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Video of track running:

https://youtu.be/G7qt4MTGmSQ

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Beginning work on the "House".

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r.../IMG_09651.jpg

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Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

That's looking pretty dang good! Tracks look great!

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Thanks for the complement! I have really enjoyed this build!

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Very nice build.
Have been watching it with interest, I have a friend at work that used to work at Bucyrus Erie and actually machined parts for the 40H. He did the big turret gears.

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Hi

This is a great build thread.
Thanks for sharing.
I will look forward to watching this progress.

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Finished machining the Boom Clevis

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r.../IMG_10021.jpg

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Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Nice, I always like these sort of progress photos showing machined parts.

Jim

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Looks sharp! I've never been able to decide when drilling smaller holes in a part like that if it should be done before or after milling. If before, it's a deep hole and more opportunity for the bit to wander. If after, the ears might bend if too much pressure is applied also causing the bit to wander. Anyone got an opinion or am I worrying about nothing?

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

This will be a nice machine. Real heavy duty parts :)

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Nice... Looks like fun, wished I had your machining experience....

David

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Most of the time, I will drill and ream the holes and then machine away the material.

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

I drill ream after . I always spot drill 1st and with proper F&S I've never had an issue unless I didn't spot drill . It also helps to keep your drill bits sharp .

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Are there any updates on this build?

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Yes, I have been working on the boom section and it is almost finished.
I would like to post some pics, but what is everybody doing for a host source?

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Looking forward to see your machine. If you chose Flickr you don't have to deal with ads and crap.

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I use flicker.com as it's still free. There are other options, but this is the one that I use.

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Boom, Stick, and Bucket complete. Time for hydraulics!

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4632/...13b0f90b_k.jpgIMG_0490 by Lyn Byrd, on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4619/...74ae6951_k.jpgIMG_0489 by Lyn Byrd, on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4751/...f9cddc11_k.jpgIMG_0492 by Lyn Byrd, on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4701/...62977421_k.jpgIMG_0493 by Lyn Byrd, on Flickr

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Looking great! Is the stick a solid piece? I'm guessing the boom is solid, too, just two pieces welded together at the bend?

Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
 

Yes, Stick is solid and Boom is solid but welded at the bend. I wanted some weight in the boom to add some "backpressure" on the hydraulics to make the movements more realistic. I might end up having to remove some weight by "pocketing" the underside.