Re: First build ,cat D11
 

That's an awesome build! The details and the working-through-the-problems paid off greatly.

Ken

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

Looks a lot better with the color added. Breaks up the yellow nicely. Good job!!

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

It was Great and now it's Awesome ! All you need now is clear sky's no more Rain. Waiting for the Dirty Dozer Video :cool:

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

Great built!

kerst

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

What a difference with the stickers, nice addition of details as well, great job!

How did you attach the handle on the cylinder? :)

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

Ahhh winding down after the holiday weekend. I tried to upload some video but for the hd I need a landline. I will soon. Had another hose blow out so I switched all hoses to higher psi rating. I'm running around 300psi and hose is rated for 350. So I got that fixed ,,,I think :). And I'm becoming a little better operator, kinda like the 1:1, hate having to back up over speed bumps!!! Happy holidays for our vets!!!!

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

http://youtu.be/Oc_4df_F7ck
Sorry I thought this was in hd, I uploaded this yesterday, just now got an email saing it was on utube!!

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

Looks like the dozer is working a bit better now. By just watching the video it looks like the up-down movement of the blade is too quick. May need to slow that down to get long full consistent pushes. Or maybe just need more stick time. The way the dirt is sticking to the blade I am assuming the dirt is wet. Yes-No? Also looks like you are controlling a lot of functions with the sticks. This will take a lot of practice but looks like you have the perfect place for that. Keep working.

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

Yes she is working very well now. Just like a beginner operator usually goes too fast and uses too much blade movement I find myself doing the same thing. Once I get use to blade orientation to cutting edge along with stick movements I'm sure I'll be getting some consistent work done. I know I have been rather snappy with movements but I'm not going to slow them down mechanically as I still want to have that snap to be able to knock some dirt off. I will however have to be more discipline with my thumbs. And yes the dirt has been very wet, mud lately. Soil I have is sandy and drys quickly but we keep getting a shower now n then. And functions are, left stick=motion. Right stick= up /down blade and dump blade, switch enables right stick to be up/down blade and left/right tilt. Another switch changes right stick to ripper up/down and rip angle. Along with another switch turning on hydro pump to 35% then increased to 100% when any stick movement. Another switch is on/off relay for fan. I'm pretty happy with my creation and still amazed with how much power this thing has, have not stalled motors yet (would rather not find out) and now that tracks have some time on them they are running very smooth. I'll get so,e more videos in future. Thanks for watching.

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

http://youtu.be/1ChTDkoDnns

This really show how wet the dirt has been.

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

Your dozer looks and operates great! Waiting for some dry, non-clay soil so that big blade can do its carry-dozer routine. Love watching a huge mound of dirt being pushed a long distance in a slot-dozing operation - that's what they're for. Congratulations on a really nice model.

Ken

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

Some interest in how I was using the radio and five valves. I made a short video on this.
http://youtu.be/4TBQySRu-Xs
And a bunch of dozer videos on my youtube page.

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

I have been scale modeling for over 55 years. Though my specialties have not been in metal, I have done significant subjects in perfect scale. Done this also with RC airplanes and helicopters. Finally after years and years I learned that almost scale is good enough to have loads of fun with and there isn't the fear factor of crashing and destroying the whole thing.

But, this build is one of the most, if not the most amazing builds I have ever read. Less than 1 year!!!:jaw:

The only grievance about all this is that the early machining and design weren't clearly shown. If I end up going there, there will be many questions. Not having a mill or the tooling, not sure if I could justify the tooling cost to build one.

Again, absolutely amazing head cad work. (Ya I think it is easier to make it from the mind over draw it too, and those computer cad programs take forever to learn and just don't click.)

And for those that have joined since all this, this is a good read.

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

R.W. built this dozer free hand no cad programs

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

Cooper the dozer videos are the best Ive ever seen

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

Thanks guys, more videos on the last page

http://www.rctruckandconstruction.co...t=9048&page=83

But to be honest and give credit where it belongs, I spent many hours looking and learning from all the awesome builds on this forum!!!

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

Cooper your dozer videos are the best rc dozer I've seen great job that material you were pushing is ideal for that big truck yr making sweeeet

Re: First build ,cat D11
 

Congratulations Cooper!!! Your job is excelent :-)