New build d11 cat

[jimkidmotorsports]

im starting my first build a big dozer here are the tracks

[Madda]

Dude, from where did you get those rubber tracks? I've been searching for something similiar but with no results.

Your build look cool, seems bigger scale this time. You make everything from wood?

[doodlebug]

Hey Madda, look at snow blower's. Cheer's, Neil.

[Madda]

Doodle, aren't blower's too big?

[jimkidmotorsports]

They are from snow thrower and the wood is just for mock up will be steel on real one

[doodlebug]

:DBring it on! Can't wait to see how the track's work out:D
Cheer's, Neil.

[Madda]

Never would have thought that these tracks can be from snow blower, what is the size of these?
If you make it from steel then it is going to be a nice machine! Looking forward to see it running!

[jimkidmotorsports]

the reason im using these tracks is for the ability to push dirt every dozer vidio i have seen here the dozers are to lite and have no traction and cant push much dirt i want to play with mine and move a lot of dirt and theses tracks will hook up harder than any steel track i know its not as real but it will be much more funtionall

[jimkidmotorsports]

just picked up the motors so will get started will keep you posted with pics and vidios

[skeeter]

Do you have more pics &/or vid of this build?

[TheBennyB]

Do you have more pics &/or vid of this build?

Skeeter, gotta look at the date of last post sometimes. In this case the last post was over 5 years ago. Just saying you may not get a response if people are no longer members, out of the hobby, etc.

[skeeter]

I know..............but it looked like such a cool project, I had to inquire.

[jimkidmotorsports]

hay guys im back on this project will post soon

[skeeter]

hay guys im back on this project will post soon

SWEET! I can't wait to see the next batch of pics from this build.:bounce:

[jimkidmotorsports]

hay skeeter what are you guys using for motors for the tracks electric

[skeeter]

On my Bruder D4 conversion, I used old servo's. The potentiometers were fried, but the motors were good. I just removed all the excess junk from the case, leaving ONLY the motor, then removed the limiting pin from the gears. This method requires a Sabertooth controler (OR similar ESC) to control them.

On the Bruder D11 conversion that I will be starting sometime, I am planning to use these.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SALE-0-6-120RPM-Reversible-High-Torque-Turbo-Worm-Electric-Geared-Motor-DC-12V/112528325965?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=412915824873&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[jimkidmotorsports]

hay thats what im looking at but a lot bigger my dozer is going to weight about 60 lbs

[skeeter]

WOW, 60#! You may want to try the local auto wrecking yards, & try to get some wiper motors. I've heard of guys using them for motors in the BIG boys like that.

[jimkidmotorsports]

im using a car battery

[skeeter]

You may be interested in this guys build(s) on www.youtube.com Scratch Built RC Dozer and Ship

[skeeter]

More specifically, you might could like this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz7W8YZ4p24

[RZRneck]

great video, thanks for taking the time to make and post it

[skeeter]

great video, thanks for taking the time to make and post it

I didn't make it. I stumbled upon that build thread on a different forum, (IDK what forum it was for sure) Found the vid link there, & fell in love with the build.

[jimkidmotorsports]

what gear ratio are you guys running

[jimkidmotorsports]

Hey guys back at it here are some pics going good

[skeeter]

Hey guys back at it here are some pics going good

I'm only able to see 1 pic

[jimkidmotorsports]

Hey guys back at here are some pics

[skeeter]

Hey guys back at here are some pics

this site doesn't allow direct attachments. You'll have to use a 3rd party hosting site like www.flicker.com & then link to them there.

[jimkidmotorsports]

here they are

[jimkidmotorsports]

well that is a pain here they are https://www.flickr.com/photos/139706246@N02/

[jimkidmotorsports]

here they are https://www.flickr.com/photos/139706246@N02/

[skeeter]

Here ya go
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4663/38918922795_1da886e04d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22i8DQg)IMG_2549 (https://flic.kr/p/22i8DQg) by JIM STYKE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139706246@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4616/38918922325_61f2aaf3c8.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22i8DGa)IMG_2550 (https://flic.kr/p/22i8DGa) by JIM STYKE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139706246@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4761/39108261284_79514b628a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22zS4yY)IMG_2551 (https://flic.kr/p/22zS4yY) by JIM STYKE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139706246@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4755/38919052615_9ba0e2fb3d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22i9jqx)IMG_2552 (https://flic.kr/p/22i9jqx) by JIM STYKE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139706246@N02/), on Flickr

[skeeter]

to do that, I went to flicker, clicked on the pic I wanted to post, near the bottom right hand corner, there is an arrow that resembles a turn lane arrow. Click that arrow, it'll pop open a box that has options. Click BBCode at the top right of that box. In teh drop down menu, select a medium sized pic. Now copy the link that's provided just above that drop down menu, & paste it into your post here. Hope this helps. I know there's a tutorial somewhere around here how to do this, but I'm NOT able to find it.

[jimkidmotorsports]

okay thanks

[TheBennyB]

Man, that sucker is gonna move some material! looking forward to your progress.

[jimkidmotorsports]

thanks thats what i want it to do most of the dozers you see cant move much cause there to light

[jimkidmotorsports]

moving along got the motors and plow lifts today will send some more pics

[jimkidmotorsports]

here are some more pics