New from Sask.

[Bsqrd]

Hi folks. Just joined and thought I should introduce myself. Old and Retired!

I am mainly interested in building a RC model Caterpillar D7, 1947 vintage. Hoping someone would have some suggestions for a couple of stumbling blocks I foresee. First, the original D7 was a cable operated dozer ie no hydrolics, and I see no method to get the dozer to dig unless a VERY heavy dozer blade is made. A servo or actuator would be under constant strain to keep the blade off the ground.

Second problem would be to keep model close to scale looking, and get the power to rear drive sprockets. Open to suggestions and ideas as I know there are a couple of people on this forum who have built model Cats in the past. Thanks.
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[Northern Farmer]

Welcome to the forum! Maybe a winch to operate the blade ? I know RC4WD carries a couple of them on their website.

[Stuff]

Howdy from Estevan! There is a few of us Sask people on here!

[Dieselchopper]

Again another hello from Estevan!!!!!

[bigford]

welcome from new york.
i remember a post with a older cable dozer in the construction equipment section

[Bsqrd]

Ok thanks. I have done a bit of reading but I haven't found that thread as yet. I used to fly planes many years ago but sold all the equipment. I will have to get info on suitable radios for operating dozer type RC models.
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[Northern Farmer]

Give a look at Spektrum radios they are fairly easy to work with. I have a DX18 gen.1 myself.

[mcl fabrication]

Welcome to the forum. All the info you need is right on this site. Good luck with your build and please post pictures as you go along. We all would like to see your progress.

[Bsqrd]

Well I found the original Caterpillar for my build! The old girl is in pretty rough shape but if I decide to go ahead with this build I can get some measurements to make a scale from. I think this may be more than I can chew as far as construction. hope the pics come through.
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[Northern Farmer]

Watch this quick video on youtube to help post pictures on a forum
http://youtu.be/ZhYe94pcvzs

[Bsqrd]

Are the photos or links to photos not there? I see them.

[Northern Farmer]

The way the video show's you how to do it the pictures load automatically upon opening the page as apose to having to manually download each picture to view them...no biggie

http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5500&d=1454982781

http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5499&d=1454982764

[Lil Giants]

Southwest Sask? you must be must close to where I live... I farm SW of Swift Current.

Welcome to the forum.

[Bsqrd]

Thanks for the help Northern Farmer. Lil Giants I live in Speedy Creek, so will have to get together some day for coffee and BS
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[1985 kenworth]

welcome to the forum:D

[Lil Giants]

Yeah, I'll PM you to exchange cell #'s & I'll text you when I'm in the city next. ;)