Forum: Corral for the IRONHORSE
02-02-2014, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 14,432
Re: Modular railroad in HO
Here's some more pics, but notice that modules is NOT ready yet, still missing a lot of details (some buildings still without windows etc)
Ex Western Pacific GP35 rumble down 9th street with...
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Forum: Corral for the IRONHORSE
01-12-2014, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 14,432
Modular railroad in HO
For some years now, I have been building a big dozer. Before that I was active building a home layout based from pictures taken in Modesto CA some 20 years ago.
A friend has always tried to push me...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-12-2014, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Did finaly get new servos installed for hydr valves to drive motors. Did run good with full control:).
Next day it was planned to put model in (warm) storage during winter, started up engine only...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-12-2014, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 305
Views: 221,203
Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
To me it looks like you have got the correct speed, to often models are runned to fast:cop:!
Very nice model you are making, interesting way of solving the ribs on body!
A tripple 7 have always...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-27-2013, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Yes Ed, have had same idea using such fan being powered from rc battery (have a large one and radio has voltage warning). Still think it's the homemade muffler causing the problem. A friend of mine...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-25-2013, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
The Honda engine has a built-in fan that should keep engine cool. Have been thinking to add extra fan to get more air in-out of engine room.
Can't so much about engine (either), but if muffler don't...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-25-2013, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Hi everyone, hope you have nice holidays!
Have not been so active with this Cat, but did get it running 3 months ago.
Found out that servos did not work as well as planned, felt like not having...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-03-2013, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 299
Views: 214,409
Re: Volvo G990 Grader
Nice parts Stefan, do you need to compensate size on drawings to get part correct size after printing (like when making a mold)??
/Dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-09-2013, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,372
Re: Pike Show in Brownsville?
Have a nice weekend there, wish I could be there, maybee another year. For you who never has visited this show I can recommend it. Very nice space with all types of machinery
Dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-03-2013, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 289
Views: 177,056
Re: MPE – 24M Motor Grader Build
Looking very good (as usual), like those milled in mounting plates. See that there's other project's going on too, a drill that will be a donnor of it's motor and gearbox :rolleyes:
Dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-12-2013, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway
Nice collection there Reg!
If it was me I should place logs in front of models, doesn't like having them smashed if you brake hard.
Have fun at show!
Dan
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
07-03-2013, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 13,802
Re: Kverneland RB 100 - 1/16
Very nice model and good skills on making all those small details. Have never thought about using servo parts to control an electric motor. Guess you can use cheapest servo as long as not going over...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
07-01-2013, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,762
Re: LASER or GPS?
Looks like some fun ideas, guess a dozer should have this. Mine has (so far ) only mockups but get a lot of attention from visitors....
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
06-25-2013, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,081
Re: Animation Video
That allmost same speed as some models have:rolleyes::rolleyes:
Very nice animations, like the one with digger filling bucket.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-03-2013, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway
That truck looks SOOOOOO good. And when you are driving in lower speed it looks very realistic. Guess those trucks was quite low speed specified to cope with the tonnage fully loaded.
About rubber...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-24-2013, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 107
Views: 51,044
Re: Daycab workhorse Pacific P510 P
What a difference from first pictures. From a stock vehicle now a realy prptp looking truck model. Do like the spoke wheels a lot, a real workhorse should have those! And also those steps on fuel...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-15-2013, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway
Sorry Reg, did not have anything more about those trucks.
Yes, the logging truck up at your place looks real cool, A Hayes wouldn't be to bad to have sitting around the corner.
Dan
850 looks...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-14-2013, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway
Hi Reg,
got possibility to copy some KW broschures (doing a story about KW 90 year for a magazine) on loan. Might be a little late into this fantastic build now but want to share it anyhow! Both KW...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
04-09-2013, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,905
Re: Printable plans?
Try find some suitable model at manufactors web page. Normaly there's one or more small drawings in back of pdf broschures that can be downloaded online.
Dan
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Forum: Construction News
04-08-2013, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 33,819
Re: Fumotec Komatsu PC490-10
I will be in Munich working at bauma all week, can see what info is possible to get. Kalle, do you know i Fumotec will be at Komatso stand or having their own?
Dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-07-2013, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Last update before start up of engine:)
Did get most things done for this weekend show here in Stockholm, now only missing windows for cab, hydr lines to ripper tooth cylinder, lamps.
Everything...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
03-28-2013, 03:02 AM
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Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-26-2013, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway
Looking nice in the outdoor pics. Question about the bars rear of bunk, they will not restrict movement on bunk?? Guess bunk can be turned around quite much in tight curves.
Dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-25-2013, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 299
Views: 214,409
Re: Volvo G990 Grader
Hat off for you Stefan. Don't know anybody else who should concider to make holes in stainless steel balls!
/Dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-24-2013, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Wow, over 50.000 views! Could never dream that there so much interest in my build:o:o
Thanks for all nice words, keeps me going. Guess I owe you a update, no pics because nothing new to show. Did...
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