Forum: Construction Equipment
04-03-2014, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-02-2014, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
Re: LR634 is HERE!!!!! Tracked loader
Well I did it. I sprayed the silicone lubricant on the tracks and am waiting for it to dry completely. Earlier this morning I was modifying my transmitter.
First I tucked the antenna inside.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-02-2014, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
Re: LR634 is HERE!!!!! Tracked loader
Oh I know, I have read your build thread over and over trying to glean as much information as I could before buying the model and while waiting for the model to arrive.
I'm going to go spray the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-01-2014, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,843
Re: KAT my newest member to the fleet
MAN that thing is nice!!!! I was thinking of purchasing this model first, but I am not as confident with all this mechanical/hydraulic stuff. I LOVE excavators!!! Just ask my wife. So what are you...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-01-2014, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
Re: LR634 is HERE!!!!! Tracked loader
Yes, yes, I need to learn how to weld. I might take a welding class, maybe find someone experienced to do it for me if I get tired of sanding.
Yes it is a nice model, I keep holding parts of it...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-01-2014, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
Re: LR634 is HERE!!!!! Tracked loader
Almost forgot. Those Turnigy chargers only charge each lipo cell to around 4.15v, not the full 4.20v. Now this will increase the useful life of the cell, the con is less run time. Just wanted to put...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-01-2014, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
Re: LR634 is HERE!!!!! Tracked loader
Now this area since it has a screw, I could use a weaker filler material in case I need to access the screw sometime in the future.
The two triangular pieces are loose and were making the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-01-2014, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
Re: LR634 is HERE!!!!! Tracked loader
I will definitely be cleaning the surface first, it has some kind of oil on it. I have mineral spirits/rubbing alcohol etc. Good idea with the tape, I wouldn't of thought of that. Less sanding and...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-01-2014, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
Re: LR634 is HERE!!!!! Tracked loader
The noise in the shovel wasn't slag like I said.
I was just taking pictures of the tabs and noticed that two angled pieces on the shovel are just floating within their slots. They were making the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-01-2014, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
Re: LR634 is HERE!!!!! Tracked loader
Any opinions on this following idea? I am really leaning towards using some JB Weld and filling in where the tabs fit into the slots on the metal chassis/shovel. Then sanding everything so the tab...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-01-2014, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
Re: LR634 is HERE!!!!! Tracked loader
Any suggestions on posting? Text and then pictures? Or an explanation first then the corresponding picture? Or maybe pictures first and then an explanation at the end? Also if the posted pictures are...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-01-2014, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
Re: LR634 is HERE!!!!! Tracked loader
ok here is the box
its a big box
I ordered two of these 28mm dia aluminum heatsinks from hobbyking, if I need to I can squeeze it down and use it on the oil pump.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-01-2014, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
Re: LR634 is HERE!!!!! Tracked loader
https://plus.google.com/photos/108204472862807091548/albums/5997179324048311681?authkey=CLCs-auWn8PlhQE
There you go.
I need to set up a photobucket account, this new google+ is confusing.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-31-2014, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
03-28-2014, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,298
Re: Carson 634 assembly tips?
I still had to copy and paste the assembly instructions into google from the the pdf file.
And no I still haven't received the model. The status hasn't changed. I went ahead and ordered a radio...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
03-19-2014, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,298
Re: Carson 634 assembly tips?
I'll carry around a parasol to shade my model then ;) jk
I will definitely be mixing the hydraulic pump to the valve servo's to increase run time and reduce wear and tear.
I am learning as...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
03-18-2014, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,298
Re: Carson 634 assembly tips?
DHL tracking update!!!!
Tue, 18.03.2014 07:15 h United States The shipment has arrived in the destination country
whoo hooo!!!
The grease I mentioned earlier is LucasOil Red "N" Tacky and...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
03-17-2014, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,203
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
03-17-2014, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,298
Re: Carson 634 assembly tips?
I've bought a different grease, some hydraulic fluid, a syringe and some tubing. Also picked up some vernier calipers and lead ingots from the scrap yard.
I have a Dimension Engineering 2x5RC...
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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures.
03-16-2014, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,466
Re: Shed
I just found two of those 90 degree corner holding clamp thingies. Will make it much easier to clamp and glue! Nice shed, I've seen these cooking things that if you run heavy duty aluminum through it...
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Forum: Corral for the IRONHORSE
03-16-2014, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,766
Re: Old stuff
I recommend using Anyrail if you want to design your track plan on a computer beforehand. The free version has a 50 piece limit, and it is pretty easy to learn.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-08-2014, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 35,709
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Forum: Welcome New Members
03-05-2014, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,881
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
03-05-2014, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,298
Re: Carson 634 assembly tips?
Also found this guy. Has pumps, cylinders and a nice planetary gearset for the carson 634.
http://modellbau-kampshoff.de.tl/NEUHEITEN.htm
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
03-05-2014, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,298
Re: Carson 634 assembly tips?
just found this
http://www.rcspecialequipment.com/
Their stuff is insane! I got their via this thread
http://www.modell-baustelle.de/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=6503&pageNo=1&856015a8
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