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Forum: Construction General Discussion 11-08-2020, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,045
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: New to the hobby

I have a Carson LR 634 with Leimbach hydraulics that is decent. I also in the last year or so purchased a Fumotec PC 490 and it is excellent. In this hobby you get what you pay for....
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-26-2019, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,125
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Fumotec PC 490

I plan to add it at some point. I need a radio with enough channels first....

I've been enjoying your build thread, very helpful to me!
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-24-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,125
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Fumotec PC 490

And then I got the guts moving with no leaks so far..... My new problem is setting up my Spektrum radio.... These valves seem to have a pretty wide center and after that, i'm lost... Currently...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-24-2019, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,125
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Fumotec PC 490

Then I started on the details.... These 1.3mm fasteners are not for the faint of heart. I pre drilled 1mm holes, cut the screws and said prayers... it worked out, mostly...
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Forum: Construction Equipment 05-24-2019, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,125
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Fumotec PC 490

And then...... the plumbing started:

https://i.postimg.cc/QCfv8rXs/IMG-0726.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tnVBkwZm)
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-24-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,125
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Fumotec PC 490

Then I put the boom together. I did not take many pics and it was not pretty! If I had to do it all over again, I would have ordered reamers in the 3 sizes required..... I got it done thought
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Forum: Construction Equipment 05-24-2019, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,125
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Fumotec PC 490

next I started setting up the valves. I bought cheap servo's, does it make a difference as far as control?

https://i.postimg.cc/TY2kRSLN/IMG-0721.jpg (https://postimg.cc/z3Mw7xkT)
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-24-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,125
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Fumotec PC 490

After I got that the undercarriage wrapped up, I started on the upper half.

https://i.postimg.cc/9F2pLkYF/IMG-0720.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9zxZMJkv)

https://i.postimg.cc/qMYyKCYH/IMG-0717.jpg...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-24-2019, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,125
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Fumotec PC 490

Next, I started to assemble the undercarriage. Both ESC's for the brushless track motors are stored here. Im using ESC's by Castle Creations and so far I like them quite a bit! It looks like a...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-24-2019, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,125
Posted By Mech_Eng
Fumotec PC 490

I ordered this kit last August and it arrived around February. I'm just not getting started on it. Frank says I have the only 490-11 in the entire state of Texas! I have been posting progresss on...
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-22-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,601
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Fumotec: PC490LC

I just ordered one of those myself. Deposit placed last week with a forecast delivery of February. No instructions? I'm in trouble in that case! Look forward to watching your build!
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-20-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Great Dane excavating co.

Wow man!!! I have not been on in a while due to connectivity issues and the fact that I got super pi**ed off trying to make hydraulic cylinders a few months ago. My old lathe loves to cut a taper...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 02-11-2018, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,776
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: internal O-ring grooves?

Thanks Bo! Looks like I’m going to have to spend some $$ to get one of these cutters.
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 02-11-2018, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,776
Posted By Mech_Eng
internal O-ring grooves?

I am in the process of building the turning cylinders for my adt project and am having trouble figuring out how to cut the internal o ring grooves for the piston rod seals. bore is 0.190 so there is...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 02-07-2018, 06:24 PM
Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Great Dane excavating co.

Coop, if you are welding steel, have you considered aluminum bronze filler metal? I’ve been wanting to try tig brazing myself but am mostly working aluminum...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-17-2018, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,008
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: CAT ADT

Joe, I’m starting with 142 rpm, thoughts?
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-14-2018, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,008
Posted By Mech_Eng
CAT ADT

I have been slowly working on an ADT. Semi trying to copy the 1/50th scale 350D I have.

Axles:...
Forum: Construction News 12-27-2017, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,465
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Fumotec - Sales to the USA

Awesome! I better start filling my piggy bank!
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 12-21-2017, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Great Dane excavating co.

Looks awesome!
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 11-07-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Great Dane excavating co.

Hey Cooper, awesome work! I build offshore oil rigs for a living, quite often the design basis is called "design-build", meaning we start construction way before design is complete. In my experience,...
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-16-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 95,569
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Hayes HD Dump Truck - Take II

looks great! What type of paint and application process are you using?
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-14-2017, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: Great Dane excavating co.

Good lookin' parts! I just ordered a Tormach 770 about an hour ago, I think you and your thread are partly to blame :) I'm looking forward to your loader build, we have a 990 at work with forks on...
Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment 03-31-2017, 11:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,657
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: New Pickup

After 3 months my impression of the truck is overall

Likes:
Lots of power and good acceleration for a pickup
Rides great, especially off-road (hit 75 in soft sand on the beach!)
Looks good...
Forum: Electronics tech 03-31-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,420
Posted By Mech_Eng
Re: 6 brushed motors on one channel?

Thanks for the help!
Forum: Electronics tech 03-29-2017, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,420
Posted By Mech_Eng
6 brushed motors on one channel?

I have decided to attempt to make an ADT. I am wanting to use one brushed motor each wheel and am unsure how the ESC setup should look. Any help will be appreciated.
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