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Machining the Track Sections.

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Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

There's a 40h for sale on the H C E A page on Face Book, don't know how far away it is from you?
Cheers!

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Machining the Sprocket Drive Adapter Housing.

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Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

About a 10 hr drive. I would love to just be able to see one up close and maybe even dig a few bucketfulls!!

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Track Frame Assembly
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Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

looking real good so far will be watching this build

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

I'm interested to see the coupling or whatever to connect from the motor shaft to the sprocket. Jim

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

which milltronics do you have ? How do you like it ?

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Coupling is a Mcmaster Carr part

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...20Coupling.jpg

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Actually have several Milltronics.
Started back in the mid-90's and still have the original machine.
MB20, VM17, RW15, VM2016, ML17, SL10

Have had excellent service out of these machines.
They use "off the shelf" components for the electrical and electronic systems.
The only proprietary component is 1 motion control card.
Factory is always helpful if the need occours.
Interface is really easy to navigate.

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Vm16 here and mazak qt10 . I have a milltronics salesman coming Monday on a vm5020 . He quoted me 80k base for that 1. They seem to offer more then haas on the base machine . I guess they replace the vm25 which I'm looking at used . If they're hight is right on the website , it'll fit in my current shop so I still only need to heat 1 building .


Nice work on the B&E so far ;)

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

This is one unreal build!! Keep the photos coming, and a video when done.

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

VM 5020, should be a nice machine!
Thanks for the complement!

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Assembled Turret to Track Frame

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Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Hi there! RC construction has recently become my hobby No 1. You know, I always wanted to learn what real farming is. I'm highly interested in the agriculture equipment like those on https://cranenetwork.com/ website. I have just one question, what should I focus on to get involved into the real agriculture world?

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

It really depends on your skill level and access to equipment. If you enjoy building, I would get a few model kits and progress to making from scratch.
Hope this helps.

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Cranes don't have much to do with farming but if you are into cranes, check out-kerst's cranes on this forum. He has some amazing models.

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Track assembly. MY FINGERS ARE TIRED!!!

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Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Looks really good!! That is a lot of small pcs. I can't see the size of the pins you used but I know they are small. Keep posting pictures.

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

They are 7/64" roll pins. I hope they work well.