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Forum: General Discussion 02-16-2017, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,994
Posted By baker3
Vintage R/C Excavator

Well, its been a while since I posted here but I recently scored a couple of new projects. First is the Vintage New Bright Excavator. I got a killer deal on it and it works perfectly. Already...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 03-08-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,938
Posted By baker3
Re: HE premium excavator

Well, I did a couple mods to the hobby engine excavator last night. I was trying to figure out why it would not boom down any further than ground level so I tore it apart and found limit switches for...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 03-07-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,938
Posted By baker3
HE premium excavator

Found one of these for $150 so I figured I would pick one up. Got here yesterday and played with it for a while and I already cant stand the Radio. It's running off an 800 mah battery and most of the...
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-03-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,099
Posted By baker3
Re: Total newbie dozer process

Ya, the JB Weld holds very good so far and I have jammed up the masonary bit in the brake line. The servo stalls without the JB Weld busting loose. This is the only part that JB weld has not failed...
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-03-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,099
Posted By baker3
Re: Total newbie dozer process

Oops, 2 of the same pics. Here is the one I meant to be last.
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh516/bakerman_3/2014-02-03_15-37-51_27_zpsd5382d49.jpg...
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-03-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,099
Posted By baker3
Re: Total newbie dozer process

So here is my method of turning down the bit:
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh516/bakerman_3/2014-02-03_15-58-44_78_zps21deb2b5.jpg...
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-03-2014, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,099
Posted By baker3
Re: Total newbie dozer process

You do need to be careful not to over run it when raising the ripper. I just familiarize myself with it and try not to over work the servo when the bit hits the mounting rod. When lowering the...
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-02-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,099
Posted By baker3
Re: Total newbie dozer process

Just a few updates:So I tried to build servo operated rams but had no welder but found a pretty easy and cheap way to do it that is just as strong as a weld. I spent countless hours working with...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 01-17-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,449
Posted By baker3
Re: Suggestions for adding traction

Would this bonding agent be good to order in case I cant find the Weld on 3 around my area?
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/pls/pls00002.htm
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 01-15-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,449
Posted By baker3
Re: Suggestions for adding traction

Ya, I called around here and no one carries it but I did find a company that sells it online. Do you think this will be enough?
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/evg/evg9107.htm
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 01-15-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,449
Posted By baker3
Re: Suggestions for adding traction

Could you give me a link for the plastic?
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 01-14-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,449
Posted By baker3
Re: Suggestions for adding traction

The dozer has more enough power but the tracks just pack with dirt and become slick. I cut some 3 inch pieces of semi axles and added weight that way but it still spun the tracks. Oztruck, would this...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 01-14-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,449
Posted By baker3
Suggestions for adding traction

Anyone have any suggestions on how to add cleats on the tracks to my Bruder D10?
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 01-12-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,072
Posted By baker3
Re: Hobby Engine Excavator

I have been tossing up whether to just do a Bruder conversion or buying the hobby engine one, although the HE are difficult to find at the moment...Pumptech, would you consider building and selling a...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-03-2014, 10:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 28,388
Posted By baker3
Re: Bruder D11

Nice job! I want to put some LEDs on mine but am clueless as to how and where to get them.
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-03-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,099
Posted By baker3
Re: Total newbie dozer process

Yesterday we got some snow so I decided to have some fun with the dozer. I ended up breaking the plastic ram arms that connect to the blade so I am fabricated some out of steel brake line and waiting...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-30-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,099
Posted By baker3
Re: Total newbie dozer process

After finally finishing the dozer, I been thinking of painting it like this. What is your opinion?
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh516/bakerman_3/TanDozer_zps34e67d22.jpg...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-30-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 28,388
Posted By baker3
Re: Bruder D11

I thought about mounting a similar blade setup like that but ended up going with screwdrive type rams. Interested to see how that works out!
Forum: Electronics tech 12-29-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,659
Posted By baker3
Re: Turnigy 9x for dozer questions

So for anyone having similar troubles, I finally figured it out. I have my radio set to "acro". I then set the stick type to the Rud and Ele to use channels 2 and 4 which my tracks are plugged into....
Forum: Electronics tech 12-28-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,659
Posted By baker3
Re: Turnigy 9x for dozer questions

I tried what you said and I still cant get it. I have the left track running off channel 2, Right track off channel 3 and the rams are controlled with the Rudder and Aileron. Do I have to plug the...
Forum: Electronics tech 12-20-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,659
Posted By baker3
Turnigy 9x for dozer questions

Anyone using this radio with info is greatly appreciated. I am trying to mix channels to control all steering and throttle from the left stick. I have my ESC's for the two servos plugged into the...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-18-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,099
Posted By baker3
Re: Total newbie dozer process

As I still wait on parts, I decided to do a first test run.
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh516/bakerman_3/2013-12-18_20-01-50_142_zpsbf373b7c.jpg...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-17-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,099
Posted By baker3
Re: Total newbie dozer process

I used red locktite and its been holding up really good.
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-16-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,099
Posted By baker3
Re: Total newbie dozer process

Here are few updates...machined down the screw and threaded it to thread into the servo gear and mounted them up....
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 12-15-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,031
Posted By baker3
Re: a new guy with questions.

One thing I learned a while back is to search youtube for product reviews before I buy. This will help you get an idea of what the toy can actually do before you dump money into it. As for the build,...
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