S&M construction open for bizz nizz!

[Cooper]

That looks cool!! I might use your idea on some of my own, still working on getting a dump truck.

[Supermario]

I wanted to thank Joe and Ralph for coming forward and sharing their weak moments in the RC world of construction.

As in the real world, S&M construction is going through a breakdown, low production phase

The HK hoe is down,
I was done for the day and as I picked it up to bring back to the house I noticed the swing motor moved on its mount. Sure enough, motor mount plate screws coming loose.
Figured it was time to do a circle check and see what else needs attention. Motor/pump mounting plate coming loose again..... Time for some locktite.

New dozer down,
Blew the right final drive after testing with a 7.4 lipo. Haven't even opened it up yet.

574 loader down,
Snapped the left side loader frame arm at the pin pivot.

Dump truck is up! . Hasn't missed a beat since hitting the backyard, besides the odd tire blow out.

So with production at an all time low, I figured great time to start setting up a loading dock area. I've been so caught up in the pit work haven't done a thing for the trucks and trailers!
Thanks to the non permanent shingle road, new plan is a " super dock" . 3 full size pallets, 4 stalls and a cargo area

A few pics of , what I call, " land reclamation" for the new super dock area

Going to remove the road near the bush and use entire area as a yard and dock.







You can't really tell in the pics how much space I gained... Here's all the brush I removed.



Thanks for looking.

[Supermario]

Great news! The excavator is up and running better than ever!

I contacted RC4wd requesting some help with how to set up the 4th valve. ( thanks Ralph for asking the question )
They gave me Martin's number. Known on YouTube as diggin with Martin.
In a matter of minutes I realized I met and spoke to him at Indy 2012
Had a great talk and in no time had the hoe running great.

I was running this thing all wrong up till now I ran the pump from 80-95%.
Now with the 4th valve, or " metering valve" I like to call it, running properly my pump speed is set at 25% !

No more high temps , battery life is up by 30 minutes. I got about 1hr 20 minutes run time

Channel 8 runs the metering valve and is controlled by the dial above the left stick. It is a fixed setting and does not move during functions. The pump puts out way more than the valve can handle at full flow which generates a lot of heat and motor works hard. The dial allows you to use only the amount you need to run properly and the rest goes through the 4th valve straight back to tank.

Still got all the speed and power I had before but much easier on the system.

I'm a happy camper!

http://youtu.be/3IciGMo5GyM