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Exclusive RC
05-01-2014, 03:33 AM
What's going on guys, here is a little something I started last night. It's my converted bruder liebherr front loader using firgelli actuators, and a ton of custom work and body hacking all mixed with some fabrication skills.... Looking dirty now but will be nice and clean when finished.... I have a new found respect for all you guys out there converting these bad boys or any bruder for that matter.... Not for the faint of heart.... A hot knife and dremel are your best friend! No more talk here ya to....

All dismantled.... The stock clips are a pain....
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg3_zpse106d9b4.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg3_zpse106d9b4.jpg.html)

Definitely have to replace stock hard wheels and tires, wanted to keep it inexpensive so I took a set of axial rims I had lying around, designed a center piece and applied them to the rim to get a nice heavy machinery look...
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg1_zpsf51d1e70.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg1_zpsf51d1e70.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg2_zps9a5d0f34.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg2_zps9a5d0f34.jpg.html)

Had an r2 trans lying around so I started modding it...
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg4_zpsb5a5a5c1.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg4_zpsb5a5a5c1.jpg.html)

Everything was fitting in nicely but then I realized I wasn't going to have space for the esc or battery...

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg7_zps7d27edee.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg7_zps7d27edee.jpg.html)

So I went a diff route with a nice compact Carson motor I had lying around...
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg11_zpsf0e28c0a.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg11_zpsf0e28c0a.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg10_zps42511136.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg10_zps42511136.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg9_zpsf519ed6d.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg9_zpsf519ed6d.jpg.html)

And like always when things are going pretty smooth disaster strikes.... Drilled down to the bone lol.... Good thing I have a high pain tolerance...
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg8_zps161ccfe4.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg8_zps161ccfe4.jpg.html)
cabs
05-01-2014, 07:18 AM
Sucks when that happens. Went through my finger tip and nail doing my last set of fenders. Looks like a fun tractor
avel
05-01-2014, 03:08 PM
Looks nice!
Exclusive RC
05-09-2014, 09:18 PM
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg7_zpsab8bfa2c.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg7_zpsab8bfa2c.jpg.html)
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http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg1_zps2674b8aa.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg1_zps2674b8aa.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg5_zps4ba5d4e6.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg5_zps4ba5d4e6.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg3_zpsee1ce2e0.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg3_zpsee1ce2e0.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg6_zpsea10f558.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg6_zpsea10f558.jpg.html)
jrc92
05-09-2014, 09:58 PM
looks pretty neat.
what do you think the final build cost of this would be?
Exclusive RC
05-09-2014, 10:26 PM
looks pretty neat.
what do you think the final build cost of this would be?

for a person building it themselves or for me to sell?
jrc92
05-09-2014, 10:49 PM
to build?
Exclusive RC
05-09-2014, 11:03 PM
to build?

you would probably be spending anywhere from $700-$1000 depending on which electronics you go with, batteries, radio, etc
Exclusive RC
06-10-2014, 03:54 PM
finally got around to buttoning everything up and putting in some details and lights, now I got a nice load for the low boy im finishing up

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg3_zps9ed77b59.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg3_zps9ed77b59.jpg.html)

even my little employee gets a make over from boy to man lol
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg4_zpse4694c3e.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg4_zpse4694c3e.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg5_zpsb3e880da.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg5_zpsb3e880da.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg1_zps2c0d9f34.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg1_zps2c0d9f34.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg2_zps663b0c99.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg2_zps663b0c99.jpg.html)

before the handrails and such
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg7_zps69d10834.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg7_zps69d10834.jpg.html)

all done.....

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg9_zps3da7b896.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg9_zps3da7b896.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg11_zps60829ff8.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg11_zps60829ff8.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg12_zps697f65a3.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg12_zps697f65a3.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg12_zps697f65a3.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg12_zps697f65a3.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg8_zpsce70fb9f.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg8_zpsce70fb9f.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg14_zpsd42518a3.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg14_zpsd42518a3.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg16_zpsdca05876.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg16_zpsdca05876.jpg.html)

nice and snug

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg13_zpsd2024e7b.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/Bruder%20Front%20Loader/imagejpg13_zpsd2024e7b.jpg.html)
avel
06-10-2014, 06:13 PM
Looking good, is the servo strong enough for turning with a bucket of dirt?
Exclusive RC
06-10-2014, 11:17 PM
Looking good, is the servo strong enough for turning with a bucket of dirt?

It's actually stronger than I really need I may have to downgrade lol, if I'm not careful with my thumb I can whip it lol
Stuff
06-11-2014, 12:12 AM
looks great!

it's not a project unless there is blood!!
Exclusive RC
06-11-2014, 12:28 PM
looks great!

it's not a project unless there is blood!!

Amen to that brother, you are preaching to the choir with that one lol!
Crash
06-25-2014, 05:05 PM
Nice build, I don't have the time or the patience so I bought one from Magom.
Instead of firgelli actuators it has hydraulics.
It was right at $1000 canadian delivered.
I have had a bit of trouble blowing 1 hydraulic line but I managed to fix it.
The only complaint I have is the tires are solid so I think I will invest in new wheels and I might make a bucket out of metal.
Espeefan
06-26-2014, 02:11 AM
This is a pretty cool conversion! Quite impressive how you were able to fit all the working inside. I would have thought things would be much tighter. Sorry about your finger. I guess you have a little blood, sweat, and maybe tears in this build. :D
Exclusive RC
06-26-2014, 10:42 PM
Nice build, I don't have the time or the patience so I bought one from Magom.
Instead of firgelli actuators it has hydraulics.
It was right at $1000 canadian delivered.
I have had a bit of trouble blowing 1 hydraulic line but I managed to fix it.
The only complaint I have is the tires are solid so I think I will invest in new wheels and I might make a bucket out of metal.

I thought of getting one but wanted to have the conversion under my belt so I decided to go this route instead and am pretty pleased with the consistency
Exclusive RC
06-26-2014, 10:43 PM
This is a pretty cool conversion! Quite impressive how you were able to fit all the working inside. I would have thought things would be much tighter. Sorry about your finger. I guess you have a little blood, sweat, and maybe tears in this build. :D

Thank you brother lol, def blood sweat, no tears though... i dont think my ducts are functioning properly lol
chaseracer
07-22-2014, 11:30 PM
Great conversion , what size and ratio actuators did you use? thanks