Forum: Construction Equipment
03-07-2011, 01:05 PM
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Re: CAT 14M Motor Grader
Hi Ari... fantastic opening post and I knew your machining skills would be appreciated here... keep the photos coming...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-07-2011, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
Thanks... I'd say its 95% ready to be bolted together, the cab section comes with all the excess around the edges, and this needs to be removed prior to fitting... Kind of hard to explain! I will try...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-06-2011, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
Little bit of an update....
Well, after three evenings work, to cutout, file, sand, grind and glue the cab together… doesn’t look a lot of work from the three photos, but it took about 10...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-06-2011, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
Thank Ari, although its put the tipper build on hold for the moment :-)
Still not sure on the colour, was going for the Bell yellow, but after seeing the white ones... not so sure.???
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-04-2011, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
Hi Lou, its very strong and I am very happy with the way the parts fit together.. and quickly as well, it engineered to take a lot of weight.
Ref the hydraulics, there are two options I believe,...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-04-2011, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
I've read stories of peoples houses burning down... Lipo's are good batteries, but really need a lot of care and attention. Never let them charge with constant observation... :eek:
The other big...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-04-2011, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
Hi Joe, I spoke with Frank and confirmed what batteries he recommended, the reply was either 3S lipo or 10cell Nimh.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-02-2011, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
Hi Dan, I think you mean Elliot, that's me anyway!
Yes it is well designed and very strong, its the first time I've seen and used laser cut parts and amazed how accurate everything is.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-02-2011, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
with an e it is!
Yeah, my motors label also states they will run between 4.5volts and 15volts. The biggest problem is finding a speed control that will handle the higher voltages.
I'm used to...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-02-2011, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
Cheers Joe ( is it Joe with an "e" or without?)
Yes, the wheel speed did seem slow, but as you say, I think the large wheels will mean a faster ground speed. Although, I do prefer to drive them...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-01-2011, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
Then I thought, lets bolt the front on and see how big this thing really is…
http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz152/elliot330/Bell%2050%20Dumper/IMG_2178.jpg
So, I got that far, lets put...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-01-2011, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
Another busy night…
Rear suspension bolted up and ready to accept the axles… the holes in the chassis are a little tight, I think this is due to them being laser cut rather than drilled, but...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
03-01-2011, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-01-2011, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
Hi Joe,
They are marked up as 100:1, but not RPM details. I temporarily connected one up to a 7.4volt battery and its pretty slow. Are you still looking for one for your dumper? If so, then I...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
03-01-2011, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-01-2011, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
Hi Joe,
Here's a picture of the box that the motor and gearbox came in, I will strip the axle tonight so you can see the motor... another good thing about this kit, only a few screws and its...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-01-2011, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-01-2011, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-28-2011, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: the start of the build
So where to start… axles seemed a good a choice as any..
All 3 axles assembled in no time at all, every thing fits together so nice, the tolerances are perfect, in fact sometimes I’m not so...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-28-2011, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
Its arrived, today a very large and very heavy box turned up on the doorstep…
http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz152/elliot330/Bell%2050%20Dumper/IMG_2151.jpg
Upon first opening, I thought...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-28-2011, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
Re: Bell 50 ton Dumper - ADT
Its on the way... Frank sent me a little teaser shot... should be here today!
not much to look at...but neither the less I should have it soon :D
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
02-16-2011, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,918
Re: Controlling several models at once... how to?
Yep that's what I meant, I've been told that due to them using different setups, they bind differently... so therefore might be possible to have a 7ch and 14ch on at the same time? Both 2.4ghz.
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
02-16-2011, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,918
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-16-2011, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,767
Re: Scania tipper 10*8*6
Cheers Brel... buts its all but ground to a halt. Waiting on bits to arrive... seems to be taking ages..
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-16-2011, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,767
Re: Scania tipper 10*8*6
Yea.... thanks for the nice comments.... oh hang on a minute, you mean Ari's tipper don't you !:D:D:D
Yes, I also like his stuff as well, the mobile Cat excavator of his is a work of art, all of...
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