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Forum: Construction Equipment 12-01-2015, 09:49 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

Thanks!! Decided to try use some off the shelf air cylinders that are close to the needed sizes instead of building them, time will tell how well they will work and or for how long...lol
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 12-01-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: RCLogger

Hey Greg......when you get some time to use this radio keep us informed with your likes/dislikes with it , I will need a new radio soon as well and getting an honest review from a member on here...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 12-01-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: Great Dane excavating co.

Tire size does = big, those big tires will really add to the look of that truck when it is finished!! Keep up with the great work, always looking forward to seeing the new pics of this truck...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 11-30-2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: Great Dane excavating co.

Ok got it....hey how big are the tires?
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-30-2015, 11:44 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 95,569
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: Hayes HD Dump Truck - Take II

Nice,really really nice......you have skills fella !!!
(People would pay for such skills...oh ya forgot already are!! Heehee)
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 11-30-2015, 11:35 PM
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Views: 964,089
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: Great Dane excavating co.

Everything looks great so far....like the size of this build !!!
What is the size of the tires??? Two tires have a dull appearance did you sand them to remove the shine?? If so would lightly bead...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-30-2015, 10:11 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

Nope, not a furnace pump......got it on sale at Princess auto

http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/2-2-gpm-bi-rotational-pump-motor/A-p1220030e

You might like this thread....
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Forum: Construction Equipment 11-30-2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

Haha...lets see if I use a furnace fan motor that Joe suggested with a long ext cord and install a reclining seat c/w beverage holder, small screen TV, sound system, small fan for hot days and a...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 11-29-2015, 11:54 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 281,315
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: RCP Compound

Nice hot rod truck to haul the new toy with....looks fast...lol
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-29-2015, 11:37 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 95,569
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: Hayes HD Dump Truck - Take II

Wow nice work Reg great details !! What size are those tiny bolts....yikes almost couldn't see it in place....lol
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-29-2015, 05:52 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

Here is a short video of the high tech test....:)

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b546/DADSGARAGE/th_MVI_1320_zps1nf5zymt.mp4...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-29-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

This was the next test c/w valve and one 1.0625" ID x 6" stroke air cylinder, I have a 40lbs load on the cylinder. I replaced the spring in the RV with a lighter one that I thought would work and...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-29-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

Howdy Joe......to bad I dont have any fan motors around like that,would almost fit....LOL....just need a long extention cord and never charge another battery.:D

I did run some red neck, high tech...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 11-26-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 281,315
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: RCP Compound

Looking good....hey was that ring gear on the model....if so how did you get so lucky with finding a small gear for the sevo that had the right pitch???

Where did you get that little slip...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-26-2015, 10:27 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

Finished putting the swing bearing together c/w seals and spacers, needed to add spacers to bring the overall height up to what was needed, I didn't have thick enough material to make the bearing...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-25-2015, 11:18 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

Here are the dimensions of the full scale PC1800 that I will be using to help build this model.

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b546/DADSGARAGE/PC%201800%20%20Dimensions_zpsjfzipqmr.jpg...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-24-2015, 11:39 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

Awesome!!!! Now I know who's brain to pick for info!! Finding good reference pics on line for this machine has proven a challenge....so I'm cheating a bit by looking at the PC2000 which has a great...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-24-2015, 11:12 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

Thanks....I was originally going to buy some big tapered roller bearings for the swing bearing and like you changed my mind after finding out the price, so desided to try build a bearing (was most...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-24-2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway

Man I like that big truck and all the details you put in it, I'll bet it looks big on the bench when you are working on 1/14 scale lately. Good to see the new pics of a great old build!!
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 11-24-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: Great Dane excavating co.

Is there any chance of getting some needle bearing to work instead of the ball bearings?? If there is something that size you could almost run it on a sleeve that fits over the dia you cut on the...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 11-24-2015, 12:55 AM
Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: Great Dane excavating co.

Looking good....really want to see this all together because I'm not completely sure how this all works yet...lol...have to wait for the next set of pics ;):D
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-24-2015, 12:36 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

I'm glad to see this build start too.....lol......I'm with you on not being a hydraulics guy either so this means we can learn together, this is the first time for me making something like this with...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-24-2015, 12:19 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

You might be right about the relief valve not liking the the low pressure, I wasn't thinking of that style of relief valve in there not a simple ball and spring, if it wants to float around at the...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-24-2015, 12:07 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

Thanks.......it looks simple enough but was tricky to make....my first mistake was using a three jaw to turn it , should have use a four jaw but got lazy and didn't change chucks and started to get...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-23-2015, 11:55 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 185,276
Posted By DADSGARAGE
Re: PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

Yes good ol princess auto...lol...the valve body and pump are from them (got them on sale too heehee) the cylinders are from Automation Direct. Not sure yet what motor will be used on the pump yet,...
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