Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

I abandoned the dump truck project as I purchase on from a fellow member. Now I can keep my haul rig. I made new frame rails and 4-1/4" shorter. Basically the length of the sleeper. I'm wanting this to be more of a hauler, maneuverable truck. To me it looks goofy but I'm use to seeing the sleeper cab. I cut out the middle of the side skirts also. I may not have the smoke stacks there. I'm going to still have tanks, at least something to fill the void behind cab. And planning on a flip open body for access/battery. With smoked/tinted windows.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...pscacbqly4.jpg

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...pswl6ng8kf.jpg

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...psnnfebre2.jpg

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...psyxan7liy.jpg

It looks better in the pics than eyeballing it. I don't have any experience with 1:1 or 1:14 trucks. Only thing I have driven is a mobile home toter pulling and setting home sections.

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

http://youtu.be/VTf7Kd_8eg8

A simple test run to see how well it turns, and looks. I'm using the flysky radio with touch screen. I do have to say that this pistol radio has some good adjustments. I can slow down the start/ reverse power, throttle curve, expo ect. Just using a cheep hk esc, running on 2s in first gear with a 55t crawler motor.

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Whooooo-hoooooo!!!!! Like a kid in a toy store!!!! (Again) :)

http://youtu.be/C173Pq78r20

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Oh so cool! Lucky guy and unlike what the wife says, your NOT wasting money!:):lol:

Have fun and can't wait to see what you create in the future! :bounce:

Mario

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

That is sweet! How big is the print area on that? 5"x5"? Staples sells them here in Canada and they have come down $300 in the last couple of months...Me wanty:D

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Yes another addition to the garage shop, although it's in the living room!! Thought the wife would say it smells of burning plastic but it is not even noticeable unless you have your nose to the build plate (yes I did) :).

Yup print area is about 5x5x5 close. I just printed a part that was 130mm wide. Was making a plate for radio and esc to span the tranny with a vertical area to tie in the back of the cab on the areomax. Bolting onto the frame rails. It was the first part, I did have the edges warp upwards during the last 20min of print. Only let the bed warm up 15min and should have longer but dammit I wanted to see it work!! Figured there will be some learning parts bin :). My biggest hurdle is the design software, using autodesign123d (I think / without looking). Figured I'm sure I will be able to get what I want made by using shareware and not $$$ cad software. At least till I know what I'm doing and how much I use it. Have to learn a different way of designing now. With the milling and lathe I had it in my head and only had the measurements written. And during the build I could remove part test fit/tweak ect,,, now I'm realizing how important and useful plans are :). My tape measure and calipers use to be a sharpie. Now I think I'm actually going to have use a ruler and calipers. As I have researched a lot from others once you get the hang of it , it becomes easier and very useful in the shop. Been pretty busy lately but will update regularly.

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...psf354a941.jpg

Printed my first part, it's just an idea and will need refined. I'm planning on adding more but this will bolt to the frame rails. The cab is going to be hinged from front bumper and this will allow some sort of stop for the back of the cab. Also the radio and esc now have a place to sit, one on each side of the tranny. There will be a shelf above motor to hold a 5000mah 2s battery, that too will be printed (I think?, at least the frame work for it ).

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

KOOL!!! :cool:

You've already proven your high level of skills doing it manually with lathe & mill... I'm sure this will be a snap for you too. ;)

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

It's posing to be a steeper learning curve than any milling operations I've had to learn!!!!! It's a different way of visualizing a part to build. Ya know needing measurements and an idea of what the finished part will look like before it's built. Kinda opposite from what I normally do. Lol!!

Had some work with the d11 this weekend Dow at the river lot. Was working on our 1:16 scale stadium truck track.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...psqiiupety.jpg
And the site boss was keeping an eye on things!!

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...psslul6yjy.jpg

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...psossxrvrt.jpg
And the best part of being the operator, a nice comfortable seat along with a wire beverage holder. Oh and the spray bottle for the pesky department of wildlife officer. (He keeps the little critters out of the worksite( just water ))

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Looks like it was a low stress, beautiful day of work! And a nice comfy chair don't hurt ! Lol
Nice work with the dozer on the track. Looks great! :cool:

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

What 3d printer is that?

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

The printer I have is afinia h480. Another member on this forum had a thread regarding printers. He was very accurate in describing the afinia / octave printers. They make it more user friendly in positioning and printing. You don't have to incorporate any support structure, the software does it automatically. And I value others opinions who have results the speak for themselves. :). For me the hard part is learning how to design parts and learn the software. Just need more fiddling time :).

And look what was at the door today, my first truck trailer!!
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...psg9rd0q0t.jpg

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

http://youtu.be/qcM1nQuSYlw

My wife and myself just "acquired " a baby nutt eater. Over the years we have had several and successfully released back into the wild. Anyone ever see the waterskiing squirell? Well I've got some big plans for this little guy!!!! Lol!!! He is going to be enrolled in heavy equipment operators school!!!!

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8d3nhgmk.jpg
Made an enclosure with some leftovers. Eliminated any parts warping, separating. Was and am very happy with quality of parts coming out!!
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...pskj9hz2ma.jpg
And I think in a couple weeks of messing around and learning how to use design software this should be a very helpful asset to the shop tools!!

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...psv6ipxzc7.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5nt2etzh.jpg
Little Napoleon is getting healthier and eating much much better, has developed teeth so in a couple weeks should be able to chew up plastic parts efficiently!! (Rescued this little guy). I haven't enrolled him in heavy equipment operators classes yet.

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1oajwod9.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...pschgck3ym.jpg

Some more time on the heavy hauler, esc / rx tray installed. Originally I wanted to make the cab hinge at front grill but am rethinking of using a completely removable cab. Magnets will hold cab onto frame and electronics (lights ) will be getting power from a simple contact tab. I haven't seen anyone do that before so I figure I'll give it a try. As lights on cab will be like 5-7 volts and not much draw. That eliminates me messing with a hinge setup and will give full access to battery. I still have to make the battery tray and figure how to fill the void, fake tanks? Flat enclosure between side skirts and frame.

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...psjgi42vep.jpg
For the animal lovers!! Rehabilitation of natures seed planter is going well, he was a little groggy but that did t last long.

I keep flip flopping with the aeromax. Hood hinge, magnets, ect. Playing with the printer has definitely made me think in a different manner. Good I think but designing hasent been my strongpoint!! So until I have a good direction of what I'm doing I'm going to quit saying what I doing. I'm changing my mind more than my wife does! And just can't have that happen!!! Lol!!!

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

I see how this works. First you save and revive the little guy, then put him to work! :eek:..... Your a tough boss Ralph. :):lol:

Mario

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

I can see why hes not to happy.
he needs a nice comfy seat and some air conditioning.
My mrs wants one just been explaining we dont have them in NZ . And she said why not we should!
Creature comforts in the truck?

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Great stuff bud, wish I had all that space to play with my toys, great work brother, keep it up!

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

So what does the kitty think of the baby nut buster?

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Thanks man!! Your projects have an inspiration for me!! Love that lowboy of big fords!! You make some clean looking stuff!!!!

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Lol!!!

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9fzt4cxl.jpg

This little nutt eater has some beefy body guards!! Only problem is that they may not be as loyal and reliable as needed!!! After the cat realized it wasn't a toy he doesn't want much to do with it!! Even had supervised cat rides and the cat just walked away!! But he does hunt, so in reality we will be cautious with him I'm sure if the prey drive kicked in he would definitely try to eat him!!!

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Version 1 & 2 of the frame rail hood hinge I've been working on. Version 3 should be a finished product. This is what I love about this rapid prototyping stuff. Plastic is cheep ( vs aluminum) I can alter it in a matter of seconds, reprint. While waiting for the print I'm free to pester the wife, dog , work on something else!!

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...psx1c7sb9q.jpg

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...ps64xuexf5.jpg
Oops from phone, forgot v1 &v2 pic

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Thank you brother I appreciate that, glad I could help ya out! Your not too far I may just have to come out help u move some dirt lol

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Rain this morning so I did some more work. This is the hood hinge and the start of battery tray.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...psig82ee4o.jpg

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Man, that is sweet! I want a printer so bad! Keep up the great work. You're giving me bad ideas.....lol

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/...pshrk7kwgd.jpg
And the battery tray. Hood flips up, battery is accessible by a simple rubber band across top. From what I'm use to I would have to have several Velcro straps and padding around battery so these trucks are easy!! Not too much off roading that a rubber band wouldn't hold down :)

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Thanks!! Yea I'm really just beginning to realize how useful this little shop addition is!! Definitely easier and cleaner than milling all the parts from aluminum , and less weight when needed!!

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

http://youtu.be/vbLAMKg1VGA

Gotta watch, the aeromax hauling the oversized cat. First test haul with aeromax and trailer

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Check your u tube privacy setting? Can't see the video.
Cheers, Neil.

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

http://youtu.be/yAEo1AmUm3U
Don't know what's going on but maybe this one? Tell me if any of you can see either video.

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Not available on mobile is what I get....:(

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

http://youtu.be/OJbkfORO5Hc

This is a different one, not as funny but I don't know why others don't work. ??? The big net above must have a hole in it and my videos are now in the outernet instead of internet. !!!

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

I can see the 2nd. one. How did you get that cat to stay on the trailer? The cat I had would have jumped 3' high as soon as the truck moved. :eek:
Can also see the 3rd. one. That's funny.

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Lol!! That fat little ba$$tard has no cat like abilities what so ever!! We sometimes refer to him as handycat!! Can't jump, has to jump (fake try) onto the couch when we are watching but is on counters in morning sun!!! Doesn't like other cats but likes dogs, hates catnip but eats fallen dog food! Loves the car and riding on (or in) any of my toys, even taken for hand truck rides!!!

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

I see em both no problem . Cats are funny critters Mine will not come down in the shop but likes to watch me draw . The dog OTOH , will come down and lay right in the chip piles by the saw . The missus loves that :rolleyes::eek:

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Hey the truck has a vibration in the tranny? Common with plastic gears? Just ignore or should I look for bent shaft or messed up gears?

Re: Great Dane excavating co.
 

Lol!! Our Maine coon cat will sit on my lap at the mill and lathe if I let him!! And yes I quite often hear a woman's unhappy voice coming from the inner house rattling on about fur-carpet-floor and shiny pieces of aluminum. :)