RCLogger

[RCLogger]

Hello My name is Greg and I live on Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada I enjoy building and operating 1/14 models. :D

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/gregt005.jpg

[Roadmasters]

Great to have ya here greg, now where's Lou?

[RCLogger]

Lou has signed up as well ( tracksntreadslou ) he is busy getting his 966 he bought from Joe up and running with a logging grapple on it. He is coming over this afternoon. I have some wood for him to move.. LoL ;)

greg

[Roadmasters]

Awesome! :D

[RAIDERS]

Very nice set up!!!

[dirtpusher9]

I hope there will be a video of the work!

[JAMMER]

That a nice setup you got there I like it a lot. Ed

[Lil Giants]

Good to read you again Greg. :)

Your lawn is getting smaller with every posting. :D

[fhhhstix]

Glad to see you found the forum Greg and welcome aboard.

[RCLogger]

Thanks guys , glad you like the construction zone.

Joe you are right as the construction area is growing all the time, it is twice the size since you were here. LoL The wife has figured out that the lawn is slowly disappearing.

Attached is a photo of the construction equipment I have made.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/greg003.jpg

[dirtpusher9]

What a nice collection Greg, you should be proud of them.

[sparkycuda]

What, no 1/14th grass mowing equipment? Maybe could add a tub-grinder to get rid of all the waste tree parts and stumps. It's really cool to see the machines you have working. Must have a very understanding wife...

Ken Sharp

[CatdrvR]

Great collection of equipment you have there Greg. I have followed most of your builds before and they were always great to follow. Have fun with Lou and his new CAT 966. As for your lawn, well I'd say it should consider itself lucky for now that you haven't taken over the whole yard. I have a feeling I will have a whole construction operation going at my future backyard. Thanks for sharing those pictures.

Dan

[SmallHaul]

Great equipment Greg! Please make tons & tons of videos.

[tracksntreadslou]

Great collection of equipment you have there Greg. I have followed most of your builds before and they were always great to follow. Have fun with Lou and his new CAT 966. As for your lawn, well I'd say it should consider itself lucky for now that you haven't taken over the whole yard. I have a feeling I will have a whole construction operation going at my future backyard. Thanks for sharing those pictures.

Dan
Hey Greg Does your wife know that we need a dryland sort and a pond to start making up booms...lol..You may have to ramp up to that pool of yours

[JAMMER]

Greg you have a nice fleet there it looks good. Ed

[mog]

some day when i get my skidder finshed i will have to make it out there and bring some log up to the deck for your loader.

[Snochaser]

Nice to see your stuff again Greg. Ben

[RCLogger]

Thanks for the comments guys.
I had a chance to put some bridge abutements in before Lou stopped by today.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/greggg003.jpg

Once Lou showed up we moved some logs to the mill.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/greggg008.jpg

Video's to follow.

[td9clyde]

just need a scraper now lol nice fleet all your models look great! someday i might get the few i have goin lol might have to go for a road trip sometime and go push some dirt for ya

[Mrfish55]

Great setup and equipment, I really do need to find the time to come over and check things out, if nothing else to see how much space and plumbing is involved with the hydraulics so I can plan the layout in my ladder truck.

[RCLogger]

Here is a video of the bridge work I did the other day, hope you like it..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-W1MQWYphc

greg

[RCLogger]

Leveling a area for the 966 to load some logs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u0-W-cziac

[RCLogger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuUUwlLf06Q

[dirtpusher9]

Nice videos Greg. Glad to see the D8 working.

[steamer]

Greg Thats looks great cutting your own path through the trees. Lou's truck sure carries a good load. Have you guys ever thought about doing some heli logging.
Rob

[SmallHaul]

Great vids Greg!

[Iron Art]

Greg, Looks like the only pc. of road building equiptment that you guys don't have is a Track Drill and some Dynamite. Enjoyed your videos. Fred

[RCTech9]

Great Videos as always.

[ddc333]

Greg, Looks like the only pc. of road building equiptment that you guys don't have is a Track Drill and some Dynamite.


Don't go giving them ideas or it may end up going BOOM !!!!.........there goes the neighborhood:D:D:D

[tracksntreadslou]

Greg, Looks like the only pc. of road building equiptment that you guys don't have is a Track Drill and some Dynamite. Enjoyed your videos. Fred

Hey fred I tossed it around my mind a few times ...I swamped on one in my earlier years...May have to start collecting some dynamite at holoween lol

Great vids greg ...Boy that D8 moves alot of dirt in a short time ..You made up a log landing in about 10 minutes .:D

[RCLogger]

Greg Thats looks great cutting your own path through the trees. Lou's truck sure carries a good load. Have you guys ever thought about doing some heli logging.
Rob

Rob I have to admit, I have been looking at my RC Helicopter collecting dust for the last 4 years since I started the construction modeling hobby. I think the neighbors would not like the noise of the OS 50 screeming in the back yard. Maybe a electric machine with some good lift :D :D

greg

[steamer]

I've got an Eflite Hughs 500 coax that has lots of lift. I'll have to put a hook on it and try lifting some dowels to see how much it'll pick up. That might be something different flying the logs into the dry land sort.

[mog]

greg i lost all my book marks what was the name of the place that you got your cylinders from thanks

[RCLogger]

greg i lost all my book marks what was the name of the place that you got your cylinders from thanks

Good Day
Depending on the length and size I am looking for and also the stroke
http://www.mcmaster.com/#
http://clippard.com/
I use the air cylinders they sell, I must say they work just fine and I have never replaced any due to oil leaks...
I do prefer the Mcmaster-Carr as the die is smaller so it has less oil in the cylinder (volume ), which inturn makes the cylinder move faster..;)

greg

[mog]

thanks man

[chaseracer]

wonderful collection Greg, It is cool knowing there are some great equiment here on the island, I hope to get the chance to meet all you island guys someday and check out your builds.

[RCLogger]

Hey Jason
We will have to get together, Lou and I could use another operator when we have all our iron up and running. We will also be able to put your truck to work.. What iron do you operate at work ?


greg

[chaseracer]

Hey Jason
We will have to get together, Lou and I could use another operator when we have all our iron up and running. We will also be able to put your truck to work.. What iron do you operate at work ?


greg

the question should be what don't I operate :) lol, I operate everything at my work, but mostly Excavator and Dozer. if your ever around the new uptown walmart in victoria, you will probably see me swinging around in the excavator. I will be there for the next year working on phase 2

[RCLogger]

I had some equipment out working today, had some fall clean up to do. The tomatoes are done for this season and it was time to clean up the plants..
Not sure if the cylinders on the hoe are starting to leak because it was cooler outside or just to much wear and tare.. Had to punch in a road to the back of the yard. You can see the plants in the back of the photo. I used the thumb on the hoe to pile up plants.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/oct2001.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/oct2008.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/oct2006.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/oct2009.jpg

This is the pile after seven loads.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/oct2010.jpg

[J Hall]

Greg...If that doesn't get you some points with the Mrs, nothing will..

Nice to see a practical application of the models...

Jerry

[RCLogger]

Funny you mentioned that Jerry, she had asked what I was up to for the last two hours. I said I cleaned up the tomato plants. She had this BLANK look and said it took two hours.
I then told her I only used my models to do the work... I can't quite figure out the look she gave me after that. LOL Oh well, I had a great time ! !

greg

[chaseracer]

Funny you mentioned that Jerry, she had asked what I was up to for the last two hours. I said I cleaned up the tomato plants. She had this BLANK look and said it took two hours.
I then told her I only used my models to do the work... I can't quite figure out the look she gave me after that. LOL Oh well, I had a great time ! !

greg

now that is funny, I bet I have seen the same look from my wife before. she doesn't even come in my shop anymore. she says it saves questions and arguements. cause the is something new in there everytime she looks

[dirtpusher9]

Good utilization of the equipment Greg, any excuse is a good one. lol

[Brian in PA]

Funny you mentioned that Jerry, she had asked what I was up to for the last two hours. I said I cleaned up the tomato plants. She had this BLANK look and said it took two hours.
I then told her I only used my models to do the work... I can't quite figure out the look she gave me after that. LOL Oh well, I had a great time ! !

greg
Thats funny! Well at least you were keeping out of trouble!

Brian

[9W Monighan]

My wife is yacking about someone needs to cut all the flowers and tomato plants down on the side of the house. Looking at your pictures makes me think that's a legitimate way to play with the models:D

[jffhrvstr]

I like your landscaping!! :)

[Justinside]

All you need is a 1/14 scale Woodmizer :)

Paul

[RCLogger]

Sorry Neil, I was called away.... I have been asked a few times on how I scale up a project, I hope this helps.

Here is how I scale up a project, I must say though that it is the quick and dirt way... There are folks on this site who do things to a high degree of scale.
I try and pick a project that is a size that all the operating equipment will fit into. ( motors, servo's, hyd's ). To confirm the size I look for a brochere, like the one below.




http://www.komatsuamerica.com/viewchart.aspx?prdt_id=927&chart=1

[trucker n]

thanks greg how do i get it too 1/14 and where did you get your track chain and pads:)

[RCLogger]

By looking at A: Length 17.10
C: Height 10.4
D: Blade 11.6
Now these can be scaled to give an idea for size.
http://jbwid.com/scalcalc.htm

So at 1/14 scale A: Length = 15.2 inches

[RCLogger]

If it all looks good I then print the brochere and take it to the local copy shop and get them to enlarge it to the true model size...

greg

[trucker n]

:)sweet thanks greg

[mog]

i just make a over head transparenties and use a old overheard projeter that i got a auction on 2 dallers that way i can scale thing up and down on the wall works way slick if you ask me.

[wayne9428]

Hey RcLogger are you going to post videos of this on youtube., can't wait to see what you got

[Vanisle]

You and Lou have some nice stuff. Aren't you guys up island somewhere? I have to go up there at the end of November and would love to have a look at your equipment.

Richard

[RCLogger]

I have had some folks asking what I use for roller chain and pads on my models. This is the setup I use... 8 foot lengths of carpet rail from Home-Depot 7/8 wide to make the pads



http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/D8N015.jpg






http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0076.jpg

[RCLogger]

Flip it upside down and bend it on the first tab..
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0077.jpg

[RCLogger]

Roller chain is # 35 with K1 on every second link. When I order the chain it comes in a minumin lenghts of 12 feet...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0074.jpg

[RCLogger]

Neil the motor has three mounting holes on the front. Use a plate on those holes and then attach to the track frames.

I use Servocity mounts to attach to the sprocket.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/undercarrage001.jpg

[Vanisle]

Great use of local materials Greg. Do your track pads work well compared to Lou's - doesn't he have some molded plastic ones?

Richard

[RCLogger]

Yes Lou has the molded ones, we have had a pushing contest and my D8 has the upper hand. My pads cut into the dirt rather than float on the top. I would dig a deep hole very fast if I ran up agaist something the D8 could not push. Also the motor I use are 400 oz in per side on 18 volts 25 rpm. Nothing slows them down ! ! !
http://servocity.com/html/dayton_gear_motors__12v_.html

[RCLogger]

This was going to be a project down the road with the 400 oz in motors, it would be a tight fit with a pump and spools. I think if a person didn't make the blade 6way, but only up and down I think there would be enough room for the spools for the grapple, boom, and one for the blade..

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/853660521.jpg

[steamer]

Greg. Did you post a link for the roller chain and are the pads part of it. Rob

[Iron Art]

Greg, Was at NC Machinery day before yesterday and took 40 pictures of a 527 Cat skidder.Will share if you need some info. Fred

[RCLogger]

Greg. Did you post a link for the roller chain and are the pads part of it. Rob

Just go back a page on this thread (page 3) Rob and I posted the details on the pads.

greg

[RCLogger]

Greg, Was at NC Machinery day before yesterday and took 40 pictures of a 527 Cat skidder.Will share if you need some info. Fred

Sounds good Fred I think you should build it. ;) ;)

A person could also build it all electric I think. I once used servos on my KMC track skidder to operate the boom and grapple, I have to say it works GREAT. I took the centring system out of the servo so that it would turn endless, worked great for winch drums...

greg

[steamer]

Greg made a mess of that one. Didn't mean pad, should have said K-1 tab,
Rob

[Vanisle]

This was going to be a project down the road with the 400 oz in motors, it would be a tight fit with a pump and spools. I think if a person didn't make the blade 6way, but only up and down I think there would be enough room for the spools for the grapple, boom, and one for the blade..


Here's my idea on that. Use a 3 spool valve with a second valve to switch between the blade and the grapple functions. You shouldn't really need to use both at the same time. What do you think?

I just picked up a bunch of aluminum flatbar today to make the tracks for a 527. It's going to take a bunch of jigs to make them. Will I be able to? Dunno, but gonna try. Unfortunately, I have this little work thing that makes me the money to buy tools and materials to make things but prevents me from having the time to do it.

Richard

[Oil Field Construction]

This was going to be a project down the road with the 400 oz in motors, it would be a tight fit with a pump and spools. I think if a person didn't make the blade 6way, but only up and down I think there would be enough room for the spools for the grapple, boom, and one for the blade..

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/853660521.jpg

Would love to see you build this one!! Make two, I need one, lol...

[RCLogger]

Do you like this one Kevin !
http://www.machinerytrader.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=7346425

[Oil Field Construction]

Do you like this one Kevin !
http://www.machinerytrader.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=7346425

Greg I love it! Price is pretty good, but has a fair bit of hours on it...

[RCLogger]

In 1/14 scale ! Track frames 13.5 " , 9" wide, 12" high ;)

[Oil Field Construction]

Yeah Yeah!! Beauty! Hurry get in your shop:D Lots of work up here for that unit..

[RCLogger]

sent you a pm

[aseejr]

Greg - Thank you for taking the time to show us your toys today. Everyone was impressed. Can't wait to start on something. Hmmmm. where do we begin.

Albert Jr

[RCLogger]

Greg - Thank you for taking the time to show us your toys today. Everyone was impressed. Can't wait to start on something. Hmmmm. where do we begin.

Albert Jr

Anytime Albert Lou and I enjoyed demonstrating our Iron.. There is quite a group of people you brought with you. I hope we were able to inspire you fellows into construction modeling. ;) ;)

greg

[RCLogger]

Attached is a project I started a few weeks ago, a long ways to go yet


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0087.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0086.jpg

[Oil Field Construction]

Wow that is coming along nicely Greg! I can almost see if pushing dirt now! Keep the pics coming.

[td9clyde]

nice work !!!!! so do you call it a dozer or a skidder??? lol i like it any way nice job i like thos side frames very nice and clean work

[dirtpusher9]

Your off to a good start for two weeks Greg. It will be a cool build.

[Snochaser]

Looks good Greg, gonna be an 8 or 9?

Ben

[SmallHaul]

Nice start Greg.

Cool build. :)

[chaseracer]

great looking start Greg, I will be watching this one.

[RCLogger]

Thanks for the comments, was able to get some more building time. Added the motors.

Ben it is going to be a CAT D8 straight blade. Not a swing blade like the one I have now..

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0100.jpg

[Oil Field Construction]

Looking good Greg, making more progress, that is going to be one mean D8!! How much do you think it will weight?

[JAMMER]

Greg you have a nice start on a high track it looks real good so far keep up the good work. Ed

[Snochaser]

Greg- Nice. Will you have hydro's too or is everything gonna be electric? What drive motors are you using?

Ben

[dirtpusher9]

Greg, I thought you were going to build the dozer/skidder combo unit? So are you going to have two D8 dozers in your fleet now?

[td9clyde]

Looks great !!!! but yea i thought you was going to bult the dozer/skidder machine 2 D8's hmmm now your gettin into the dirt work of things lol keep up the great work

[Lil Giants]

I believe the 2nd D8 is going to OFC. ;)

[RCLogger]

Greg- Nice. Will you have hydro's too or is everything gonna be electric? What drive motors are you using?

Ben
Going with hyd again Ben. Using the same motors as the D8 I have http://servocity.com/html/dayton_gear_motors__12v_.html

I would like to build the CAT 527 track skidder but it would sure be tight for room running on hyd's. Maybe next winter...;) So for now I think there is room for another D8.

greg

[RCLogger]

:Looking good Greg, making more progress, that is going to be one mean D8!! How much do you think it will weight?

It will weigh in between 25 and 30 pounds, all alunimum. Can add weight to the belly pad if a person wanted more weight..:D

greg

[RCLogger]

Lou and Rob stopped by today. Lou brought some iron with him so I shot some video while Rob drove truck and Lou ran the juicer .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8fHJJwOkAg

[Snochaser]

Looks good Greg. Did Lou let you give it a whirl? What do those logs weigh each?

[tracksntreadslou]

Thanks greg ...you are getting to be a pretty good video producer...Thanks for editing all my rookie operating ...im gona have to practice in my garage this winter...Ben, greg did give it a shot but i like to run my controls opposit so he didnt feel that comfortable yet..Think with about a half hour practice he would be chuckin loads on pretty fast.

[steamer]

Greg, that's some nice shooting, considering how cold it was.;) Lou, that John Deere is a fine running machine and you should be very proud of your new baby. Sure did enjoy running the Pacific, it's a fun truck to drive and a beast when you got a load on her. To bad there's no vid of me putting her in the ditch at the end.:D:D
Rob

[rc_farmer]

U did a good job running that loader. The more i watch Swamp Loggers, the more i like the equipment.

[modelman]

RC Logger-that looks like those giant Cal. redwoods your loading. Machine seemed to handle them well. Good video!

[hitachi]

thats one strong machine
a real masterpiece:)

[RCLogger]

Merry Christmas, I hope everyone has a healthy happy New Year !
Thanks for all the comments. The John Deere log loader in in the video is Lou's, we were giving it a test run after his handy work converting it to a logging machine. It is working very well, the bigger logs that Lou was lifting were cardboard tubes that Lou added bark and end pieces to. They are pretty heavy, BUT not as heavy as if they were solid wood...
The photo's below is where I am at with the D8 build. I was surprised at the time that was involved in the building of the blade, not as quike as I would have guessed. ( lots of bends and angles ) I still have a few more hours to get the blade finished...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/022.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/023.jpg

[Lil Giants]

Nice handiwork on shaping the blade Greg. :cool:

Are you gonna do any aluminum welding to fill in the cracks?

[td9clyde]

that is some nice handy work i know down here at a place called fastenal they cary this stuff call liquid metal it is some kind of aluminum and you can poor it and shape it then grind,sand, drill and tap it no mixing at all

[tracksntreadslou]

Blade looks realy good there greg...Lots of work though..Are you doing the rops cab like your D8 ?

[chaseracer]

wow looking really great Greg, nice work.

[steamer]

Greg. The blade and fittings turned out fantastic. Looks good the way the angles are fitted, very neat. You've been very naughty working in the shop. Did Santa bring you any Coal, I can use it for my steamer.
Rob

[rc_farmer]

Greg, nice work on the blade

[vmilnik]

That blade is really amazing

[Oil Field Construction]

Greg! Looking awesome!! It is coming together great!! That Blade is bad a$$!

[Snochaser]

Greg, that looks freakin' awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[RCLogger]

Thanks for your input guys, Joe I think I am going to try td9clyde's idea. ( thanks Henry ) great idea, sounds like that filler will work well....

It sure gives it a different look with the blade out front, it will turn into a real CHUNK once the ripper is hanging off the back.

greg

[TheMachinist]

The D8 is really coming along ! The blade looks very good. What make are the cylinders?

[RCTech9]

Looks Good!!!

[Espeefan]

Awesome Greg! I must have missed this thread, because this is the first I've seen of it! Really looking forward to seeing the progress on this dozer. I was thinking about trying my hand at building something with tracks. Anything with tracks, but I don't have a clue where to start. Been looking at roller chain and K-1 adapters for pad mounts. I think you have answered most of my questions there. I'm curious though, what you might suggest for idler wheels and bearings, if not bushings? Do you make all your own parts? What sort of tools and equipment do you have? I'm guessing you've got a lathe and mill somewhere in your shop. I really need my own mill! It would really help me on any project I tackle.

[RAIDERS]

Dozer is looking good keep the pic coming...

[RCLogger]

The D8 is really coming along ! The blade looks very good. What make are the cylinders?

the cylinders are from Clippard, they work well BUT I seem to get hosed on shipping every time :eek: :(

greg

[RCLogger]

Awesome Greg! I must have missed this thread, because this is the first I've seen of it! Really looking forward to seeing the progress on this dozer. I was thinking about trying my hand at building something with tracks. Anything with tracks, but I don't have a clue where to start. Been looking at roller chain and K-1 adapters for pad mounts. I think you have answered most of my questions there. I'm curious though, what you might suggest for idler wheels and bearings, if not bushings? Do you make all your own parts? What sort of tools and equipment do you have? I'm guessing you've got a lathe and mill somewhere in your shop. I really need my own mill! It would really help me on any project I tackle.

The roller chain K1 that I use is not flat on the inside, it is like bike chain. So I cheat and use teflon instead of rollers. It works well, very smooth and no drag, chain never plugs up. I do make alot easy to do parts, I use a small lathe and a small mill..http://www.busybeetools.com/products/MILLING-M%7B47%7DC-MINI-DIGITAL-READOUT-MT3.html
I seem to build equipment strong enough as I don't ever have break downs. but if something does break it is nice that I don't have to wait for parts like some folks are having..;)

[RCLogger]

HAPPY NEW YEAR !
Looks like everyone is getting some modeling in over the holidays. So I thought I would add my progress as well.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0120.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0121.jpg

[RCTech9]

Looking very nice!!!

[chaseracer]

wow looking great Greg, another fine looking build from you guys up island

[Heavy Metal]

Nice stuff on your thread here Greg and real nice work on the new dozer. What will you use to power the hydraulic?

Joe

[steamer]

Was at Greg's this afternoon for a preview. Seeing this model up close is amazing. This model is going to be a power house and a great runner. He's really mastered the art of fabricating models.
Rob

[JAMMER]

Greg that is a very nice job you are doing on the dozer it looks real good. I like the high track that is what I want to do to the Stahl dozer I got if I ever get all the pieces from Germany to finish it. keep up the good work. Ed;):)

[Iron Art]

Greg, Looks like you are making great use of your machine tools, lookin' good. Fred

[RCLogger]

Nice stuff on your thread here Greg and real nice work on the new dozer. What will you use to power the hydraulic?

Joe
I am planning on using a Liembach pump Joe. I am starting to search around for one, would be nice to get a half dozen of them..:D

[RCLogger]

Thanks Fred and Ed
I must say that the high track works very well. Mine has never plugged up with dirt as the sprocket is high and dry.. Usually by the time the chain makes its way to the sprocket most of the dirt has fallen off..

greg

[RCLogger]

I started building the Ripper for the D8R, sure a grunt cutting the thick alunumim

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Ripper002.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Ripper004.jpg

[steamer]

Sure looks like you could drag that through a lot of rock. How;d the bees wax work. Maybe you still need less teeth on the blade.
Rob

[Lil Giants]

You used a scroll saw to cut that tooth out Greg?

And it looks like your tip is replaceable too? :D

[D8R]

Looking good Greg, nice to see a little brother, will it be with open cab? Have a lot of messurments on D8R, if you need anything just come back.
Dan

[Stuff]

wow. just wow!

[SmallHaul]

Very nice work, it looks awesome.

[RAIDERS]

great work on the ripper...

[dirtpusher9]

The dozer is looking really good and stout, Greg. Can't wait to see it pushing.

[Espeefan]

Great progress, Greg! I might have missed this, but what do you scale your models off of? A die-cast replica, or actual drawings? Maybe manuals with dimensions, or a combination of things? Do you have a spring tensioner for the track? One thing that I was really wondering about, and something I have never had the chance to check out on a 1:1 dozer is the tracks can walk or articulate up and down, right? There is usually a bar that oscillates in the undercarriage. With the high drive tracks, and the drive sprocket being fixed in location, if a track articulates up, the track would get looser? So some sort of automatic track tensioning system must be necessary?

[RCLogger]

You used a scroll saw to cut that tooth out Greg?

And it looks like your tip is replaceable too? :D

Joe I used the band saw to cut it out, just takes a little more time and patience than I have.:) The tip is replaceable, I milled out the back and used the split pins to hold it in place.

[RCLogger]

Thanks for the kind words guys !

I guess you could say its a little brother, but Dan it is from another family compared to your machine. Mine is stand a few hundred feet away scale compared to yours.LOL

Nathan I use photo's from the internet and I scale up brochers. As far as the track tension, I do use a spring in the track frames to keep the tension, also if a rock or any type of debree goes into the idelers the spring compensates. If you look at the 1-1 the pivot point is just ahead of the sprocket on the track frame. They have a system to keep the proper track tension as well...

[Vanisle]

Wow, you work quick. It looks great. What will you do with your other dozer?

[Oil Field Construction]

Great progress Greg! Love that you made the tooth on the ripper removable, then when it wears down from ripping rock you can change it out;)

[RCLogger]

A little more work done on the ripper. Still have some more work to get it finished up.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/ripper001.jpg

[Heavy Metal]

I am planning on using a Liembach pump Joe. I am starting to search around for one, would be nice to get a half dozen of them..:D

You're not kidding. Make it an even dozen. :D

I think you mentioned using air cylinders from McMaster for this and other projects...they hold up pretty good? I think I like the looks of those better than Clippards. Keep thinking I need to do something to turn down the square ends on the Clippards.

Joe

[Lil Giants]

Why don't you order direct from TTM Modellbau (http://www.ttm-shop.de/content.php?session=31273379e835638146fc7ef6f4fa76 7a&Produkte%%2FTrucks%%2FBaumaschinen%%2FLKW+M1%%3A16 %%2FHersteller%%2FLeimbach%%2FStahl%%2FModelle+%%2 B+Zubeh%%C3%%B6r&seite=shop/produkte.php&hauptrubrik=212&hersteller=)? Order in bulk, bank wire, you'll have your stuff inside of two weeks.

[Stuff]

love the chain drive. looks very useful!

[td9clyde]

awsome work i am likin the 8 looks great keep the pics rollin

[elliot330]

fantastic build so far... starting to like these scratch built dozers a lot more... "potters off to ebay to look for a milling machine!" :D

[RCLogger]

The Ripper is almost a done deal. Ready to start the next section.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/finishedripper001.jpg
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[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/finishedripper002.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/finishedripper003.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/finishedripper004.jpg

[RCLogger]

You're not kidding. Make it an even dozen. :D

I think you mentioned using air cylinders from McMaster for this and other projects...they hold up pretty good? I think I like the looks of those better than Clippards. Keep thinking I need to do something to turn down the square ends on the Clippards.

Joe

Joe you can get Clippard without the square ends as well. I have used Clippard for the blade lift cylinders on the D8 build.

greg

[tracksntreadslou]

Looks good greg ...I may have to come have a look at that bad boy in person this weekend.

[Iron Art]

Greg, The Cat is looking like a piece of "Aluminum Art", How many hours a week are you able to work on this project? Looks like you are ripping rite along. Fred

[Oil Field Construction]

Greg! That Unit is looking Serious!! Ripper makes that Unit!! And looks like it has lot's of depth for ripping.

[JAMMER]

Greg you are doing a very nice job on that dozer looks great keep it up. I like your single tooth ripper better than the multi tooth. Ed

[RCLogger]

I had a chance to mount some pads on the chain todayhttp://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/pads002.jpg

[steamer]

Greg Looking better every day. Did you spin that side up. If you put some lead in her, she'll have some serious push for the blade and pull for the ripper
Rob

[SmallHaul]

Nice looking machine Greg!

[Snochaser]

Greg, that is looking great! Did you turn the "sleeves" on the up right cylinders then epoxy them in place? Do you make the pads or buy them from somewhere? Yet again, I another model out of the V.I.B.C. Logging fleet I like to have...keep it up.

Ben

[RCLogger]

Greg, that is looking great! Did you turn the "sleeves" on the up right cylinders then epoxy them in place? Do you make the pads or buy them from somewhere? Yet again, I another model out of the V.I.B.C. Logging fleet I like to have...keep it up.

Ben

Ben I just cut the mounting brackets off the tops of the cylinders. I epoxy the use set screws to hold the cylinders in the mounts. Checkout page 3 and 4 of my thread and I have photo's of how I do the pads, they are a Home-Depot item. ;)

greg

[rc_farmer]

Greg, that dozer in coming alone nicey. That will have some serious diggin power!

[Lil Giants]

Moving right along Greg... at this pace you should be running it by the time Spring rolls around. :cool:

[RCLogger]

Thanks for checking out the build guys.

Joe it is comimg along quickly now, have some planitarys to build and then start on the hood and cab. Got some more detail / trim things built. step on blade,step for rad, and blade dirt deflecters
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/trim016.jpg

[RCTech9]

Very nice!!! I cant wait for it to be finished.:D:eek:

[Vanisle]

Looks great! How are you goind to build the planetaries? I bought a 37mm OD planetary transmission from RC4wd to take apart to make 2 x 4:1 planetaries (to be combined with 2:1 right angle drive for a total reduction of 8:1) for my 527 one day down the road.

[JAMMER]

Greg that is looking real good can't wait to see the rest of it. Ed

[td9clyde]

awsome work keep us posted

[Oil Field Construction]

Greg, tracks look mean! and the Details are looking great!! What a unit this is gonna be!!

[RCLogger]

Looks great! How are you goind to build the planetaries? I bought a 37mm OD planetary transmission from RC4wd to take apart to make 2 x 4:1 planetaries (to be combined with 2:1 right angle drive for a total reduction of 8:1) for my 527 one day down the road.

Thanks Guys
All the mechanical work is now done, only cosmetic building left to do.

Richard The motors are in the machine already, the planetary are like some gals I know ( you know, there planetarys look good but there fake ) :D ;)
I will lathe some 3 inch round to fit on sprockets...

Sounds like the CAT 527 is not that far in the future..

[D8R]

Impressive, and a very quick build. Looking forward to more pics.
Dan

[td9clyde]

could you pm me with part numbers and where you got those cylinders and how big they are? please thatnk you

[Dreamweaver]

This thing is looking good Greg, The tracks look spot on. Great job

-Mike

[dirtpusher9]

Greg, your moving right along with the 8. Some of you guys amaze me how fast you build. The 8 looks like it is going to be force to be reckoned with. Can't wait to see it pushing.

[RCLogger]

Thanks guys, the D8 is coming along, it is amazing how time slips by when I am working on a model, at times it seems like things are moving along fast, then I look at the clock ! ! Missed some building time last weekend due to the show and shine we attended last weekend, but had a good time with the train folks..
Joe here is some update photo's :
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/019.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/018.jpg

[SmallHaul]

Looks awesome Greg! Just the blade alone is an incredible piece. :cool:

[Lil Giants]

Yes indeed, fantastic craftsmanship Greg, your skill has improved ten fold from earlier models. :cool:

[steamer]

Greg Way to go!!!! Styrene is addictive!!! MEK rocks!!!! Okay Okay, But it sure looks good. lol
Rob

[td9clyde]

looks real good how long and how wide is your dozer? how much does it weigh? and it is really really lookin good keep up the awsome work

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Logger...That is truly a great looking model you are building you are doing a very nice job on it.. Are you going to keep the cab parts the plastic or are they just temp lets for the metal parts later.

[Vanisle]

Wow! That's coming along fast. I like your figures. Did you borrow them from your kids ... or are they yours. Are you going to run a Sabertooth in it?

[Heavy Metal]

Wow. :eek: That is looking nice. Excellent workmanship. Top notch. Joe

[RCTech9]

Looking good Greg!!! Keep it up.

[W900snowman]

Great work on the Cat, this is a nice looking addition to your fleet. I can't wait to see some videos of it in the future.

[rc_farmer]

Wow Greg, you are making some good progress on the 8. It will be ready just in time for spring.

[D8R]

What a speed, wow. Congrates, looking good
Dan

[JAMMER]

Greg you have done one hec of a job on that dozer. Ed

[RCLogger]

looks real good how long and how wide is your dozer? how much does it weigh? and it is really really lookin good keep up the awsome work

I built it in 1/14 scale, it is 9 inchs wide, 12 high, and 24 long form ripper to blade cutting edge.. i would guess it will be around 30 pounds when done, could always add weight in the belly if need be.. :D

greg

[RCLogger]

Logger...That is truly a great looking model you are building you are doing a very nice job on it.. Are you going to keep the cab parts the plastic or are they just temp lets for the metal parts later.

The hood and cab are made out of styrine and thats how it will stay. This is the first time I have used styrine, I have lots to learn. But I must say, it is very strong and you don't have to weld or bolt it, just lay the MEK and bang it together...:eek:

Richard : I will use a sabertooth in it. They work well with no problems.

greg

[J Hall]

Super job Greg...It is going to be a winner...

Jerry

[Snochaser]

Man you are doing a good job! Nice to see you use the styrene this time. You move quite fast.

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/D8cab003.jpg



http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/D8cab004.jpg

[td9clyde]

looking great on your dozer can't wait to see this thing in action lol

[RCLogger]

Still melting some more styrene LOL


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/roof003.jpg

[steamer]

Really looking good. Are you going to try and hinge the cab doors. The red colour is that primer or filler?
Rob

[RCLogger]

Not planning on hinging the doors Rob.. If buddy has to get out the roof comes off..lol
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/rad003.jpg

[RCLogger]

Was able to get the rad built, working on the lights now.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/rad002.jpg

[trucker n]

man that looks nice greg i want one:D

[steamer]

Greg. the dozer looks fantastic. I can see an assembly line starting up. Maybe I could come out of retirement if your hiring. Go Greg!!!
Rob

[Dreamweaver]

Wow Greg, She's getting there. It looks spot on. Good job.

~MIKE~

[SmallHaul]

Looking very good Greg. Nice work on the styrene.

[JAMMER]

Greg you have done a great job on this dozer looks great keep up the good work. Ed ;);)

[9W Monighan]

I haven't kept up on this build lately. You are moving along nicely. I guess by the time the ground dries up it'll be in the dirt:D

[mog]

wow your a very talented bilder keep up the good work buddy

[Oil Field Construction]

Was able to get the rad built, working on the lights now.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/rad002.jpg

Amazing detail on this unit Greg! Looking better every time I look at your thread. It will be done in no time if you stay off the ski hill and hockey rink:D

[chaseracer]

looking awesome greg, wonderful craftsmanship. I really wish I had talent like this, can't wait to see this in action

[hvy 1ton]

The 8 is looking real nice.

[RCLogger]

Thanks for the kind words
Was able to splash some paint on the D8R. Lights and decals next..
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/paint003.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/paint001.jpg

[RCTech9]

WoW is all i can say. Simply BEAUTIFUL!!!

[doodlebug]

Wow, gettin better every day!
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[SmallHaul]

Looks Awesome.:cool:

[td9clyde]

looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dreamweaver]

Looks great Greg, now it needs a good coating of dirt and mud.:D

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/done006.jpg




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[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/done005.jpg

[J Hall]

very nice Greg...I hope you don't mind a couple of questions..( but I'm going to ask anyway..LOL )

What scale is the D8 and about how heavy...Also what motors did you use..

Thanks

Jerry

[Deereman]

Wow, your D8 is amazing. I saw you said you use #35 chain with K1 on every other link, do you order it this way or do you put the K1 in yourself? Thanks

[td9clyde]

very nicely done clean and neat lol wish i could finish models that fast i can build them but then i get to electronics and hydro's and i get lost lol very nice job i like the D 8

[steamer]

Greg What's left to say. After seeing this build in person, from start to finish it's amazing.
Gentlemen this builder has some awesome talent and this is just the start. I can hardly wait to see what's next.
Rob

[Lil Giants]

You've done yourself proud with this build Greg. :cool:

Have you scored a pump/valves for it yet?

[RCLogger]

very nice Greg...I hope you don't mind a couple of questions..( but I'm going to ask anyway..LOL )

What scale is the D8 and about how heavy...Also what motors did you use..

Thanks

Jerry
Hey Jerry
I built in 1/14 scale, I don't have pump,spools and battery in yet, but it will be close to my other D8, around 30 lbs. I used the same motors as the other Cat as well, lots of power, 400 in/oz per side,:D drawback is that they are loud..
http://servocity.com/html/dayton_gear_motors__12v_.html

Deereman : I get the chain made up that way, it came from China

greg

[RCLogger]

Jerry : I did some measuring it is Height 12 inch
Track length 14.5
Blade 11
total length 24

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/done004.jpg

[J Hall]

Thanks Greg..

You are about 1/2 the size of my D8 which is in 1/7..I had thought about making something in about 1/14 or 1/2 but needed to know what type of motors you were using..
BTW, the winch motor that I used for my dozer is very similar to your motors and it too has a loud gear noise to it...

The reason I made mine in 1/7 was to accomodate the Denso angle drive window motors...They are very quiet, but large, about 7 inches long..

Jerry

[td9clyde]

your dozer is right at the same size of the D 7 i am building in my thread i just weigh in at 55 lbs and my blade is 15 wide

[modelman]

Very nice work! I like it a lot!!

[td9clyde]

now we need video of her pushin dirt

[elliot330]

Hi Greg,

Looks fantastic with paint on it... can I ask if you painted it with rattle cans or spray gun and compressor?

Thanks
Elliot

[fhhhstix]

Great job I like seeing more and more construction equipment being built and watching you guys build these great models makes me want to build my own wheel loader.

Travis

[RCLogger]

Here is a test of the hyd system on the D8R, what do you all think

http://www.youtube.com/user/RCLogger?feature=mhum

[SmallHaul]

Works awesome Greg!

Plenty of power to spare.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Wow there is plenty of power there for sure..

[Iron Art]

Greg, Looks really good, nearly finished with this project. Fred

[steamer]

Greg. That's sure turned out nice. I like the way you can angle the blade. Are we going to move some dirt this weekend.
Rob

[TheMachinist]

Wow Greg that works Awesome. I'd better get my ADT done so I can test out the roads you build:cool:

[elliot330]

Wow... looks mega powerful... can't wait to see some videos of it in action!

[RCLogger]

Greg. That's sure turned out nice. I like the way you can angle the blade. Are we going to move some dirt this weekend.
Rob

I was up at the ski hill all weekend Rob, BUT I had a hour tonite before dusk in the sand pit. I just had to give her a try ! Batteries were weak and only had 12 volts for the drive rather than 18, still was fun though.. :D I will get a video loaded tomorrow..
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/greg123.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/greg127.jpg

[steamer]

Greg She looks right a home playing in the dirt. Sure is a shame to get it dirty, but what the heck it sure is fun!!!! LOL
Rob

[rc_farmer]

Greg, that turned out very nice

[RCLogger]

Here is a short video I had time to load.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSAwgQSohCo

[steamer]

Boy, you sure had that ripper in deap. Looks like there's lots of power. Great work. Rob

[SmallHaul]

Greg, nice weight & power! More vids please.:)

[td9clyde]

nice work Greg, your 8 turned out awsome and it works smoothly too nice work so whats next?

[Oil Field Construction]

Awesome work Greg! Any issues with testing so far? Looks to have a pile of power.. Great job.. I can have a low boy on the road anytime:D

[Oil Field Construction]

Just need a CAT 330D Forest Machine!

[9W Monighan]

Yes that works nice. Why are you ripping and dozing at the same time? Like Scott said; More Video, I want to watch more action.:D

[Lil Giants]

Looking forward to more videos Greg, nothing less than 10 minutes each. :cool: