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777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
Here are a few more recent pics of the "1/12ish" size 777 haul truck I have been working on for a while now... later I will start at the begining and work forward through the build.....
I tend to build simple stuff not true to scale, lacking in detail and usually over build things but hey as long as it works!!! LOL!!! I also have a link to a vid for this truck that may be helpful... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qvx9...cnElm7fYjN3bEA |
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
That's an awesome custom build you've got there. Great job.
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Thanks!! Now if I could only get it finished...LOL...
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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 less..LOL...sorry I'm a bit old school and looking at a drawing isn't the same as having a full size part to work with, besides having a simple plywood models gives me something "real" to look at and get ideas from and a 2D drawing doesn't always work the same in a 3D world...LOL
After I have the plywood model cut out I start designing and cutting the metal parts, making changes as the build progresses...most times there is more changes and less progress...LOL...learning all the time !!! ( here is a vid of my first build... A 1/12ish D11 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV596tHo0_o ) |
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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
( there is nothing to stop them from pulling apart... I have recently built stops into the rear swing arms to limit the down travel...not sure how many time I lifted it up and pulled it all apart...funny how springs and any small parts like to bounce around and always end up rolling underneath something ) |
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It looks really good! I can't wait for you to get this done so that you can start on the next project on your list!
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Pretty impressive!
Kerst |
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WHOOOO-HOOOOO!!!! You are showing signs of addiction my friend! I can't wait to see all this stuff moving dirt. That shovel will need some good quality hydraulics but will dig like crazy!
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If you are interested check out this vid, it's a bit boring but it is one of the few vids of a PC1250 set up as a face/front shovel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_0WMlVWaVA |
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I like the plywood mock up idea! Cheer's, Neil. |
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The plywood profiles are very handy...and easy to cut on the table...it also helps keep my kids from asking me when they can see something other than a drawing...LOL... |
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Wow, That's coming along nicely. That water jet really makes it look easy.
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DADSGARAGE-That is some nice work. I built the 777 but it was at 1:30 scale and was really difficult to build because of the size. My completed model would fit inside your box with room to spare. Are these the tires that will stay on your truck? Good job!!
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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 some changes to the rear rims and have done nothing with fronts yet
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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 didn't realized how many pics I posted.. (OOPS SORRY!!)
Which of the two free photo sites is better?? Or are they both just as good or just as bad?? |
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Hey i like that haul truck, I use a waterjet at my work and I use the plywood technique on some of my projects. I have built a couple of excavators with it.
Nice job |
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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 maybe half the fun and challenge is in cutting the parts by hand at home. Or is it hard to find a shop that wants to do small jobs.........
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Well a great intro to your projects thus far Kordell.
I've been using photobucket for yrs & the last 2yrs been a subscriber for less than $20/yr. It usually works flawless for me, but it's the only one I've ever used. I saw your link to the comparison sites, pretty much any one of them will suffice. I see waterjet getting to be more common place all the time b/c more modellers are building the model core with steel instead of aluminum for greater weight, easier to weld together, less wear, less fatigue, ect.
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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 else that might also interest builders...small plasma tables http://torchmate.com/products/growth_series_4x4/ |
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Re: 777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)
Wow, this is a really great project! I'm subscribing. Looking forward to the updates as they come.
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