Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14

[Machfab]

Track Frame Assembly

[jack van]

looking real good so far will be watching this build

[Rvjimd]

I'm interested to see the coupling or whatever to connect from the motor shaft to the sprocket. Jim

[ihbuilder]

which milltronics do you have ? How do you like it ?

[Machfab]

Originally Posted by ihbuilder

which milltronics do you have ? How do you like it ?

Actually have several Milltronics.
Started back in the mid-90's and still have the original machine.
MB20, VM17, RW15, VM2016, ML17, SL10

Have had excellent service out of these machines.
They use "off the shelf" components for the electrical and electronic systems.
The only proprietary component is 1 motion control card.
Factory is always helpful if the need occours.
Interface is really easy to navigate.

[ihbuilder]

Vm16 here and mazak qt10 . I have a milltronics salesman coming Monday on a vm5020 . He quoted me 80k base for that 1. They seem to offer more then haas on the base machine . I guess they replace the vm25 which I'm looking at used . If they're hight is right on the website , it'll fit in my current shop so I still only need to heat 1 building .


Nice work on the B&E so far

[Machfab]

Originally Posted by ihbuilder

Vm16 here and mazak qt10 . I have a milltronics salesman coming Monday on a vm5020 . He quoted me 80k base for that 1. They seem to offer more then haas on the base machine . I guess they replace the vm25 which I'm looking at used . If they're hight is right on the website , it'll fit in my current shop so I still only need to heat 1 building .


Nice work on the B&E so far

VM 5020, should be a nice machine!
Thanks for the complement!

[Machfab]

Originally Posted by Rvjimd

I'm interested to see the coupling or whatever to connect from the motor shaft to the sprocket. Jim

Coupling is a Mcmaster Carr part

[Howie]

This is one unreal build!! Keep the photos coming, and a video when done.

[gmailol]

Hi there! RC construction has recently become my hobby No 1. You know, I always wanted to learn what real farming is. I'm highly interested in the agriculture equipment like those on https://cranenetwork.com/ website. I have just one question, what should I focus on to get involved into the real agriculture world?

[Machfab]

Originally Posted by gmailol

Hi there! RC construction has recently become my hobby No 1. You know, I always wanted to learn what real farming is. I'm highly interested in the agriculture equipment like those on https://cranenetwork.com/ website. I have just one question, what should I focus on to get involved into the real agriculture world?

It really depends on your skill level and access to equipment. If you enjoy building, I would get a few model kits and progress to making from scratch.
Hope this helps.

[modelman]

Originally Posted by gmailol

Hi there! RC construction has recently become my hobby No 1. You know, I always wanted to learn what real farming is. I'm highly interested in the agriculture equipment like those on https://cranenetwork.com/ website. I have just one question, what should I focus on to get involved into the real agriculture world?

Cranes don't have much to do with farming but if you are into cranes, check out-kerst's cranes on this forum. He has some amazing models.

[Machfab]

Track assembly. MY FINGERS ARE TIRED!!!

[modelman]

Looks really good!! That is a lot of small pcs. I can't see the size of the pins you used but I know they are small. Keep posting pictures.

[Machfab]

They are 7/64" roll pins. I hope they work well.

[Machfab]

Video of track running:

https://youtu.be/G7qt4MTGmSQ

[Machfab]

Beginning work on the "House".

[Jared]

That's looking pretty dang good! Tracks look great!

[Machfab]

Thanks for the complement! I have really enjoyed this build!

[Mustang46555]

Very nice build.
Have been watching it with interest, I have a friend at work that used to work at Bucyrus Erie and actually machined parts for the 40H. He did the big turret gears.