Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-07-2021, 03:41 PM
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Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 7
Taking a break in this post from mechanical modifications. Instead I'm going to do some body work. One of the big problems with converting this Bruder...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-06-2021, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 6
Ok, that is the worst of the actual mechanical part of the build. In this part I'll show how I installed the mast tilting capability. It's pretty simple...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-06-2021, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
No problem with me. Thinking back I don't think I've posted a build that uses an arduino or other microprocessor so you wouldn't have found anything anyway. And your info might be of use to others...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-05-2021, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-05-2021, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,339
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-05-2021, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 5b
(Had to split this post because of posting size limitations)
I glued both switches to the mounting plate in positions shown. The switch on the left will...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-05-2021, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 5
I'll start this posting off by installing the lead screw. In the previous post there was a photo showing 5 of the parts that can be used for this conversion...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-04-2021, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Actually I have played around with Arduinos and Raspberry Pis since the Arduino Duemilanove board came out. I just don't think that there is room inside the lift for even a nano sized board. The...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-03-2021, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 4
In this post I'll start on the assembly of the mast lift system, specifically the lift motor and screw. The first step will be to disassemble the mast into...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-03-2021, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Good idea, I think I will have to give that a try. Had kicked around the idea of just milling some out of aluminum but your way would be easier. The tail lights are just stickers. I did make the...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-02-2021, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-01-2021, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 3
In this part I'll show how I assembled the steering and drive motor assembly. I used a common N20 motor/gear box. The one I used was rated 12V and 100rpm. ...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-31-2021, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 2
I had to wait for a bunch of the parts I needed for this build to arrive so decided to start by making and installing the rear drive and steering assembly. ...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-30-2021, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 1
OK, a few caveats first. Like any of these Bruder conversions there are a number of ways to do it. This is the way I did it with the parts I had, and I'm...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-29-2021, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Yes the Bruder has adjustable tines but they have to be moved manually. And yes, I will start posting my build of this in the next day or two.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-29-2021, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Yes it is capable of lifting itself up. One of the first things I tested when I got it fully assembled. I will have to modify the rear of my flatbed trailer so that it can haul it.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-28-2021, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,028
Bruder Piggyback Forklift
About two years ago I was watching a video clip of a RC truck meet in England. If I remember correctly it was in a link posted by Bo Wallen of his trip there to the UK Nationals. Part way in there...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-09-2021, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 30
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Re: Ram Build
Actually if your trailer is less than 80 scale inches wide, which your style of trailer often is, you don't need to put the red/white tape on. Do a google search on "DOT conspicuity regulations" and...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
03-06-2021, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,387
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-29-2020, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 20,451
Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer
Yes, I love the arduinos, been playing around with them off and on for several years now. Just never tried to do anything like what your have done. Am currently working with a couple of NANO 33 BLE...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-28-2020, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 20,451
Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer
Great work, was really nice to get an update. I really like the idea of using the Arduino and thanks for sharing the code. What will the approximate size of your machine be when finished?
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-21-2020, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 10,098
Re: Liebherr R984 1:14
This is absolutely awesome workmanship! Talk about inspiring. Congratulations on creating such a masterpiece. Looking forward to seeing video of the completed model. Thank you so much for...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-05-2020, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 31,150
Re: HIAB X-HIPRO 1058 loader crane
Very interesting method for anchoring tie-downs. Never seen that before. Your idea or is that method actually used on trucks where you live?
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Forum: General Discussion
10-27-2020, 06:45 PM
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Views: 3,250
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
10-13-2020, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Re: Great Dane excavating co.
Really glad to see you back, I've always enjoyed watching your builds. Looks like you have been busy though. Besides the case, did you also make the parts for the differentials?
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