RCLogger

[RCLogger]

Thanks guys, the power is good. It seems like the motors don't even have to work hard.

I tried the ripper and the blade at the same time just to see if I could manage the transmitter switchs at the same time..

Joe: Not sure whats up, but it is taking forever just to load a short video right now. The attached vid took 50 minutes to load and it is only a few minutes long..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elBpaKt76ys

[9W Monighan]

That looks really nice. I love how that ripper looks.

[modelman]

Very nice work! The dozer looks and works great! I like the video. Good to see someone finally using the ripper. Very realistic.

[td9clyde]

awsome job looks to be working great sounds good too

[RCLogger]

I have finished the D8R so I thought I would post some photo's of the setup..

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/final008.jpg
Left stick = forward and reverse / right and left
Right stick = blade up / down tilt right left
Top switch left = pump on /off
Top switch right = ripper up / down and centre no movement

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/final001.jpg

The roof comes off to have access to the cab

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/final003.jpg

[RCLogger]

The whole cab and hood come off in one piece to get into the operating parts..

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/final004.jpg

[RCLogger]

There is three batteries, 6 volt for RX
12 volt for hyd pump
18 volt for drive motors
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/final007.jpg

[Iron Art]

Greg, You really did a nice job on the Cat. Well thought out and constructed. Fred

[steamer]

Wow turned out great. I'll be over with the float tomorrow to pick her up.
Rob

[tc1cat]

Great looking dozer :D:D Detailing is outstanding.

[9W Monighan]

Wow, that's alot of stuff crammed in there. That really turned out nice. What's the run time with all those batteries?

[RCLogger]

Thanks for the comments on the D8R guys. BIG DAY TODAY ! Finally had some heat and sun to go out in the back yard and do some work. Started off building road to areas where there were weeds to remove, hope to haul them out soon...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/April2002.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/April2003-1.jpg

[RCLogger]

Here is a short video of some of the action today...
http://www.youtube.com/user/RCLogger?feature=mhum

[TheMachinist]

Great video. I can't wait to see the D8R with the ripper down tearing up the lawn to make room for more roads;)

[RCLogger]

Great video. I can't wait to see the D8R with the ripper down tearing up the lawn to make room for more roads;)

Jordy the D8R has been trucked up North for some summer work. ;) I hope to see some video's of it working soon as well..

Cheers

greg

[Oil Field Construction]

Jordy the D8R has been trucked up North for some summer work. ;) I hope to see some video's of it working soon as well..

Cheers

greg

Greg thanks again, the D8R will have a busy new home, lot's of roads to build this spring!

[pumptech]

Here is a short video of some of the action today...
http://www.youtube.com/user/RCLogger?feature=mhum

Great video rclogger
Enjoyed watching,awesome excavator you have there :D

[doodlebug]

Geat video, Now that's my idea of "weeding the garden":D
later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[D8R]

Nice video, can garden work be more fun than that?
Can´t wait to do some gardening work myself.
Dan

[Brel]

cool way to weed the garden, great video too
the machines looked great too
what ESC are you running the D8R on

[RCLogger]

cool way to weed the garden, great video too
the machines looked great too
what ESC are you running the D8R on

Thanks for the comments, it's a good time working in the garden, hope the weather warms up soon so I can get back out there. Had another SNOW shower go through yesterday... :( Its April, I am ready for some warm weather...:rolleyes:
I use Sabertooth speed controls, there is a few tricks with them but generally they work well..

greg

[doodlebug]

Hey Greg, Nice job on the D8. I'm curious, how thick are the side plate's on the main frame. I'm trying to decide if 1/8'' aluminum is thick enough? Working on resurecting my
1-7.5 Cat D4H project. I like your choice of drive motor's, I think I'll try some.
Thank's, Neil#2 aka doodlebug

[RCLogger]

Hey Greg, Nice job on the D8. I'm curious, how thick are the side plate's on the main frame. I'm trying to decide if 1/8'' aluminum is thick enough? Working on resurecting my
1-7.5 Cat D4H project. I like your choice of drive motor's, I think I'll try some.
Thank's, Neil#2 aka doodlebug

Thanks Neil I was very happy with the results of the D8R. I use 3/16 or 1/4 on the side frames as that is the main structure to the whole model, also it is nice to be able to counter sink your bolts on the side's of the machine as that is the angle that is in view the most.. ;)

cheers

greg

[doodlebug]

Thank's Greg, time to sharpen my pencil!
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[Evan]

Hey Greg! Love your models. Im new to the hobby and I am wondering how do you build these? Is there a tutorial somewhere? And whats the average cost?

[RCLogger]

Hey Greg! Love your models. Im new to the hobby and I am wondering how do you build these? Is there a tutorial somewhere? And whats the average cost?

Welcome Evan
If you checkout the start of all my threads you can see how everything is built, if you have any questions just ask..
cheers
greg

[dirtpusher9]

Greg, I'm gone a couple months and you've done it again. You build something every two months. The dozer turned out great, but I would like to see some more video of it working.

[doodlebug]

Hey Greg, I'm confused on the batterie's? 18 volt for 12 volt drive motor's, is that because of the esc's? I'm guessing the drive motor's aren't run wide open all the time?
I'm getting part's gathered for the D4H project.
Thank's, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[RCLogger]

Hey Joe The D8R is up North working, should see some video's at some point.

Neil I use 18 volt for the drive motor's, you could use 12. I like the speed of the 18 volt when backing up the machine. It is to fast to go wide open blading though..
Attached is some new video as the weather is finally warming up and less rain..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9jJrjuARbw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwwLc8znJSE&feature=related

[doodlebug]

Thank's Greg, I'm not a speed demon when it come's to dozer's. I've had to put up with worn out Cat D6R's at work, 3rd gear with worn out chain's, sound's awful! And I'm just sitting in my dumptruck, waiting for them to push off a lift.
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[SmallHaul]

Great videos Greg. The excavator digging below/under itself looks cool.

[TheMachinist]

Great video Greg, keep them coming:cool:

[9W Monighan]

The dozer is very pleasing to watch in operation. I wish I had the time to build one of those someday.

[titandigs]

Hey Greg,
Can you tell me what pump you have in your excavator as it looks much faster than the pump I have in the Wedico excavator. I think I should change mine to have it operate at a more realistic speed.
Thanks Paul

[RCLogger]

Thanks for all the comments guys
Paul: I do enjoy the speed of my excavator, between the hyd and the swing speed it is alot of fun to operate.
As far as the hyd, I use a liembach 450ml pump as I am almost always moving at least two functions at a time. ( stick/boom or stick/bucket ) Need to move as much oil as possible, also I use the 2.5 size hyd line to also help move the oil.
cheers
greg

[titandigs]

Thanks Greg,
Is this the standard pump in the Wedico models? As I know they use the Liembach pump and valve equipment.
Paul

[D8R]

Nice videos, the machines works like real ones (and there´s a good operator to).
Can´s wait to get my D8 running.
What´s your next model??
Dan

[TheMachinist]

Next project?
How about a Madill loader:D

[RCLogger]

Thanks Greg,
Is this the standard pump in the Wedico models? As I know they use the Liembach pump and valve equipment.
Paul

Yes I think so Paul .

[RCLogger]

Thanks Dan
Good idea Jordy, maybe a Madill

Here is a short vid of the first nice day of the year

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCQLE-qrudQ

[RCP57]

Looks like you need a Euclid to help build some more road.

;)

[Snochaser]

Nice Greg. I don't recall seeing the truck and drag in the past.?

Ben

[Lil Giants]

You really got a good pack pounding out that grade last wk with the dozer to get around as well as you did with the KH on smooth grips. :D

It sure has been ugly here too, haven't turned a wheel in two wks & it was raining again today... all day.

[RCLogger]

RCP57: Could alway use some help moving dirt.lol
Snochaser: The truck is my logging truck with the rigging off, the low bed trailer has been in the fleet for a while, it is alittle light on the construction so it will surely break in half one day..
Lil G: The dirt is wet and heavy due to the rain showers almost everyday..

Here is a yarding video, I was surprised that I could still operate it...lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3o2dZuQp-Y&feature=related

[steamer]

Greg Great video, even better if those bozos in the background weren't talking.
Rob

[TheMachinist]

Great video Greg. Getting some good camera angles.

[mog]

looking good buddy keep up the good work like the yarder and the backspare set up.you ever think of making a dead man that would be a good video rigging up. take it eazy

[RCP57]

Hey Greg, I was wondering where do you get the track drive chain from? I spoke to western equipment in vic and although it's expensive:eek: they can get it but it will take 6 weeks. Apparently their supplier makes it up per order and sells it by the foot. I need at least 5-6 feet and would like it yesterday... I know it's my fault for not planning ahead but you know how it is...

Thanks Reg

[RCLogger]

WOW What happened to the summer, the calender says it is September now and Iam thinking work is going to slow down and some modeling can get done.
I have not had much time to keep up with the thread, it will take some time to catch up. I see there is some very nice models being built and also working.

Here is a few more photo's of the truck show last weekend.

Joe ! Out of practice, forgot to take video ! !

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Sept2011008.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Sept2011007.jpg

[RCP57]

You guys will have to make a trip down island sometime so we can set up a bigger operation:D I have just the right spot:cool:

Thanks again for the invite to Port, I wish I could have been there sunday too.

Reg

[RCLogger]

Had some time this past weekend and started on a winter project, I found some material at the hardware store that was interesting. I am using it to make a track pad that is a cross between a excavator pad and a dozer pad....

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/NewTrackPads002.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/NewTrackPads003.jpg

[RCP57]

Now where were you on that one when I built the tracks for my 955. Haha just kidding Greg! That has a good look to it though. Looks a lot like the track pads on our real 955.

What section of the hardware store was that in?.......

Reg

[steamer]

Greg, you've been busy. The cross section looks real good. How much did you have to remove from the top bar to fit it in. And Reg it's in the flooring section, but it's too late he bought it all.
Rob

[RCP57]

HAHA! Yeah Rob your probably right!

[dirtpusher9]

Nice tracks Greg, what is this metal from?

[Lil Giants]

So what have you got cooking now Greg?

Perhaps that Cat high tracked skidder? (I've forgotten its number)

[RCLogger]

Hey guys
The pad top and bottom are Dura-Alunimum from building supply stores. I just happend to see the groves alun and thought that it may add to the pads... It comes in 8 foot lengths.
Joe: I am starting on new undercarrages for hyd log loader. Still have to figure out how to build a CAT 527 skidder and be able to fit everything into it !

Here is the process I used to make the pads.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/build003.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/build004.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/build005.jpg

[mog]

looking good out there now. you could take all your left over grouser's bits and sell them to Joe i shere he got at least one cat that need's new grouser on it then all he would have to do is find a relly small welder guy lol. pad's look realy good as aways

[RCLogger]

I had some shop time and was waiting on parts for another project so I thought I should start a heavy hauler..
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Trailer003.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Trailer004.jpg

[RCLogger]

Not sure if it will have ramps on the back or if I will add a beaver tail ! Looks like it will take the weight..

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Trailer006.jpg

[Lil Giants]

Your last one was made from laminated balsa wood, how's it holding up?

[Espeefan]

RC Logger, what kind of mill do you have? I'd love to see you build a Cat 527! You've already got the high drive tracks figured out. The trailer looks strong. Does the Tamiay semi truck suspension bottom out with the weight of the dozer on the trailer?

[JAMMER]

Greg nice work on the trailer and the track pads. The pads really stand out. Ed

[RCLogger]

Your last one was made from laminated balsa wood, how's it holding up?

Joe : I had the excavator on the wood one last year and was sure it would break in half, but it didn't. I thought I shouldn't push my luck and get busy and build a new one. :)

[RCLogger]

RC Logger, what kind of mill do you have? I'd love to see you build a Cat 527! You've already got the high drive tracks figured out. The trailer looks strong. Does the Tamiay semi truck suspension bottom out with the weight of the dozer on the trailer?

This is the mill I have, still a learning process though.. http://www.busybeetools.com/products/MILLING-M%7B47%7DC-MINI-DIGITAL-READOUT-MT3.html

I have been looking at the Cat 527 for a few years now, but the size is small and it would be hard to fit the hyd into. May have to go electric and then it would be fine...;) The truck is bottomes out when the Cat is on the trailer as the Cat is in the 25 plus pounds area...

greg

[RCLogger]

I have got the bulk of the construction done on the new lowbed, just have paint and trim left to do. Attached is two short video's loading equipment, I think it will get the job done..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woqboqr4UvM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24f843kzcVM

[Lil Giants]

Is it just your 1st & last axles sticking in the U slots that make it look like the rear section is flexing with the well?

Great control of the dozer, it didn't glitch once climbing on that metal trl. :cool: 2.4Ghz radio?

[Espeefan]

Thanks for the info on your mill, Greg. I enjoyed the loading videos as well. Nice and smooth. Your dozer sure sounds healthy and strong with the reduction it has. Is your A40D Volvo a 6wd model? I was slightly amused when the back tires starting spinning the trailer tires!

[modelman]

Nice looking trailer! Driving that dozer on forward looked a little hairy!:eek:

[Brian in PA]

Nice work man! I like your logging site setup.

Brian

[RCLogger]

Is it just your 1st & last axles sticking in the U slots that make it look like the rear section is flexing with the well?

Great control of the dozer, it didn't glitch once climbing on that metal trl. :cool: 2.4Ghz radio?

Hey Joe
The trailer pivots in the centre set of wheels which are solid, the front axel and rear axel have springs. So when you start to load a machine the rear axel starts to lower as you walk up on the beaver tail as it is spring loaded. The beaver tail gets lower to the ground, as you walk up onto the back of the trailer the trailer levels...

No it is not a 2.4 just a tracker radio..

cheers
Greg

[RCLogger]

Thanks for the info on your mill, Greg. I enjoyed the loading videos as well. Nice and smooth. Your dozer sure sounds healthy and strong with the reduction it has. Is your A40D Volvo a 6wd model? I was slightly amused when the back tires starting spinning the trailer tires!

No problem Nathan. The Cat never powers out with those motors, it will spin until it is stuck before it would ever powerout...
The Volvo is 6 wheel drive so when a set of tires is in the air they will turn before the machine moves... :D

[RCLogger]

Nice looking trailer! Driving that dozer on forward looked a little hairy!:eek:

Once it is painted I plan on putting some rubber strips down on the deck so it is not so slippery, the trailer is 8 inchs wide and the D8 tracks are about 9 wide, so not alot of room for mistakes. lol ;)

[tracksntreadslou]

Hey greg nice build ...thumbs up..you think it will be able to handle the yarder or is that a job for the moose..lol

[RCLogger]

Did some work on a undercarrage this weekend, its always fun when things start to take shape. Front idelers and rear sprockets.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/loader004.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/loader001.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/loader002.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/loader003.jpg

[Lil Giants]

So what are you building now Greg?

...or do we have to wait a couple months for you to get further along in the build, like the D8 last yr?

[RCLogger]

Hey Joe
I am building a log loader, new and improved. lol Seems like a slow build compared to some of the people on this site who get things built very fast...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/lathe005.jpg

[chaseracer]

wow Greg, I really have to get up island and see you and lou, I need some inspiration from you guys so I will work on my dump truck. and so I can see and maybe learn some of the skills you both have to build these great looking machines. keep em coming I cant wait to see more . great job

[modelman]

I like how it is starting out! How about a picture of what you are building.

[RCLogger]

I like how it is starting out! How about a picture of what you are building.

I am building a CAT 330B FM
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/81563936CAT330FM.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/81563930CAT330.jpg

[RCP57]

COOL Greg! We're going to need a larger area at the shows next year!

[RCLogger]

I have been busy with work the last few weeks, it is good to see that there is lot's of action on the thread.. Great builds and good information.. Attached is some photo's of what I have been working on and also I was able to get some photo's of the Christmas cement mixer as it went by my home. I never had a chance to take good picture as I was in the shop building when I heard the horn honking.. The photo's I took don't do it justice...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/hoe008.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/hoe007.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/hoe004.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/hoe010.jpg

[Azonic]

Your work looks great, but i cant get over how ugly those machines are, not picking on your build, just cant get over the look of them.

Keep it up!

[chaseracer]

looking awesome Greg keep it coming

[RCP57]

What's that in the back ground of the second to last pic Greg?

[RCLogger]

Your work looks great, but i cant get over how ugly those machines are, not picking on your build, just cant get over the look of them.

Keep it up!

I guess you are right, they are on the ugly side. I never gave it any thought till now as I have been seeing them for so many years they never looked out of place to me... :rolleyes:

greg

[Azonic]

I guess you are right, they are on the ugly side. I never gave it any thought till now as I have been seeing them for so many years they never looked out of place to me... :rolleyes:

greg

Hehe, i can understand that if you see one very often you get used to them, but here in sweden we use harvesters and forwarders, so thats what im used to see. :) Anyway im looking forward to see more from your build!

[9W Monighan]

I have been busy with work the last few weeks, it is good to see that there is lot's of action on the thread.. Great builds and good information.. Attached is some photo's of what I have been working on and also I was able to get some photo's of the Christmas cement mixer as it went by my home. I never had a chance to take good picture as I was in the shop building when I heard the horn honking.. The photo's I took don't do it justice...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/hoe008.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/hoe007.jpg

Man I would hate to get a DOT check on that one. What if a few lights were burned out? What would the inspector write on the ticket 150x$30.00 +court costs.

[Snochaser]

Greg, those are looking great. You continually do a very nice job.

Ben

[RCLogger]

Man I would hate to get a DOT check on that one. What if a few lights were burned out? What would the inspector write on the ticket 150x$30.00 +court costs.

The cool thing is that they have the mixer turning with the lights some how !!:confused:

[9W Monighan]

A slip ring would take care of the transfer to spinning mixer drum.

[RCLogger]

Here is some photo's of the lowbed with paint Joe. Nothing fancy but it will get those haul jobs done..
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/lowbed003.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/lowbed001.jpg

[Lil Giants]

Nothing fancy Joe... who do you think you're talking to Greg?! :confused:

That looks a thousand fold better than anything I would ever fabricate. :D

Looking forward to seeing it hauling your machinery around in your next video Greg. :cool:

[modelman]

Really nice trailer!! Should look great hauling you equipment around.

[hvy 1ton]

RClogger, are all those roadbuilder pics floating around here somewhere or were they all on GT? I need some pics of the fuel tank/counterweight setup.

[RCLogger]

You can find some photo's on page 1,2,3 and 14

Greg

[chaseracer]

nice looking trailer Greg, nice job.

[bigTdozer]

Very nice set up I am in the thought process on one lol

[RCLogger]

I guess it is time to update my progress, starting to paint some but it is not easy this time of year.. TO COLD !

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Jan2012017.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Jan2012018.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Jan2012019.jpg

[doodlebug]

Great start Greg, it'll be neat to see it start working the forest.
Cheer's, Neil.

[steamer]

Looks like you were busy after I left. Looking real good as they start to come together.
Rob

[RCP57]

Looks good Greg. You're gonna have to hire more operators with all that equipment. Hopefully the guys at the Duncan show will give us a big spot to play this summer.

[Snochaser]

Man you do a great job every time Greg! What cylinders are you using? Really looks good. Don't hold out so long on the updates.

I can help with the paint, my garage is heated, send it this way......not sure it I will send it back though =). lol

Ben

[RCLogger]

Ben1272
Here is the photo's you requested, sorry for the delay.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Jan24004.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Jan24003.jpg

[RCP57]

Looks good Greg, are you building one for me too?

Reg

[Ben1272]

Thanks for the pics. Looks nice all painted black!

What are the nitches that you have filed/cut into the sides of the spring retainer plates?

Regards,

Ben

[RCLogger]

I didn't know you wanted the second one Reg . hahhah

Ben the notches are so that it doesn't hang up on the rivets on the inside...

greg

[RCP57]

You can never have too many toys Greg! You would have to scale the machine up a bit for me though...:D I'm planning on building a mower head for my Volvo but no plans for any grapples just yet.

Reg

[SmallHaul]

Nice work on your latest machine Greg!

Very unique machine.:cool:

[Fired up]

love your work. keep it up

[RCLogger]

Here is some photo's of the train show Lou, Rob and I attended..
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/feb2012006.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/feb2012005.jpg

[Lil Giants]

Not a lot of space to move around Greg, you there merely for display?

Where did the crane come from and have one of you rc'd it already?

[RCLogger]

Had some time to build a slip ring today, not sure how other people build them but this is what I did.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/feb2012008.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/feb2012010.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/feb2012013.jpg

[9W Monighan]

How's the view through those Russian Big Eyes? I have a set of the 10x80 WW2 German Flak binos those were copied from. I've never found a set I could buy here in the USA I could afford. Those come in handy for spotting rifle bullet vapor trails in long range shooting over 500m.

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/feb2012015.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/feb2012016.jpg

[RCP57]

Lookin Good Greg! Seeing your hydraulics all plumbed and ready makes me wish my father inlaw had more time at work to finish mine! I'm really looking forward to the show in July this year, it should be a lot of fun!

Reg

[Snochaser]

Looks good Greg. Now let's see that cab you are hiding!

Ben

[RCKiwi]

Nothing wrong with that slip ring arrangement at all! Well done that man - I might copy that down the line!

Keep up the good work!

[Azonic]

Looks great, almost finished! :)

[RCLogger]

Not a lot of space to move around Greg, you there merely for display?

Where did the crane come from and have one of you rc'd it already?

No not a lot of room Joe, we had the excavators going at times loading the train. Also Lou put on a very good demo loading logs on his logging truck with the 966 and also his John Deere log loader.

The crane is Robs, he has mentioned about converting it to RC. Time well tell:D

[RCLogger]

How's the view through those Russian Big Eyes? I have a set of the 10x80 WW2 German Flak binos those were copied from. I've never found a set I could buy here in the USA I could afford. Those come in handy for spotting rifle bullet vapor trails in long range shooting over 500m.

Not sure what make they were but you could see a long distance.

[RCLogger]

Thanks for all the comments. Moving along at a good pace now, had it running tonight, loaded two logging trucks with logs, working very well and WAY to much fun. Just about time to start the cab and hood.

[Iron Art]

Greg, Looks to me like its about time to set up a business,"RC Logger Equipment Manufacturing and sales". You got the building down pat and it seems like it dosn't take you long either,(seems like), I do know differant. I got to spend some time at All American Toy company yesterday, they have a old style KW that would make a great RC log truck. I like your show spread, really looks great. Fred

[Vanisle]

Wow Greg. Moving right along. You sure don't sit still when you are building.

[RCLogger]

A old style KW would be a good addition Fred.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/cab005.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/cab002.jpg

[modelman]

Looking good-is that styrene you are using on the cab?

[Iron Art]

Greg, Looks like you are nearly ready for a shovel logging side to go with your yarder side, this machine will be a nice addition to your equipment. Its a great builder that sets about building a model using his skills and fabs everything from the ground up, you can include yourself in that group!! Thanks for sharing. Fred

[RCP57]

Lookin good Greg! I especially like the choice of clothing the operator is wearing. He must be a fashion forward forestry worker!

All joking aside it looks really good... I may have to try styrene one day!

Reg

[Snochaser]

Greg, it's looking great, nice styrene work. I really like the undercarriage too, you do a great job with them. Next update please.

Ben

[RCLogger]

Here is some rough fab work

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Feb27006.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Feb27007.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Feb27008.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Feb27010.jpg

[chaseracer]

looking great . amazing work as always

[RCP57]

So when will we see some video of it chuckin logs or loading a truck?

[RCLogger]

Not very much building left to do on this one...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/CAT330004.jpg

[Jared]

I got to see a yoader in action the other day. Ever thought about putting a pair of winches on a shovel?

[Lil Giants]

Just one picture Greg? :confused: ..did you drop the camera after that photo? :p

[doodlebug]

Just one picture Greg? :confused: ..did you drop the camera after that photo? :p

LOL, guess the Cat's "Not quite out of the bag" yet:p:eek::D

Look's great:D:D:D

Cheer's, Neil.

[steamer]

Looks good Greg. I don't think the paint was even dry when he took that one. How about showing us one with the whole machine.

[RCLogger]

Just one picture Greg? :confused: ..did you drop the camera after that photo? :p

Not meant to be a teaser, just took the photo's late in the evening after I got it together. I was to dark in the garage and that was the only photo that turned out. Here are some photo's from today, video to follow when I get a chance to upload it all... Thanks for checking it out..

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Cat330working006.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Cat330working008.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Cat330working009.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/Cat330working010.jpg

[Lil Giants]

Much better.. loader turned out quite a treat Greg! :cool:

And you built two these type of loaders this winter?

It looks to be a nice spring day Sunday.. here too!

[RCLogger]

Here is some video of the new log loader gets ready to go to work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc733lzkhBs&list=UUcJMILW4-PhxrdmLzqdYL-Q&index=1&feature=plcp

[RCLogger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMG63fWRfKM&list=HL1331510512&feature=mh_lolz

[RCLogger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6tld4cpPFM

[Construction]

Greg, you should add a Cat decal to the left side of the arm. :)

Other than that, looks very nice! :D

[RCLogger]

Thanks Joe I have built another undercarrage the same as the one on the log loader. Not sure if it going to be a excavator or log loader yet.... It was a spring day here, sun, showers changing every 5 minutes.

Here is another video of it working for the first time..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUbK_0ne-hw&feature=youtu.be

[trucker n]

very nice machine greg that what im going to do with my excavator when i receive my new excavator

[RCLogger]

I was asked to put another machine beside to compare size. The width of the tracks are 9 inchs and the length is 14 inches.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/loadercat006.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/loadercat005.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIuQBWIex2c&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtwRaBIGD_Y&feature=youtu.be

[Fired up]

What's the next build. I really enjoy your builds. I am trying to build a dozer like the one you built. Hope it turns out. Keep up the great work

[chaseracer]

wow looking good Greg and great videos too, your next project should be a 330 excavator for me :) yet again another awesome build by yourself

[FlyingBeagle]

Fantastic build, I love watching your videos. Actually to tell the truth somehow I came across your videos on youtube a few months ago and they are one of the main reasons I got hooked on this hobby. So again thanks for sharing.

One question, Can you give any more info on how you connect the undercarriage to the excavator? I am looking at your photos in post #318 on page 17, but I still dont understand how you have that setup.

Thanks

[RCLogger]

wow looking good Greg and great videos too, your next project should be a 330 excavator for me :) yet again another awesome build by yourself

thats funny you said that,:D as you will see a CAT 330 fm machine come to life in the next few weeks...

greg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/hoe004.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/hoe010.jpg

You see there is three holes on each side of the swing motor. That is what the house main plate is attached to..

http://servocity.com/html/spg785a_top_mount.html

The servo city drive I get at 6 rpm, then invert it, the gear is mounted solid to the undercarrage.

greg

[FlyingBeagle]

Thank you so much for sharing that part, I have been scratching my head for quite a while on how to build the turntable. That part is perfect.

Thanks again

[Michael S]

Do you have countinius travel with that??

[RCLogger]

Do you have countinius travel with that??

If you checkout my thread starting on #370 you will see how I built my continues rotation.. ( slip ring ) The wires come up through the centre shaft of the swing motor and then solder to the brass rings...

greg

[Michael S]

If you checkout my thread starting on #370 you will see how I built my continues rotation.. ( slip ring ) The wires come up through the centre shaft of the swing motor and then solder to the brass rings...

greg



I mean does the kit from servocity have countinues rotation? or have you modified it?

[RCLogger]

I mean does the kit from servocity have countinues rotation? or have you modified it?

Continues

[egronvold]

Just read your thread and wathced your videos again. I'm very impressed by your skills :)

[RCLogger]

Finally had some building time

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/april2012014.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/april2012013.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/april2012012.jpg

[Lil Giants]

Looking good Greg! :cool:

Going to try aluminum welding next?

What will be the reach at ground level with this hoe? For example, my JD850 has a reach of 1400mm.

[chaseracer]

looking great going to be a beast Greg ... when are you going to build one for me ?

[RCP57]

Hey Greg... I know someone who has a small TIG that they'd like to sell... It does Aluminum...:D

[crusher]

Greg I read in your post that you use teflon for the track chain to slide on. Could you elaborate a bit. Are the rollers that show just the outside profile of a roller with the teflon mounted to the track frame?
Thanks
Terry

[RCLogger]

Looking good Greg! :cool:

Going to try aluminum welding next?

What will be the reach at ground level with this hoe? For example, my JD850 has a reach of 1400mm.

Joe the welding on the bucket was going great, ( for a while ) then I tried a torch with more heat. The next thing I new I had F--- bombs come from my mouth ! ! ! :mad:

YES IT IS ALMOST TIME TO TRY A TIG... We will have to talk Reg..

I will measure it up Joe. It is not a monster like yours though..LOL

[RCLogger]

Greg I read in your post that you use teflon for the track chain to slide on. Could you elaborate a bit. Are the rollers that show just the outside profile of a roller with the teflon mounted to the track frame?
Thanks
Terry

That is correct Terry, on the D8 those are just made to look like there are rollers, but it has teflon strips so that it keeps the track running smooth no clogging and aligned. The excavator has teflon as well, milled out for the chain width so that the chain runs inside, can't jump out of slot, no binding..;)

greg

[crusher]

Thanks Greg, i will try it that way. Disregard my pm to you, same question, not sure how to get ahold of you to ask.
Terry

[AzItalian]

i was thinking that i'm a lil crazy but after a quick look at your trucks i think i'm still NORMAL..lol great job regards from phoenix.

[Iron Art]

Greg, Congratulations are in order for you and the other Island Boys for the cover shot and article in the July issue of "The Toy Trucker and Contractor magazine". Its nice to see your work featured there. Congratulations to you all, its very deserving. Fred

[Lil Giants]

Congratulations Greg and Lou! :cool:

Got any extra copies to pass out with the feature spotlight?! :D

[RCLogger]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Fred it was your great builds and you who recommended us. We are not in the same legue as you, so I hope they don't have any close up photo's... We have not seen or read the magazine as of yet, so I hope the information is close to correct.... The person writing the story was not sure the difference between a logging truck and a dump truck... hahah
Hey Joe I thought I would up size my excavator, I am in your legue now......

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/June005.jpg

[RCLogger]

It has been 25 years since I operated excavators or hyd log loaders. It was wild, I rented this machine and had them switch the swing so it is the same as my models, they can do this with the flick of a switch. I got on the hoe and operated it like I was running my models, almost like a PRO ! LOL They are almost the same price as the models as well, $25 bucks per hour.... Sure can move a lot of dirt in a hour...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/June007.jpg

[RCP57]

Ah man, I was excited because I thought that you bought it!


Reg

[RCLogger]

Reg Here is a update now that the rains have arrived and I will be spending less time in the construction area outside.
Rob and Lou were good sports and helped move and screen all the material I dug up with the hoe. I poored a cement pad, so there was alot of dirt to move.
In the attached video you can see how much dirt was screened.. Pretty much the whole pile.. The boys wanted union wages for there work, but I only pay with beer and soda's...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FuGxdxLBlo&list=UUcJMILW4-PhxrdmLzqdYL-Q&index=1&feature=plcp

[RCLogger]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN !

I have had a chance to finally finish my SPOOKY Hoe... Pumpkin Orange !

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0429.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0427.jpg

[doodlebug]

Another Home Run:D:D:D

Cheer's, Neil.

[Lil Giants]

Lookin good Greg! :cool:

How about a photo of the new hoe with your KH logger for size reference or even with your last hoe you sold to Steamer? It does look like quite a bit bigger. ;)

[Snochaser]

Scarey good Greg. :) Great job, yet again.

Ben

[RCLogger]

Lookin good Greg! :cool:

How about a photo of the new hoe with your KH logger for size reference or even with your last hoe you sold to Steamer? It does look like quite a bit bigger. ;)

As requested Joe

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0437.jpg

[chaseracer]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN !

I have had a chance to finally finish my SPOOKY Hoe... Pumpkin Orange !

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0429.jpg

awesome job. great looking and capable looking machine.. Is that Mark Martin standing on it? ;)

[RCLogger]

Started another project last week as the excavator is almost completed. This one has been moving along very quickly. I am starting to think I am overlooking something ??? I used my lathe for the rims, otherwise I have only used the band saw and a drill press, file and hacksaw and some rivets..

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0431.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0432.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0438.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0439.jpg

[Lil Giants]

Nifty new project Greg! Hard to tell yet what make it will be. :confused: But I'm sure it will keep you busy for the winter.

If I may make one suggestion before you get much further? Incorporate as much steel in the construction of the loader model as you can, the heavier - the better, especially in the rear. ;)

Keep the loader arms & bucket in aluminum to conserve your hyd power to where it counts, but steel as much as possible everywhere else.

[ihbuilder]

great start Greg :) I like those tires :) I just wish they made them bigger :(

[RCP57]

Looking good Greg! It's nice to see you've started another project right away!

[Snochaser]

What a great start you're off to Greg. I'm sure you will build a great loader. What tires did you use and is that delrin you used fur the wheels?

Ben

[doodlebug]

Is it going to be a 930 Cat wheel loader?

Nice start!

Cheer's, Neil.

[mog]

looking good where did you find such nice tires they relly look the job.

[chaseracer]

wow great start !!!!!

[steamer]

Woke up yesterday to a noise in my backyard and this guys digging a big hole. Just go's to show you can't leave keys in an excavator. This guys a pro. Thanks for all your help Greg.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/steamer2/Cat%20789C/digger004.jpg
Short Vid.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/steamer2/Cat%20789C/th_digger002.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/steamer2/Cat%20789C/?action=view&current=digger002.mp4)
Rob

[RCP57]

Looks like I'm missing out on all the fun up there.

[RCLogger]

What a great start you're off to Greg. I'm sure you will build a great loader. What tires did you use and is that delrin you used fur the wheels?

Ben

Yes it is delrin for the rims, quick and easy to spin on the lathe. The tires are similar to these http://www.afv-model.com/4711shop/index.php?cat=c80_Tires-Scale-1-14-5.html

[mog]

wow it going to take a long time to back fill that with the dozers lol, was this a job on the honey do list. the faster it got done the faster you can get back to working on modles?

[RCLogger]

Thanks to Lou and MPE my loader build has new rubber !

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/tires/IMG_0442.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/IMG_0444.jpg

[Trucker_Jo]

RCLogger, your work is amazing. I think you should make
http://waratah.net/assets/images/news/praise1-large.jpg

Its just a kato head, only something a little bigger than the whats in the photo for some real man trees. :pOr how about building a stroker?
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSOpuzbia7PkD_okMxAa6ig8bdvjRFxH ckvj5bH3IPpo6RHSdVcEw

:D:D Just a thought, I see them all the time and figured it would be so awesome to see them in rc. My familey was or is in the industry here in washington and those were how we cut our firewood before Weyerhauser caught wind of it :D haha As for the logs to run through them, your going to have to find some arrow sticks:cool:

[RCLogger]

RCLogger, your work is amazing. I think you should make
http://waratah.net/assets/images/news/praise1-large.jpg

Its just a kato head, only something a little bigger than the whats in the photo for some real man trees. :pOr how about building a stroker?
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSOpuzbia7PkD_okMxAa6ig8bdvjRFxH ckvj5bH3IPpo6RHSdVcEw

:D:D Just a thought, I see them all the time and figured it would be so awesome to see them in rc. My familey was or is in the industry here in washington and those were how we cut our firewood before Weyerhauser caught wind of it :D haha As for the logs to run through them, your going to have to find some arrow sticks:cool:

I will get the Cat 980 built ( bucket/log grapple ) and then give your idea some thought.
Those heads are a work of art, lots of moving parts in them... I think there is tallented people on this thread who could build something like that, BUT I am not one of them...

[RCLogger]

Started working on the boom, it is 14 inches to the bucket pin.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/dec2012023.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/dec2012021.jpg

[RCP57]

Looks nice Greg! That should be able to load my Euclid and Rob's new Cat no problem!

[RCLogger]

Nice build, is the tires mushy or are they solid and firm. For some reason they look a little bit on the stiff or solid side. I know and understand they are custom from another members project and look quite scale but I don't recall if I seen a pic of them without wheels mounted.

The tires are solid rubber, I think they will dig a big hole in the ground quickly in soft material..

[chaseracer]

great looking build as always Greg.. maybe it can throw a scoop or two in the autocar next year..

[RCLogger]

Thanks to Steamer we rolled the bucket for the 980 today, THANKS ROB !

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/dec24001_zps1ce6bd37.jpg

[RCLogger]

MERRY CHRISTMAS
I hope Santa puts a smile on everyone face !

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/dec24002_zps9d3443f8.jpg

Cheers
Greg

[RCLogger]

I had a chance to add some paint over the Christmas break. Will now start on the cab and hood.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/vOLKSWAGON009_zpsace9269b.jpg

[D8R]

Nice loader, and a quick builder, already paint on it!
What type of drives do you have? Looks like 2(4) according to post 445.
Dan

[Snochaser]

As usual, looks really nice Greg.

[FlyingBeagle]

Looks Great, You are an artist.

What is the loader in the background of several of the photos?

[JAMMER]

It looks real good Greg. Is it going to raise the bucket high enough to load a Tamiya scale truck? Keep up the good work. Ed

[mpe]

Thanks to Lou and MPE my loader build has new rubber !

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/tires/IMG_0442.jpg

Greg, Nice build you have going here. The wheels and tires look good... even better with paint. Looking forward to seeing how they do in the dirt for you. Keep up the good work!
MPE

[tracksntreadslou]

Looks great Great ..Amazing what paint will do ...Starting to come to life now and wont be long

[Espeefan]

Wow! That seems to be a lighting quick build! Your hands and mind don't sit idle for long at all, do they? I'm watching, and looking forward to this one!

[RCLogger]

Thanks for all the comments guys

D8R Your right Dan, I am running four motors, not so scale but very good power..

Flyingbeagle That's tracksandtreadslou ( Lou ) 966 in the background, nice to have a model of similuar size to look at from time-to-time to use as a reference when building..

Jammer The bucket is 11 inches when dumping when the boom is all the way up, lots of height..

MPE Thanks for the tires, I think they will work great on this machine...

[RCLogger]

I was able to do the first test run on my CAT 980, its a little sloe backing up, but otherwise I am happy with it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Di7CG_Y-4E

[chaseracer]

looks smooth Greg ;)

[Snochaser]

Looks smooth Greg.

Are you mixing the drive motors (proportionate to the steer input) as you turn or just running them all together? My skidder would "chew" at the ground if the turned tight and had the throttle working. Just curious.

Ben

[trucker n]

nice workman ship as always greg:D

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice build Greg, I have to agree the loader is very smooth and the operator is really smooth to!

[Espeefan]

Very nice! It's got fantastic reach! That's a pretty tall dump trailer too.

[Lil Giants]

Well done Greg, very well done! :cool:
I'd say the characteristics of your lift height & radius of your bucket travel is much greater than that of my Stahl loader.. the quality of your selfmade models is a step above anything I buy from the marketplace. Congratulations on another skillfully built model to your fleet. :)

What radio you using with this loader? Robot Marketplace has some reasonably price forward only esc's that are very small in stature that work great for the Leimbach pump.

[doodlebug]

Nice job Greg! That's one tall belly dump.
Cheers, Neil.

[RCLogger]

Thank you for all your interest in my CAT 980 build. I am very happy with the first test run, as far as operator smooth operation, WELL it was my first time and at times there was confusion on what function I should be doing.. The belly dump trailer is 11 inches tall and that is the same height as when the bucket is fully dumped..

Snowchaser - all the drive motors are hooked to the same speed control, maybe lower torque motors I am using make for less binding..

Joe - Thanks for your kind words, I find building is a joy its fun trying to figure things out.. But with all the great folks and information on this thread it makes things so much easier... I will take your advice and put a speed control on the pump and mix the speed with the radio..

[RCLogger]

I have now started the styrene work on the loader, way to many pieces... This machine has to many corners. Not so much fun !

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/980002_zpsa5bddc06.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/980003_zpsc87522a2.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/980005_zps2644be24.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/980008_zps08372a5b.jpg

[RCP57]

Waaah waaah... Quit complaining, you and every one else knows that it's gonna look great when you're done.:p:p:D

[RCP57]

Where do you buy the styrene from Greg?

[ihbuilder]

looks great Greg . the hardest part is the front of the cab I still have to finish that on mine .

[RCLogger]

Where do you buy the styrene from Greg?

Industrial Plastics stock styrene Reg :D

[RCLogger]

Your right Steve, the windshield is going to be a challange.

Did you see I put Reg in the drivers seat of the 980... lol

[RCP57]

LMFAO! Wow! I look like I'm about to handle some hazardous waste while wearing a life vest....lol. I only wish my hair was that sweet:cool:.

[ihbuilder]

LOL, I'm thinkin of using my sons darth maul in mine :eek:

[Espeefan]

Well dang, the styrene work looks great! You're every bit as good with that stuff as you are with metal!

[RCLogger]

Ah nice this build is looking real good. Will it be one of them earlier model Komatsu's or one of them earlier model CAT's?

It is going to be a CAT980, the Komatsu is very much the same machine. The only big difference is the CAT has two bucket tilt cylinders..

Built the logging bush Rad gaurd today, and started on the ROP's cab.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/rad002-1_zpsdf164f1a.jpg

[RCLogger]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/rad001_zps439c53c7.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/rad006_zps6ee91e29.jpg