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My new Cat 769D Dump
Hi, just want to show off my new build. I didn't do any build pics because it was a real slow build and there was not really any plans, just build as I go. This is my personnel truck, which I built more for function then looks. It is going to be working with my Vario Excavator. This truck is going to be my test truck to make sure the motor/gear ratio is right and the dump mechanism will work. If it works well and there is some intrest, I might make a few that are more detailed and more of a clean build, that I will sell. This truck is 1/14.5 scale and is a model of Cat's smallest large haul truck. It is 4wd with MOA axles from RC4WD. It has a Mamba Max ESC and Firgelli Linear actuators for dumping.
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Re: My new Cat 769D Dump
It really looks great! Just needs some dirt
Chris Last edited by Trucker47; 05-25-2012 at 11:12 PM. |
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Nice scratch build!! Great Job.
Cheer's, Neil. |
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Wow looks killer! Hopefully the firgelli's hold up for you.
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Looks great! Cant wait to see videos of it hauling dirt!
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Looks ace!
Would you give us a peek at what is underneath that sweet paintjob? |
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Nice build nice truck! how big are those Firgelli Linear actuators. You got any build pics
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Nice looking truck-but you put up this with NO BUILD pictures!!! That's just wrong. Are you ready for the questions? Such as- what's it made of, how big is it, how much does it weigh, what is the tire size, what is powering it, how much dirt will it haul? See, if you had put up build pictures and explained as you went these questions would be answered. Just kidding- nice job-but I would like the questions answered.
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Nice build! I, like others, want to see what's underneath and maybe a side-by-side with something to compare its size.
Ken
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You should be proud of the work you have put into this machine, it looks great.
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Re: My new Cat 769D Dump
Thank you very much, Chad
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Chad very nice job on the truck it looks great. Ed
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Made of......... .25 think alum. plate for the frame and styrene for the cab Size.............. 20" L, 11" H, 12" W Weight.......... Unknown, will find out Sunday night, when I get to some scales Tire size......... 2.2 MIL Specs for RC4WD about 5" tall when mounted Power............ 2 MOA axles with 65 turn brushed motors Dirt Capacity... Unknown, will also know this Sunday |
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Re: My new Cat 769D Dump
Have you considered using a screw drive? and the post office has scales in there lobby.
Cheer's, Neil. |
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I have thought of a screw drive but, I don't have the room. In the last pic, theres is only about 5" from the back of the cab and the front of the rear gear box. Also I don't have room for the lift rod to fold done when the box is lowered. As for the post office thats a idea. Thanks, Chad
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Re: My new Cat 769D Dump
cbazq271-thanks for posting the info-too bad the firgelli's will not lift the box. However,you can get lot's of power from a screw drive if it is designed properly and I think you have plenty of room. Look at my post on the 777D, page-10-post-#188 and see my screw drive which I only had-2"-travel to work with. It was tough to work out but it can be done. You will not need folding lifting arms if they are placed correctly. A screw drive is a lot cheaper than hyds. and takes up much less room but of course that is your decision. Post pictures of your progress. Good Luck
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Have any pics of how you made the rear duals mount to each other/the axle?
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This is a really nice test bed model! I think it looks pretty cool. Hopefully it meets all your expectations, and you'll procede with an even more functional and detailed version. I was just curious if you have any suspension on it at all? I've never really seen how the 1:1 trucks are designed, so even knowing what kind of suspension it should have is beyond me. If you do make it all rigid, for simplicity's sake, I would cheat a little and give the front axle the ability to ocsillate, like an ag tractor. That way it would have at least a 3 point type suspension. Cool build!
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I ended up with the model. It was a good start for sure but we had to get this thing dumping on it's own! Big thanks to Travis & Izzy for all their hard work on the screwdrive. They really are masters of the fab & design of a screwdrive for sure.
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