Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14

[Jared]

Looking great! Is the stick a solid piece? I'm guessing the boom is solid, too, just two pieces welded together at the bend?

[Machfab]

Originally Posted by Jared

Looking great! Is the stick a solid piece? I'm guessing the boom is solid, too, just two pieces welded together at the bend?

Yes, Stick is solid and Boom is solid but welded at the bend. I wanted some weight in the boom to add some "backpressure" on the hydraulics to make the movements more realistic. I might end up having to remove some weight by "pocketing" the underside.

[Rimrock]

just a small note, would advice a bigger turning motor, same as the track motors you've got (another gear ratio) Such size gearmotors are the 'standard', and about got enough power (but could be even more powerful)

[Machfab]

Originally Posted by Rimrock

just a small note, would advice a bigger turning motor, same as the track motors you've got (another gear ratio) Such size gearmotors are the 'standard', and about got enough power (but could be even more powerful)

Was going to try the small one first and then go to the larger one if needed.