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Forum: Construction News 04-29-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,351
Posted By cdm
Re: Scalearts new Tracked dumper and track loader

Which is what makes them more appealing to some people... the fewer there are, the more some folk want to have them.. Ah yes.. exclusivity runs in all sectors
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-27-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

Thanks. Got the windows in but i am out of detail brushes. Once i buy those i'll paint the styrene retaining strips so they wont stand out like so. I didnt spray prepaint them as i didnt need more...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-26-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

http://i.imgur.com/TP5tVqc.jpg

thats basically done. needs a coat of paint and thats about it.

built 2 battery trays on the inside as well to secure the lipos properly.. and some more boring...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 04-22-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,068
Posted By cdm
Re: 4200XL Pump Motor Problem

seriously guys? it is the exact same thing. if he got the other one apart already, it takes a second to notch it where the screw(s) sit. in his case 2 of them. rc4 likely had a bad batch or a...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 04-22-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,068
Posted By cdm
Re: 4200XL Pump Motor Problem

you are complicating things for yourself and im not sure why.

take a small file or a dremel and notch the shaft where the grub screw digs in. problem solved.

why would there be notches inside...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 04-22-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,068
Posted By cdm
Re: 4200XL Pump Motor Problem

so did u notch it and put the screws against the notch? rc4 is prenotched i believe to begin with
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-21-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 48,605
Posted By cdm
Re: PFB's Vario JD 850D

fake weathering belongs to plastic models in dioramas.

leave it be!
Forum: Construction News 04-18-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,328
Posted By cdm
Re: Premacon News

That crusher! Hopefully its in the 500E range. Then i'll pick one up!
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-18-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

wrapping up the cab but ran out of orange paint for the touch ups (argh). A trip to ace is needed later today. got done with the cab guard, the mounts, the screw holes.

On a more interesting...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 04-17-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,068
Posted By cdm
Re: 4200XL Pump Motor Problem

threadlock wont do anything for that. once you overcome the grip power of the set screw the only solution is a wedge/flat spot.

its a good practice to flatten all shafts anyway. saves future...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-16-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Posted By cdm
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline

:eek:

I will come see it in person if you bring it to any shows/meets. I suspect you are going to have to disassemble for transport
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-16-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 38,102
Posted By cdm
Re: Wa 500 Rebuild

flanged abec3 or 5 would be my choice.. ~5-15$ each for most rc sizes.

i have always freehanded the edge curves but thats a great way for when you need it precisely with no room to regrind....
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 04-15-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By cdm
Re: help! striped motor hole!!

ah you have the gomez unit. i was thinking something else

measure the diameter. 540 is 34-36mm

380 is around 27
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 04-15-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By cdm
Re: help! striped motor hole!!

yes there are 4 holes. 2 pairs. just spin it to the next set or change the 2$ motor :)

it is a mabuchi 540 size, 380 is unmistakenly smaller.

i thought you stripped the screwhead and couldnt...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-15-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 38,102
Posted By cdm
Re: Wa 500 Rebuild

those cab panels.... nice alignment! was it user error from somewhere in its life or is that how these fit together?

thats some precise plasma cutting. i love seeing all that talent people have...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-13-2013, 03:10 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

Alright i went and measured. Leim straight nipples are 1.5mm ID, these are 1mm. Enough material to drill them out to 1.5 though.



Looking at the beswick drawings, their stainless steel...
Forum: Construction News 04-13-2013, 02:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 41,151
Posted By cdm
Re: New Models from THS-Modell

If you hear something let us know asap. They need to come up with something new at this point.. It appears a lot of newcomers are trying to get a slice of the high margin market but not really doing...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-13-2013, 01:07 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

http://i.imgur.com/6dMIPdx.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/HqUS9fd.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/nWAbXQm.jpg

when screwed in, they are the exact same height as leim.

im building the next order now. i...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-12-2013, 01:59 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

Its raining cats and racoons so ive been working on other projects mostly.

I managed to destroy one of my turntable motors force spinning the upper half by hand (it was hard, so hard). No gear...
Forum: Construction News 04-12-2013, 01:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 41,151
Posted By cdm
Re: New Models from THS-Modell

Very nice!

Is it fully hydraulic to justify that price?
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-10-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

I try. I never liked it when people would who a picture and not say anything...

Got a few things overnight. Slewing ring cover is outside baking, done with the undercarriage cover as well, i need...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 04-10-2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,138
Posted By cdm
Re: rc mower

all my searches have led to normal sized mower conversions, commercial mower bots (awesome!) and others like that

all i did was get the motor mounted to a plate today and my allergies hit bad and...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 04-09-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,138
Posted By cdm
Re: rc mower

Yes i looked at reel mowers but from what i read they use angles on the blades to cut (like scissors). how am i going to bend the blades and mount in those angles?

that would be much better of a...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 04-09-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 21,485
Posted By cdm
Re: So I built a hydraulic pump today

it actually is rather scale......

http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=383895&x=7

Main System – Maximum Flow (Total) 232 gal/min
880 L/minSwing System – Maximum Flow 95 gal/min

Maximum Pressure...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 04-09-2013, 03:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,138
Posted By cdm
Re: rc mower

Ill put on my riot gear. will let you all know how it went and if makes sense to proceed with it
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