Forum: Construction Equipment
02-03-2013, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 366
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Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Weekend update:
Finaly got all hydraulics (return lines) inside machine connected together :), still to connect cylinders on ripper and cylinder for blade control sideways.
Here's pic showing...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-02-2013, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 299
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Re: Volvo G990 Grader
Stefan, nice to see that you started building again, looking forward doing an inspection locally maybee in april!
Are all the "white" parts made in Delrin?
/Dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-02-2013, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
HI, I think you find answer on page 8 and #152, there´s good pics showing the control valve mounted. No, I did buy them, they are HAWE propotional valve with open centre making only needed oil go...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
01-30-2013, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: ScaleArt truck
Did run into nice video showing a ScaleArt MAN 8x8 hook lift. It´s run at almost scale speed to, locking real nice!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN8AUoRHghk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gJuctgvmWk
Dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-28-2013, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway
Coming together nice. That offset cab realy gives the truck a special look!
The spring blades, what are they made off?
dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-26-2013, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Hello buzzy, thanks, the machine is around 450lbs (205kg) now, will be another 25- 30lbs when "filled up" with fluids. Yes, the hydaulic system have more than 2 gallon of oil!
The ripper tooth is...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-26-2013, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Very little time in workshop right now, but redid the tip so it looks like excangeble parts. Still need some heating to braze it in place (now only hold by 2 small weld spots). The parts was done...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
01-22-2013, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 1,875
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Re: Hauling Dirt out of my basement (present day)
Yes Joe, that´s the same size, maybe some mm narrower.
The D9 looks good with all wearing, guess it take some time to get that, looking forward getting mine dirty!
From videos earlier it looked...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-21-2013, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway
Reg, those small clamps you use, where do you get it from? have never seen something like that before, looks handy. Do they have good grip?
Fully agree that forum like this can help and encurrage...
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Forum: Electronics tech
01-20-2013, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,130
Re: realistic beacon
Working just like the real ones, uneven speed, very nice.
Will remember this for upcoming models!
Dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-20-2013, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 503
Views: 408,328
Re: CAT 374D L
Oh :o, now when changes glasses I can see the radius on the square holes. Looks familiar with holes on my hood, guess they have same supplier there.
What speed can you go with a 1,5mm mill? 4"/min??...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-20-2013, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway
Nice progress, like the spoke wheels, looks realy prototypical. Will you have claws to keep rim in place to?
Dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-20-2013, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,002
Re: Caterpillar D353 (D9G) Engine Build
That will be an awesome model! From first pics it looks like a solid piece of steel, later it looks like cast block, which way did you go? Will it be runned on petrol or diesel?
Looking forward to...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
01-18-2013, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 19,812
Re: ScaleArt truck
Have been in Germany at show a couple of times and has always stopped at ScaleArt show booth.
Their truck are realy top notch ($$)
Here from latest visit
Heavyhauler from MAN...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-18-2013, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
yes, that´s correct, the tip and cover above are made of 2 identical pieces welded together. The shape of those are removed from shank and parts welded/soldered in place. Missing is the pin normally...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-17-2013, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Thanks Steve, milling in Hardox was no problem, started with some drilled holes. I have also drilled and counter sunk holes in the cutting edges (also made in Hardox) for the blade without any...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-13-2013, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Yes Reg, know the feeling of not buying when items available. Will order 18 of those this week, 10 needed for tractor but the lowboy needs smaller ones (rest 8 for possible other trailer). Did put...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-13-2013, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 503
Views: 408,328
Re: CAT 374D L
are you milling those square holes on engine doors and anti skid plates?
With 1mm end mill or??
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
01-11-2013, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 21,485
Re: So I built a hydraulic pump today
My small experience from hydraulic pumps that has been dismantled is that there´s a realy tight fit inside where the gears are. Oil will find its way around if possible. Guess that the indicator can...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-09-2013, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Hi Ed, thanks but I don't have any more channels on RC left, the seller talked me into buying 9 ch instead of 7 ch, and they are used so I will have to use some finger force to change position on...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-08-2013, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 79,276
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-08-2013, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway
Very nice truck, will follow this closely for shure, a lot to learn for upcoming truck builds.
What's the thickness of alu in cab?
Dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-07-2013, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Pin puller assembly done (except for pins instead of bolts)
CAD model:
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af270/gulalastbilen/Assem1d.jpg
and how it turned out:...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
01-06-2013, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
Nice loader, and a quick builder, already paint on it!
What type of drives do you have? Looks like 2(4) according to post 445.
Dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-06-2013, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Thanks Steve, yes it felt good going back welding again (still beginner at that to:o)
The weight of blade is 54lbs or 25kg but you get a good grip on it holding in guard. The pusharms weight another...
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