Logging & Construction Equipment

[tracksntreadslou]

Hello everyone Welcome and glad to be a member of the forum..Name is Lou and live on vancouve island british columbia Canada...Been into rc for many years and thanks to Joe [lil giants] a few years back i got into the trucking and construction ..Some of my machines are imported and some are built from scratch...I realy enjoy building and have some great plans for the future .I recenty started a logging and construction park and built most of it with my machines .I also get together with Greg (rclogger) and contract out my equipment for his park as well...I have a ton of photos and vids and will load them soon ..enjoy Cheers lou

[tracksntreadslou]

this is the first peice of equipment i aquired...Started out as a leibeir 922 leimbach kit and with extensive mods i came up with the deere 2554
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[Lil Giants]

Hey Lou, good to see you found the place. I look forward to many updates of your logging yard. :cool:

[fhhhstix]

Glad to have you here Lou.

Travis Biddle

[tc1cat]

NICE!! Now I just need to be able to afford a dozer or excavator:(

[tracksntreadslou]

Thanks gentlemen..Taking a few days but its lookin like the whole gang is here now ...I sent a message to Kevin (oilfeild const co) on youtube..I had PM ed him on the garden earler in the spring and he was quite busy..the hobby wasnt very high on the list but he said he want to get back into it later this summer..Is there anybuddy out there with his email addy ?

[tracksntreadslou]

Well I guess i should load some more picks of my outfit..heres a few of the second machine I aquired... Its a Damitz O&K RH6 imported from Germany...First one to reach north america...As far as I know there are 2 more on the continent...This model has working hydraulic travel and swing motors ...Travel is quite slow and could use some modifacations..Performance is ok but having the swing motor does rob some of the flow to other functions. Anyway enjoy and thanks for looking
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[JAMMER]

Lou you have some really nice equipment there. Ed

[trucker n]

yeah lou looking good

[tracksntreadslou]

Thanx very much Ed and Trucker..Heres one that I recentley aquired ...Came out of Joe Basement pit...She sure had alot of Sask dirt on it lol..I cleaned it up a little and added the loggers touch..
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[tracksntreadslou]

Not sure whats up with photo bucket but i did shrink the pics to 640 x 480 and they are still too wide anyway heres another project im working on as well
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[tracksntreadslou]

Heres a link to some vids i made as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S54lWATw2Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmpcFKGo6Xo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfFl_yFqihE

[trucker n]

very nice lou:D

[Lil Giants]

So a skidder is next on the list, eh Lou?


Nice work on the grapple & cab guard. Are you gonna add another valve for the grapple? The hyds sure are slow on that loader, eh? I just couldn't stand to run it no more after having the WA500. Where's the antenna and air cleaner?

Do you have any BB's in your steer tires of the lof trk? Might help with steering in the soft ground.

[Espeefan]

Good stuff Lou! Hmm, that Cat 966G cleaned up nicely. :D What did you use to fell the tree in the photo of the Deere excavator? Looking forward to seeing the skidder that must be going with the grapple. Or maybe a forwarder?

[tracksntreadslou]

So a skidder is next on the list, eh Lou?


Nice work on the grapple & cab guard. Are you gonna add another valve for the grapple? The hyds sure are slow on that loader, eh? I just couldn't stand to run it no more after having the WA500. Where's the antenna and air cleaner?

Do you have any BB's in your steer tires of the lof trk? Might help with steering in the soft ground.

Hey joe For now im just going with a servo to close the grapple..The small cyclinders you see are king hauler shocks...I know what you mean with the steering seems im always waiting for it and seeing the wa 500 vids i can really see the differance..Having 2nd and 3rd gear would be usless ..surprized wedico sold them that way (well maybe not surprized) .Was already looking at the upgrade and thats pretty pricey..May have to do mods myself ...Air cleaner and antenne hmmm..Better check the bottom of the box lol
Good idea with bbs im thinkin that would really help with the steering ...gona give that a try ...sure helps with traction on the loader

Good stuff Lou! Hmm, that Cat 966G cleaned up nicely. :D What did you use to fell the tree in the photo of the Deere excavator? Looking forward to seeing the skidder that must be going with the grapple. Or maybe a forwarder?

Not a skidder and not a forwarder...I hardly ever use the deere roadbuilder so im going to make an extra boom and riser for the cab and turn it into a swing machine with a live heel..I ll keep all the parts handy so if i want to change it back its a simple swap ...Nate You can see the husquvarna 394 resting on the top of the stump...chains pretty dull right now lol ..thanks guys more pics to come..

[tracksntreadslou]

Heres a littl better look at the saw
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Heres a few more of my ADT this truck is built fro scratch
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[CatdrvR]

I always loved watching you modify your trucks for the logging industry. Hope the Cat 966 serves you well. Here I thought you bought a brand new one. Glad she found a new home. I still love that Deere excavator you built. Simply awesome.

Dan:)

[JAMMER]

Lou not only have some nice equipment but you also have a lot of nice hand built things also. Ed

[mog]

wow looks like you guys have been having lost of fun out there love the new grapple for the 966 looks right at home doing that. keep it up

[trucker n]

nice

[SmallHaul]

Great work Lou!

I can't wait to see vids of the hydraulic grapple working.

[tracksntreadslou]

Thank you guys .Im very fortunate to have the collection i have and to have the tools and skills to build them ...Ed I think that I get the most enjoyment from the the machines and parts i make especially when they work..
A few days ago we got a service call to work on some fire protection underground..Im a sprinkler fitter by trade .They were moving a broke down scoop with another and accedently pushed some tires against there sprinkler valve station in there shop...The shop is over 3000 feet strait down underground ...The first 1/2 hour was a little spooky...I will load a few pics ...Maybe joe might get some ideas for when the basement is done...lol

[tracksntreadslou]

heres a few pics
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[tracksntreadslou]

I guess I shoul get back on topic and show some more pics of my fleet a few of my INTERNATIOAL TD 25
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[JAMMER]

Lou your TD25 looks great as do others in your fleet. The pictures from work were in a mine weren't they? Ed

[mog]

i really love your 25 there i have a 1:50 td24 that came with a Karry arch on the back that sist above my t.v and when i look that it make me think of yours. there you go that's should be the next projet a logging arch so you can save the sawmill blades lol

[Thorsteenster]

Wow, awesome collection of equipment you have there. I hope to get an escavator or a bulldozer one day, something with real hydraulics!

Hey, I have family in Vancouver, I may have to bump up going for a visit and swing by to check these bad boys out in person.
:D

[tracksntreadslou]

Lou your TD25 looks great as do others in your fleet. The pictures from work were in a mine weren't they? Ed

Thanx Ed Yes the photos were taking in the mine at about 3000 feet ..The shop forman was telling us there was over 200 peices of equipment down there ..All was dismantled and brought down peice by peice in a about 8x12 elevator

Wow, awesome collection of equipment you have there. I hope to get an escavator or a bulldozer one day, something with real hydraulics!

Thanx Once you get one you will want another ...Its like a bad disease ..lol

Hey, I have family in Vancouver, I may have to bump up going for a visit and swing by to check these bad boys out in person.
:D
Greg and I are doing a demo next month in early sept ...should come over and see the show

i really love your 25 there i have a 1:50 td24 that came with a Karry arch on the back that sist above my t.v and when i look that it make me think of yours. there you go that's should be the next projet a logging arch so you can save the sawmill blades lol

Thanx Martin... Tha would be a great addition to the flleet ...would have to build a winch though...we see them kicking around here now and then ...Most people use them to hang there signs ..

[tracksntreadslou]

Heres a few new picks
One of my favorites
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[tracksntreadslou]

heres a few more that i took a fewdays ago
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[Snochaser]

Lou, it's all looking good. Workin' on a skidder? I would love to have the grapple you made for mine, doubt mine will turn out quite that nice! Ben

[Bob From Downunder]

Lou, what tyres are those. They look really good.

Bob

[CustomRCmodels]

Lou, what tyres are those. They look really good.

Bob

Bob
looks to me like Proline 1.9" Falt Iron crawler tires

Lou ,
fantastic build ! I love it !

[tracksntreadslou]

Bob
looks to me like Proline 1.9" Falt Iron crawler tires

Lou ,
fantastic build ! I love it !

Willy You got it Proline 1.9 flat irons ...Thanks ..Wish I lived nearby your Park ...Very impressive and lots of stuff going on ..visit your website at least once a week ..

Ben the grapple is going to be for a juicer..a little small for the skidder...Im pretty sure you will come up with sometime good considering the rest of your build

[tracksntreadslou]

Last spring I decided i needed somethign to haul all our equipment around so i built a lowbed..The logging trailer just disconnects off the fifth wheel on goes the lowbed..thats the great thing about the prelaoder...Last week i added a caot of paint and this week i did a bit more detailing on the Pacific
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[CustomRCmodels]

Willy You got it Proline 1.9 flat irons ...Thanks ..Wish I lived nearby your Park ...Very impressive and lots of stuff going on ..visit your website at least once a week ..

Thanks Lou ,
I always like to hear that .
within the past few months you probably didn’t see many updates to my site , ( except of videos posted to YouTube )
I was mainly busy with going to and organizing all kind of events .
( trucking , tanking , crawling )
And now finally I starting slowly to post all the updates from the past events .
New builds are kind a on the back-burner , at the moment I do more internal improvements and upgrades.

Keep up the great work !

[Iron Art]

Lou, That bridge looks a little light for the truck, trailer and the Cypress. That sure is a nice setup with your new trailer, nice work. Fred

[Stuff]

I love that red guy!

[JAMMER]

You have some very nice pieces there and great pix. Ed

[Snochaser]

Lou, I've never heard of a juicer before can you explain. The videos are great, love the modified 966, have you or Greg ever thought of doing a Hydroaxe with a Fecon or brush-head? Ben

[tracksntreadslou]

Hey ben loggers over here use the term Juicer as hydraulic Log loader :)...

Thanks scott thinking that might be a fall project so i will have something to do this winter...load logs in my garage when the weather is nasty

[ddc333]

I love the equipment you have and great video's

[RCTech9]

The paint on the trailer looks good!!!:D

[ihbuilder]

Lou love the job site & the equipment . Like joe's basement , I've enjoyed reading and trying to watch your vids ( I can now :) ) on the td25 , I can't remember if you made the track pads or bought them :o Another fantastic build :):cool:

IHSteve

[tracksntreadslou]

Thanks Rctech9 ddc333...Think the video Thing is kindof cool ..Cant beleive my 60 someodd vids have been veiwed over 1.2 million times and over 600 subscribers now too ..heres a vid called RCNEWS that has a little clip of mine and an honourable mention
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMNX86xtYCU&feature=channel
Been farly busy painting and getting ready for next weekend...Theirs an antique truck show that greg and I are going to show off our equipment...Lookin forward to the show ...

Steve the pads are plastic that i had shipped over from germany ...They are ok but I still want to build a set of my own..Greg and I had a pushing contest with the D8 a while back and he kicked my butt ...Think metal puts a little more traction to the ground...Cheer Lou

[Lil Giants]

Lou, the difference in the two dozers may be that the thickness of your cleats is too wide and didn't dig in as well as Greg's, b/c aren't the two dozers close to the same weight and track length?

[tracksntreadslou]

Good point Joe ...I could try and mill a little off the side of the grousers and leave enough that it doest break the plastic off..I have a few spares to do a little experimenting on...One thing for sure is that if my dad new that gregs D8 outpushed my TD 25 he would turn over in his grave ..He used to swear up and down that the 25c would do circles around the D9 ...No Offence Dirtpusher...lol 2 cents? :D

[dirtpusher9]

Joe's dead on, the narrow track will get better traction until you get into a softer material.

Congrats on the honorable mention of your vids.:D

No offense taken on the D9 thing, I could take both of you at once!!!!!! LOL:cool:

[td9clyde]

lol weight is a big part of the equasion here lol i could help the TD 25 out lol

[modelman]

T-n-T-Lou-"congrats" on that video spot! You do have really nice models! You may be the first construction modeler to be "FAMOUS"!!:D

[tracksntreadslou]

Joe's dead on, the narrow track will get better traction until you get into a softer material.

Congrats on the honorable mention of your vids.:D

No offense taken on the D9 thing, I could take both of you at once!!!!!! LOL:cool:

Lol Thanks joe... hey joe i just found your next build check this thing out..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gzu85BZfgU&feature=sub

Henri when i can get caught up on all my backed up detailing im planning on adding a ripper that should get some extra weight...

Tom thanks maybe almost famous ...Well i at least had my name mentioned in port alberni s paper last week...their photo guy was taking pics today at greg and I first annual constuction show I didnt get many pics cause too busy ...A good 8 hours running machine ...almost like work...lol Rob (Steamer)
took a bucnh so soon as we can we ll post some ..Great turn out and lots of fun.
Hey Tom T-N-T I like that ...Might use that as my company logo :D

[steamer]

Lou. Yesterday was a blast! Thanks for letting me get some time in on your equipment. Big learning curve for the exclavator. Can't beleave how fast the time goes by when your having fun. The best truck of the show, was the Peterbuilt with the Jimmy V 12. I'll drop the pictures off to Greg Tuesday morning. Rob

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Lou

I just went threw your hole thread and you have some outstanding models!! I still am aww struck but the TD 25 witch is my Fav of all dozers ever since I was a little and the BIG Blue and White moose truck you built..GREAT STUFF!!

[tracksntreadslou]

Lou

I just went threw your hole thread and you have some outstanding models!! I still am aww struck but the TD 25 witch is my Fav of all dozers ever since I was a little and the BIG Blue and White moose truck you built..GREAT STUFF!!

Thank you Paul...Thats a very good compliment coming from a very skilled modeler like yourself ...Still some details to do on the International and hope to do some more this winter ..I really like the way the "moose truck" lol turned out ...It was getting alot of attention from the crowd this weekend .

Hey Rob ..Glad you could join us and thanks for all your help..Hopefully our next time out you will be driving your truck..We will have to plan on having a train set up for next year too..I took a few shots of that Pete too...Sure was quite the work horse ...guy said it was pushing almost 500 ponies.
Heres a few pis of what i took
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[dirtpusher9]

Looks like a good time Lou. It must be nice to have someone in the hobby to hang with and other machines to play with.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Yah joe is right little toys + big toys = Big fun!

[Lil Giants]

Great pics Lou! :thumbsup:

Now there's three of you, aren't you a lucky bunch! :D

How many shows have you guys done this yr? The hobby is getting really busy for you guys. ;)

[BigZracingRC]

Wow! I wish i had a fleet like that! awesome logging equipment!

Zach

[tracksntreadslou]

Great pics Lou! :thumbsup:

Now there's three of you, aren't you a lucky bunch! :D

How many shows have you guys done this yr? The hobby is getting really busy for you guys. ;)

Show # 2 and they wanted us there next weekend too..lol ...I was chatting with 1 of the truck show coordinators and he was telling me that Hank Suderman From hanks truck pictures was there taking photos of our stuff ...Maybe there will be pics on his site soon .Wish you wernt so far Joe ..Boy could we put on a show...Glad to have Rob aboard ..he was alot of help at the show. I brought a few parts over to his place yesterday for his FWD build ...hopefuly It will be ready for the next show...Anyways he has some very intresting projects going on ,a very talented builder ...Im hoping he will start a thread and post some pics

Wow! I wish i had a fleet like that! awesome logging equipment!

Zach
We had almost every thing there ...I leftthe mammoth home because i had no room lol


Another vid of the show that Rob took..Thanx Rob
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By_ZED4HCAw

[J Hall]

I love the old 1H or 8R D8 in the background...It looks in pretty good shape..
Nice model spread too....

Jerry

[Iron Art]

Lou, I like the video that Rob took of your outing. Those youngsters are the future of the hobby, I bet they are still talking about watching your equiptment. Good job guys!!! Fred

[tracksntreadslou]

Lou, I like the video that Rob took of your outing. Those youngsters are the future of the hobby, I bet they are still talking about watching your equiptment. Good job guys!!! Fred

Lol Thanks Fred ...Their parents had tough time dragging them away...To tell you the truth I didnt want to leave either LOL

I love the old 1H or 8R D8 in the background...It looks in pretty good shape..
Nice model spread too....

Jerry
...Thanks steve ...They have some pretty old Iron there...There is an old grader that is restored ...suposed to be one of the first with the old gear blade ajustment..kind of like your pull behind but has its own drive...Those old buggers were pretty tough...I ll see if i can find a pic

[tracksntreadslou]

Hey steve.. you probably know what this thing is ...I surely dont
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x63/tracksntreadslou/006-19.jpg

[ihbuilder]

my dad and 9W Steve would I know type but not brand

IHSteve

[9W Monighan]

Looks like a Galion Can't see the power unit. 10-20 McCormick Deering or Fordson. I probably have some sales literature on it.

I'm slowly working on a Caterpillar 15 Motor Patrol similar setup but it as a Cat 15 crawler tractor under it for power.

http://a.imageshack.us/img11/9991/1002564p.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img26/5308/1002763q.jpg

Restored one of seven known
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[chaseracer]

awesome collection Lou. and great fab work

[Snochaser]

Lou- the grapple for the Juicer, is that going to be pneumatic or hydraulic? I was looking at the quick connect "T's" and wondering if I could get by with something similar for my grapple, I need it to be able to spin 360 deg., I'll be using an elec. motor to spin the grapple in the direction of choice, the cylinder with be hydraulic on mine.

Ben

[tracksntreadslou]

awesome collection Lou. and great fab work
Thanks Jason..Im pretty sure you will be pulling someting out of the bag in the near future with your build talent as well ...great to see you on board

Lou- the grapple for the Juicer, is that going to be pneumatic or hydraulic? I was looking at the quick connect "T's" and wondering if I could get by with something similar for my grapple, I need it to be able to spin 360 deg., I'll be using an elec. motor to spin the grapple in the direction of choice, the cylinder with be hydraulic on mine.

Ben
Hey Ben The tees are rated for fairly high pressure as well..I wouldnt run 20 + bar through them though....I will be running hydraulic

Leimbach makes a component that you are looking for ...check this out
http://www.leimbach-modellbau.de/start.html Look in accessories code 09625G

[SmallHaul]

Lou, great vids of running your equipment at that show. You have a fantastic fleet!

I really enjoyed running all of my equipment at a full scale show with Steve this summer. It is very rewarding to have groups of people outside our hobby mesmerized by our little creations.

[Vanisle]

Great looking equipment! Nice collection.

Richard

[Stuff]

very neat!

[tracksntreadslou]

Lou, great vids of running your equipment at that show. You have a fantastic fleet!

I really enjoyed running all of my equipment at a full scale show with Steve this summer. It is very rewarding to have groups of people outside our hobby mesmerized by our little creations.

Thanks scott...Seeing that little dragline of yours next to steves big bad boy looks pretty impressive ...Lots of fun...Next time you will have your updated MACK all ready too ...Good to have a truck that gets around a little better...Good job on that

Thanks for all the comments and compliments everyone ...and Rob 602pilot ..You inspired me to build a grader ...wont be quite as nicely details as yours and hope it turns out ok...heres where im at on this build

[tracksntreadslou]

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[trucker n]

thats very nice lou

[RCLogger]

Looking good Lou
Is it going to be a CAT grader ?

[dirtpusher9]

Lou. you sly dog you. been wondering what you were upto. Man that is a really good start, I like it. Are you using a servo to steer with?

[modelman]

TnTLou-looks good! You really work fast. The gearmotors look like the shaft comes out the center. Is that right? If so could you say where you got them.

[Stuff]

ah ha! finally someone makes a grader!

[tracksntreadslou]

TnTLou-looks good! You really work fast. The gearmotors look like the shaft comes out the center. Is that right? If so could you say where you got them.

Tom..Those do have the offset shaft this place has some that are in the center with planetaries...hopefully they carry a lenght thats not too wide for your build http://www.anaheimautomation.com/products/brush/dc-gearmotor.php?tID=103&pt=t&cID=46

Lou. you sly dog you. been wondering what you were upto. Man that is a really good start, I like it. Are you using a servo to steer with?
Thanks joe...yes im gone try and do servo steering ..I may get away with only a couple hydro functions

Looking good Lou
Is it going to be a CAT grader ?
Greg im thinking CAT ...14 AWD

Thanks again every one

[td9clyde]

very nice start Lou!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[steamer]

Lou Your off to a great start. That front end is awesome. The way you've come up with all that linkage to do all the the things it needs to do, is amazing. Now, when you say it's going to have front wheel drive too, I can hardly wait.
Rob

[tracksntreadslou]

Thanks guys ...Grader build is on hold for a little bit..I was looking at the John Deere Road builder about a month ago sitting on the shelf collecting dust and decided after yakin with greg that i need something to play indoors during winter months...So i came up with this swing machine,Juicer. shovel, log loader.
Heres what im shooting for
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[tracksntreadslou]

I already have the grapple and the last few weeks i have been workin on the live heel ,boom and stick...Heres where im at now
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[tracksntreadslou]

Heres a preveiw of the boom on the machine...Pretty long over 39 inches...Trying for the 2554 witch is 46 feet so im in the ball park...looking over stats from the 3554 and it 54 feet...gona take quite a lowbed to transport
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[steamer]

Lou. I can't believe how fast you build. I thought that this was just starting, and from the looks of it you'll be loading logs soon. The build looks great, but wait! what the heck are you drinking, I though everyone in town drank Lucky. Isn't your town the Luckiest town in Canada!!!!!
Rob

[tracksntreadslou]

LMAO Cumberland is the Lucky capital of Canada...Thanks rob...A couple good days and I will be working on the piping , And i still have to have that grader built for next spring

[steamer]

The way you and Greg build equipment, next year there should no one on the dole in town.:D Between the two of you there's enough equ. to keep about ten crews busy. The Grapple is a big bruiser and your right it will take the Moose and a half to carry that thing around. LOL.
Rob

[chaseracer]

wow. boom looks great lou, this will be a nice addon to the collection, can't wait to see more. I really need to get my truck done, so I can come up and see these rigs and get some build tips and teck from you and Greg, cause once the dump is built, I am going to need something to load it, :)

[JAMMER]

Lou very nice work it looks like that you bought and added on the detail is great. Ed

[SmallHaul]

Very nice work Lou, that boom looks great!

[Iron Art]

Looking good Lou !! Fred

[Brian in PA]

That is pretty sweet Lou! I like the boom stand! LOL!!!

Brian

[Vanisle]

Wow, that looks great! It doesn't look like you need any help with it (and you are going for a 2554) but Ertl makes a 1/50 scale 2954d which is pretty detailed.

[RCLogger]

The Deere is lookin good , you must be the only one in Cumberland that has Bud in his garage. Did you forget you are in Lucky Country..lol

greg

[Snochaser]

Lou- it's looking real nice, yet another nice addition to the V.I.B.C. fleet.

-Ben

[tracksntreadslou]

wow. boom looks great lou, this will be a nice addon to the collection, can't wait to see more. I really need to get my truck done, so I can come up and see these rigs and get some build tips and teck from you and Greg, cause once the dump is built, I am going to need something to load it, :)

Lou very nice work it looks like that you bought and added on the detail is great. Ed

Very nice work Lou, that boom looks great!

Looking good Lou !! Fred

That is pretty sweet Lou! I like the boom stand! LOL!!!

Brian

Wow, that looks great! It doesn't look like you need any help with it (and you are going for a 2554) but Ertl makes a 1/50 scale 2954d which is pretty detailed.

The Deere is lookin good , you must be the only one in Cumberland that has Bud in his garage. Did you forget you are in Lucky Country..lol

greg

Lou- it's looking real nice, yet another nice addition to the V.I.B.C. fleet.

-Ben

Thanks Rob ,Jason ,Ed, Scott ,Fred ,Brian ,Richard ,Greg and Ben ...Hope I didnt forget anyone...I really do appreciate your guys input...I hope i didnt build with too heavey a gauge and make the boom too heavy
Ben I like the sound of the V.I.B.C Fleet ...Its sounding like there may be be a few more guys intrested from port alberni ,,,Cheers everyone and dont forget about clocks going back

[Iron Art]

Lou, That was a good idea with that long butt painted to look like a beer can, gives a good reference for size. If you guys plan on having a gathering of model builders there on the Island and you allow "foreigners", I would try and make it. Talk to you later, Fred

[dirtpusher9]

Lou, you never seize to amaze me. That boom looks great and the grapple looks like you just shrunk the real one.

[Stuff]

now that has some bulk to it!

[tracksntreadslou]

Lou, That was a good idea with that long butt painted to look like a beer can, gives a good reference for size. If you guys plan on having a gathering of model builders there on the Island and you allow "foreigners", I would try and make it. Talk to you later, Fred

LOL Hey Fred I have a couple dozen long butts sitting in my shop right now....gona have to get this thing together so i can get rid of the Empties...Been tossing around a possible meet at the duncan antique truck show in july..Long ways from now but would give a chance for some mainland guys to plan a trip and maybe get a truck together...Heard its a great show...we are gona try and make some contacts and see what we come up with...And we would be more then glad to have you there Fred

Lou, you never seize to amaze me. That boom looks great and the grapple looks like you just shrunk the real one.

Joe . thanks a million...just trying to keep up to you lol... wish i had one nearby so i could crawl over and get greasey...some details you just cand find in pics

Hey Dean you never know ..maybe yo could drag Joe and martin up this way too...give you a chance to check out the VIME...been looking at their website and want to head over and check them out...Rob has been there and told me about it as well

[tracksntreadslou]

A bit more progress this weekend ...cyclinders are mounted and a bit more detailing..Gona get strated on the hydro piping soon
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[SmallHaul]

Awesome work Lou.

With that powerful arm sticking out the front, it would be cool if you wrote "Popeye" on the side of the cab.:D

[steamer]

Great work Lou. Looks even better when you see it up close. Your getting real close to shooting the juice to it. Did anyone get pictures at Greg's yesterday.
Rob

[aseejr]

Lou - Thanks for the demo on Sunday. All of us enjoyed it.

We are hooked!!!

Started doing research on 1/14th scale ZX350-3 build. We want it to be all electric though. We'll keep you posted. Probably going to need lots of help from you and Greg.

Thanks again,
Albert Jr

[td9clyde]

awsome work lou I think that arm and grapple is cool keep up the great work

[td9clyde]

Oh by the way where did you get your cylinders? those yellow ones look like they would be great for the steering on my TS 14

[Lil Giants]

I'm admiring your handiwork on the boom & stick Lou, nicely done. :cool:

I need a longer stick for my Stahl hoe. :)

[aseejr]

When we were over you were talking about 30 bar hydraulic pump out of Europe. Where are they from? Can't seem to find them.

[td9clyde]

yea yea where do you find those?????? and your cylinders??????? lol

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Lou that is great looking very nice work. Are you going to do hard lines across-ed the arms then hoses..

[tracksntreadslou]

Lou that is great looking very nice work. Are you going to do hard lines across-ed the arms then hoses..

Thanks Paul...Thats in the works and should add some great detail..Im gona have to turn my own brass barb nipples

yea yea where do you find those?????? and your cylinders??????? lol

When we were over you were talking about 30 bar hydraulic pump out of Europe. Where are they from? Can't seem to find them.

Those were from ebay germany...those small cycinders are from a hydralic kit that was made for the Graupner wheel loader ..now discontiued
The pump is a jung...alot of the european fallas are using them

I'm admiring your handiwork on the boom & stick Lou, nicely done. :cool:

I need a longer stick for my Stahl hoe. :)

Thanks joe Im gona have to get some of these small projects out of the way and i be glad to fab one up..should be pretty easy with the stick from my hoe i have all the measurments...you have any Idea what you wand for extra length ?

Oh by the way where did you get your cylinders? those yellow ones look like they would be great for the steering on my TS 14

Lou - Thanks for the demo on Sunday. All of us enjoyed it.

We are hooked!!!

Started doing research on 1/14th scale ZX350-3 build. We want it to be all electric though. We'll keep you posted. Probably going to need lots of help from you and Greg.

Thanks again,
Albert Jr

It was our pleasure ...Gregs neibours must of thought we were having a big party lol

Great work Lou. Looks even better when you see it up close. Your getting real close to shooting the juice to it. Did anyone get pictures at Greg's yesterday.
Rob
Thanks Rob ..I saw a few of the port guys taking a few but i didnt get any

Awesome work Lou.

With that powerful arm sticking out the front, it would be cool if you wrote "Popeye" on the side of the cab.:D

Thanks Scott great nick name...Been thinking about makin a decal with Calvin Hobbs peeing on a CAT Lol

[tracksntreadslou]

You cant own a logging co without having a company crummy...over the summer i aquired a 1/18 scale crawler and today i was at the local second hand store and manage to snag this for $2.50 ..scale is very close to 1/14
Its a 2006 silverado same as my 1to1
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[RCTech9]

SWEETness!!!

[td9clyde]

wouldn't happen to have a link would ya????? lol

[Snochaser]

Lou, fine job on the conversion of your Deere, the V.I.B.C. Fleet is so inspiring!!!

-Ben

[aseejr]

Lou - Something wrong with that crummy though.....it's a Chevy. LOL.

Anytime you guys need help with something, let us know. We'd be happy to help.

[tc1cat]

Lou, I have to ask- Is your wife around when you are working on your toys on the GLASS topped table? I would get at least 7 years of grief if I did something like that! Toys look fantastic! Nothing wrong with the Silverado either!

[chaseracer]

You cant own a logging co without having a company crummy...over the summer i aquired a 1/18 scale crawler and today i was at the local second hand store and manage to snag this for $2.50 ..scale is very close to 1/14
Its a 2006 silverado same as my 1to1
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cool Lou, I just finished building a truck for my son using that body, I used a tamiya cc-01 chassis.
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[Oil Field Construction]

Lou, love the Crummy for your crew, good call on the Chevy your boys will be riding in style now..

[td9clyde]

Lou, I bet your wife loves the dirt on the glass table lol if that was me my g/f would kickin me in the &%# lol hech i amlucky to bring them in the house they have to stay on the rubber mats .......................Nice find on your truck your always buisy building and you do great work

[tracksntreadslou]

Thanks for all the comments and compliments everyone...Im pretty lucky that my wife puts up with that crap...the way she sees it if i didnt bring a little stuff in now and then i would be in the shop all day and she would only see me for dinner lol..

Jason ..I realy like what you did with your sons chevy.He must be pretty excited
I really like the detail in this truck ,lights and grill look awsome ...this one is the same colour as my 1 to 1 too...downside is there is quite a few body scratches and a windsheild has some pretty good ones as well ...I wonder if they could be buffed out...I have my eye on a set of tires and rims at RC4WD that are a bit more scale and think i may work on the box and add some tread plate and a tidy tank..

[SonoranWraith]

Are those 1.55 or 1.9?

[tracksntreadslou]

Hey Mat I think they are 1.55 ...By the way i really like your silverado build ...hows that coming along?

[SonoranWraith]

Hey Mat I think they are 1.55 ...By the way i really like your silverado build ...hows that coming along?

Thanks, I miss it and need to get back on it. Little league has sucked all my free time, but it is over soon. :D I will update my thread as soon as I make some headway.

[tracksntreadslou]

Made a bit more progress on the log loader with the plumbing ..sorry about the pics being a little fuzzy ..batts were almost dead in the camera...I also got some stuff in the mail from frank at fetchner in germany
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[td9clyde]

nice work Lou those line look great

[tracksntreadslou]

These tires are 130 mm dia hollow and very well made ...i may have to do some mods on the ADT if i want to use them.
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[RCTech9]

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Nice Tires!!!:eek:

[trucker n]

lou the log loader is looking sweet and i love those tires for the adt:)

[ihbuilder]

nice tires Lou , I remember seeing them but where :scratchhead: . How much wider than the mammoth tires are they ? the forwarder is looking great .

IHSteve

[Espeefan]

Gee Lou, I replied to your thread so long ago, I'm totally amazed by everything that you've added and accomplished since then. I wish we had email notifications on the thread replies. I didn't realize you had so much up your sleeve! The AWD grader looks like a really great project. I really like that Deere juicer, as you call it. :D Not one of your projects is lacking in detail, functionality, and just pure scale looks. Unbelievable work. You've got a ton of talent, and all your models are top notch. After drooling over the last 6 pages of pictures, I feel like I should offically sell off all of my non scale trucking RC models and just go for the construction machines to match my interest in the rigs. :D This spectrum of the hobby is just so much more fasinating to me these days. I hope I can one day own a hydraulic anything piece of RC machinery!

[Oil Field Construction]

Lou, that is some sweet looking plumbing you have done on the log loader! And those tires are awesome!!

[SmallHaul]

The lines on the boom look perfect Lou. If you filled those huge tires with bb's they would have some serious weight to them.

[pugs]

Those tires look pretty good for the ADT.

Nice looking brass work on the hyd lines too.

[Snochaser]

It's all looking real good!! Love the plumbing and new tires.

Ben

[modelman]

TnTLou-looking really good!!

[dirtpusher9]

Nice work Lou, what size tubing did you use? Do the tires have a pretty thick side wall on them, where they can withstand some weight?

[tracksntreadslou]

lou the log loader is looking sweet and i love those tires for the adt:)

Thanks Neil

nice tires Lou , I remember seeing them but where :scratchhead: . How much wider than the mammoth tires are they ? the forwarder is looking great .

IHSteve
Thanks steve theres a ADT build Bell 50
on one of the german forums .Das baushmachine i think you may have seen ...they are the same width as the mammoth but are an inch smaller in diameter makin them look wider

Gee Lou, I replied to your thread so long ago, I'm totally amazed by everything that you've added and accomplished since then. I wish we had email notifications on the thread replies. I didn't realize you had so much up your sleeve! The AWD grader looks like a really great project. I really like that Deere juicer, as you call it. :D Not one of your projects is lacking in detail, functionality, and just pure scale looks. Unbelievable work. You've got a ton of talent, and all your models are top notch. After drooling over the last 6 pages of pictures, I feel like I should offically sell off all of my non scale trucking RC models and just go for the construction machines to match my interest in the rigs. :D This spectrum of the hobby is just so much more fasinating to me these days. I hope I can one day own a hydraulic anything piece of RC machinery!

Thanks alot Nate Once you get your first one you wont be able to stop lol..this rc trucking hobby can be very adicting...One of these days i may tackle a truck build like yourself and always look forward to seeing updates of your work as well..cheers

Lou, that is some sweet looking plumbing you have done on the log loader! And those tires are awesome!!
thanks Kevin getting close and almost ready to do some testing ...these tires would look super on that ADT of yours

The lines on the boom look perfect Lou. If you filled those huge tires with bb's they would have some serious weight to them.
Thanks scott these already are fairly heavy and having bbs would give some serios traction

Those tires look pretty good for the ADT.

Nice looking brass work on the hyd lines too.
Thanks Pugs Im not sure if im gona use them on this ADT yet with Tires being a little smaller then the mammoth tires

It's all looking real good!! Love the plumbing and new tires.

Ben

thanks ben

TnTLou-looking really good!!

Thanks Tom im pretty excited about this one as I will have something fun to do and practice this winter

Nice work Lou, what size tubing did you use? Do the tires have a pretty thick side wall on them, where they can withstand some weight?
Joe they do have a very thick sidewall about a 1/2 inch thick..
The tubing im using is 1/8 od from K&S stock # 1145

Thanx everyone and rctech9 for all the great compliments and comments,,Im a pipefitter by trade and doing this small stuff can be very frustrating ...turning some of those small barb fittings was a chalenge and i wrecked about 5 trying

[ihbuilder]

1/2 " thick walls is just what I need . and an 1" smaller wouldn't hurt . you have the link for them .

IHSteve

[tracksntreadslou]

Heres the link to their website Steve ..It wont directley link you to the tire but with a bit of searching you will be able to find them under Reifen
http://www.fechtner-modellbau.de/shop/

[ihbuilder]

thanks Lou , that rings a bell :)

[Lil Giants]

So you custom fabbed that brass tubing and holders, eh? Looks great! :cool:

Are you changing the tires on the adt for better looks or are the mammoth tires giving you trouble?

[tracksntreadslou]

Thanks joe ..I found that making bushings drilled to the size of the tubing worked fairly well ..I had some 3mm threaded fittings so i tapped the the ends and soldered the bushings to the tubing ...I noticed that those european fellas building their vario machines are doing tubing as well...Did your machine come with that stuff or are you going to have to build that yourself.?
The mamoth tires are working great..Im thinking the other tires may add a bit more scale and a little more tracttion.

[tracksntreadslou]

Yesterday i managed to do a lttle testing and threw a load on the pacific...Dam forman showed up and parked his pickup next to the truck before the binders were put on..
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[JAMMER]

Lou I went in that web site and the only tire I could find was 120 mm tall I would like a set for my Komatsu wheel loader to get it taller so I can load my dump trailer and the 130 mm would help. Is there a part number for them? Ed

[Iron Art]

Lou, That shovel looks good, a little paint and its time to go-ah-loggin. Nice work. Fred

[kamyoncu]

hey forman !!! I loved your pick-up :) is it axial scx10 basis ? and could you write me brand of cab ? and final question is the inside hand made ? or not where can I get them ?

[Brian in PA]

Man you got a lot of work in that Lou! Its looks superb!

Brian

[RCLogger]

Lookin Good Lou

Looks like another project is almost finished..

greg

[Oil Field Construction]

Awesome build Lou!! Great detail and it looks great! Time to talk with that foreman... Need some video of that unit before the snow fly's..

[SmallHaul]

The forman's truck looks perfectly sized sitting next to Your rig.

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[Snochaser]

Lookin Good Lou

Looks like another project is almost finished..

greg

Yeah...so what's next Lou???

Ben

[steamer]

Looking really good Lou. Can't wait to see it lifting and swinging some logs. His next job is to put those big arse tires on the ADT. Let me tell you guys they are something else when you hold one in your hand.
Rob

[tracksntreadslou]

Lou I went in that web site and the only tire I could find was 120 mm tall I would like a set for my Komatsu wheel loader to get it taller so I can load my dump trailer and the 130 mm would help. Is there a part number for them? Ed

Hi Ed those tires are 125 mm..I hope i didnt misguide you...but they would look good on the kamatsu..not sure if the rims would be wide enough though ..anyway they are part # Artikel-Nr.: 5924

hey forman !!! I loved your pick-up :) is it axial scx10 basis ? and could you write me brand of cab ? and final question is the inside hand made ? or not where can I get them ?
Truck was a toy rc dale earnhart ss pickup 2006..Using a losi 1/18 rock crawler chassis...And thanks
Awesome build Lou!! Great detail and it looks great! Time to talk with that foreman... Need some video of that unit before the snow fly's..

Thats the nice thing with loading logs...all year round Kevin ..cheers budd and new vids soon

Yeah...so what's next Lou???

Ben

thinkin like rob said ..adt tires then get back to the grader build

Looking really good Lou. Can't wait to see it lifting and swinging some logs. His next job is to put those big arse tires on the ADT. Let me tell you guys they are something else when you hold one in your hand.
Rob
Thanks rob...cheers

Lou, That shovel looks good, a little paint and its time to go-ah-loggin. Nice work. Fred
Fred still adding a bit more detail and hope it warms up to paint..thanks

[JAMMER]

Lou thank you for the information I appreciate it. I think I will give them a call tomorrow and see if they have a tire that would fit the bill for me or maybe they can tell me were to get one. Ed

[dirtpusher9]

Looks good Lou, I've not been around that configuration with the crowd cylinder on the bottom side like that, does it have as much power as the other way? Are you using the Jung pump on that rig?

[Lil Giants]

The needed power on the crowd (or the stick, as I like to call it) for the log loader would be opposite to a digger, you're pushing the stick out with a heavy load on the arm, to load the trk/trl... would be my guess for the cyl being underneath.

[ihbuilder]

The needed power on the crowd (or the stick, as I like to call it) for the log loader would be opposite to a digger, you're pushing the stick out with a heavy load on the arm, to load the trk/trl... would be my guess for the cyl being underneath.

Right on Joe .

[td9clyde]

Looks great!!!Lou you keep it up you'll be crankin out a model every month and a half ,........nice work though

[tracksntreadslou]

Lou thank you for the information I appreciate it. I think I will give them a call tomorrow and see if they have a tire that would fit the bill for me or maybe they can tell me were to get one. Ed

I have never talked to frank @ fetchner but corosponed threw email...Its great to see he has paypal witch makes buying much easyer

Looks good Lou, I've not been around that configuration with the crowd cylinder on the bottom side like that, does it have as much power as the other way? Are you using the Jung pump on that rig?

Joes right...im just using the leimbach pump and with the tests iv made it seems to manage the bigger logs no problem..I do need to add weight in the counterweight though..may have to use some lead

Looks great!!!Lou you keep it up you'll be crankin out a model every month and a half ,........nice work though
I wish ..lol..I can barley keep up to you henri

Thanks for all the coments everyone and if i missed anyone thanks cheeers lou

[tracksntreadslou]

I did make some more progress on the cab..I got it properly mounted with a hing point wich will make it legal to haul on hyway...I can hide a bunch of electrical and keep it away from oil leaks...I also made steps for the operator
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[RCTech9]

Nice!!!

[RCLogger]

GREAT JOB Lou ! !
its a good thing you built that off highway trailer last year as that juicer is starting to be a big heavy piece of iron..

greg

[Iron Art]

Lou, Looking good, cab extension looks right, I really like the steps with the expanded metal and the hand holds, that kind of detail adds so much to the finished machine. Theres got to be something in the water that makes the Vancouver Island guys such great model builders!! Fred

[Vanisle]

Wow, that looks pretty nice. It's amazing how fast you work. Blink and it'll be done.

[modelman]

TnT lou-looks great! I really like the detailing you did. Nice touch!

[Snochaser]

Nice Lou, like the details, steps and hand rails. Now just a touch of paint eh?

Ben

[lorenzo]

Looking good Lou. Is this the way of highway transportation with lowered cab?

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Wow Lou I just love all your stuff it is so scale looking I hope to have something like any of your stuff someday! You are just making it very hard to pick one.

[chaseracer]

looking good lou, gets better with every detail. great job

[tracksntreadslou]

Wow I cant beleive the great responses this conversion is getting ...thanks a bunch eveyone..I cant wait til I get it finished so I can go out n play with greg and rob.. lol
Lorenzo I tried to find a pic of the cab in the folding down position ...Yes that is the way they transport them on public roads ...I did see one in transport that way last summer but didnt have my camera with me...I dont think my lowboy would be able to haul it with it streched out that way...would need one of those special rigs with the extra dolly in the rear..
Thanks again everyone cheers Lou

[tracksntreadslou]

Did a bit of painting on the weekend and starting to put it back together ,,,not happy with the green i got though its the same code and brand from deere but is a bit darker ...I may have to put a new coat on the whole cab and body ...A few more hours and be ready for somne vids i hope
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[RCLogger]

Looks really good Lou. I am sure it can get the job done..

greg

[SmallHaul]

It looks really good Lou. Nice machine!:)

[Snochaser]

Lou, I am usually pretty picky but....... I'll overlook it this time! I'll take it with the "off green" anyway! lol

Ben

[Finster]

She's a beauty. I look forward to the video of it operating. Well done!

[steamer]

Looking real good Lou. I hope you have her tested soon. Our next show is Jan. 29,30 at the Campbell River museum.;)
Rob

[RAIDERS]

very nice!!!!

[aseejr]

Looking real good Lou. I hope you have her tested soon. Our next show is Jan. 29,30 at the Campbell River museum.;)
Rob

I have to go and watch you guys play.

Albert

[TheMachinist]

I have to go and watch you guys play.

Albert

count me in:cool:

[Espeefan]

Lou, that juicer turned out awesome! Great looking cab modifications, with that hinge. You really turned that excavator into something unique and different. Great work!

[elliot330]

Hi Lou,

You've got some excellent equipment there, plus your setup in the garden is ace...

Keep the YT vids coming.

Elliot

[elliot330]

Hi Lou,

Some questions for you.

How long you had the Damitz? Would you say its been reliable?

Ref your 6 wheeler dumper, how high is it from ground to top side of the loading bed?

I know of a 2nd hand Damitz for sale and trying to work out if it would be suitable to load into a dumper that is 30cm tall.

Thanks
Elliot

[tracksntreadslou]

count me in:cool:
Looking forward to seeing you there jordy

Lou, that juicer turned out awesome! Great looking cab modifications, with that hinge. You really turned that excavator into something unique and different. Great work!

Thanks Nathan...im fairly happy with the way it turned out...Im going to get much more use out of it this way

Hi Lou,

You've got some excellent equipment there, plus your setup in the garden is ace...

Keep the YT vids coming.

Elliot

Hi Lou,

Some questions for you.

How long you had the Damitz? Would you say its been reliable?

Ref your 6 wheeler dumper, how high is it from ground to top side of the loading bed?

I know of a 2nd hand Damitz for sale and trying to work out if it would be suitable to load into a dumper that is 30cm tall.

Thanks
Elliot

Thanks Eliot..I have had my machine for over 2 years now and its very reliable..Im fairly happy with it ..Great run times and fairly strong,,,The only problems I have with it are the travel speeds...very slow...It aso does starve the the hydros (boom and Stick )when swinging ..hardy noticable when ATV is ajusted properly .
My dumper is 10 1/2 high and the damitz just clears up close..Your looking at about 11 3/4 so you may have to elevate yours a bit to load comfortably

[Stuff]

I though i heard once you guys were coming out to Sask. did i miss out on that?

[elliot330]

Thanks Eliot..I have had my machine for over 2 years now and its very reliable..Im fairly happy with it ..Great run times and fairly strong,,,The only problems I have with it are the travel speeds...very slow...It aso does starve the the hydros (boom and Stick )when swinging ..hardy noticable when ATV is ajusted properly .
My dumper is 10 1/2 high and the damitz just clears up close..Your looking at about 11 3/4 so you may have to elevate yours a bit to load comfortably


Excellent, thanks for the info, much appreciated. Will post a thread if I go ahead a get it.

Elliot

[tracksntreadslou]

Well New HD camera for Xmas...finaly got a little time to test it ..Really fuzzy first video and may have to experiment or trade it in ..
Heres a vid tell me what you think..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O76jetwoAgQ

[aseejr]

Good one Lou!!! Sure impressed with your equipment.

[rc_farmer]

Lou, that is a nice piece machine you got there!

[Iron Art]

Lou, How many MP is your new camera? The grapple you built is about as real as they come, it handles those logs as if it were on the landing loading for real, a touch more counter weight might let you overload the JD. Fred

[Oil Field Construction]

Video looks real good Lou! Keep them coming. Keep your guys working break up is just around the corner;)

[Snochaser]

Nice job Lou.

[tracksntreadslou]

Lou, How many MP is your new camera? The grapple you built is about as real as they come, it handles those logs as if it were on the landing loading for real, a touch more counter weight might let you overload the JD. Fred

Thanks everyone ...Fred not quite sure the pixels ..10 i think ..its suposed to take pretty good still photos...I really need to practice on the log loader ...I was pretty rusty today at the train show ..Was having some radio issue as well ...Got a few pic but no vids ...Greg s hitachi worked flawlessly and he was loading railcars pretty fast with not too much coal spilt ...couple pics
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x63/tracksntreadslou/002-37.jpg
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[RCLogger]

Hey Lou, Whats on the building board now ! ! Cat 777 MAYBE

greg

[td9clyde]

I have to ask too cuz we know how you are Lou you been tooooooo quiet your up to building something lol

[WheelsofSteel]

All I really got to say is THATS AN AWESOME FLEET! I have a question how do you make these all from the mind or blueprints I'm hoping to build a juicer or something like that with multiple heads and I got bout 500 bucks for I'm not that old so I ain't got much to spend.

[tracksntreadslou]

I have to ask too cuz we know how you are Lou you been tooooooo quiet your up to building something lol

Hey Henri I havent had a lot of motivation for doing much in the shop lately but do plan on finishing some of my projects..Lots of ideas ..just have to get them out on my workbench..

All I really got to say is THATS AN AWESOME FLEET! I have a question how do you make these all from the mind or blueprints I'm hoping to build a juicer or something like that with multiple heads and I got bout 500 bucks for I'm not that old so I ain't got much to spend.

@ wheelsofsteel thanks very much..Guess you could say both ..the blue prints i use arnt very detailed so lots of photos help ..there are quite a few sleepless nights working out problems and how am i gona do this and that?
500 is a good start and you should be able to buy most of of you electronics and building material...the best thing i can sujest right now is to read as many threads on hear as you can to get some ideas..There are some very talented builders..

[RCTech9]

It would be cool to see a update to that grader you started back on page 4.

[tracksntreadslou]

It would be cool to see a update to that grader you started back on page 4.

Not alot of progress on the grader these days ..Gona get back in the shop today and start the build again..after seeing those other 2 builds mine seems pretty basic ...cheers Lou

[tracksntreadslou]

Getting back in to the grind again...not going to build for a bit but will get back to running the machines..This weekend we are going to head to the Antique truck show at mcleans mill in port alberni..come on out and have some fun you Vancouver island boys..Try and get some pics up after the weekend.cheers lou

[Vanisle]

Welcome back to the grind. Sorry I couldn't join you guys in Pt Alberni. We had other plans with the kids.

[skinnydude]

I just read all 11 pages of this post and it took me back to my younger days playing with tonka trucks. you have a great collection and life like to boot. now you need a helicopter for those hard to reach areas LOL

[tracksntreadslou]

Welcome back to the grind. Sorry I couldn't join you guys in Pt Alberni. We had other plans with the kids.

Hey Richard Thanx .. thats too bad .Missed a really good time..we could of used another operator..I had Hank from Hanks truck pictures running hoe and driving truck..we had a blast..maybe next time


I just read all 11 pages of this post and it took me back to my younger days playing with tonka trucks. you have a great collection and life like to boot. now you need a helicopter for those hard to reach areas LOL

Hi Skinny..Thanx ..I was thinking about a vertol to do some serious helilogging..My buddy RCLOGGER has Flying experience

[dirtpusher9]

Glad to see your back, Lou. I know all the time you've been gone you have probly built 2 or 3 models. Lets see them.

[CAT29]

Very nice you have some great machines

[tracksntreadslou]

Glad to see your back, Lou. I know all the time you've been gone you have probly built 2 or 3 models. Lets see them.

Thanks Joe..Wish i did ..Building a new life latley ..lol..When Greg and i headed over to Port alberni My truck was full..lol..wont have the room next time..Gregs trailer was getting pretty full as well..

Very nice you have some great machines

Thanks they are alot of fun..glad to get them back out workin..Cheers

[tracksntreadslou]

Getting back in the grind of build again ..something different this time ..Rob and Greg are looking at hiring a screening plant so heres a little preveiw

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x63/tracksntreadslou/FBF0E193-94D1-498B-A89F-7C6D04F69EAF-9931-000016ED3A809C4A.jpg

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[Lil Giants]

Looking good Lou. :cool:

I've sourced my screening drums from air filters of my 70hp Massey, for example. About 3.5 inch diameter for the inner screen, 6 inch for the outer.

[doodlebug]

Looking good Lou. :cool:

I've sourced my screening drums from air filters of my 70hp Massey, for example. About 3.5 inch diameter for the inner screen, 6 inch for the outer.

Way to go Joe, like the recycling:D

Great start Lou!

Cheer's, Neil.

[Trucker_Jo]

I originally found you guys on youtube. Your guys work is amazing! :cool:My grandpa worked for Weyerhauser for 40 years and my dad cut timber for 22 years before the timber industry really died a couple years ago. So of course I am into all the equiptment etc growing up in southwest Washington.:D I'm going to build a t-800 kinghauler with a removable bunks and trailer and a side dump. Perhaps we get together someday. :rolleyes:

[tracksntreadslou]

Thanks Jo..Us Courtenay Boys get together Quite often and Reg gets his occasional playing with us ..the more the merryer..If you make the island in the summer give us a holler

Neil thanks ..its good to be back on the tools and making progress almost every day..Ready to almost couple the belt together on the rear conveyor and see if that works ..

Joe great tip on the sceens..I have some square mess screen in 1/4 and 5/8 im guessing ..queston you might know ...would it make much difference if the holes are round or square for pluging ..I saw some pretty slick setups on youtube ...for cleaning ..Rotory brushes along side ..Those Europeans sure are making some slick stuff these days

[mog]

wow that looks good. look out gold clame hear we come. you going to try and join 2 bruder belts together? let me know how that works out.

[tracksntreadslou]

Thanks Mog ..Im just going to use a regular 1/16 strip of rubber and leaving the bruders as they are..well its functional and turning ok ..Using a 30 rpm servo city gear motor and that seems to be just right ..Rob tested how much current its drawing and it doing fine ..ran it for about an hour after fiddling with the tracking ..if you look closely i have adjustment on end rollers for both ends ...I use my little Poxom mini mill to make up the belt coupling and a short chunk of cable with a couple of wheel collers
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[steamer]

Conveyor belt turned out real good Lou. I really like the belt joiner and the tracking system that you made. Looks like it'll be ready for the Jan. show in Campbell river.
Rob

[edwalsh18]

anyone ever use a bicycle inner tube for this? i want to try it. i also found a air filter from the yard at work and tossed it in the fire pit, 2 screens were the product. free and looks like a good fit. i have several bicycle inner tubes to use. and pvc pipe galore. i am wondering if a towerpro mg995 servo continuous rotation will do the trick to spin it, or if i should use something else.

[tracksntreadslou]

anyone ever use a bicycle inner tube for this? i want to try it. i also found a air filter from the yard at work and tossed it in the fire pit, 2 screens were the product. free and looks like a good fit. i have several bicycle inner tubes to use. and pvc pipe galore. i am wondering if a towerpro mg995 servo continuous rotation will do the trick to spin it, or if i should use something else.

This is pretty much my first trummel build and im using a pretty heafty gear motor to turn it ..motor seems to be working fairly hard but we will see when its loaded full of dirt ..I remember my fathers big unit about a 7 foot diameter tube was really struggling when fairly full..We even twisted a drive shaft a time or three ..that little izuzu diesel was smoking pretty black ....Gravel mixed with water feeding sluice boxes ..Water probably helped keep the friction down ..wonder if turning dry gravel is a bit more difficult

this is the unit that inspired me to build it this way
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[Lil Giants]

Good work on the scale trommel Lou. :cool:

The conveyers have always been the hang up for me to get anywhere with building one myself.. I like your splice. ;) Did you mill slots in aluminum plate, then formed it? I have some belting, I tried to use tarp tape for the splice, but it kept stretching & loosing belt tension. I'm going to try your idea.. what thickness of plate did you use?

How many ounces of gold did your father mine in his lifetime?

[Dieselchopper]

Joe have you thought of using baler belt splicing? I have been thinking of building and using that for belt joints. Most of that style belting joint ca be made to suite any width.

[rc13]

Hello, I love the grapple and the thumbs on your equipment from the beginning of this thread. Very nice!. A grapple for one of my loaders and a thumb for my excavator is definitely a future addition for me.
Thanks for sharing,
Eddie

[tracksntreadslou]

Hello, I love the grapple and the thumbs on your equipment from the beginning of this thread. Very nice!. A grapple for one of my loaders and a thumb for my excavator is definitely a future addition for me.
Thanks for sharing,
Eddie

Thanks Eddie ...I find I use the thumb quite alot for moving the bigger rock..comes in pretty handy...around these parts almost all the forestry and road builders have them..as for my grapple someday I hope to add another valve and find some small cylinders for the close

Good work on the scale trommel Lou. :cool:

The conveyers have always been the hang up for me to get anywhere with building one myself.. I like your splice. ;) Did you mill slots in aluminum plate, then formed it? I have some belting, I tried to use tarp tape for the splice, but it kept stretching & loosing belt tension. I'm going to try your idea.. what thickness of plate did you use?

How many ounces of gold did your father mine in his lifetime?

Thanks Joe...Im thinking 14 gauge aluminum ..Bendable by hand anyway ..Yes I used my dandy little Proxom and milled slots into a folded piece then took a sharp awl and worked a round hole threw the batch the diameter of the cable..once the slots are milled out the aluminum is pretty workable ..

Joe ..Im guessing maybe a total of about 200 ounces..the last year he worked it they did fairly good at close to 100 but gold prices were only about $600
My brother is trying to talk me into going up next summer now that my Dad has passed on ..I did run the plant the first year ..Maybe we should give those guys a holler at the discovery channel lol Very intresting work

Heres a couple more that i took when I up there working

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[tracksntreadslou]

I guess I should get back on topic with a few Pics of my progress

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[steamer]

WOW Lou that cable system worked out great! Starting to take shape now. I guess this year instead of wood pellets we'll have to take some dirt to screen for gold.

[RCLogger]

Thanks for the photos. Very creative, you will be busy this summer. Christmas is just around the corner, maybe Santa Lou would make me something out of gold. Lol

Cheers

[tracksntreadslou]

Thanks Rob and Greg ..Making good progress the last few weeks ..Hoping everything works well
Joe ..I managed to find my sheet metal gauge..Correction on the belt connection...21 gauge

3 conveyors working and trommel now turning as well ..Heres a few preveiw vids ..thanks for watching
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x63/tracksntreadslou/th_065_zps68259735.jpg (http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x63/tracksntreadslou/065_zps68259735.mp4)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x63/tracksntreadslou/th_064_zps43e65754.jpg (http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x63/tracksntreadslou/064_zps43e65754.mp4)

[dabears]

Thats pretty cool!!!!

[steamer]

Hey Lou she's looking great. What voltage are you running on the Bruder conveyors, looks a lot faster than mine. Probable better thou as the belt won't clog up.

[Lil Giants]

Nifty! :cool:

What is & where did you get the motor drives for the Bruder conveyers? Is the battery that's running the end conveyer getting low on charge? I'm thinking your trommel rpm should be faster too. :confused:

[RCLogger]

Looks like you will have dirt going in all directions Lou. Looks like it is time to start GOLD MINNING with models. Then they could start to pay for themselfs...

greg

[td9clyde]

thats cool gold rush here ya come lol

[tracksntreadslou]

Thanks everyone..Im kinda likin how its turning out ...Havent worked on it much threw the holidays but will get hard at er soon ..Rob in running a 13.5 volt converter ..running a bit fast on the bruders..Joe the gear motors came from rob ..He found them at https://solarbotics.com/catalog/motors-servos/gear-motors/ Very cheap and easy installation ..took about an hour ..Im going to see how everything works with gravel or dirt going through the plant before i make any changes for speed on everthing ..so far almost every thing came from my parts boxes and havent had to spend too much $..Lol

[tracksntreadslou]

Back to work on the trommel..Less then a month before our next show so pitter patter..Fly at err
heres some progress pics and a vid
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x63/tracksntreadslou/21579F1A-7D36-4FFB-BBCA-03E14E19371F-21624-000028BAFDE80C2F.jpg
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[tracksntreadslou]

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x63/tracksntreadslou/th_783A9088-5909-4D92-BCD5-3AD4A380EA0D-22309-000028C017E955A9.jpg (http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x63/tracksntreadslou/783A9088-5909-4D92-BCD5-3AD4A380EA0D-22309-000028C017E955A9.mp4)

[dabears]

Cool video!! Looks like its working pretty good!!!

[chaseracer]

Looks great Lou .. Keep it up .. Another great build to watch progress

[titandigs]

Looks good Lou,
A lot more detail than mine, where did you get the infeed and out feed belts from?
Paul

[tracksntreadslou]

Thank you Aron ,Jason and Paul ..Paul the Belt was sourced at a recycling junk yard ..Not sure where it s original use was for ..I had a heavier belt with the rubber pockets that was too heavy so i cut the pockets or should i say kleats off and glued them on the belt ..5 different glues and this one seem to be holding ok ..I did rip one off testing this weekend tho..Hey Paul ..Im thinking the the belt on a treadmill may even work better if you can find one thats been junked
I have a few buggs to work out and some minor adjustments and we will see ..The bruders had to be drilled out at the end holes to tighten up the belt and speeds a touch fast but i can live with that ..I ran some gravel through and it worked ok

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x63/tracksntreadslou/th_003-39_zpsdd5d1eb8.jpg (http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x63/tracksntreadslou/003-39_zpsdd5d1eb8.mp4)

[tracksntreadslou]

Kick in a few pics too
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[steamer]

Lou, she's looking real good. We'll put it to good use next weekend.

[RCP57]

Looks great Lou, I can't wait to see it in action! In person that is lol!

[Azonic]

Thats neat, must be fun to load it and see it screen the gravel! :)

[JAMMER]

Well you have done a nice job but all I see are stones and rocks were is the GOLD? Ed

[RCLogger]

There is alot of moving parts there Lou

WATCH YOU DON'T LOSE ANY FINGERS....

greg

[Lil Giants]

Great to see you back in the saddle again Lou, cranking out innovative working machines. :cool:

Perhaps reverse the sprockets on the two conveyers for greater speed & capacity... gotta get that tonnage per hour up. :D

[tracksntreadslou]

Thats neat, must be fun to load it and see it screen the gravel! :)
Thanks ..Kindof cool to see it all come to life

Well you have done a nice job but all I see are stones and rocks were is the GOLD? Ed

Thanks Ed ..I may have to make a few sluice boxes to tag off the sides and i think my bro still has few buckets of concentrate ..be kindof cool to do that

There is alot of moving parts there Lou

WATCH YOU DON'T LOSE ANY FINGERS....

greg

One weekend greg and we all still have our digits lol ..Came close a few times ..

Great to see you back in the saddle again Lou, cranking out innovative working machines. :cool:

Perhaps reverse the sprockets on the two conveyers for greater speed & capacity... gotta get that tonnage per hour up. :D

Joe things seemed to be sorting at a consistant speed and after a bit of power supply trouble shooting the machine ran the pretty much nostop full 4 hours on the sunday..I still have some mods and tweeking with the front conveyor ..Rocks would occasionlly jam between the drum and front conveyor on a few of the screws i had on the inside of the drum holding the flange on the outside ..i wil file those off ...there was also material falling off the sides of the front of the conveyor as it entered the trommel ..Some of this would get in between the belt so im going to have to seal that part up and carry on with the shute so everthing falls of the end ..If you see in the vid there is some rolling around the front roller on occasion ..and tighten up the belt just minor stuff

Lou, she's looking real good. We'll put it to good use next weekend.

Im a little concerned that we may need a full time Mechanic to keep the thing running lol..Hint Rob

Looks great Lou, I can't wait to see it in action! In person that is lol!

Thanks Reg


Heres a vid of it running with the 980 feeding ..That machine moves alot of material and we had the bruder mack filled in about 5 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLNKcGQIOkk&list=UUrZb-NTve7fdAH_EtyERHzA&index=1

[RCLogger]

Whats next Lou !

[JAMMER]

Reg that 980 has some good bucket height even with the bucket tipped all the way to dump. Ed

[Espeefan]

Great video Lou! It'a amazing to see your trommel run. It does the job perfectly. Very cool!

[Kingcam2]

Hi Tracksntreadslou

Did you ever finish Making your Rc grader, if you did finished it I would love to see some photos of it?


http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x63/tracksntreadslou/007-18.jpg


Also did you make the INTERNATIOAL TD 25 Bulldozer or did you buy?

From Cameron

[tracksntreadslou]

Great video Lou! It'a amazing to see your trommel run. It does the job perfectly. Very cool!

Nathan Thanks Still a few bugs to work out yet but i think it will sort out alot of material in Gregs back yard this year ..lol ..It will give us more things to do and keep all of us pretty busy..Im still not sure what color of paint to use yet

Hi Tracksntreadslou

Did you ever finish Making your Rc grader, if you did finished it I would love to see some photos of it?




Also did you make the INTERNATIOAL TD 25 Bulldozer or did you buy?

From Cameron

Hey Cameron ..My wife and I split the sheets almost 2 years ago so a move happened ..I have that still all boxed up and have been thinking about it lots these days ..going to do something with it this year ..way to many projects now ..Greg Rclogger gave me another project to do too now ..lol

Whats next Lou !

Greg guess the blizzard chassis is my next project ... Travis Fhhhstix has inspired me to build the trackdumper as well .. BTW Great build Trav ..Hoping to start that soon