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Forum: Construction Equipment 01-08-2023, 06:46 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

After 16 month of work on this Project, it finally comes to an end :D

The ripper is ripping, the changer changes and all other things are now oil-proofed and working.

A last clip from this...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-13-2022, 12:41 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Actual work: A little Rock Ripper and a first Setup of the Quick changers locking mechanism.

https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_9314.jpg
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Forum: Construction Equipment 12-09-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Indeed :)

After upgrading all other Cylinders i've discovered the new opportunity to move more than one Cylinder at a time :D

https://player.vimeo.com/video/779644929

Upgrading is done. ...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-07-2022, 04:11 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

thank you guys.

The next step was the improvement of the hydraulic cylinders. The old version works well, but is a little bit leaky.
...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-28-2022, 01:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 40
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Wooldridge 1940s Bottom-Dump Truck

Hui. This project looks very fiddly :eek:
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-27-2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Thanks. This is my first excavator and i don‘t have any experiences or knowledge of these monsters before the build. Thereby i‘ve underestimate massively the working forces.

Learning by doing :)
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-27-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Hi there,
during some test digs i've noticed that the beast have an issue when the body stands not exactly horizontally. due to gravity and the small rotary drive motor/gearbox the loaded arm...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-13-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,161
Posted By pufferfish
Re: 1/10 Mining Dump Truck

Hi there,

some months later......
(during them i've built a 1/10 stainless steel land rover forward control)
....... the dumper needs an improvement of his drive train.
fully loaded it was a...
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-16-2022, 03:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,161
Posted By pufferfish
Re: 1/10 Mining Dump Truck

Hi,

A usual method to move an excavator is to use a dumper and transport
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-12-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

At least, the Beast is done :D

The official pictures of my first scratch build of an excavator in 1/10 scale.

https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_7986_0.jpg
...
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-06-2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Hi. Nothing new due to a vacation, but today i have a first training session for my eye hand coordination.

Works a bit better but still much to learn

A short clip
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Forum: Construction Equipment 07-06-2022, 03:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,639
Posted By pufferfish
Re: 1/14 All Metal Rock Screener

Thank you
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-05-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,639
Posted By pufferfish
Re: 1/14 All Metal Rock Screener

looks good. how do you built it? steel, welded? or...?
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-05-2022, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,722
Posted By pufferfish
Re: 1/10 Oilfield Truck Foremost Delta 3

hi. i'm back from holidays :D

Next step was the articulated joint:

Two pieces of aluminium marked
https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2257.jpg

slotted...
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-02-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,536
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Looking to get an excavator

That‘s a very nice looking combination.
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-29-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,471
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Are you greasing the pivots of your excavator?

On my selfmade excavator i‘ve used self greasing materials like brass or bronce for bolts etc.

I think, if you grease them, you will get a big mess with the mix of sand and grease.
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-13-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,722
Posted By pufferfish
Re: 1/10 Oilfield Truck Foremost Delta 3

The front suspension are leaf springs. For this monster no springs are buyable.

First step are the holders for them.

Aluminium 25x10mm

some holes...
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-13-2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Detailwork.

A rough sawed
https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_7752.jpg

and fine filed patch for the cutout of the ladder lever...
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-12-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,722
Posted By pufferfish
Re: 1/10 Oilfield Truck Foremost Delta 3

OK.

The build started mid 2016. At this time I owned a Proxxon Micro Mill, a Proxxon Table Saw and some handtools.
First experiences in metal handling were done, but in small sizes. Some hard...
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-12-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,643
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Metal Hobi MH-245 kit as Hitachi ZX245 excavator

Very interesting report. Thank you for sharing.
I cut my 4mm od hoses simply with a sharp scissor.
I have not noticed negative impacts so far.
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-11-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,722
Posted By pufferfish
1/10 Oilfield Truck Foremost Delta 3

Hi,
browsing around i've found pics from my very first complex steel build.
A Foremost Delta 3. Articulated steering, full functional gin poles and many other features.
...
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-11-2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

24 hours later: The repair was successful.

https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_7717.jpg
The stick holds his position.

After this I've made a last stress test.

Mounting...
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-10-2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Todays work was a repair of the stick cylinder. Before the final assembling i've made the mistake to pull the rod complete to the end. During normal operations this never will happen due to the...
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-09-2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Thank you.

I'm a fan of functional gimmicks. So i've spend the last two days in the shop to make a remote controlled ladder for the operator.
...
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-06-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Working lights done :)
overall 18 smd leds.

The illumination of the working area fits good. (completely dark room)
https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_7675.jpg

Also the...
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