Re: 1/14 4x8 Armageddon Hydraulic Dump Truck
 

It does look good! Thanks for the pics

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The speeds are perfect , and a boat load of torque.

Re: 1/14 4x8 Armageddon Hydraulic Dump Truck
 

What turn motor do you have?

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It's a 60t.

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Thanks. I see on RC4WD's web site it says the the 60T is standard with an 80T optional. Looking forward to the photos of it next to the ScaeArt truck.

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A little more work work done, got the fenders painted charcoal grey and the cab Alpine white . It's a BMW color code. Then just went ahead and made my own Meiller Kipper decal.

http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/...ps273c9b54.jpg
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/...psc6c55627.jpg
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/...psf8e6d23a.jpg
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/...psd70157ca.jpg
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/...psa2c6ef8e.jpg
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5500ee25.jpg
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3e0fbed1.jpg
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/...ps814fe541.jpg
That's it for now.

Re: 1/14 4x8 Armageddon Hydraulic Dump Truck
 

And there you have it. Still needs a few things but that'll do for now. Very happy with the way it turned out.
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/...ps06600b3e.jpg
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8809edb4.jpg
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/...ps94802503.jpg
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/...psd1beb862.jpg
Thanks for looking .

Re: 1/14 4x8 Armageddon Hydraulic Dump Truck
 

Great job, don't understand though what do you mean about the big price difference? Did you make some big changes?

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Looks fantastic and is gonna be a real work horse!

I think he's comparing it to the scaleart model which is the 10k one.

Stu

Re: 1/14 4x8 Armageddon Hydraulic Dump Truck
 

Awesome. thanx for all the info. great review:D

Re: 1/14 4x8 Armageddon Hydraulic Dump Truck
 

Awesome job man!!! Painting the cab really made a huge difference. Kinda looks like a ScaleArt truck to me :D

Larry

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Thanks Guys. And thank you Stu for clarifying that ;-) . I know scaleArt is a work of art and amazing trucks , but I'm not looking for a shelf queen. Just wanted something that actually works for a reasonable price.

Re: 1/14 4x8 Armageddon Hydraulic Dump Truck
 

Woah!! I read too fast I thought that was $1050.00 not $10,500, now I understand!!!

Re: 1/14 4x8 Armageddon Hydraulic Dump Truck
 

Many option parts of the truck can purchase

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This is indeed a powerful truck

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That half pipe dumper is sweet. I cant wait to see it hauling dirt or sand. That is an amazing $ comparison to the ScaleArt.... The white is very cool. I am starting to like the white and thinking about white for the color on some of my machines.

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Hey congrats on the truck it's looking great,

don't know if this is the right thread but it has to do directly with this truck so here goes

I have a question about the hydraulic system, hows it all plumbed together (not asking for a beginners how to, i'm a couple years past that lol just this one is stumping me for some reason...

with there being no valve (or is there?)

I know there's an in / out on the tank and pump but what about on that cylinder does it just have an input

I don't know, i'm trying to rig my setup up in my head before parts arrive but it's not making sense even on a wedico hyd setup, do the pumps run in reverse to get the oil out of the cylinder or does it just "flow" back to the tank

if you or anyone could chime in and shed some light on this for me (or some close up pics) I would really appreciate it

I hate trying to figure this stuff out without having the parts to see and work with in person

Thanks
Trevor

Re: 1/14 4x8 Armageddon Hydraulic Dump Truck
 

Trevor, these hydraulic systems usually run one of two ways. Either the hydraulic pump runs in reverse, to retract the cylinder, as is the case with the Wedico system, or else the pump only runs to extend the lift cylinder, and gravity is what retracts it back down to the collapsed position. These types of lift cylinders are single acting - which means it is pressurized from one port (end) only- it must rely on gravity, or some other force to retract it. I guess Wedico does a little of both. A pump running in reverse will draw the oil out, but gravity has a small role in it too. Doing it this way makes the system simpler, and cheaper, as no valves are needed.

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Espeefan gave the correct answer, the pump has a brushless motor that runs one way to lift and in reverse to lower, however gravity doesn't help much, as you can flip the truck upside down and it will retract the bed to its normal position very quickly. That's the reason the tank has no release fitting.

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Awesome looking truck, I've been thinking about one of these. Thanks for the pics.