Forum: Construction Equipment
04-08-2015, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 104,321
Re: D10T Build
Thank you Sir,
Got some of the body assembled. The platform which the cab sits on is a snap on deal with detents, and the center hood will be removable to access battery.
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
04-08-2015, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,178
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
04-08-2015, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 14,751
Re: Days you wished you never got out of bed..
So before my thread goes to page 2 in this category, I think its time to give it a bump with another quick story or two In the day of the life of dump truck driver.
Hauling the hot rock in and out...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
04-08-2015, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,178
Articulated Vehicle Steer Question
Have been working on a design for an earth scrapper like a cat 657G and was wondering about the steering and if its possible to get away from using hyd cylinders on the pivot and using gear motors on...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-07-2015, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 15,829
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-06-2015, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 36,382
Re: cat D6T 6 way blade
Now that's a build thread. Great work Steve. There's no substitute for machining skills like yours.
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
04-06-2015, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 427
Views: 281,315
Re: RCP Compound
Drooling....Man your have a sweet area to work in Reg. Love the videos as always. Maybe i missed it but did you ever get your conveyor belt problem worked out?
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
04-06-2015, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 16,267
Re: Jobs Projects n Site Ideas
That sounds like a project for sure, Do you think there will be any issue with water standing in the bottom of the pit? Could be like an abandoned quarry that hit a spring. Haha. Do you plan to...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
04-06-2015, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 16,267
Re: Jobs Projects n Site Ideas
Yes, thats a good source. I have watched a few which makes you start thinking of possibilities. Im amazed at what some people have done with their machines. So many cool aspects to this hobby. ...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
04-06-2015, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 16,267
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
04-06-2015, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 16,267
Re: Jobs Projects n Site Ideas
I don't have a backyard yet that's suitable... One day. Just looking for ideas now. Or interested in what others would like to do themselves.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-06-2015, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 139
Views: 104,321
Re: D10T Build
If I did need one, can't think of anyone better to call. ;)
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
04-06-2015, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 16,267
Jobs Projects n Site Ideas
HLooking for ideas to use in planning a project, or jobsite. I'm a builder and really enjoy the planning and construction of models but am starting to think about what to actually do with my...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-06-2015, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,618
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-05-2015, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 104,321
Re: D10T Build
Izzy,
Grooved Clevis
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171655116933
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-05-2015, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 104,321
Re: D10T Build
Neil, Thanks for the link. I saw that a while ago. It was made just to be used on the Ipad I think. Id be interested in knowing how small of details it could grab.. I still think affordable laser...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-05-2015, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 104,321
Re: D10T Build
Search, I wrote a thread all about my stuff somewhere here.
Someone asked me about the strength of the model when its done so i grabbed a scrap piece from this build (lower chassis part) and...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-05-2015, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 104,321
Re: D10T Build
Steve, Yes, Ive got a few hours into this one, and bit more to go.
Thx, Izzy. I bought 3/16" dia by 1.5" usable length off ebay. Was the best price for 100 at a buck each. Designing...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
04-05-2015, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,257
Re: gear motor for dozer?
What size is it going to be? if its a large model use windshield wiper motors. They are powerful and 15.00 typically a junk yard.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-05-2015, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 104,321
Re: D10T Build
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GYlkFCr79gY/VSGBSRbBjHI/AAAAAAAACdg/wzucEqGCeME/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-05%2B14.38.22.jpg
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-05-2015, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 104,321
3D Printed D10T Build
Inspired by RCP's cool Bruder conversions.
Going for this in 1:14.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OsfTqghsw88/VR1UCOO5vZI/AAAAAAAACcA/5T7DFGGwsAQ/w1177-h883-no/2015-03-26%2B16.07.42.jpg
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
04-04-2015, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 25,520
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-26-2015, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow
Thank you both.
Here are a few pics i thought were worth posting again, turned the LED shop lights off and the color is much more accurate now. Got some masking and painting left before...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-25-2015, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-25-2015, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow
No, I wish i could get over there. Hopefully next year, i would have my junk running hopefully by then, cause id like to bring something. You?
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