777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size) [Archive] - Page 2

sparkycuda

03-03-2014, 04:49 PM

Just checked with the Komatsu Applications handbook and the Cat 777 or Komatsu HD785-7, 100-ton rated trucks are recommended to be used with the Komatsu PC2000 hydraulic shovel. That makes it a 3 or 4-pass combination, depending on material. If you want a true 3-pass machine, then use the PC3000, though it's considered bit too big (and expensive) by the applications folks. I'm all for either one, 'cause I love those big Komatsu shovels and excavators!

Looking forward to seeing the shovel and I really enjoy the big triple-7!

Ken

Lil Giants

03-03-2014, 08:54 PM

If you had 2 or 3 of these triple 7's on the move, then it would definitely make sense to have the bigger shovel...

My 850 with these little dump trks I have, 3 scoops & they're full... just like lifesize, I find scale trucking just as boring too & would like to spend more time digging than hauling.

Bo Wallen

03-03-2014, 10:00 PM

porky69

03-07-2014, 04:46 AM

Sorry no pics from work, kinda like my job and it is against the rules (in other words, get caught and lose your job).

We don't use anything larger than a PC2000 excavator to load 777's, usually a PC 800 or PC1800.

We also have a couple of Hitachi 3600 excavators, a couple Hitachi 8000 face shovels, a couple O&K RH400 face shovels, four P&H 4100 electric cable shovels and a couple of Bucyrus 495HP electric cable shovels. Trucks are 777D, 777F, 785D, 793D, 797B and 797F.

Or we use a Cat 992G wheel loader, takes 3buckets with our high volume bucket or 5or6 with a rock bucket.

doodlebug

03-07-2014, 12:23 PM

That's to bad they won't let you share!
Cheers, Neil.

FlyingBeagle

03-10-2014, 05:02 PM

In regards to your first question above about the size of the dozer in comparison to the truck, I found this video of a 777 being pushed up a hill by a D11. Your scale looks to be pretty close to me. What do you think?

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

If it were me I would want to size the shovel where it somewhat evens out the time spent operating the shovel as compared to driving. Like Joe said above, digging is more fun than driving. I have no experience operating the models, but I know in the real world I would much rather operate a hoe, than drive the dump truck. At the same time I wouldn't want it to take 100 scoops to load the truck as that would get old too. Looking at a 777 with a mini ex would be pretty intimidating

Fired up

03-11-2014, 04:24 PM

Size is good nice fleet

ricm

03-20-2014, 01:19 AM

big enough to tidy up the kids....!

DADSGARAGE

05-18-2014, 01:26 AM

Sorry guys for the lack of progress on the truck build , but hey it's spring....LOL....and there is always things that need to get done...so finally got some weather and time to do some painting outside in the past few days.....and now it's time to start putting it back together...

I wanted to post some pics but for some reason I can't insert the pics using the "insert image" botton.... stuck on "enter text"... I'll try it again later....

DADSGARAGE

05-18-2014, 02:01 AM

OK...try this again....

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DADSGARAGE

05-18-2014, 02:29 AM

I hope to get this thing back together during this long weekend.....now that I have finished the :cop: " honeydo" list, I can work on the truck...:bounce:

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JAMMER

05-18-2014, 08:33 AM

It's looking real good. Paint either makes or breaks a look. Glad to see your are almost ready to finally complete and haul some dirt great job. Ed

doodlebug

05-18-2014, 09:12 PM

Do you have a Kal Tire store nearby?
Looking good with paint!
Cheers, Neil.

ricm

05-19-2014, 12:07 AM

I'll second the comment on the paint job - looks great. Looking forward to seeing the finished unit :D

DADSGARAGE

05-19-2014, 02:36 AM

Thanks guys....this is one time the paint job looks better in the pics... it's not bad but it's not great either:):o

Had to make some mods on a few thing that I forgot to do before I painted some of the parts so I didn't get as far along as I hoped today, here are the pics....

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D8R

05-19-2014, 05:45 AM

Looking realy good! The 777 is a favorite, have had plans to make one, some of your solutions are very good (like the suspension units). As usual, tires decide what can be built, tires used here are available over here to but to small for most scale 5,6 models.
Looking forward to see it finished!
Dan

DADSGARAGE

05-23-2014, 01:34 AM

DADSGARAGE

05-23-2014, 01:46 AM

Made a little more progress today....starting to look more like a truck again, almost finished....funny I don't remember there being that many fasteners in this thing when I took it all apart...taking longer than I thought...LOL....

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b546/DADSGARAGE/IMG_0559_zpsc3d83fc2.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/DADSGARAGE/media/IMG_0559_zpsc3d83fc2.jpg.html)

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modelman

05-23-2014, 02:50 PM

Truck is looking good. Looks like the truck I built accept yours is 10 times bigger and looks more professional. I still like my tires better though. :D

DADSGARAGE

05-24-2014, 12:20 AM

Truck is looking good. Looks like the truck I built accept yours is 10 times bigger and looks more professional. I still like my tires better though. :D

Thanks!!!

I like the tire you made and used on your truck better too!!! Your tires are nicer and much more to scale than the tires I used!!

DADSGARAGE

05-24-2014, 01:15 AM

Almost finished putting this " glorified tonka truck " ;) back together but as usual needed to make a few mods etc that didn't get done yet... but I did a get some pics of it with the box on....almost looks like the real deal!! :D

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Espeefan

05-24-2014, 03:05 AM

That looks great all painted up. I can't wait to see it all decorated with the decals.

DADSGARAGE

05-25-2014, 06:37 PM

Thanks Nathan.......

Got some pics of it outside today......

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b546/DADSGARAGE/IMG_0589_zps2fecfb70.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/DADSGARAGE/media/IMG_0589_zps2fecfb70.jpg.html)

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Hope you don't mind all the pics....( hope to load a short video later )

KP

Espeefan

05-25-2014, 07:15 PM

We can never too many pictures. Don't worry about that! :D Looking forward to the videos too. Looks like it's ready to go to work.

SmallHaul

05-25-2014, 07:24 PM

Wow, i just looked through the whole thread from the beginning and i have to say very nice work!

It looks great all painted up. Looking forward to videos too.

DADSGARAGE

05-25-2014, 10:04 PM

Here is the short video.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1DPKaEVgKk&list=UUwrKPoW2ScnElm7fYjN3bEA

tracksntreadslou

05-26-2014, 01:27 AM

Nice build ..I see a small hoist in the background...Is that for lifting your machines in the back of your truck..you may need it for your Shovel..Cant wait to see that ..lol ..they do look chunky ..whats the weight

ricm

05-26-2014, 08:37 PM

really great job - how much does it weigh all up? Have you tested it with a full load yet?

modelman

05-27-2014, 01:36 PM

Espeefan

05-27-2014, 01:53 PM

JDH429

05-27-2014, 06:26 PM

Great Job! Watching it come together using the painted parts really puts a smile on your face ill bet. The actuator speed and power is perfect. One of the coolest dumps here. Congats.

DADSGARAGE

05-28-2014, 12:57 AM

Wow, i just looked through the whole thread from the beginning and i have to say very nice work

It looks great all painted up. Looking forward to videos too.

Thanks!!!

Nice build ..I see a small hoist in the background...Is that for lifting your machines in the back of your truck..you may need it for your Shovel..Cant wait to see that ..lol ..they do look chunky ..whats the weight

Thanks Lou.....yes it is a small hoist/crane...I originally built it to lift the D11 dozer on/off the work bench, turns out I need it more now:eek: because the dozer is just under 100lbs and the truck is just over with the battery...yup they are "chunky" :lol: ( and don't worry about the lift pulling the shelf down it's built chunky too!!! :D ) the lift will really be needed when I build the shovel, the way I build stuff I'm sure it will be "really really chunky":lol:

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b546/DADSGARAGE/IMG_0619_zpsadd4bcda.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/DADSGARAGE/media/IMG_0619_zpsadd4bcda.jpg.html)

really great job - how much does it weigh all up? Have you tested it with a full load yet?

Thanks.....the truck with the big battery in it is just over 100lbs (battery is about 10lbs)

Yes I have done some tests, here is a link to all my vids....

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrKPoW2ScnElm7fYjN3bEA/videos

DADSGARAGE

05-28-2014, 01:26 AM

Truck looks fantastic!!! Your attention to details and just the way you built everything makes the truck look like it was factory made. You can be very proud of this build. Great job!! If you make another video or just pictures would you put something in the picture to show the size of the truck.

Thanks!!! The truck is the second build for me and I did try and get a few more details in this build than I have in the dozer, I still have more details to add to the truck...exhaust, air cleaners and maybe some details in the cab, but for now it will just be open space ( great for mounting the GOPRO inside)

The pics I took outside the other day are really more about actually having some nice pics of it with the fresh paint job....I don't see it be that "shiny" ever again. I did put the radio in one of the pics to help get some size reference but that isn't always helpful.....So here are a few more size/reference pics.

Thanks again...glad you like the "Tonka" !!!

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b546/DADSGARAGE/IMG_0617_zps1120bb9e.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/DADSGARAGE/media/IMG_0617_zps1120bb9e.jpg.html)

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DADSGARAGE

05-28-2014, 02:15 AM

Really enjoyed your videos. I watched some of the others as well. The 110 pound load and incline test was pretty impressive! You did a nice job putting this model together, that's for sure. It doesn't seem to lack any power! Maybe you could even gear it up a little for a touch more speed.

Glad you like the vids....I'm also impressed with how much power that little motor/gear box has too!!! (almost scary :eek:) time will tell how long it will stay together, it does like to strech that #25 chain...should have used #35 but for now I will run it with the #25 and see what happens. Your right it could be geared up a bit to get more speed , but first I want to see how it will handle a big load driving in the dirt/grass and not on a concrete floor ( that sounds like a good reason to make another video...LOL )

Great Job! Watching it come together using the painted parts really puts a smile on your face ill bet. The actuator speed and power is perfect. One of the coolest dumps here. Congats.

Thanks!!! Yup....I think every builder has a smile on their face the first time they get to see the model taking shape with all the newly paint parts!!:)

The actuator does work well in this application and was a very simple way to replace using telescopic hydraulic cylinders.... however it does in this case take away from the looks of the truck box , doesn't look great but it does work...LOL

Not sure of it being the coolest dump truck on here, but I'll bet it's one of the heaviest!!!:eek::D:lol: Thanks again !!

sparkycuda

05-28-2014, 10:49 AM

Wow! Very good job with your truck. Paint and details do make a huge difference, and it operates very smoothly. Big enough to do yard chores!

Ken

modelman

05-28-2014, 01:49 PM

Thanks for those last pictures. That helps me a lot. I cannot see too well but I can read a ruler. NICE BIG TRUCK!!! I like your dozer also. Seems very strong and pushes a full blade with ease. Another great build! I am already looking forward to your shovel build (my main interest). I can already see the shovel loading that truck. What a video that will make!!!!

DADSGARAGE

07-14-2014, 02:49 AM

Finally had some time to take out the truck and have some fun...and get a little yard work started at the same time....
Used the truck for a good portion of the day and so far so good, everything seems to be working well....it could be a bit faster though, the long runs take a long time....the slow steering response is a challenge at times, but for the most part it does work well for this heavy model.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUHfYemzQuM&list=UUwrKPoW2ScnElm7fYjN3bEA

modelman

07-14-2014, 11:26 AM

Nice video!! To me the truck operation is very realistic which is what I really like. I think a lot of people operate their models too fast and that makes it look like a toy. This looks like the real deal to me. Nice job. I'm ready for that front shovel.:D

DADSGARAGE

07-21-2014, 12:01 AM

Thanks!!! Trying to make something this small look like it's really big is hard to do in the vids....the tall grass and the rough ground tends to give it away...LOL...
The face shovel is in the works.....I will be ordering the hyd. cylinders and such this week....but it is far from finished,in fact it is hardly started yet. I have a number of drawings done but not many parts cut out....still designing it.

Uploaded another landscaping video today.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRdrp-2ymyk&list=UUwrKPoW2ScnElm7fYjN3bEA

Rvjimd

07-22-2014, 08:18 AM

Ya, very nice! A little weathering and dust on that thing, build a bit of a road to look like a quarry and you will be very close to the real thing in your videos.

Thanks for sharing, looks like a lot of fun!

Jim

DADSGARAGE

07-25-2014, 11:38 PM

A sneak peek at the PC1800.....a few pics of the plywood profile....this thing is big!!!:D:eek:( makes the PC1250 look small )....should load the 777 truck nicely....

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b546/DADSGARAGE/IMG_0733_zpsa2552533.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/DADSGARAGE/media/IMG_0733_zpsa2552533.jpg.html)

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DADSGARAGE

07-25-2014, 11:54 PM

A few more pics....the lawnmower helps in getting a good size comparison...a PC1800 is really big machine compared to the 777....and to think I thought of building a PC3000.....yikes that would be huge!!!

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b546/DADSGARAGE/IMG_0741_zps79635a57.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/DADSGARAGE/media/IMG_0741_zps79635a57.jpg.html)

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Thanks for looking........

doodlebug

07-26-2014, 03:06 AM

Now yer talking! Liking the scale!
Cheers, Neil.

flatdeck

07-26-2014, 11:46 AM

If you get them much bigger a 10 year old will fit in them... Love the scale..

Wayne

toniolillo

07-26-2014, 04:47 PM

I like your work very much. one question: the tires and the wheels have you bought or made yourself? I always wanted to make a monster of these, a greeting

BIG ROLLER

06-25-2015, 03:06 PM

Hello, very good work you've done! And bulldozers and mining trucks are amazing! Congratulations!
I want to ask you work more than shovel excavator?

BIG ROLLER

06-25-2015, 03:32 PM

Excuse me, but do not speak English well. I hope the translation is good.
Soon you will be ready excavator?

modelman

06-25-2015, 07:31 PM

I'm waiting to see this front shovel being built. Should be a great project.

JAMMER

06-26-2015, 09:09 AM

This will be a good one if you pull this off good luck. Ed

mcCracken15

06-27-2015, 02:28 AM

DADSGARAGE

11-22-2015, 12:21 AM

What will you be using for drive motors on the shovel? I ask this because i once started an excavator abput that size and i still have to wheel chair motors and gear boxes. the type of chair that has two main tires that are controlled much like an excavator. if someone was interested i will trade them for some 1/14 scale trailers yrucks or just boxes of unused extras!!!!

I plan on using the same motors that I used in the 777 , two for the track drives and one for the swing.

I will soon start a build thread on the 1/12 PC1800 front shovel....sorry everyone for being out of touch for a while

RCP57

11-22-2015, 12:39 AM

I plan on using the same motors that I used in the 777 , two for the track drives and one for the swing.

I will soon start a build thread on the 1/12 PC1800 front shovel....sorry everyone for being out of touch for a while

Holy $*** you're back!

DADSGARAGE

11-22-2015, 12:52 AM

Holy $*** you're back!

LOL.....yes I'm back.....didn't really leave just havn't had much time in the past year to really do any building, only have time to read about what everyone else is building.... just not fair !! :(

DADSGARAGE

11-22-2015, 01:41 AM

Anyone interested in another big haul truck build keep watching Coopers build.....
http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?p=134996#post134996

Cooper

10-19-2016, 12:05 AM

Thanks!!!

Thanks Lou.....yes it is a small hoist/crane...I originally built it to lift the D11 dozer on/off the work bench, turns out I need it more now:eek: because the dozer is just under 100lbs and the truck is just over with the battery...yup they are "chunky" :lol: ( and don't worry about the lift pulling the shelf down it's built chunky too!!! :D ) the lift will really be needed when I build the shovel, the way I build stuff I'm sure it will be "really really chunky":lol:

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b546/DADSGARAGE/IMG_0619_zpsadd4bcda.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/DADSGARAGE/media/IMG_0619_zpsadd4bcda.jpg.html)

Thanks.....the truck with the big battery in it is just over 100lbs (battery is about 10lbs)

Yes I have done some tests, here is a link to all my vids....

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrKPoW2ScnElm7fYjN3bEA/videos

Hey I just wanted to let you know , I pour over your thread many times and have to say that I maybe needing to make something like this also!!! So you started it!!!! And they keep getting heavier!! Me too!! Guess when we start getting lighter and shrinking our toys may also:lol::lol:

od jhon deer

01-23-2017, 08:25 PM

hello ive just been looking over your build nice job. I'm not trying to tell you what to do but I would like to make a suggestion on your drive train chain. From your vid I could not really see a idler pulley. How ever I did think I seen a bushing. My suggestion is this replace the what appeared to be nylon with bronze this way you can cut a grove for chain to follow in and it will last three times as long almost maintenance free. Bronze is also called oil in pregnanted brass. I hope I have not affended you only making a friendly suggestion that's all