New Toy

[apfubar]

Elliot,

Those photos are great, interesting to see what made it into the model.

All,

Here are some other shots:
- In transport mode...


- Testing the reach...


I have now sorted the base radio setup, including:
- switch mode for the adjustable arm
- switch for the lights

Upon closer inspection it does have the quick release, it is manual, I wasn't sure if it would come with it(bonus)... eventually I will make an electric/hydraulic version.

Also found out that the breather is missing... my father has a lathe in QLD, he will make one and send it down, as it is just a cap screw bolt with a hole in it...

I may not get a video up until next weekend, as I am away this weekend.

A couple more photos may be up tomorrow morning though.

Also does anyone know if Premacon uses the same oil as Wedico? I just have some Wedico oil here, but I didn't get any for the excavator...

Cheers,
AP.

[elliot330]

Hi Andrew,

Looking at your pictures it looks like most of the detail is transferred to the model. It also fits onto the Carson trailer nicely.

Ref the breather, mine came with a M5 bolt with a hole 2mm through the middle, there is no other breather included, unless you were told there was one? Just above this is a 1/4 turn cap molded into the bodywork, removing that gives you access to the bolt with hole in the middle and keeps the dust and dirt out.

The mechanical quick release is easy to operate, although I'll be watching how you automate it... please make two :-)

Ref the oil, HLP22 is the stuff you need. It's fairly common in Germany, but not so much on the UK, but I managed to find a supplier. No idea in Australia? If you're really stuck, I'll post some to you.

keep the updates and pictures coming!

What radio are you using?