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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 08-17-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,516
Posted By andyathome
Re: Rc4wd end loader wheels

hi ,
you need to take all the small 2mm bolts on the outside ring out ( in the deep part of the wheel).
I think from memory it is a 2.5mm socket.
Be careful as the bolts arent that strong and...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-14-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

that would be cause you guys drive on the wrong side of the road....LOL
and hes not old enough to get his licence just yet.

cheers andy
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-13-2015, 10:38 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

ok, so joe might know a thing or two about RC trucks.
I took your advice about the pump , I have replaced all Tamiya electrics.
The post man showed up this morning with 3 big 12v esc,s and a 11v...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-12-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

got the go ahead to open up the summer quarry again.
someone filled it in due to health and safety requirements, so I have to start again. :cop:
better get a chilly bin and a few beers organised....
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-12-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

thanks Joe, have ordered a full set of esc,s ( 3 ) at 12v and robbed my road roller build of the dx6 receiver , also got a 11v lipo battery on its way.
so truck will be running at 11v , hopefully...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-11-2015, 12:38 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

LOL.
im pretty happy with my first serious truck reconstruction.
doing one bit at a time but thinking how it will all work at the end wasn't that bad.
the gate is always open to people who want to...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-10-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

heres a quick video of truck pulling trailer.
battery was flat so sound cuts out and its a little slow.

worked pretty good but will fit a 4:1 box to give it a little more torque.
...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-10-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

woke up this morning and looked out side.....

its not raining.



so heres a picture of the set up in the sun....
got to fit some lights , and a few cosmetic things to sort out.
need to get...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-10-2015, 06:12 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

this is the truck im referring to.
haven't pulled it apart to check if its all there but from what I was told it is complete and needs a battery and radio to run,
she is a little dusty.....
...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-09-2015, 10:23 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

Thanks joe.
yes it is a wedico ram , and that is good news that I can run it on a bigger battery.
I also have an old wedico merc truck ( mint condion) that I got second hand with no battery.
the...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-09-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

Nah blocking road cause its top heavy if overloaded . LOL
I can see a few accidents in the near future.

its running on 7.2v but im useing a 12v drive motor.
truck came with hyd pump ( dont know...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-09-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

trailer now has a bit of colour.
pump fits nicely between chassis rails, so now have to make a tank to sit in behind the pump.
I will use a deans plug fitted to the back of the truck so i can plug...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-08-2015, 06:16 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

got motivated to finnish off truck, and made a start on trailer.

heres a few progress pictures.

pump in and running, home made stainless tank holds just enough oil.
...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-04-2015, 02:06 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

the truck is alive.
had to remove the original gear box and fit a geared motor to give me more room in the cab.
sound card is now fitted and really happy with the polou motor.
can drive all day...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-02-2015, 01:13 AM
Replies: 761
Views: 443,052
Posted By andyathome
Re: S&M construction open for bizz nizz!

I'm officially done building for the year! August is here and it's time to play from here on out.


Ive heard that before.:D

set up looks awesome, cant beat a good play area.

cheers andy
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-29-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

Hi calaum. Thats exactly how I made mine.
I found several animated videos on youtube and copied the design.
I have a shaft drilled off center that the plate attaches to, two bearings in crusher...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-29-2015, 06:00 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

Hi calum.
un decided yet , have a 1200 rpm motor fitted but still waiting on belts for drive.
it appeared to work with battery drill on main fly wheel at around 400 rpm.

thats why I will power...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-28-2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

Hi calum.
dont have any pictures of the crusher plate.
what I did to fix the bottom was drill and tap some 6mm holes at the bottom of the crusher plate.
I then used some 6mm bolts ( quite long)...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-28-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

Ok , suspension was from ebay as were the axels.
wheels came with truck under a dodgey trailer.

Cheers andy
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-27-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

Cheers jim.
the rails are old air filter frames.
ive just cut them down to the size I need and bolt together.
they are pretty close to the same size as tamyia truck rails.
its amazing what you...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-27-2015, 10:42 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

cheers , its defiantly no beauty queen, but it aint too ugly :D

got a bit more done due to average winter weather, sprayed the plastic chrome parts in aluminium that I will be using and fitted.
I...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-27-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

ok , colour choice for the truck, real simple.
checked cabinet for spray paint, only had black.
so truck is black.
also sprayed dump in the aluminium.
need to start fitting some exhausts ect to...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-27-2015, 03:08 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

Hey joe. I use the mig to do structual things, roll cages, chassis mods.
what ever the guys need. Running high amps and a good sized wire is more forgiving on heavier structual steel.
I used to...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-26-2015, 01:13 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

Im useing 1mm wire at the moment but have several different nozel sizes.
would usualy tig most of the time as I can weld better with it and less chance of burnning my shed down.

and as for he...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-25-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 219,939
Posted By andyathome
Re: JBC limited NZ

got a little more done on the dump truck.

not overly happy with the tipper body, due to a little warping when welding.

No gas for the tig so had to use the mig, blown a few holes here and there...
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