Forum: Construction Equipment
12-20-2013, 06:59 PM
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
First try using this type of steering control ( this one did not work needed some changes )
Used a Hitec 785 winch servo ( 3.5 turns) and a 12T sprocket ( servo city)...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-19-2013, 02:18 AM
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
OOPS try again.... here is the first pic
Shaft c/w flat and 1/2" NC treads
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b546/DADSGARAGE/IMG_0173_zps69555960.jpg...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-19-2013, 02:15 AM
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
Pics of the solid rear axle ( no diff. time will tell how it steers )
Shaft c/w flat and 1/2" NC threads
http://http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b546/DADSGARAGE/IMG_0173_zps69555960.jpg...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-19-2013, 01:31 AM
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
Ok I got set up on photobucket...try to add some pics
Cut some test sprockets.....didn't buy the right ones so I made some to test the drive and speed (.250 Pitch )
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Forum: Test.
12-19-2013, 01:20 AM
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Re: test pics
test sprocket
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b546/DADSGARAGE/IMG_0170_zpsb25960b7.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/DADSGARAGE/media/IMG_0170_zpsb25960b7.jpg.html)
drive motor...
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Forum: Test.
12-19-2013, 01:18 AM
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Re: test pics
again
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b546/DADSGARAGE/IMG_0169_zpscc0bccb9.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/DADSGARAGE/media/IMG_0169_zpscc0bccb9.jpg.html)
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Forum: Test.
12-19-2013, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 4
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test pics
OK try this
http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/DADSGARAGE/media/IMG_0169_zpscc0bccb9.jpg.html#/user/DADSGARAGE/media/IMG_0169_zpscc0bccb9.jpg.html?&_suid=1387433497417018547344883799105
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
12-19-2013, 12:14 AM
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Re: Endmills
Here is a place to find some tooling.....
http://www.kbctools.com/can/main.cfm
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-17-2013, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 305
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
The operator did stop....for a second or so...LOL...and then he drove them over (that was the most exciting part in the video...LOL )
The plywood profiles are very handy...and easy to cut on the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-17-2013, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 305
Views: 221,203
Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
Thanks...glad you like it!! Slowly getting it done....as soon as I decide on a place to store pics I will continue to show more of the build and bring it up to date....
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-17-2013, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 305
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
Thanks Joe
I will most likely go with photobucket , seems to be the most used on here....
This is a good site to learn about waterjet cutting
http://www.waterjets.org/
Here is something...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-16-2013, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 305
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
Glad to see someone else that has some experience with waterjet cutting, they are very useful and versatile machines...funny why more guys on here don't get parts cut on a waterjet or lazer...or...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-16-2013, 08:32 PM
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
Thanks for the comments guys....I will post more pics once I set up something on Photobucket or image shack...I don't want to waste any more space on here with pics...I just got on a roll posting and...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-16-2013, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 305
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
Thanks.....and yes the tires you see are going to stay on the truck, they are a bit small but they are close to being the right size, the rims will all need to have some mods done to them I have made...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-16-2013, 08:11 PM
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
HAHA...signs of addiction to this hobby really?? Not me I can handle my hobby I can stop anytime I want...( OK so I'm in denial )....
If you are interested check out this vid, it's a bit boring...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-16-2013, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 305
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-16-2013, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 305
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
Front strut build pics ( about 1" travel ).....almost like the real deal...LOL...they will eventually get covered in so you don't see the springs and help keep dirt out.....
(cut from 3/8" plate and...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-16-2013, 02:42 AM
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Replies: 305
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
Changes made to the frame and swing arms in order to use a linear actuator as a hoist cylinder ( Firgelli linear actuator 12volt , 35 lbs , 9" stroke) This is one thing on this model that is not like...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-16-2013, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 305
Views: 221,203
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-16-2013, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 305
Views: 221,203
Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
Progress on the frame and box.....keep in mind many things changed as I continued to build, so you may see things now in the pics that have now been changed and or removed...because I didn't like...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-16-2013, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 305
Views: 221,203
Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
A few more pics of the truck , D11 and work bench or at least I like to call it a work bench even though there doesn't seem to be much work done on it...LOL
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-16-2013, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 305
Views: 221,203
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-16-2013, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 305
Views: 221,203
Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
That's a good laugh....I'm having a hard time building this truck!!! Building the PC1250 face shovel will be nearly impossible for my little brain...LOL
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-16-2013, 12:18 AM
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
Simple rear suspension cylinders ( about 3/4" stroke) machined from pipe then welded and finished. Time will tell how good and for how long this will work....somethings ya just go to try....LOL
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-15-2013, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 305
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
OK so here is how it started.....the first thing I like to do once I have created a CAD/DXF file for a project is to (water jet) cut a simple plywood profile to see what it will look like more or...
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