Forum: Construction Equipment
06-04-2012, 02:29 PM
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Re: 1/12 John Deere 870G
RCP57: i couldnt find anything suitable in the workshop so got the gears from technobotsonline, they were on sale so quite cheap, finished the swing drive today, i think its got some nice power...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-03-2012, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 13,875
Re: 1/12 John Deere 870G
slew drive finally in place, used an old car trailer hub we had lieing around stands a bit tall but didnt pay for it so cant complain really, slew motor is fitted temporary, the shaft needs...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-06-2012, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 13,875
Re: 1/12 John Deere 870G
update! she rolls, bought some cheap escs from ebay then realised the were forward only :D powered by 2 12v drill motors running at 7.2v
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XzrYqIGpYE
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-29-2012, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 31,453
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-21-2012, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,957
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-08-2012, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 13,875
Re: 1/12 John Deere 870G
Joe: Im not sure hes as ambitious as i am but he was an engineer before he retired so he doesnt mind helping with a bit of welding, i think he can see the practical uses of it to do work in the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-02-2012, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 89,994
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-02-2012, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 13,875
Re: 1/12 John Deere 870G
Rckiwi : yes there is only 1 bolt holding the cleats this owrried me to start with also but the aluminium is soft and bites into the chain once the bolt is tight and cant be twisted.
Pumptech : i...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-01-2012, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 13,875
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-01-2012, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 13,875
1/12 John Deere 870G
So this is my first scratch build after converting a bruder excavator, its made from steel, 50mmx50mm box for track base, cant remember what gauge the boom steel is, tracks are made from 1/2 inch...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
03-21-2012, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,696
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-20-2012, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 251
Views: 107,649
Re: Volvo EC300D
its http://www.jung-fluid.de but i think site is down at moment or at least i cant access it, they dont have prices on there you have to email but they are reasonably priced, the 0.3ccm pump which is...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
03-15-2012, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,503
Re: Direct drive pump
there is a thread somewhere that shows a motor coupled via direct drive i will try to find it, that 5065 motor is quite a lump what sort of runtime would you get with that? im assuming that it isnt...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
03-12-2012, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,244
Re: A question about turning aluminium
thanks guys, today was better was managing to make 1 roller every 30 minutes or so,i was quite happy with that, Pugs you are correct they are brazed tools, they seemed to go blunt quite easily and i...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
03-11-2012, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,244
Re: A question about turning aluminium
hmm size its 1190 x 560 x 460mm and 750w motor, was cutting to about 12mm and using the carbide tipped tools thati bought with it, didnt take any pics because it wasnt that impressive for 3hours work...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
03-11-2012, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,244
A question about turning aluminium
So yesterday i got finally got a lathe and today i had my first go on it, i was making some rollers for my excavater tracks, anyway it took me about 3 hours to turn out 1 roller which seemed a bit...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-12-2012, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,435
Re: tamiya axles
is this what you are looking for? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-TLT-1-Complete-Axle-Set-TAM84028-/370584156933?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5648897b05
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
02-11-2012, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,774
My home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cppZudrLQuo
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-10-2012, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 251
Views: 107,649
Re: Volvo EC300D
Looking good! have you connected your sprockets directly to the gear motors? if so does this not put strain on the motor shaft?
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-29-2012, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 93
Views: 89,994
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
01-23-2012, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,063
Re: rc4wd excavator query
quick google search shows its a rebranded turnigy radio should take 8 AA batts, like joe said you probably have a mix active, first thing is tell us what function you have plugged into what channel?...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-16-2012, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 93
Views: 89,994
Re: KOMATSU Excavator from Malaysia
i thought it would be something like that, i saw them on ebay the other night, cheap price for a hydraulic pump, can you share some info on what motor you are using to turn the pump and how they are...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-15-2012, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 93
Views: 89,994
Re: KOMATSU Excavator from Malaysia
Very nice, just had a look at your blog and its impressive to see it lift, looks like your using a 1cc gear pump? have you worked out how to move your valve block with servos yet?
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Forum: General Discussion
12-31-2011, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,145
Re: some help with a futaba 4yf 2.4 ghz radio
its pretty easy once you get used to it having a non-spring throttle, i would remove the ratchet though to give you more precise control, for controls,
left stick up and down = channel 3 which is...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
12-11-2011, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,414
Re: futaba 8fg super
should work fine, mine is set up to run an excavator, only problem is the left stick doesnt have a spring on for up and down its on a ratchet
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