rc bruder excavator

[bigpipespete]

The build is nearly finished so here is a short video of how its turned out . To those of you i asked for advise and help my thanks go out to you . I doubt the excavator would have turned out were it not for your help.
http://www.visionsinpixels.com/Arts-and-Crafts/Mikes-RC-Models/20478730_ZXZsPC#1621320304_XSpkRtt

[RCP57]

That looks awesome. I think thats the best looking non-hydraulic bruder I've seen!

[pigeonfarmboy]

Looks awesome. Firgelli actuators?

Bummed I thought you were getting into character by playing dressup with the vest....ha!

[pumptech]

Hey Mike,very cool excavator,the linear rams work perfect,nice and smooth.
Awesome job on it.:D:D

[bigpipespete]

Thanks Tommy , it was possible mostly cause of you. I got input from Tyler ( rocknmayhem ) too . So thank you

[bigpipespete]

Should i end up keeping it , i will shows some much better vids of it at work. That is , after i learn how to operate it , hahahaha.

[Lil Giants]

Looks pretty good Mike. :cool:

Those linear accuators seem to be fairly smooth & quick.

How low below ground level can it dig?

Practice practice practice we were all beginners once. I look forward to seeing more videos from you. ;)

[pumptech]

Thanks Tommy , it was possible mostly cause of you. I got input from Tyler ( rocknmayhem ) too . So thank you

Hey Mike
Was glad to help:) drop a pic of it in the all tracked equipment thread.
Looking forward to seeing some more vids of it.
Tommy

[SmallHaul]

Very nice looking excavator, good job!

[chaseracer]

great job very clean bruder conversion, and the actuators look like they work pretty well , I also have same question as Joe, how low will the main boom go , or how deep will dig? I should say it doesent look like there is much down travel on the main cylinders? and are all the rams the same lenght? nice job, looking forward to more video and pics.

great looking truck too

[bigpipespete]

Ok guys , i measured the depth that it will dig and it is 7 and 3/ 4 inches .

[RCLogger]

Great job Mike

Do you have a speed control for the drive system and motors or are you using servos ?

Looking forward to your next build...

greg

[woodhog]

do you have the part numbers for the firgellis

[rockNmayhem]

Mike that Bruder looks great and also looks like it is very smooth even with you being a "rookie" operator as you say. One of these day's I'll get back to mine and get it buttoned up and running. Just got a lot of projects on the plate and this is one of the more extensive ones that I've put on the back burner.

Tyler

[paul1980]

One of the best looking Bruders ive seen!

What size Firgelli actuators did you use?

[andi4x4]

Brilliant !

I have a excavator on the way - so will be looking for some of those actuators myself. If you could post up the sizes you used, that would be a great help !

May even get some for my Bruder Liebherr loader project too !

[bigpipespete]

Well guys , this has been a looong time coming , finally a video of the finished product. Im going to need alot of practice as you can see :o Hope you enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iJzKmbo59c&feature=youtu.be

[Lil Giants]

Looking good Mike. :cool:

[bigpipespete]

Here is my first time using the excavator in dirt and as you can see i need alot of practice :o , hope you all enjoy it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iJzKmbo59c&feature=youtu.be

[9W Monighan]

That seems to have some power the way the tracks are sliding. I gave up on using mulch like you have in the video the first time I was trying my dragline bucket out. That stuff is a pain to move. Try some sand and pea gravel mixed or topsoil.

[bigpipespete]

The fact that i'm using the wrong bucket doesnt help. I was thinking sand or like you said ,pea gravel would be better. This stuff might be ok if it wasnt wet , that pile you see weighs 35 pounds.

[paul1980]

Great to see a video of these actuators in action! They look like they have plenty of power.

[bigpipespete]

Hi Paul , yes they have more than enough power for an excavator , a Bruder brand anyhow. I have another video coming of it climbing that dirt pile.