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Forum: Construction Equipment 03-06-2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 31,545
Posted By modelman
Re: Bucyrus Erie crane truck

I will be watching this build since I am also a dragline fan and this kinda falls into that group. Personally I like the 2nd. one but I would say build the one that you have or can get the most...
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-22-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Posted By modelman
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline

Looks like you have enough work to keep you busy for awhile on this. :eek:
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-22-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,829
Posted By modelman
Re: my dozer build

That is an old radio!! I thought I was the only one that had any 27mhz stuff left. Nice find!! Great work on the dozer also.
Forum: General Discussion 02-22-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,885
Posted By modelman
Re: Awsome Dragline recovery video

you are right about that steve-I bought a copy of the official C D of the recovery from bedrock corp. You can see and hear all the actual sounds of everything. Great video!!
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-11-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 27,310
Posted By modelman
Re: Dragline Rebuild

Hi steve-the dragline is finished and working good. The detent took care of the centering problem. There are no micro-switches. I am having a little problem with the drag ropes getting out of the...
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-11-2015, 10:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 24,090
Posted By modelman
Re: Sandmaster GMK 4000 Build

Truck is looking good!! Are the hand rails and other trim pcs. made of plastic? Keep the pictures coming.
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-03-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Posted By modelman
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline

Still doesn't work for me steve. I usually right click and it give an "open link" box and left click to open. Now if I right click nothing shows but the "show" picture prompt and clicking that,...
Forum: Welcome New Members 02-03-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,772
Posted By modelman
Re: Northern Michigan

Hi don and welcome to the forum-I have watched your model building for many years and was always impressed by your skills working with metal. Mining equipment is my main interest and I always...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-28-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Posted By modelman
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline

I cannot open the pictures on post #593. Anyone else have this problem?
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 01-09-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,630
Posted By modelman
Re: Searching for bigs loaders tires...

B-Train Hauler-making these large tires may be the best option provided someone has the skills and machinery to do it. The tires are easy to make but the master part (plug) is the hard part. The...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-09-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 24,090
Posted By modelman
Re: Sandmaster GMK 4000 Build

Hi titandigs-when I first heard about this truck I thought it would be much bigger but I am assuming it is the correct size for the scale. It looks like it is well made and I am glad to see it is...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-07-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 41,040
Posted By modelman
Re: CAT 773G

These are fun to build. You should enjoy it. What scale are you building? If you mean cabin fever of this year---Good Luck!!!!
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-18-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 27,310
Posted By modelman
Re: Dragline Rebuild

I have decided to change my controller again. :confused: The swing mode just didn't feel right with the springs plus the springs were not strong enough to return the handle to neutral. I removed the...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-17-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,266
Posted By modelman
Re: Fuchs 301 H german wheel excavator of the 60s

Seilbagger-a nice model you have started here. Very good detail work. You must have-1-of these machines sitting close by that you can look at and measure.
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-15-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 99,974
Posted By modelman
Re: 4 Hour Bruder Dozer

RCP57-this came out very nice. I like the new cab design. A blend of the old & the new. If I were a real dozer operator I would prefer this to the new closed in cabs with the small windows. I thought...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-09-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 36,382
Posted By modelman
Re: cat D6T 6 way blade

Very nice steve- Looks better with each picture. Great details! I really like the track system. Just like the "real deal".
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 12-08-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By modelman
Re: JBC limited NZ

Andyathome-I wish you would think about something before you change the blade lift speed. I think the speed is good. A lot of dozers you see on here are jerking the blade up & down 1/4" and that is...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-01-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 66,009
Posted By modelman
Re: Demag TC 500 truck crane in scale 1/24

Very nice work on the wheels. Good attention to details!
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-01-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,119
Posted By modelman
Re: Hobby Engine Crane overhaul

Pumptech-your dragline seems to work pretty well. I did notice a bit of "jerkiness" in some of the movements but sounds like you have plans for that. Nice work overall. Did I here real dragline...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-01-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 99,974
Posted By modelman
Re: 4 Hour Bruder Dozer

RCP57-please understand, I am not criticizing your work. You are doing outstanding work on these plastic models but I noticed on your 1st. dozer the sprocket looked a little small for a ...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-28-2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,182
Posted By modelman
Re: Swing Test

Looks good mark-glad to see you working on this again.
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-19-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 99,974
Posted By modelman
Re: 4 Hour Bruder Dozer

RCP57-yellow is a difficult color to do because of the lack of pigment. I can't tell from the picture if the tint is off but you might try a sample pc. by laying down a coat of white then after that...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 11-12-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Posted By modelman
Re: LilGiantsConstrCO

Thanks joe-I thought that might be for the tunnel but I couldn't remember.
I know what you mean about this joe. I have this problem. My dragline pit is small and all I do is move the dirt about 2'...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 11-11-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Posted By modelman
Re: LilGiantsConstrCO

Hi joe-looks like you are well on the way to having a really nice set-up but I am a bit confused. Maybe you have covered this already but could you explain this. The building that they just framed...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-03-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 27,310
Posted By modelman
Re: Dragline Rebuild

tc1cat-thanks a lot-my parts are rougher than 3-nights in jail but I am more concerned with how they work than how they look and so far they are working great. These parts will all be hidden inside...
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