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Hi, just want to show off my new build. I didn't do any build pics because it was a real slow build and there was not really any plans, just build as I go. This is my personnel truck, which I built more for function then looks. It is going to be working with my Vario Excavator. This truck is going to be my test truck to make sure the motor/gear ratio is right and the dump mechanism will work. If it works well and there is some intrest, I might make a few that are more detailed and more of a clean build, that I will sell. This truck is 1/14.5 scale and is a model of Cat's smallest large haul truck. It is 4wd with MOA axles from RC4WD. It has a Mamba Max ESC and Firgelli Linear actuators for dumping.
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It really looks great! Just needs some dirt
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Nice scratch build!! Great Job.
Cheer's, Neil. |
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Wow looks killer! Hopefully the firgelli's hold up for you.
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Looks great! Cant wait to see videos of it hauling dirt!
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Looks ace!
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Nice build nice truck! how big are those Firgelli Linear actuators. You got any build pics
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Nice looking truck-but you put up this with NO BUILD pictures!!! That's just wrong.
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Nice build! I, like others, want to see what's underneath and maybe a side-by-side with something to compare its size.
Ken
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You should be proud of the work you have put into this machine, it looks great.
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Thank you very much, Chad
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Chad very nice job on the truck it looks great. Ed
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Made of......... .25 think alum. plate for the frame and styrene for the cab Size.............. 20" L, 11" H, 12" W Weight.......... Unknown, will find out Sunday night, when I get to some scales Tire size......... 2.2 MIL Specs for RC4WD about 5" tall when mounted Power............ 2 MOA axles with 65 turn brushed motors Dirt Capacity... Unknown, will also know this Sunday ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Have you considered using a screw drive? and the post office has scales in there lobby.
Cheer's, Neil. |
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I have thought of a screw drive but, I don't have the room. In the last pic, theres is only about 5" from the back of the cab and the front of the rear gear box. Also I don't have room for the lift rod to fold done when the box is lowered. As for the post office thats a idea. Thanks, Chad
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cbazq271-thanks for posting the info-too bad the firgelli's will not lift the box. However,you can get lot's of power from a screw drive if it is designed properly and I think you have plenty of room. Look at my post on the 777D, page-10-post-#188 and see my screw drive which I only had-2"-travel to work with. It was tough to work out but it can be done. You will not need folding lifting arms if they are placed correctly. A screw drive is a lot cheaper than hyds. and takes up much less room but of course that is your decision. Post pictures of your progress. Good Luck
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Have any pics of how you made the rear duals mount to each other/the axle?
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This is a really nice test bed model! I think it looks pretty cool. Hopefully it meets all your expectations, and you'll procede with an even more functional and detailed version. I was just curious if you have any suspension on it at all? I've never really seen how the 1:1 trucks are designed, so even knowing what kind of suspension it should have is beyond me. If you do make it all rigid, for simplicity's sake, I would cheat a little and give the front axle the ability to ocsillate, like an ag tractor. That way it would have at least a 3 point type suspension. Cool build!
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I ended up with the model. It was a good start for sure but we had to get this thing dumping on it's own! Big thanks to Travis & Izzy for all their hard work on the screwdrive. They really are masters of the fab & design of a screwdrive for sure.
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