Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-31-2021, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
Awesome thread! You've shown me all the steps I need to take to build my project haha.
I've picked up a grandhauler and want to build in into an tridrive 8x8. Based on the oil field trucks I've...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-25-2020, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 31,150
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-20-2020, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 31,150
Re: HIAB X-HIPRO 1058 loader crane
Hey Hemi,
Build is top quality as usual! I assume you are using a TIG to weld? If so what thickness is the steel and how many amps are you running?I just picked up a TIG and have lots to learn!
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-06-2020, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 10,582
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-18-2018, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,087
Re: Newbie
Hey Sarge,
Welcome to the forum!
Glad you've picked up a truck so quick. I've been here for 7 years and only drawn lots of CAD and ordered a few parts :lol:
About your order from RCMart,...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-16-2018, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,775
Kenworth Dump
What to do, what to do...
Looking for some input about building a kenworth 3-axle dump like the ones we have up here for the highways dept. See the picture below:
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Forum: Construction News
08-15-2017, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,799
Miniature materials
Hello all, not sure if anyone has seen these, but i think if the size is right they would be perfect for all your construction sites and trucks!
https://www.minimaterials.com/
Thanks!
Chris
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-08-2017, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,553
Re: CAT 966K XE
Hey Greg,
Thanks! Glad to be making some progress, trying to enjoy the journey more than the completion :) I guess I must be getting older haha. Awesome I should see if I can meet up with him....
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-06-2017, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,553
Re: CAT 966K XE
Still here, just more progress on the plan and CAD Models:
http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p398/trucker-47/CAD%20Progress_zpsbuq3nq5g.png...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-11-2017, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,553
Re: CAT 966K XE
Been slowly working away at the design and getting parts printed. The holidays slowed things down and I have been very busy with doing CAD at work.
Anyways I got the front axle completed and I...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
09-27-2016, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,917
Re: Question for trucker47 re pump
Hey Crusher,
I picked up my pump from rc4wd.com but you can also get them here:
http://www.magomhrc.com/en/13-hydraulic-parts
Haven't had the opportunity to actually run the system in full...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-24-2016, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,553
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-18-2016, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,553
Re: CAT 966K XE
Some more images of the prints!
http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p398/trucker-47/RC%20Wheel%20Loader%20Project/20160917_182414_zpsjf62dski.jpg...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-18-2016, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 302
Views: 256,850
Re: Volvo A40F
Wow that looks amazing. On another note, I see you have an everlast welder, how do you like it? I am currently looking at one and just curious if they are worth it or to save for a miller?
Thanks,...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-15-2016, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,553
Re: CAT 966K XE
Thanks, yea I was very surprised how good the resolution was for a <$750 3D printer!
Few More update pictures, the printer pretty much runs non stop when I get home from work!
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-05-2016, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,553
Re: CAT 966K XE
Thanks ihbuilder.
Just picked up a refurbished Robo 3D +Plus 3d printer to do some of the plastic work and prototyping as can't afford the metal working tools yet and gotta say it was well worth...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-15-2016, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,553
Re: CAT 996K XE
Another update on the CAD work, slowly getting there. Pretty sure i've got the axles sorted and begun work on the bucket linkage.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-12-2016, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,553
Re: CAT 996K XE
Hey Doggy, thanks! Haha that would be nice, the amount of hours I spend on CAD doing simple things, it would be nice to skip it! Currently I am planning to build the chassis from 1/8th sheet steel...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-23-2016, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,553
CAT 966K XE
Hey everyone,
Well after a long hiatus from the RC world due to working and completing post secondary I am finally at a place where I can get back into it. Some of you may know of my build from...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-05-2015, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 110
Views: 61,045
Re: Let The Build Begin!
Thanks for all the kind comments! I've made more slow progress but only in Solidworks as funds are low as is time with my current student status.
Denn1s33 - Yes, I am currently working as a CAD...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-16-2014, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 110
Views: 61,045
Re: Let The Build Begin!
Hey,
Thanks Neil,
So the more i've learned the more I will be changing this project. The chassis has been updated again but I am not fond of it...
I am currently studying micro controller...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-07-2014, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 110
Views: 61,045
Re: Let The Build Begin!
Been working in this thing here and there in SolidWorks updating it and correcting errors from what I have learned in school so far. Isn't completely dead just in the middle of a re-vamp I guess you...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
03-18-2013, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 29,760
Re: Possible Solution For Tracked Equiptment
Sorry for the lack of response but I am very busy right now working OT and trying to do tons of other stuff in my personal life.
Anyways it sounds like we wont be able to meet the 700 piece quota...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
03-12-2013, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 29,760
Re: Possible Solution For Tracked Equiptment
Kingcam2 - Okay, maybe sometime in the future :)
catmack - Thanks!
Jammer - Okay ill talk to azonic and figure out which these are designed to fit on.
Lil Giants - how wide is the inside...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
03-07-2013, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 29,760
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