New Project! [Archive] - RC Truck and Construction

Stuart

09-21-2013, 11:11 AM

As if I haven't got enough to do, I thought I'd start a new project.

Started out with 4x of these:
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0052_zpsa4811442.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0052_zpsa4811442.jpg.html)

Have now got 1x of these:
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0053_zps4f4b1286.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0053_zps4f4b1286.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0054_zps304227e8.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0054_zps304227e8.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0056_zps9d497046.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0056_zps9d497046.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0057_zps32e878a7.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0057_zps32e878a7.jpg.html)

3 more to go, hope to have them done this weekend.

Thanks for looking
Stu

kaptain Jack

09-21-2013, 08:36 PM

Cool, what you building Stuart?

Stuart

09-23-2013, 01:54 PM

Cool, what you building Stuart?

Thanks Kaptain, its a secret for now;) Want to make sure I can do it first:eek: am open to guesses though:p

Made some progress over the weekend, now have 4x tyres, 4x wheels, 4x hubs and 4x motors:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3064_zps9e4612c0.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3064_zps9e4612c0.jpg.html)

Brass wheel bolts m2 x 10, 8x on each wheel:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3070_zpsbfe67fcf.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3070_zpsbfe67fcf.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3066_zps6ddf7041.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3066_zps6ddf7041.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3068_zpscb52992f.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3068_zpscb52992f.jpg.html)

Wheel hub and motor:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3069_zpsaac6afa4.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3069_zpsaac6afa4.jpg.html)

Next is the motor mounts, will have to wait until next weekend though to start those, a busy week ahead.

Thanks for looking
Stu

kaptain Jack

09-23-2013, 03:28 PM

My god. You making a tractor,or a loader? or 1/10 scale four wheel drive truck....
I give up.

Tinbender

09-23-2013, 03:50 PM

I will take a wild guess.

From the looks of the tires and the fact that the rims have only 8 lugs holding them to the hubs, I would say it is going to be a bobcat type of loader.
With those tires and anything larger, there would have to be more lugs nuts/bolts holding the rims to the hubs.

Now you have my 2 cents worth. BTW I hate secrets...LOL

Finster

09-23-2013, 05:29 PM

Not sure what it's going to be yet, but nice machining job on the wheels/hubs. Where'd you get those motors if you don't mind me asking?

Stuart

09-24-2013, 01:53 PM

My god. You making a tractor,or a loader? or 1/10 scale four wheel drive truck....
I give up.

Your on the right lines Kaptain

I will take a wild guess.

From the looks of the tires and the fact that the rims have only 8 lugs holding them to the hubs, I would say it is going to be a bobcat type of loader.
With those tires and anything larger, there would have to be more lugs nuts/bolts holding the rims to the hubs.

Now you have my 2 cents worth. BTW I hate secrets...LOL

The 1:1 has 10 wheel bolts but I went with 8, those 2mm holes are a sod to tap!

Not sure what it's going to be yet, but nice machining job on the wheels/hubs. Where'd you get those motors if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks, the motors came from here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/22newcentury/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2654

A few clues:
It has 4x equal size wheels/tyres
Is artic steer
And remember what section this is in;)

Thanks for looking
Stu

Finster

09-24-2013, 02:53 PM

Thanks for the info on the motors. Maybe I should know this, but I don't. What is artic steer?

Grainfarmer

09-24-2013, 04:09 PM

Nice rims! Looks great...

Stuart

09-25-2013, 01:30 AM

Thanks for the info on the motors. Maybe I should know this, but I don't. What is artic steer?

No worries, Artic = Articulated i.e it bends in the middle

Nice rims! Looks great...

Thankyou

Grainfarmer

09-26-2013, 03:52 PM

Avec plaisir... ;)

Stuart

09-27-2013, 02:00 PM

Avec plaisir... ;)

Danke :)

I found this at my local scrap metal merchants, 5 meters of 50mm ally bar and a 2.5 meter piece of 20x60, I picked them up for 50€:D

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3077_zps1df63e73.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3077_zps1df63e73.jpg.html)

Not sure what grade it is but it machines lovely, started roughing out the first motor mount:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3074_zps5253e38d.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3074_zps5253e38d.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3073_zpseb4ae0c8.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3073_zpseb4ae0c8.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3075_zpsa13ff90a.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3075_zpsa13ff90a.jpg.html)

Motor is a good fit:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3076_zpse6779d93.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3076_zpse6779d93.jpg.html)

Not bad for an old Colchester student lathe which incidentally before starting my first wheel for this project was the last lathe I used at school over 20 years ago!

Hope to get more done over the weekend.
Grüße
Stu

Radio Control Trucker

09-27-2013, 05:48 PM

RCP57

09-27-2013, 07:01 PM

Has to be some sort of 4x4 tractor...unless he's throwing us off the scent by placing it in the farm tractor section...

Acadieman

09-28-2013, 08:05 AM

My guess is JD 8630?

Finster

09-28-2013, 08:28 AM

Here's my guess:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm244/Finsterbaby101/forum_post/telescopic-wheel-loaders-tm320-wastemaster-product-brochure-424653_1b_zps91b43a1c.jpg (http://s298.photobucket.com/user/Finsterbaby101/media/forum_post/telescopic-wheel-loaders-tm320-wastemaster-product-brochure-424653_1b_zps91b43a1c.jpg.html)

Stuart

09-28-2013, 02:08 PM

OK, Stu, I guess you're building a CAT 938G wheel loader. The clues given by the tires and articulated steering lead me to this conclusion. :thinking:

http://www.publiquip.com/photo/1112888199.jpg

Forgive me if I'm wrong. :eek:

- RCT

That would be cool but beyond my skill set at the mo!

Has to be some sort of 4x4 tractor...unless he's throwing us off the scent by placing it in the farm tractor section...

I wouldn't be that sneaky!

My guess is JD 8630?

So close :D

Here's my guess:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm244/Finsterbaby101/forum_post/telescopic-wheel-loaders-tm320-wastemaster-product-brochure-424653_1b_zps91b43a1c.jpg (http://s298.photobucket.com/user/Finsterbaby101/media/forum_post/telescopic-wheel-loaders-tm320-wastemaster-product-brochure-424653_1b_zps91b43a1c.jpg.html)

Again beyond my skill set but a good guess :D

Made some progress today:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3079_zps373c6574.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3079_zps373c6574.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3080_zpsc6266938.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3080_zpsc6266938.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3082_zpsdee6fb7e.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3082_zpsdee6fb7e.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3083_zps6c08a4e9.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3083_zps6c08a4e9.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3084_zpse461b4dc.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3084_zpse461b4dc.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3086_zpsae306b5b.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3086_zpsae306b5b.jpg.html)

I was going to tell you what it is today but it seems like your having fun guessing so maybe I'll wait till tomorrow ;)

Thanks for looking
Stu

Tinbender

09-28-2013, 07:55 PM

That's just mean! LOL :D

doodlebug

09-28-2013, 08:09 PM

So it could be;
Red, or green, or yellow, or silver, or blue, Hmm which brand did I forget?
Cheer's, Neil.

Acadieman

09-29-2013, 09:54 AM

One last guess, JD 8650?
Nice work! Whatever make/model it is, I'll be following the build!

Stuart

09-29-2013, 01:19 PM

One last guess, JD 8650?
Nice work! Whatever make/model it is, I'll be following the build!

Closer still and thankyou.

So here goes, this is what its (hopefully!) going to be:

Wait for it...

A JD 9530
My Mum & Dad bought it me for xmas and said it was ok because it had Age 3+ on the box:D LOL!

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0076_zpsd56ea860.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0076_zpsd56ea860.jpg.html)

I was saving up for the MFZ Blocher kit http://mfz-blocher.de/jd_knicklenker_bilder_g.html for the conversion but blew the money on my Bridgeport mill instead so decided to give it ago by myself.

This weekends work:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3087_zpsb68b18aa.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3087_zpsb68b18aa.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3088_zps0e4e7d14.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3088_zps0e4e7d14.jpg.html)

I want to try and gain a little more ground clearance and replace the button heads with some counter sunk ones instead.

Thanks for looking
Stu

5inchman

09-29-2013, 04:09 PM

Stuart

That all looks like 1st class work:o

Do you have any drawings?

Also can you tell me where you bought the tyres and foams?

Regards

5"

Stuart

10-02-2013, 01:48 PM

Stuart

That all looks like 1st class work:o

Do you have any drawings?

Also can you tell me where you bought the tyres and foams?

Regards

5"

Thankyou!

No drawings, only sketches with dimensions of the parts I want to make.
I am basing it on the MFZ Blocher kit, of which there are a few build threads on some German forums, with some very useful reference pics, along with my own design changes mainly to suit the materials to hand and my own limitations.

Tyres came from here, took me ages to find!: Tyres with foams (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-Monster-Pneus-Roues-4xMousse-1-10-Seben-R1-Offroad-/400175487668?pt=FR_YO_Jeux_RadioComRobots_Vehicule sRadiocommandes&hash=item5d2c515ab4)

Got the other motor mount done:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3092_zps5f5275ac.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3092_zps5f5275ac.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking
Stu

kaptain Jack

10-02-2013, 05:37 PM

****! I hate it,when people do such a fine job!

5inchman

10-03-2013, 05:38 AM

Stuart

Absolutely brilliant.

Thanks for the information, tyres now on order:)

I'm watching this very closely

The machining looks within my abilities so might give it a go

5"

Acadieman

10-03-2013, 08:12 AM

I'm watching this closely, as I am thinking of buying a MFZ blocher kit for a future project (probably in 6 months to a year).

Good work, and nice model choice.

Stuart

10-04-2013, 01:36 PM

****! I hate it,when people do such a fine job!

I'll take that as a compliment!

Stuart

Absolutely brilliant.

Thanks for the information, tyres now on order:)

I'm watching this very closely

The machining looks within my abilities so might give it a go

5"

Thankyou, no worries, yes give it a go, you don't know unless you try!

I'm watching this closely, as I am thinking of buying a MFZ blocher kit for a future project (probably in 6 months to a year).

Good work, and nice model choice.

Thankyou, I've always liked JD's, I used to drive a 4255 years ago when I helped out on a farm.

Which Blocher kit are you thinking of?

This weeks progress:
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3093_zps6eb7e7cf.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3093_zps6eb7e7cf.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3096_zps4f5a94de.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3096_zps4f5a94de.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3098_zps847bc95b.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3098_zps847bc95b.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking
Stu

RCP57

10-04-2013, 02:34 PM

I like it! What are your plans for the front? Similar setup I guess?

Stuart

10-05-2013, 02:38 AM

I like it! What are your plans for the front? Similar setup I guess?

Thankyou, this is the front;) but yes the same setup for the rear, its the pivot assembly thats going to be tricky!

Cheers
Stu

RCP57

10-05-2013, 09:53 AM

Haha! Yeah I guess I should have noticed how far the plate stuck out the back. The pivot won't be hard, just have a few drinks, grab your drill and start boring holes:eek::p. Keep the updates coming!

Stuart

10-06-2013, 01:44 PM

Haha! Yeah I guess I should have noticed how far the plate stuck out the back. The pivot won't be hard, just have a few drinks, grab your drill and start boring holes:eek::p. Keep the updates coming!

If only it were that simple LOL!

Made these today for the REAR:p

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3099_zps45e7549b.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3099_zps45e7549b.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3100_zps548b2bbe.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3100_zps548b2bbe.jpg.html)

Then took a break from machining and started on the bodywork:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3104_zps7b694d7b.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3104_zps7b694d7b.jpg.html)

Its finished:D

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3102_zps675a1e25.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3102_zps675a1e25.jpg.html)

Oh no hold on, its got no back end:(

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3103_zps4c08f1ed.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3103_zps4c08f1ed.jpg.html)

Thats all for now
Stu

Grainfarmer

10-06-2013, 02:26 PM

Tres jolie... :D

RCP57

10-06-2013, 02:31 PM

That's coming along nicely! It kinda makes me want a tractor...

Finster

10-06-2013, 03:44 PM

Very nice

Mojave450rider

10-06-2013, 05:50 PM

I wish I had the tools to do a build like this, I'm jealous! Nice work

Stuff

10-06-2013, 06:56 PM

nice! just make your own everything lol

Stuart

10-09-2013, 02:22 PM

Tres jolie... :D

That's coming along nicely! It kinda makes me want a tractor...

Very nice

I wish I had the tools to do a build like this, I'm jealous! Nice work

nice! just make your own everything lol

Merci beacoup

Been milling again

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3106_zps1d7c5854.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3106_zps1d7c5854.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3105_zps61579e7c.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3105_zps61579e7c.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3107_zpsafb33a0f.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3107_zpsafb33a0f.jpg.html)

Will soon have to start the artic bit:eek:

Stu

kolpen

10-09-2013, 02:35 PM

It is so noce to see the centered gearboxes. It really hurts my eyes always to see these RB35 gearmotors. They are strong, but this looks so much better!!

Keep it coming!

Stuart

10-10-2013, 01:48 PM

It is so noce to see the centered gearboxes. It really hurts my eyes always to see these RB35 gearmotors. They are strong, but this looks so much better!!

Keep it coming!

I know what you mean, it took ages to decide on which gear motors to use and I do prefer the look of the centered ones I have.
They are a bit longer than the RB35 ones so I have had to offset the wheel centers.

I just hope they are upto the job!

Stu

Stuart

10-11-2013, 02:03 PM

Got a bit more done to the rear end:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3108_zps6f4cd174.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3108_zps6f4cd174.jpg.html)

The underside ready for the drawbar:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3109_zpse57874b7.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3109_zpse57874b7.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking
Stu

RCTech9

10-12-2013, 12:32 AM

Nice work Stuart!

Espeefan

10-12-2013, 11:10 AM

This a really cool build. I've seen the Blocher kits, and I always thought they were nice. I am sure those kits inspired you, and there is nothing wrong with that! I like the simple, clean, and functional chassis design. Those gearmotors have a definite advantage over the ones used in the Blocher kits. I like how the output shaft is centered in the planetary head. Where did you find motors like these? Are they as powerful, or more powerful then the ones that the Blocher kits run?

Stuart

10-14-2013, 02:05 PM

Nice work Stuart!

Thankyou!

This a really cool build. I've seen the Blocher kits, and I always thought they were nice. I am sure those kits inspired you, and there is nothing wrong with that! I like the simple, clean, and functional chassis design. Those gearmotors have a definite advantage over the ones used in the Blocher kits. I like how the output shaft is centered in the planetary head. Where did you find motors like these? Are they as powerful, or more powerful then the ones that the Blocher kits run?

Thankyou for the kind words, its very much based on the Blocher kit although not an exact copy;)

I'm yet to find out if the motors are strong enough:eek:
I posted where to get them earlier in the thread, they were quoted as 2.6kg/cm
I don't know what torque the Blocher ones have, I think they are made by Modelcraft.

Not much of an update, I made a new bottom plate for the rear, I wasn't happy with the original, also got the lift servo mounted, will swap this for a high torque one later, some goodies arrived so I fitted the lower bearing for the swivel:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3110_zps3d3be08c.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3110_zps3d3be08c.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3112_zps170de18c.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3112_zps170de18c.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3111_zps54ac350a.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3111_zps54ac350a.jpg.html)

Will start on the rear motor tubes whilst waiting for more stuff to arrive.

Thanks for looking
Stu

Stuart

10-19-2013, 01:11 PM

Got some more done:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3119_zps49d30a18.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3119_zps49d30a18.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3118_zpsc719ea85.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3118_zpsc719ea85.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3117_zpsa6cabe8b.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3117_zpsa6cabe8b.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3116_zps1698b1f8.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3116_zps1698b1f8.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3115_zpsa675de92.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3115_zpsa675de92.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3114_zps1c44a448.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3114_zps1c44a448.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3113_zps95c099be.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3113_zps95c099be.jpg.html)

Still have the rear hitch and the pivot to sort out
Cheers
Stu

Finster

10-19-2013, 01:46 PM

Looking good, have you powered it up for a test yet?

Acadieman

10-20-2013, 08:54 PM

Looks awesome!

jack van

10-20-2013, 09:50 PM

my guess is something realy nice and that i will realy want

Stuart

10-22-2013, 12:44 PM

Looking good, have you powered it up for a test yet?

Looks awesome!

my guess is something realy nice and that i will realy want

Thanks for the comments

I've bench tested the motors, once its a roller I will shoot a vid;)

Stu

Espeefan

10-22-2013, 12:57 PM

Very nice work Stu. I'm looking forward to the videos. This such a cool a project. Thanks for sharing the info and answering my questions.

Stuart

10-26-2013, 02:01 PM

Very nice work Stu. I'm looking forward to the videos. This such a cool a project. Thanks for sharing the info and answering my questions.

No worries, its why I joined the forum, to learn and to share:)

Ally arrived for the pivot:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3123_zps1cf3c547.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3123_zps1cf3c547.jpg.html)

A couple of hours later:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3127_zps395eb7e6.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3127_zps395eb7e6.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3126_zpse0c5366c.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3126_zpse0c5366c.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3128_zps5bf60a43.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3128_zps5bf60a43.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3129_zps5cbf3fdc.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3129_zps5cbf3fdc.jpg.html)

Soon be ready for the first test vid:D

Stu

Espeefan

10-26-2013, 07:30 PM

Looks nice Stu. Quick question though. The articulation joint looks rigid. Will you make a pivot point for one of the axles, so it can oscillate?

RCP57

10-26-2013, 09:05 PM

Espeefan

10-27-2013, 12:59 AM

Oh crap. You're right! I was studying the articulation joint so much that failed to see the pivot behind it. D'oh! Actually looks like there is a bearing in there.

Stuart

10-27-2013, 02:40 PM

Looks nice Stu. Quick question though. The articulation joint looks rigid. Will you make a pivot point for one of the axles, so it can oscillate?

Looks like the whole arse end articulates to me...but what do I know anyway!lol

Nice machine work!

Oh crap. You're right! I was studying the articulation joint so much that failed to see the pivot behind it. D'oh! Actually looks like there is a bearing in there.

Ha Ha! Like this you mean:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3130_zpsc0fdfcc5.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3130_zpsc0fdfcc5.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3131_zps56d8736a.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3131_zps56d8736a.jpg.html)

Both the steering and rear end pivot on bearings.
Thanks for the comments.
Stu

Stuart

10-28-2013, 11:39 AM

Time for the first test vids.
The banging noise in the back ground is the wind, its between 30 and 80 kph today!

Enjoy:D

Bench test (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXWB95CrSR8&feature=youtu.be)

Articulation test (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-Pbgc5w9CI&feature=youtu.be)

Stu

Espeefan

10-28-2013, 12:47 PM

Looks and runs great! Have you tried pulling anything yet? I'm curious how the motors perform under loads.

RCP57

10-28-2013, 01:38 PM

Awesome! I steer my Skidder in a similar fashion and I am wondering if you are going to put limit switches on there somehow? I don't have anything on mine but I guess it would be nice if someone else that wasn't familiar with it was operating it.

Stuart

10-28-2013, 02:10 PM

Looks and runs great! Have you tried pulling anything yet? I'm curious how the motors perform under loads.

Not yet, that will be the next big test!

Awesome! I steer my Skidder in a similar fashion and I am wondering if you are going to put limit switches on there somehow? I don't have anything on mine but I guess it would be nice if someone else that wasn't familiar with it was operating it.

I've fitted a 10K pot to the steering pivot, not the best pic but you get the idea:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0083_zpse0916e1f.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0083_zpse0916e1f.jpg.html)

It's connected to a special speed control which makes it work like a big servo, it doesn't self centre completely, wondering if I need to change the pot for different resistance:confused: it does however provide limits to the travel just like a servo, so no problem with stalling out the motor against the stops:cool:

Stu

Stuart

11-10-2013, 01:26 PM

Made a little progess on the rear end:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3160_zps535b8823.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3160_zps535b8823.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3162_zps71c52397.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3162_zps71c52397.jpg.html)

Front hitch servo:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3163_zps035d2909.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3163_zps035d2909.jpg.html)

Battery fits under the bonnet (hood!):

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3164_zps23d25033.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3164_zps23d25033.jpg.html)

Couldn't resist a quick body mock up:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3165_zpsaf91a26c.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3165_zpsaf91a26c.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3166_zpse6497752.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3166_zpse6497752.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3167_zps707c75bc.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3167_zps707c75bc.jpg.html)

Cheers
Stu

Espeefan

11-10-2013, 09:46 PM

Looking really good, Stu. I can't wait to see what you come up with for the 3 point hitch. I might find myself in the same situation someday. I really want to build a tractor.

Stuart

11-14-2013, 01:26 PM

Looking really good, Stu. I can't wait to see what you come up with for the 3 point hitch. I might find myself in the same situation someday. I really want to build a tractor.

Thanks, go for it, its a challenge but great fun:D

Made a start on the front hitch:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3171_zps76a0365b.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3171_zps76a0365b.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3173_zps5990f82d.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3173_zps5990f82d.jpg.html)

Thanks for lookin
Stu

kaptain Jack

11-14-2013, 02:04 PM

Machined from solid piece of aluminum... life must be good.

Stuart

11-18-2013, 01:12 PM

Machined from solid piece of aluminum... life must be good.

Bien sur!

Front hitch arms & linkage:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0087_zps0f8c9760.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0087_zps0f8c9760.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0085_zps380e41de.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0085_zps380e41de.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0086_zps895b5b4d.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0086_zps895b5b4d.jpg.html)

Stu

Espeefan

11-18-2013, 01:37 PM

Nice work Stu. Are the lifting arms pinned to the shaft, or just secured with set screws? How much power does your lifting servo have? The parts are looking good!

Stuart

11-18-2013, 01:59 PM

Nice work Stu. Are the lifting arms pinned to the shaft, or just secured with set screws? How much power does your lifting servo have? The parts are looking good!

Thanks Nate, I machined a flat on each end of the shaft and they are set screwed in place for now, there's enough meat there to drill and pin if required.

Its a metal geared servo rated at 15Kg/cm stall @6v 13kg @4.8v

My lift arms are 60mm long and the crank is the same length as the servo arm so should stall at around 2kg if my maths is right?:eek: long time since i've done those sort of claculations!
Should be way more than I plan to use anyhow.

Stu

Acadieman

11-18-2013, 03:04 PM

Awesome work!

Can't wait to see it fully operational.

Stuart

11-25-2013, 08:21 AM

Awesome work!

Can't wait to see it fully operational.

Thankyou, yeah I'm looking forward to it too, can't wait to see how much pulling power these motors have.

Waiting on more stuff to arrive, then I can get it wired up properly.

Cheers
Stu

FlyingBeagle

11-25-2013, 06:32 PM

This is a fantastic build, I can tell this tractor is going to work very well. Please go into more detail about how you set up the pivot motor with the pot and speed controller so that it functions like a servo. I am not very good with electronics, but I am very intrigued by your setup and would like to know more.

Thanks for sharing with us all.

Stuart

11-29-2013, 02:14 PM

Stuart

11-30-2013, 11:07 AM

Some pics of the steering setup.

The 10k pot fitted to the steering pivot:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3186_zps219430d2.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3186_zps219430d2.jpg.html)

This is the speed controller, 3 wires go to the pot, 2 to the motor, 2 to the battery and the other 3 to the receiver. Its less than an inch square and 1/4 inch thick:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3189_zps5981ba00.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3189_zps5981ba00.jpg.html)

Started on the wiring, I'm using jst connectors so its all "plug & play" and all the electronics are mounted to a removable plate, so far I have 4x speed controllers (1x throtle, 1x steering, 2x for the implement I plan on making;)) and a ubec. Next is the sound unit, speaker and lights, hope it all fits:eek:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3190_zps11ad1a93.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3190_zps11ad1a93.jpg.html)

Cheers
Stu

Stuart

12-08-2013, 07:26 AM

Got some more done this weekend:

Sound module

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0099_zps799dc065.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0099_zps799dc065.jpg.html)

Receiver

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0100_zps14ced918.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0100_zps14ced918.jpg.html)

Speaker

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0101_zps67d6349c.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0101_zps67d6349c.jpg.html)

Lights

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0104_zps10b9106e.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0104_zps10b9106e.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/PICT0105_zpsf52e56e2.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/PICT0105_zpsf52e56e2.jpg.html)

A quick vid:

Sounds & Lights test (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOLTZIMBilc)

Will do an outside vid soon

Stu

Stuart

12-08-2013, 10:43 AM

Sun was shining this afternoon so I thought I would find out how well it pulls a trailer:

Trailer full of sand (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC6qQq26WQE)

Stu

Ken Orme

12-08-2013, 11:03 AM

Stu;

Very good job on your engeering and maching.

I think that with 4 geared motors you will have more power than traction.

Thank you for posting your build.

Ken

Lil Giants

12-08-2013, 05:22 PM

You must be quite pleased seeing your hard work & great planning in motion. Well done Stu :cool:

Is the start up adjustable so it doesn't take so long? ...I like my stuff to start at the touch of a key. ;)

Espeefan

12-08-2013, 07:37 PM

Looks and works nice, Stu. Great job with the lights and with fitting all the necessary electronics in such a small space. I like the front speaker placement too. What are your thoughts on the wheel motors, now that you've had a chance to run them?

Stuart

12-09-2013, 12:53 PM

Stu;

Very good job on your engeering and maching.

I think that with 4 geared motors you will have more power than traction.

Thank you for posting your build.

Ken

Thanks Ken, yes your right the tyres loose grip before the motors stall, so thinking of adding more weight. Maybe in the wheels???
It weighs about 4kg at the mo.

You must be quite pleased seeing your hard work & great planning in motion. Well done Stu :cool:

Is the start up adjustable so it doesn't take so long? ...I like my stuff to start at the touch of a key. ;)

Yes I love it when a plan comes together :D

All the sounds are adjustable on the pc, then you load them onto a micro sd card and put the card in the sound module.

It has 2 sounds for starting, a "cold start" & a "warm start" with an adjustable timer for how long to wait when stopped before reverting to the "cold start"

I must have it set for Artic conditions :eek: I need to do more tinkering with the sound files.

Looks and works nice, Stu. Great job with the lights and with fitting all the necessary electronics in such a small space. I like the front speaker placement too. What are your thoughts on the wheel motors, now that you've had a chance to run them?

Thanks Nate, I'm pleased with the speaker as well, although it does loose a lot of volume when you close the bonnet, sorry, hood :p

May need to cut some slots in the grill to let the sound out???

The motors are great, maybe not as smooth starting as the modelcraft ones but seem to have good power and as I said above, the tyres loose traction before the motors are anywhere near stalling. For the money and the fact they are centered, I would recommend them.

Thanks for all the compliments, still more to come ;)

Stu

FlyingBeagle

12-10-2013, 06:10 PM

Stuart

12-14-2013, 09:20 AM

That is a great build, Thanks for the additional details on the steering. I did not realize it was a commercially available setup. I thought you were an electronics guru and built it all youself. That is a really neat product. I cant wait to see more videos of your tractor working hard.

Thanks again for sharing.

No worries & thanks for the comments, yeah the steering works really well, no fear of overloading at full lock.

I've shortened the warm start sound:

Another vid (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nez17Hsn70I)

Cheers
Stu

Stuart

04-15-2014, 01:34 PM

First time in the model room since christmas! Where does the time go!

So a little update on the JD, mounted the rear mudguards and fitted the rear lights, also made a start on the rear implement sockets:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3552_zps2583e2d4.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3552_zps2583e2d4.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking
Stu

kaptain Jack

04-15-2014, 02:17 PM

Great job Stuart, now we need video clip.
Jack

Espeefan

04-16-2014, 01:51 AM

Nice and clean Stu! How many pins are in those connectors?

Claus

04-16-2014, 01:24 PM

Such a nice conversion, so much like the Blocher kit from Germany, very professional.

Stuart

04-16-2014, 02:24 PM

Great job Stuart, now we need video clip.
Jack

Thanks Kaptain, new video coming soon, just got to finish the wiring first:eek:

Nice and clean Stu! How many pins are in those connectors?

Thanks Nate, 6 pins in each, one socket is for the lights the other for attachments;)

Such a nice conversion, so much like the Blocher kit from Germany, very professional.

Thanks Claus, I studied many pics of the Blocher kit before and during my conversion.

Cheers
Stu

Stuart

04-25-2014, 01:06 PM

Nearly there with the wiring,

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3587_zps408cbb02.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3587_zps408cbb02.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3588_zpse772d2c9.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3588_zpse772d2c9.jpg.html)

A few more to solder then I can shoot another vid.

Stu

Espeefan

04-25-2014, 02:56 PM

Nice and tidy. Good job on the electrical wiring. That's one thing that definitely pays off when you take your time to get it right. Looking forward to some more video!

Stuart

04-26-2014, 12:49 PM

Nice and tidy. Good job on the electrical wiring. That's one thing that definitely pays off when you take your time to get it right. Looking forward to some more video!

I know what you mean, I hate messy wiring:eek:

Peeing it down today so managed to finish the wiring and shoot a quick indoor vid, been playing around with different engine sounds too, let me know what you think.

Indoor vid (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_MGMtbaG6g)

Stu

anthonymcc

05-06-2014, 12:02 PM

Wow, the machining is superb. Flawless!!

ricm

05-18-2014, 11:14 PM

Stuart

06-04-2014, 01:40 PM

nice job - it's not uncommon for the big tractors to only have a towing eye. 3 point hitch is used for implements which need to be lifted, which is frequently not the case for the large ploughs and seed drills that require high towing forces. I'd be looking to get that tipping trailer to work first :D

Thanks ricm, I know what you mean but I still like the idea of a working hitch, must be a european thing:)

The trailer is on the to do list, I want to make a new ally chassis for it, need to get the tractor finished first though.

The rose joints, clevis's and brass arrived so found some time this week and cranked up the mill:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3648_zps5f11009f.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3648_zps5f11009f.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3649_zps29d7d3bf.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3649_zps29d7d3bf.jpg.html)

Thanks for lookin
Stu

Espeefan

06-04-2014, 04:06 PM

Nice! Looking forward to seeing that 3 point hitch all finished up and on the tractor.

Stuart

06-09-2014, 02:42 AM

Rear Hitch is on

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3652_zps1bf87a1c.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3652_zps1bf87a1c.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3653_zps1431b744.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3653_zps1431b744.jpg.html)

Took a bit longer than expected, got distracted working on another project:)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/D90/IMG_3654_zpsf06cfd6d.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/D90/IMG_3654_zpsf06cfd6d.jpg.html)

Stu

Espeefan

06-09-2014, 11:22 AM

Awesome. I get distracted a lot too, Stu, but your 3 point hitch looks right at home on the back of the tractor. RC4WD Gelande? Those scale 4x4 trucks are a lot of fun!

Stuart

06-09-2014, 12:35 PM

Awesome. I get distracted a lot too, Stu, but your 3 point hitch looks right at home on the back of the tractor. RC4WD Gelande? Those scale 4x4 trucks are a lot of fun!

Thanks Nate, need to make some implements now:eek:

yeah its a G2, had it for almost a year and yesterday was its first run out! Your right its great fun:D still got a lot I want to do to it though.

Stu

4X44DAD

06-09-2014, 02:43 PM

very talented i am impressed

RCKiwi

06-10-2014, 05:51 AM

Quite a few neat building techniques in this...... I really like the articulation detail. It looks to operate very well and with great scale appearance in the vid. Well done Stu!

Glenn

Stuart

06-22-2014, 01:30 PM

very talented i am impressed

Quite a few neat building techniques in this...... I really like the articulation detail. It looks to operate very well and with great scale appearance in the vid. Well done Stu!

Glenn

Thanks guys

Got some paint on the wheels and Boris took his new ride for a spin:D

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_3684_zps5f6a5dee.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_3684_zps5f6a5dee.jpg.html)

Cheers
Stu

Acadieman

06-25-2014, 03:11 PM

Looks great, and very much to scale with the painted wheels!

Espeefan

06-26-2014, 12:38 AM

Getting better all the time!

Stuart

11-20-2014, 02:13 PM

Looks great, and very much to scale with the painted wheels!

Getting better all the time!

Thanks guys, I know its been awhile (was working away from home most of the summer) but I have an update!

Made a dozer blade for the front:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_4037_zps1d2aba15.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_4037_zps1d2aba15.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_4039_zps6fb73d19.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_4039_zps6fb73d19.jpg.html)

Picked up a door strip from a job this week, going to rip it down for a cutting edge:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_4040_zpsddc3b334.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_4040_zpsddc3b334.jpg.html)

Started making a box to transport it in, this is the base:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_4041_zpsad062f3f.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_4041_zpsad062f3f.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_4042_zps5bb89cad.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_4042_zps5bb89cad.jpg.html)

Will try to shoot a vid at the weekend.
Cheers
Stu

Stuart

04-11-2015, 01:57 PM

Finished the blade:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_4147_zpsl3l6a0ht.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_4147_zpsl3l6a0ht.jpg.html)

And fitted some flashing beacons:

Lights (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-KZZlmsbgE)

I have also set one of the channels on the usm-rc2 to EKMFA and am controlling this with switches on the Taranis.
The Taranis is programmed to send a set number of pulses depending on which function you want on/off.

Stuart

04-04-2016, 02:09 PM

Having some fun at an expo a couple of weekends ago:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_0116_zpsrbs5n281.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_0116_zpsrbs5n281.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/JD9530/IMG_0118_zpsrxcsjbgh.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/JD9530/IMG_0118_zpsrxcsjbgh.jpg.html)

Stu

kaptain Jack

04-05-2016, 08:32 AM

Looks like fun!

crawler07

05-14-2016, 05:52 PM

Fantastic job sir!

Stuart

05-19-2016, 01:25 PM

Thankyou

Stuart

06-14-2016, 01:29 PM

Some pics from this weekends expo:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/MCF%202016/IMG_7126_zpsp7hcislw.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/MCF%202016/IMG_7126_zpsp7hcislw.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/MCF%202016/IMG_7127_zpstwx6e1ot.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/MCF%202016/IMG_7127_zpstwx6e1ot.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/MCF%202016/IMG_7128_zpsxfjuy3tr.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/MCF%202016/IMG_7128_zpsxfjuy3tr.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/MCF%202016/IMG_7113_zpsxc6ntxkp.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/MCF%202016/IMG_7113_zpsxc6ntxkp.jpg.html)

Stu

Themonty73

08-28-2016, 03:00 AM

Wow this looks great, a job very well done, how heavy is it please??

:bounce::bounce:

Stuart

08-30-2016, 02:02 PM

Wow this looks great, a job very well done, how heavy is it please??

:bounce::bounce:

Thank you, its around 5kg, pulls the trailer with digger on which is about 16kg all-up no problem although does get a bit of wheel spin on a steep and loose surface.

Stu

Stuart

01-30-2019, 10:24 AM

Time for an upgrade to the JD,
New electronics, a servonaut s22 for forwards/backwards and a servonaut mfx for the steering.
Also new wheels and tyres which at 350g heavier per wheel will add 1.4kg to the total weight of the tractor, will make some brass wheel weights later if it needs them...

https://i.ibb.co/KD3QS3y/IMG-2020.jpg (https://ibb.co/DYS6TSK)

https://i.ibb.co/ZM9XHPM/IMG-2120.jpg (https://ibb.co/x7ZLm07)

https://i.ibb.co/grXbMzb/IMG-2122.jpg (https://ibb.co/L0qDznD)

https://i.ibb.co/CMZy0RT/IMG-2126.jpg (https://ibb.co/9VL0YQC)

https://i.ibb.co/Y0FQ4Kx/IMG-2127.jpg (https://ibb.co/vX6qCrS)

https://i.ibb.co/K90GB7k/IMG-2125.jpg (https://ibb.co/4jmfCMG)

https://i.ibb.co/61yc5Pr/IMG-2123.jpg (https://ibb.co/fnXV7pq)

https://i.ibb.co/JCwtQWw/IMG-2137.jpg (https://ibb.co/GF4pTf4)

Lil Giants

01-30-2019, 12:55 PM

Are the tires hollow? Add lead shot for lots of weight gain.

Stuart

01-31-2019, 11:53 AM

The tyres are solid which is where the extra weight comes from, I will try it with the added 1.4kg to start with then make some brass wheel weights later.

FabOne

01-31-2019, 07:22 PM

SUPER job! Keep us updated.

rc_farmer

02-05-2019, 09:09 PM

Hey Stuart, looking forward to the finished upgrade. They are never really completely done, are they? Would you mind sharing where you got those tires and wheels? I need some, but can't find'em on this side of the pond.

Thanks,

Rob

Stuart

02-07-2019, 01:49 PM

Thanks guys,

No Rob I don't think they are ever quite finished....
The tyres are from Trankl (https://www.formenbau-traenkl.de/shop/felgen-reifen.php) mine are the Michelin Axiob 900/60 soft version, they are very soft and should be grippy not sure if he ships to the US.
The wheels for them I bought from Anders Kolpen in Denmark who is a member on here, he made the mould for the tyres too and had Trankl make them, they now make/sell them in there shop.
The wheel centers I made myself as the ones Anders supplied are not suitable for mounting on the 9530, I actually bought the wheels/centers and tyres for a future project but decided the 9530 could use the upgrade.

Anyhow, its all back together and heres the pics along with my future project (hopefully!)

https://i.ibb.co/m0LzPV2/IMG-2154.jpg (https://ibb.co/jzc4jPQ)

https://i.ibb.co/FkQcqM7/IMG-2155.jpg (https://ibb.co/Ps2JznC)

https://i.ibb.co/LvFqT3m/IMG-2162.jpg (https://ibb.co/ZNjwQ05)

https://i.ibb.co/0FmWXrQ/IMG-2164.jpg (https://ibb.co/61rpZFN)

https://i.ibb.co/GPXtyr3/IMG-2163.jpg (https://ibb.co/bdx2TGR)