Volvo L350F

[Ramon]

Hi everyone,

I want to present my new project: A Volvo L350F front Loader scale 1:16.

First the drawings from PDF to AutoCad, then I use the AutoCad drawings as a template.
The tires are from Barnhausen in Germany.
Hydraulic is custom built.
I use Aluminium and glue it together with special 2 component epoxy adhesive: UHU plus.

[Azonic]

Very nice start, looking forward to see more of this one, as im from sweden its always nice to see a scratch built Volvo! :)

[Ramon]

Part 2
Chassis is ready. I'm busy now to put the hydraulics in and get this to work.
It will take time to get every thing in the right place and that everythning will fit.:confused:

[Azonic]

Quick progress! :)

How do you cut the sheet aluminium? Looks very good!

[Ramon]

This is the real one. very impressive.:eek:
Photo is made in Perth WA.

[Ramon]

I use up to 4mm thick aluminium I cut this with a jigsaw and than polishen and sanding with hand. With thicker aluminium I use a milling machine.

[modelman]

Very nice work! I like the brass bucket. :cool:

[RCLogger]

Very nice, it is going to be a great looking machine. Keep us posted with information and photo's.

greg

[doodlebug]

Very nice, it is going to be a great looking machine. Keep us posted with information and photo's.

greg

X2!
cheer's, Neil.

[RCLogger]

Have you had a chance to contunue any progress ? Keep us posted

greg

[Espeefan]

Wow, this is incredible! Everything looks really good so far. If you have any updates, please share them!

[Azonic]

Me too like to see more, its an awesome start!

[Ramon]

We are moving homes at the moment, and I have to set up my complete workshop.
hope to continue in January.

Wish everone a merry Christmas and a Happy and constructive 2012.
Ramon.

[Blender]

Nice work. How is the UHU plus to work with? The manufacturers description says it cures fast. Doest it get hot as it cures? Will it attach dissimilar metals? Did you have any issues using it? You're model looks great so far.

[Ramon]

Hi everyone, back on the project.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/DSC05891_zps6dac4d65.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/rzmodeltrucks/media/DSC05891_zps6dac4d65.jpg.html)

I built in the Hydraulic pump, valves and cylinders for the steering, it is a small space to fit everything.
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/DSC05896_zps812230e2.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/rzmodeltrucks/media/DSC05896_zps812230e2.jpg.html)

the view from the back
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/DSC06016_zps7e90bd97.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/rzmodeltrucks/media/DSC06016_zps7e90bd97.jpg.html)

The front, just ordered the teeth for the bucket from Premacon
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/DSC06025_zps194f68a9.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/rzmodeltrucks/media/DSC06025_zps194f68a9.jpg.html)

The cabine
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/DSC06154_zps2fbfbba1.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/rzmodeltrucks/media/DSC06154_zps2fbfbba1.jpg.html)

The result so far.
Made the drawings for the mudguards, steps and platform the last bits.
ordered them from the Laser cut company. In the mean time I do some work on the Volvo SD200 compactor

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/DSC06148_zps6361c6aa.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/rzmodeltrucks/media/DSC06148_zps6361c6aa.jpg.html)

[carp]

amazing work, any close ups of how the front axle is fitted to the frame? looks like it is between 2 pieces of metal and bolted?

[Espeefan]

Wow, that looks amazing, and it's a big machine too. Everything looks incredible. Very scale and smooth. Even the cab window fits perfect.

[rc entreprenøren]

Outstanding jobb her. This look amazing. :jaw:
How long is this..from front end of the bucket to the counter wight.?

[RCKiwi]

Looks superb! I like the detail around the radiator and the bucket and the cab...and.....and.....I just really like it all! Well done!
What colour scheme are going for?
Glenn

[Trucker_Jo]

Woah! I love how smooth it looks even without paint:bounce: This is going to be a beast. The tires seem a bit small in my opinion but maybe the picture is just taken from a goofy angle:o Nice.

[Ramon]

Finally time to post some updates
The length of this "beast" is 740 mm and the weight is 12 kg.
The tires are exact to scale it looks small but if you see in the next picture it make sense.

Making the mudguards.
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/October2013013_zps438ae882.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/rzmodeltrucks/media/October2013013_zps438ae882.jpg.html)

handrails added
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/October2013108small_zpsd324cf8b.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/rzmodeltrucks/media/October2013108small_zpsd324cf8b.jpg.html)

The white steps are 3D printed
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/October2013109Small_zpsc7fcf84c.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/rzmodeltrucks/media/October2013109Small_zpsc7fcf84c.jpg.html)

support for the handrail aside the steps also 3D printed
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/October2013113small_zpsad30eb4e.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/rzmodeltrucks/media/October2013113small_zpsad30eb4e.jpg.html)

Spaghetti under the hood, everything need to fit. Ever square mm is used to fit the hydraulics, pump,tank, valves, pressure gauge, hoses,cylinders for the steering, speed controller, sound module, speaker, light module, cooling fan, main electrical board, receiver, and last but absolutely necessary the battery
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/VolvoL350F008small_zps169f79e0.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/rzmodeltrucks/media/VolvoL350F008small_zps169f79e0.jpg.html)

[Gamble]

Amazing! :eek: Nice work!

[elliot330]

Very nice... do you have any info on the reduction gearbox you are using for the pump - the orange one?

[Ramon]

Hi Elliot
The gearbox is from Robbe 5:1 connect to a Jung pump. The pressure is around 25 bar.

[elliot330]

Hi Elliot
The gearbox is from Robbe 5:1 connect to a Jung pump. The pressure is around 25 bar.

excellent, appreciate the info.

Next question! Is the pump with that gearbox, noisy when working? Do you have any video of it working please?

Thanks again.

[diesel950]

awesome machine ramon looked real good all painted up at club meet on saturday night

[Fired up]

Very nice keep it up
Patrick

[Ramon]

Model finished in aluminium.
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/VolvoL350F003Small_zps0d85e1d7.jpg[/URL]

next job: painting
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/VolvoL350F010small_zps3555b813.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/rzmodeltrucks/media/VolvoL350F010small_zps3555b813.jpg.html)

[liftmys10]

Wow

[Espeefan]

Your Volvo L350F is incredible! What a beautifully constructed model. It looks so good with all the details added and finished. Wow! A true masterpiece.

[Ramon]

The "beast" is ready
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/IMG_9478small_zpse8320043.jpg

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/IMG_9479small_zps25723b78.jpg

crease bucket 3D printed with real crease
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/IMG_9481small_zps0c4c6619.jpg

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/IMG_9484small_zps16210d0d.jpg

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/IMG_9493small_zps36630726.jpg

Ready for transport
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/rzmodeltrucks/IMG_9751_zpsbfb68c2a.jpg

[apfubar]

Looking great!

[egronvold]

Awesome!

[sparkycuda]

Wow! That is a really fine looking model with much to be very proud of. Almost hate to see it get dirty..but..that's what we live for!

Ken

[RCP57]

That turned out beautiful! Any videos of it working yet?

[TRUCKMAKER]

You have amazing talent and an amazing machine to show for it!

[Espeefan]

Beautiful, in all it's Volvo colors! Such fine detail too. Definitely one of my favorite wheel loader builds on this forum.

[Bo Wallen]

Congratulations
This Build will take You straight in to Volvo L350F R/C Hall of Fame......
It is a piece of ART.

[Azonic]

Perfect!! You did an outstanding job on this one, congrats!

[doodlebug]

:jaw::jaw::jaw::jaw::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounc e::bounce:
Great Job :D:D:D
Cheers, Neil.

[headers]

Good looking machine