoke to him and I waited almost one year on this last part for the rotortilt.
So I don't think he got the time for it.

[Lil Giants]

You could pitch it to him now... if it gets done a yr from now, that's cool. You still have your STL files (or whatever they're called)?

[Azonic]

You could pitch it to him now... if it gets done a yr from now, that's cool. You still have your STL files (or whatever they're called)?

I can ask him.

Yes I think so, I have all the files on a SD card somewhere, but I know he also stores them.

[Azonic]

I finally got to finish the Rototilt, not much intrest in these attachments on here, but I post it here anyhow.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/922/s23Apn.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pms23Apnj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/922/q7eZIB.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmq7eZIBj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/tgBcBo.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pntgBcBoj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/921/GhJKYV.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plGhJKYVj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/922/HskGV2.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmHskGV2j)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/922/T0XzpG.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmT0XzpGj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/ugAYF2.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pougAYF2j)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/rxI5AN.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/porxI5ANj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/922/3PT1Od.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm3PT1Odj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/Bm3JyQ.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnBm3JyQj)

[egronvold]

Looks amazing!

[Zabco]

I wouldn't say there is no interest here in these types of attachments. While I certainly, at least at this time, don't have a use or need for such a device I am certainly very interested in seeing how you made it. I think you have done an outstanding job in machining and producing a very complicated object to scale. Your workmanship is first rate, congratulations. I hope to achiever your level of craftsmanship someday, seeing your work is an inspiration. Please continue to post.

[Azonic]

Looks amazing!

Thanks!

I wouldn't say there is no interest here in these types of attachments. While I certainly, at least at this time, don't have a use or need for such a device I am certainly very interested in seeing how you made it. I think you have done an outstanding job in machining and producing a very complicated object to scale. Your workmanship is first rate, congratulations. I hope to achiever your level of craftsmanship someday, seeing your work is an inspiration. Please continue to post.

Thank you for the kind words!

Im not crying over here but as this is an attachment mostly used here in northen europe I thought it my not be intresting as there is mostly Canadian and US members on here.

Anywany, I keep posting! :jump:

[Lil Giants]

Fantastic work Kalle, your attention to detail never disappoints :cool:

So will you leave your old quick coupler on your hoe too?

I think I'll take one if you have it for sale, even if I never use it, no one will ever make one ever again to your level of form & function. That is something of beauty. Well done! :cool:

Looking forward to your videos this summer... get busy practicing now! :D

[Hemi1966]

Wow Kalle, that turn out beautifully :)

[Azonic]

Fantastic work Kalle, your attention to detail never disappoints :cool:

So will you leave your old quick coupler on your hoe too?

I think I'll take one if you have it for sale, even if I never use it, no one will ever make one ever again to your level of form & function. That is something of beauty. Well done! :cool:

Looking forward to your videos this summer... get busy practicing now! :D

Thanks a lot Joe!

The old coupler will stay on the machine, for hard digging I will remove the rototilt and then I need the coupler.

I will start to assemble the next 2 rototilts, but cant promise any dates as when to be done.

Wow Kalle, that turn out beautifully :)

Thanks Ari, appreciate it!

[Lil Giants]

My newer JD850 has a 4th hyd valve, it hasn't done any hard digging yet. ;)

Yeah, whenever, no rush for it, very cool attachment you have made. I'll have to figure out how to use "flight modes" on my DX18 so I can use the rotary sliders on sides of tx for tilt & spin... then we can figure out a lil competition series. :D

[Azonic]

My newer JD850 has a 4th hyd valve, it hasn't done any hard digging yet. ;)

Yeah, whenever, no rush for it, very cool attachment you have made. I'll have to figure out how to use "flight modes" on my DX18 so I can use the rotary sliders on sides of tx for tilt & spin... then we can figure out a lil competition series. :D

Ok, I see!

Thats a good idea, should be intresting! :)

I will let you know as soon as I have something at least half done! :lol:

[Azonic]

Welded together a grading bucket from pieces I had laying around from different bucket projects.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/921/DtkLdo.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plDtkLdoj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/921/wVlZ5Y.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plwVlZ5Yj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/lXxfit.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmlXxfitj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/ETTVym.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmETTVymj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/pTYffA.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmpTYffAj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/KgreU1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmKgreU1j)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/921/W0AB7m.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plW0AB7mj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/921/ftY0u3.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plftY0u3j)

[egronvold]

Looking really good :D

[larsra]

First of all I got to say WOW! I'm amazed with your build on this attachment, truly amazing and with the details and everything, I would say it knocks out other brands in this hobby.

I finally got to finish the Rototilt, not much intrest in these attachments on here, but I post it here anyhow.


Second, I absolutely think the interest is around, but as one mentioned, he doesn't need it. I would guess a rototil is a bit special attachment for many people. In my local community the guys who owns the more expensive excavators are also very true to the scale. Example they wouldn't buy a rototil for a Komatsu 490 as they don't use rotaion in 1:1.

Me, on the other hand, am more true to the scale when it comes to operating the machine, digging, moving and doing things like 1:1. Therefore I find attachment like quick coupler, tilt and rotation highly interesting(and I hope there are more guys with me). After buying the quick coupler with tilt in combination with 3d sticks, on my Liebherr 954, I found a whole new level with the excavator/hobby.

Keep this attachment posted!! :D:D

[BurhanSen]

Hı Kalle, congratulations. very nice machines. I will ask you a question. which motors did you choose for movement and rotation? How many rpm of motor you choose?

[pedrcri]

I love the work building these cmponents. do you have a youtube channel I can watch you operating the machines? I have a youtube channel here in Canada that showcases heavy equipment. I agree there is not much interest here in north america. I find that northern europe is where the interest is. wish I had the viewers from there to watch my stuff. keep up the great work. some of us are watching what you build.

[D8R]

I finally got to finish the Rototilt, not much intrest in these attachments on here, but I post it here anyhow.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/Bm3JyQ.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnBm3JyQj)

Looks really good!
Dan

[Azonic]

Thanks guys!

Do a search on YouTube "azonicds" and you should find my channel.