Great Dane excavating co.

[Cooper]

Depending on how many channels your transmitter has, just throw another receiver back there in the trailer and plug into the channels you're not using on the tractor. You can link as many receivers to a transmitter as you want in parallel. If you want two dump boxes to go up together just plug the ESC into the same port on both receivers and they'll both work together! Also you'll have to get a BEC to power up the receiver back in the trailer unless you have an ESC for a screw drive or something else
Rob

Thanks rob, what I have in mind; drive truck with trailer loaded and park, (have to instal a servo for fifth wheel lock) unlock trailer- switch rx on radio, lower landing legs on trailer, switch rx to truck, pull away, switch back to trailer and lower gooseneck, remove equipment, raise gooseneck, hook back up and drive away. All from a nice lounge chair equipped with cup holder!! No wires to unhook, no connections to make. I'm not having lights (yet) so electrical between truck and trailer isn't issue. If in future I will make some sort of contact points to keep in said lounge chair :) lol!! As my wife listened to what I had in mind, staring at me with a blank stair after I explained ,,, only to reply with I am the poster child of sloth!!! Haha!!

[tracksntreadslou]

lmao ..I have to say this is the most entertaining thread on this whole forum ..Like reading a good book ..cant put it down ..great humour :D lots of wildlife and to top it off some great building ..always look forward to the updates Coop ..nice work buddy

[Cooper]

Always trying to entertain :)

And now my mothers on my hit list!! She dropped this off!! Said she will find it a home- not my home I hope!! Why? I'm not really that much of an animal lover!!! Lol!! I know I should have taken that old couch and put it in my shop/garage,, along with the tv from camper, already have a fridge!! Would be like moving into parents house and living in garage!! It's my favorite place to be anyway!!!
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/E6679579-EC16-4824-B975-7E8EE27E2111_zpsenpkh80p.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/E6679579-EC16-4824-B975-7E8EE27E2111_zpsenpkh80p.jpg.html)Not what I want!!!!!!!'

Anyway I changed up suspension after looking on net to figure out how the air ride works. Still need to figure how to attach axle and mock airbag. One step at a time I suppose. Never have a plan just figure it out as I go.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/FFE15368-BF9B-44C3-A30F-B0DF8AE6806F_zpsnboebloq.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/FFE15368-BF9B-44C3-A30F-B0DF8AE6806F_zpsnboebloq.jpg.html)

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/BF799182-5EEA-4BAA-9C60-05B952FD9B7A_zps1mkldcez.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/6CAB14BE-1173-49F6-ADF6-B3D18C5A135D_zpstre4oxsv.jpg

[Cooper]

Got the back frame welded. Not without issues, had to scrap the first one because of the cheep welding table I have, not flat, and it had a major slant to the I beams. Compensated for that and this one came out true
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/95612FFF-6842-429A-A615-7397CE4BC811_zpseohhvdmv.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/7092152F-5EC1-45A6-9F52-0891376324CF_zpsebtpyvcn.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/D5546860-7D65-43A4-9CEE-056581FBF009_zpsgftoyvis.jpg

Milled the edges on all arms to have a round corner. The ends are rough as I haven't figured out the airbag location yet.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/6A8C2C07-7D2C-4749-A79F-3C6DE70BB722_zpsauhcrc4p.jpg

[Cooper]

And the night ending process, (with issues again!)
Milled this acetal rod to act as an all in one spacer between wheels and suspension arms.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/AB3EE265-B999-4B3C-B443-294FAAED23AB_zps6sukt9si.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/DD55ADC9-1626-4280-9F03-2AA7504F782A_zpsqm1y3hdh.jpg

After questioning my measurements a few times I cut the part. Well I now know why I was questioning my numbers.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/7558B6BC-0088-40B9-9B00-15338A8F373D_zpsefx8s8u3.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/53E4DD0D-9A75-4BA7-99B6-0C84CC5CBB96_zpscsxummpo.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/478124C9-E34A-4234-BCC8-0EF1EC228E28_zpswiyykyui.jpg

Then numbers are good but I forgot to compensate for the darn size of tool!!!!!!! The axle is supposta encompass top and bottom of arms. Have to slide them into axle then the actual axle rod into place. It secures everything together. And yes it's a solid fixed no torsion axle, just the springs. I figure for model it will help keep load from rocking much. Don't know but it seems logical to me?

[Lil Giants]

It's good to see other ppl have those sorts of brain farts too. :D

[bigford]

that last pic looks like the new math they are trying to teach my kids

[TRUCKMAKER]

"As my wife listened to what I had in mind, staring at me with a blank stair after I explained ,,, only to reply with I am the poster child of sloth!!! Haha!!"

Are you sure she's not going to replace you with a real sloth? It would fit right in! LOL

All seriousness aside the trailers looking good and thanks for telling us what went wrong cuz I couldn't see it in the numbers.

[Cooper]

"As my wife listened to what I had in mind, staring at me with a blank stair after I explained ,,, only to reply with I am the poster child of sloth!!! Haha!!"

Are you sure she's not going to replace you with a real sloth? It would fit right in! LOL

All seriousness aside the trailers looking good and thanks for telling us what went wrong cuz I couldn't see it in the numbers.

Oh no!! I didn't even think of her adding another lazy resident!!!!:jaw: lol!!!

Yeah I didn't see it in the numbers either!!! I was nervous cutting the slots, even with it being plastic had to make several deeper cuts, couldn't figure what went wrong when I pulled the part and trial fitted. Then like a fool stuffing two pounds of poo into a one pound bag it hit me!!! Then I calmly turned out lights n went to bed!!

This was what I was aiming for
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/FB1AE6DE-2EF5-4A1C-BFBF-8B6CA70456FD_zpsla2vyq4b.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/B6BD97BC-883E-45ED-BED5-0AB83A3D277E_zpspt31y3ea.jpg

Second pic is with an axle inverted just to show top and bottom.

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/C269BC26-553B-49A7-B477-DBC4F68C6CCA_zpsvzbdqwfl.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/FC061C74-8B7A-446B-BEEE-E74B7E54BC53_zpsog4k1e5m.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/FD3EC9AD-D7CF-4116-B13B-170CC25CF2A2_zpsctuuxrjv.jpg

Hit up the local overpriced parts store for an assortment of springs, trying to figure out the suspension and problem hiding springs,,,,,,,,

Then it hit me like my wife catching me watching the woman's football league, I made up some simple foam cutters
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/0118F0A4-5643-44D3-8032-3D5C7E4C2F43_zps9zmrhvbl.jpg

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/ACBCADD2-665A-4A3D-B80F-58419E375D3E_zpspkht6yhz.jpg


I used some shrink wrap but it is too hard and too small, didn't look right, this is what I ended up with, the foam. It looks similar to a bag, still a touch small in diameter but it works. I'm thinking of tacking some m3 threaded rod (cuz I have it) to the frame, passing it through spring and adding a nut on bottom of arm. That way the axle can't extend too far if off ground.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/36147E87-E96F-4BE7-BD67-2D74C76BB4F1_zpsg4gmtzi2.jpg

[Radar]

Man that is lookin good I like the bags that is a great idea. I can't what until u start the gooseneck! It's going to be a nice trailer

[bigford]

scissor neck, radar

[TRUCKMAKER]

Coop, did you try some large diameter shrink tube over one to see what it looks like. Just a thought. It looks like you could stand on that trailer with out issue.

[Cooper]

Coop, did you try some large diameter shrink tube over one to see what it looks like. Just a thought. It looks like you could stand on that trailer with out issue.

Yes, in the pic above with brass tube I used for cutter, right above the spring with foam is a spring with black shrink on it.

Yes, she will haul some tail!! I may need to build a truck with proper gearing and suspension. The Aeromax is just stock, sleeper chopped off, other than having a high turn motor. Well I'll find out, drive it till something breaks I guess:).

[TRUCKMAKER]

I did see that, I was wondering about it over the foam.

[Radar]

Sorry scissor neck in still excited to see it

[Cooper]

I did see that, I was wondering about it over the foam.

Oh, I don't have shrink bigger than the springs. But messing with it I think the rubber shrink (vinyl, whatever it is) will be too stiff. All I want to do is hide the springs and I think the foam will do.
Cleaned up the arms a bit.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/72FA8F7D-8B95-4D9D-AC2B-0310C9108B26_zpsyy34ky4m.jpg


And this is what I had in mind for retaining axles from just dropping out if off ground. It's m3 rod, cut to 1" and then I'll tack it to frame. Will have a washer and locknut on bottom. The hole in aluminum arm is large enough to prevent binding in the little bit of travel. As the arm with spring has a bit of arc in the travel.

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/5CFDD9AA-F665-498A-86DC-85FFCD7F1650_zpsro6pjqxm.jpg

[Cooper]

Man that is lookin good I like the bags that is a great idea. I can't what until u start the gooseneck! It's going to be a nice trailer

Thanks, always a work in progress :). Yeah,,,, the neck part,,,,,,, I can't wait till that too :). Eager and not as I'm sure some fried brains are in store for that:lol:

Oh and the springs are set into the arms .2" makes me a bit more planted. They will just rest on frame.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/B8B28B33-ECEF-4115-A6AB-3C70AFB8899A_zpsgw7ftam3.jpg

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/C000B4A6-A33C-4A3C-84F1-1E3925FC4640_zpswsawlbpz.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/C000B4A6-A33C-4A3C-84F1-1E3925FC4640_zpswsawlbpz.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/17C1F6BF-B72B-4DE9-A762-D2C2DEB23DC8_zpskmrw26uw.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/17C1F6BF-B72B-4DE9-A762-D2C2DEB23DC8_zpskmrw26uw.jpg.html)
Suspension done, I will have to get some weaker springs. After setting all axles up and putting some weights on her, it's apperent the springs are way too stiff. I could almost stand on it and not bottom them out!!!

Now onto welding the sides to main frame. Have to do this so I can attach (or figure out how to) it to wheel frame then start working on the "fun " part :)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/760B49ED-0557-48BE-9056-9FA9866F703B_zpsfy1vjapj.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/760B49ED-0557-48BE-9056-9FA9866F703B_zpsfy1vjapj.jpg.html)

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/A2760B2C-081A-453B-9B14-6D8B5B004594_zps5pkawgqv.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/A2760B2C-081A-453B-9B14-6D8B5B004594_zps5pkawgqv.jpg.html)

Forgot one :)

[Lil Giants]

Where do you source those little metal clamps from? How much range do they have?

[RCP57]

Where do you source those little metal clamps from? How much range do they have?

KMS Tools have them in Canada Joe. They open just over 1/2". Cleko makes them.

[RCP57]

Trailer is looking awesome RW!

[Joe25]

Looks to be the same ones we use for making repairs or panels on aircraft if you don't mind my asking what do you pay for them? Maybe can get ya some cheaper as we order them in bulk.
liking the idea of the welded channel to make "I" beam and the bag suspenion:jaw:

[RCP57]

Looks to be the same ones we use for making repairs or panels on aircraft if you don't mind my asking what do you pay for them? Maybe can get ya some cheaper as we order them in bulk.
liking the idea of the welded channel to make "I" beam and the bag suspenion:jaw:

Last time I bought them here in Canada they were $4.50 each on sale. Pliers are about $17 I think. The work really well until they get too hot! Then they just melt....lol

[Cooper]

Joe I get them from McMaster-Carr. Yes they are a bit pricey. And they definitely don't take heat well :(. Lol!! Work great for tacking welds and pretty strong springs in em. The round ones are for sized holes.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/6FC4278C-7CF8-4707-B798-546592FF8D64_zpswfvu43jj.jpg

Don't know what I'm doing for decking but am keeping the topside flat, ground fairly flat any high welds.

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/85A77931-F552-4A40-BE1F-3F0799C8507A_zpstxkvyn9h.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/69FEB266-4A6E-42C1-A92C-179059AFD4C8_zpsxgurne9w.jpg

And thanks guys, as always one idea that looks simple in my sleep transpires into a full blown project with lots of work and melting brain matter :). I got the deck done now trying to figure out a super strong way of attaching, and incorporating side extensions. Might try the slide out kind, or just the regular triangle swing outs, or the slip fit detached ones,,,, hummm all this thinking!!!!!!!!

[Cooper]

Last time I bought them here in Canada they were $4.50 each on sale. Pliers are about $17 I think. The work really well until they get too hot! Then they just melt....lol

Yup:)

[Joe25]

Well let me know if ya need any more the ones we buy are $2.25/each for that type (1" or 1/2" jaw) we also have the "C" clamp type

[hvy 1ton]

Is the m3 bolt binding when you try to cycle the suspension? The trailing arm is trying to moving in a radial motion and the bolt is (probably) holding the arm to linear motion. I might be missing something but that's what i'm seeing.

[RCP57]

Well let me know if ya need any more the ones we buy are $2.25/each for that type (1" or 1/2" jaw) we also have the "C" clamp type

I don't think I've seen the C clamp type. Have any pictures?

[hvy 1ton]

Here you go RCP i'd never seen clamp style cleckos before either.

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/760B49ED-0557-48BE-9056-9FA9866F703B_zpsfy1vjapj.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/760B49ED-0557-48BE-9056-9FA9866F703B_zpsfy1vjapj.jpg.html)

This is the third time i've seen pictures of cleckos today. People from Kansas must talk funny because I've been convinced for years it clenkos.

[RCP57]

The blue ones are Clecko's? I was thinking they would be small like the others but I guess not...

[Cooper]

Is the m3 bolt binding when you try to cycle the suspension? The trailing arm is trying to moving in a radial motion and the bolt is (probably) holding the arm to linear motion. I might be missing something but that's what i'm seeing.

That pic was just to show underside. The axles will not move in a tilting motion, just up n down. The m3 rod was the hard part, bending and taking in the slight arc of the suspension travel. I think I hit on that before, that's what was tricky. Setting the rod in just the right spot before welding. The holes in the aluminum arms were drilled slightly bigger than rod for welding. Using them as sort of a jig for holding. After tacking into place I removed them and hogged them oblong to allow the threads to pass through travel unimpeded. But the springs were intentionally sourced to be strong as I'm planning on 60# plus. But after all the axles were in place the combined spring strength was realized to be a bit too strong. All the foam is doing is hiding the springs, gives no resistance. Another thing I'm trying to figure is weight distribution. I don't want the load to squat front axle and spring last axle. Before welding I'm going to preload the axle part of trailer. Or use different rate springs front to back. Just don't want it to arc and flex belly down and a$$ up :lol: that's why this part is kind of a critical area.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/918EBF41-2AFA-4E16-A265-0B40A0FDCB0A_zpsnqcnpujf.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/C7BF1B4F-4018-477E-B54C-18E654FD6496_zpsmbhxdxbo.jpg

[Cooper]

The blue ones are Clecko's? I was thinking they would be small like the others but I guess not...

Lol, the blue ones are just c clamps, I picked up some wider clamps the other day and they were nicely painted,,until I heat em up :jaw:

[Joe25]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/Static_Sky25/clamps.png
1/2" jaw vs. 1" jaw & 5lbs vs. 10lbs
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/Static_Sky25/c%20cleco.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Static_Sky25/media/c%20cleco.jpg.html)
"C" type

[RCP57]

Lol, the blue ones are just c clamps, I picked up some wider clamps the other day and they were nicely painted,,until I heat em up :jaw:

OK, that what I thought...

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/Static_Sky25/clamps.png
1/2" jaw vs. 1" jaw & 5lbs vs. 10lbs
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/Static_Sky25/c%20cleco.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Static_Sky25/media/c%20cleco.jpg.html)
"C" type

Those C type are cool! I can see how those would come in very handy at times. Thanks for posting pics Joe.

[Cooper]

Me too reg, just got done looking on fleebay for some :).

[Joe25]

Not a prob, if ya find em cheaper please let me know. They are life savers when your building a spar or an instrument panel
I get a 2" opening for $5.95 or a 3" for $7.95 as much as mine get used (lost) at school... lol I gotta quit loanin tools

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/F27140F2-0864-4979-A719-C9456A7B86FF_zpsbhnjwr8t.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/F27140F2-0864-4979-A719-C9456A7B86FF_zpsbhnjwr8t.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/F27140F2-0864-4979-A719-C9456A7B86FF_zpsbhnjwr8t.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/F27140F2-0864-4979-A719-C9456A7B86FF_zpsbhnjwr8t.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/FD883592-3785-46C5-9F35-069812DD1B01_zps4pxtr2au.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/FD883592-3785-46C5-9F35-069812DD1B01_zps4pxtr2au.jpg.html)

I was trying to have the load transferred to back axles first then progressive stiffer springs as forward axles.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/CCEA589E-433E-4808-8BE1-D29F6D120814_zpsgjuw6hfr.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/CCEA589E-433E-4808-8BE1-D29F6D120814_zpsgjuw6hfr.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/DCE809EE-4AA7-47A0-8F7D-514E2DDFC073_zpsgzx4fene.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/DCE809EE-4AA7-47A0-8F7D-514E2DDFC073_zpsgzx4fene.jpg.html)

[Cooper]

Sorry about double pics, working from phone :(.
I think I figured out how I can use the actuators I have, thanks to the advanced prototype tools I have. :)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/46D4A72E-576D-4C4E-BC4E-CA819834AD01_zpsr8hejk2v.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/46D4A72E-576D-4C4E-BC4E-CA819834AD01_zpsr8hejk2v.jpg.html)

[Cooper]

Made up this little jig for welding up the neck arms
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/769DF9A5-171D-4E5B-8C42-5232411F9396_zpsig87wqyn.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/769DF9A5-171D-4E5B-8C42-5232411F9396_zpsig87wqyn.jpg.html)


And the arms with steel bushings.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/704CEFD3-CF62-4D35-9A33-E85ACD593E50_zpsw6nnryag.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/704CEFD3-CF62-4D35-9A33-E85ACD593E50_zpsw6nnryag.jpg.html)

[Cooper]

After eating too much for bday dinner I tried to get some more done but it's couch time:).
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/4EFE1F52-11B0-48C8-A61E-F0EAE7AE8C10_zpsicexxinc.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/BDECA21F-4DFB-40E6-8863-EBB832671A45_zpsmcfnmsza.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/C614DEC8-87FF-45F6-98F6-07134596C982_zps6ug2vaas.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/6AC88FBA-E20C-401F-A727-FD6198D44E5F_zpsdgf0d8be.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/0F846307-6229-4A73-81C5-141020A9DA1B_zpsh7mwpx1w.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/6BA311EB-DF86-4D2C-9F62-0A1B6B41F3FB_zps7grolxee.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/11A6CD27-2CC6-42FA-B6D8-6BFC4BD1680B_zpskqlmgodn.jpg

The top shaft will be able to pass from side to side, the bottom will be two separate on each side as actuator will interfere with it. Trying to make it torsionally stiff as possible.

[Exclusive RC]

gettin better and better each day

[Radar]

That scissor neck is coming out sweet. I like it! Good job

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/E119BEDC-990B-463D-9DE3-A84C94CC7B2F_zpsykzmexg8.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/E119BEDC-990B-463D-9DE3-A84C94CC7B2F_zpsykzmexg8.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/B2F4F97A-F43A-4F4F-AF6F-BC9B75B866DF_zps8uen6dgz.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/B2F4F97A-F43A-4F4F-AF6F-BC9B75B866DF_zps8uen6dgz.jpg.html)

Getting towards the end :). Or the front I guess. Been trying to keep things square. And just a quick pic of the future employee, he is like the poster child for Applebee's--- eatin' good in the neighborhood!!!! He just looks bulky in that pic :). Figure bulk him up before introducing him to the outdoor population of seasonal employees.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/7B14719B-BB60-4F08-8660-BD88978AA909_zpsva9zvurk.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/7B14719B-BB60-4F08-8660-BD88978AA909_zpsva9zvurk.jpg.html)

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/5084C957-5506-4B16-8BC4-0E8768923311_zpskpwztolw.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/5084C957-5506-4B16-8BC4-0E8768923311_zpskpwztolw.jpg.html)

It's a panoramic pic, and I'm not steady!!!

[Mikem]

Both the trailer and napoleon are lookin good . What is the height of your I beams in the trailer deck ? Mike

[Cooper]

Thanks for the complements guys, like I've said my welding skills are quite a bit rough but almost all will be hidden :).

Mikem, the I beams are almost one inch tall. I did not look into actual dimensions of trailers, just went with what I thought. The panoramic pic has distorted it quite a bit. Tomorrow I will try and get a better one. I know I'm about to run into a problem with the actuators, the top (black plastic housing) is just a bit taller than what the decking will be. One of those things of my redneck engineering, measure after you build it,,, then engineer some more:).

[Radar]

That's awsome that's all I have to say!!

[Lil Giants]

Put a live roll on the back of trk frame & a winch behind trk cab, then the scissor neck will function like a real one. :)

[Cooper]

Put a live roll on the back of trk frame & a winch behind trk cab, then the scissor neck will function like a real one. :)

http://youtu.be/PS5cvTpWmn8

This is what I'm aiming for joe :). I will figure it out somehow whit the actuators I have :). In that video you can see the landing legs and also how the fifth wheel pin is able to slide up when the deck hits the ground. That is also going to be a little bit of challenge. Easy to do but withstand some weight being pulled will be the creative engineering. But if all else fails, yes, she will be a roll-up scissor neck. Many different names, hydraulic folding gooseneck, sissorneck.

[Cooper]

http://youtu.be/WRoj1bkmcxc
And another video I found. Now how cool will that be? Stay sitting in my lounge chair and not have to unhook anything!!! That's why I was going to make this have its own radio system. Just have to install a fifth wheel unlock servo in the truck and I'll only need to get up to pee or refill beverage. :) !!!

[Lil Giants]

Those lil winches RC4WD sells would handle the job. ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi05hjyHpT8

[Cooper]

http://youtu.be/6FWF0a1Rt7w

Finally got it figured out somewhat!!! Still need to limit the lifting legs so the neck will elevate completely. But it is self contained rc!!

[Lil Giants]

Putting a floor on the main deck, would that work for leg stops?

Looking good. :cool:

Turn your Iphone a 1/4 turn when filming. ;)

[Cooper]

Putting a floor on the main deck, would that work for leg stops?

Looking good. :cool:

Turn your Iphone a 1/4 turn when filming. ;)

Next video I'll remember to do that. You have to reprogram me every so often :lol:

Yes putting 1/8" thick bass wood on for decking. But I am going to place a metal stop in frame rails to facilitate the landing legs to stop and allow neck to raise higher. I still don't know if two actuators will be enough power to lift when 60# plus load on. If not I can add one in middle or two. Haides or high water I'm bound to make this work!!!! Also have to figure out the movable kingpin. That might just be gravity to facilitate that or simple spring band. Figured you guys have remote quick change buckets for the excavators, so when I'm not around the easily motivated kids to unhook something I can still enjoy my lounge chair:lol::lol::lol: :D:D

[TRUCKMAKER]

Next video I'll remember to do that. You have to reprogram me every so often :lol:

Yes putting 1/8" thick bass wood on for decking. But I am going to place a metal stop in frame rails to facilitate the landing legs to stop and allow neck to raise higher. I still don't know if two actuators will be enough power to lift when 60# plus load on. If not I can add one in middle or two. Haides or high water I'm bound to make this work!!!! Also have to figure out the movable kingpin. That might just be gravity to facilitate that or simple spring band. Figured you guys have remote quick change buckets for the excavators, so when I'm not around the easily motivated kids to unhook something I can still enjoy my lounge chair:lol::lol::lol: :D:D

You've done a fantastic job on this so far! We had a military tri-axle foldable goose neck at work for a couple years that required a winch to hook up to. Since we were using it for testing and didn't take it on the highway, we cheated and welded a couple legs to each side so we could use any available tractor to move it. It was a pain because the legs weren't timed, you had to crank each side separately:(.
The king pin was in a tube and was gravity activated. It was a 4" pin (read heavy) vs. a standard 2" pin. I would think you could do the same, maybe add a lite spring to make sure it drops when it needs to. :)

[Mikem]

Cooper why don't you use alder as opposed to basswood it is harder nice grain and would take a 60 # load better load . If you want some email me off list with a list . Mike

[Cooper]

Cooper why don't you use alder as opposed to basswood it is harder nice grain and would take a 60 # load better load . If you want some email me off list with a list . Mike

I really haven't thought about much other wood. Reason for that was that I have quite a few sheets of 4" x 24" . For me I think it would look cool if it does get torn up from use. I like the dented and scratched look. It really hides a lot of other imperfections :). I was thinking of milling very small slots in it to appear to be planking. Just rub some stain on and it will penetrate to the grooves, then rub off leaving the appearance of multiple strips.

[Cooper]

You've done a fantastic job on this so far! We had a military tri-axle foldable goose neck at work for a couple years that required a winch to hook up to. Since we were using it for testing and didn't take it on the highway, we cheated and welded a couple legs to each side so we could use any available tractor to move it. It was a pain because the legs weren't timed, you had to crank each side separately:(.
The king pin was in a tube and was gravity activated. It was a 4" pin (read heavy) vs. a standard 2" pin. I would think you could do the same, maybe add a lite spring to make sure it drops when it needs to. :)

Thank you!! I didn't even know about the kingpin until a little while ago. The spring I was thinking of is some simple strip of spring steel attached to deck (metal part) and resting on top of pin. This whole project was to show the wife how lazy I can be not having to move from any location yet still play with multiple toys:lol::lol::lol: I'm almost there :). Although trying to be lazy has been a lot of work!!! Originally my thoughts were for the winch but having to mod the truck,,, well at the time i thought a trailer would be easier, I know my logic doesn't always work out. Lol!!

[TRUCKMAKER]

As far as you are I wouldn't go the winch way, you pretty much got the "lazy" down pat just deck it and tune it to the weight and your good!:D

[Mikem]

Your bass will get ripped up ,but alder will get scratched up also but not as quick . I use it and hard pine on my railway cars and load all sorts of rocks etc on them I also cut them as boards and beat them before you install them . Try what you want the offer is there . Oh and squirrels like to eat basswood 😄Mike

[Cooper]

I'll keep you in mind mikem, thank you.

Truckmaker, I got to messing with it tonight. Put some temporary stops on the outriggers/landing legs. Lifts the vice I had on it along with four 123 mill blocks. But,,, I don't think the actuators will be able to completely lift the heavy excavator. I think another one in center is needed, maybe two. I'm very close on clearances to put two on each side, side by side. I don't think I could use e-clips on the shafts, would have to change to a set screw to give me a bit more wiggle room. Center has more than enough for one or two side by side, but then more drilling and welding in a rather hard to get to area. It's always gonna be I thought I had enough on the shelf at home but,,, but I need to get more parts !!! But good news is I have the clearances just right for the truck hooking up with fifth wheel. And definitely have to cut some spring steel to add to leaf springs on truck. Squats stock right away. It's one of these circumstances, have truck,,,,, build trailer,,, need to modify truck to suit built trailer. It may just get completely out of hand if a king hauler is needed, extra drive axle, different tranny/motor,,,,,,,,,,, help me I've got to stop!!!!!! Lol!!!! Really need warm weather to get here fast, it will get me outside!! :)

[TRUCKMAKER]

Coop, check TamiyaUSA they sell 3-4 different length add a leaf springs for the F350 which work well on the stock truck springs. You can make it as heavy as you want. If you go to post #6 in the link below you'll see a spring set with 4 leaves added ;)
http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=9138

[Cooper]

Coop, check TamiyaUSA they sell 3-4 different length add a leaf springs for the F350 which work well on the stock truck springs. You can make it as heavy as you want. If you go to post #6 in the link below you'll see a spring set with 4 leaves added ;)
http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=9138

Thanks, appreciate that !! I have some annealed spring steel sheet that I was planning on making springs before but I was able to use stock springs. I think I will do what you have done just cut some myself. Have to cut and temper but that's the fun:).

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/663F93E3-726B-4112-AE00-85924E610742_zps1dxl8fyt.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/CEAE77A9-0EB6-4A2A-B0DB-A3E594448B69_zps89bs861n.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/1158099F-2A33-4422-AF63-D64E35BB66C7_zpsfsjlcnej.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/B2A9AF22-8369-4E59-A930-35ACD369A808_zpsqtrgdbul.jpg

I have the metal plates in the last pic for welding jig/spacers and the long brass rod is just to keep somewhat square.

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/CEDAA991-563E-487A-9EA2-8BAFC8C8269E_zpsgwd5lddz.jpg

The collapsable king pin. Needs reinforcing but just the preliminary stuff.

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/5B0582D5-AE5C-4C71-8750-1CA6C1720C13_zpsmn8awze0.jpg

And bit the bullet and got two more actuators if one on each side is not enough power. They are matched very well, and movement is synchronized well. Had some time and motivation last couple days to get some more done. Hopefully soon the weather gets a little warmer and I can set up a somewhat makeshift paint booth to get this and the excavator painted. I have quite a few furnace squirrel cage blowers that I was going to use one for a downdraft fume extractor so I'm not cleaning cat yellow off everything in garage like when I painted the dozer ;). A couple furnace filters and flex duct out window to give the shrubs a tint of cat yellow, hopefully not the siding on house!!!

[Mikem]

See u have a use for Mr Nutters

[Cooper]

Lol!! Put him to work, maybe he will drive better than me :)

http://youtu.be/VYeUEOzz6Fw

Just a simple video of the truck and trailer, I figured out the gravity drop kingpin.

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice job on the king pin set up Cooper, the bracing and all look just like the 1:1.

[Cooper]

Nice job on the king pin set up Cooper, the bracing and all look just like the 1:1.

Thanks!! I wanted to braze a lot of pieces but my skills at brazing yield warped parts and ,,, well just not good at it !! Practice more first.

[Cooper]

Made all the shafts and cut retaining clip grooves. Between the arms I installed Teflon washers to help misalignments and ease of movement.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/D0AB2982-F776-4CBC-A9A6-E65F6714CC90_zps8sf0x1yi.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/A6A1845F-066B-40F0-B784-DD90A39ACFBB_zpsqmzbojr3.jpg

Added the other two actuators.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/C034F5F6-2F64-486C-AAD1-220CF8873B2F_zpsoiryzu87.jpg


Bottom side with neck in the up position
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/A470DD3E-6022-47D8-A53A-A8F799A5374A_zpszjiu4iui.jpg

And I may have underestimated the power of these actuators, the metal that is bent against the aluminum was just a temporary piece to help locate where to put a stop. They bent that rather easily as it's not structural bent and temporary but it also bent the frame ibeams!! I still haven't figured what would be best to limit the trailer raise to help facilitate the neck lift. Some 1:1 use chains or pins. Still a work in progress
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/EC5E27CE-E008-4CC5-B94C-5128EF8CEDC5_zpspxolwdbg.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/DED99F80-26C9-48BA-A2CF-A586F1E100D0_zpssarifiwx.jpg

And just another overall pic.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/6C91B607-77DE-4E24-81FF-F162D7BDA137_zpsn5cg13oc.jpg

Added the mixes to radio for all four actuators. They are independently plugged into 1-4 channels and work by throwing a switch then on a dial so the trailer can be raised/lowered to any position. So I guess next step is to get the I-beams bent back and figure out the stops. Then rear bumper, between wheel frame additions, decking, paint, ect. Thought this project was going to be a "quick" fun build. It has been fun and some burnt brain cells along way!!! :)

[Supermario]

Well, if you would quit playing with Lego all the time , this build would be much further along! :lol:

Nice work RW. :cool:
Maybe it's a tough build but your still taking the time to think of things like Teflon washers so all is good and stress levels can't be that bad...:p:rolleyes::lol:

[Mikem]

Makes my boxcars look to simple ! Mike

[Cooper]

Load test one with the excavator.

http://youtu.be/eE9irWLSAxc

And load test number two, I think I said the dozer was 80#, I actually forget its weight! somewhere around there I think.

http://youtu.be/ewaWgGBbn7Q

[TRUCKMAKER]

Looks like it works good, seems to work a little lifting the dozer. Are you going to have a mechanical lock or let the weight ride on the actuators?

[Cooper]

Thanks Mario, I have had quite a bit of "thinking" on this one :).

Truckmaker, I really didn't plan on being able to lift the dozer, but it can!! I found out (or it seems that way) that the actuators will lift more than they have the power to hold. They do act like they are working to lift the dozer but they will hold at any given location. When I originally did a load test with two, they would lift but then drift after stopping. Firgilli states they will not be damaged from staling but it's not good if repeatedly used that way. I just got back from the local proctologist hardware store with some small chain and small cable. Picture hanging cable. I figure between the two I can figure something out. I was going to use some metal bent up somehow for strength as a mechanical stop. I am now thinking of going the chain idea as I've seen some 1:1 use chain. And after looking into that the points that can be secured at are the arm shaft that runs from side to side ( probably the most secured part) and the landing leg itself. I'm sure to add some pics of the process. Hope you guys like all the pics, I always like looking at what others do or are thinking of doing :).

[fhhhstix]

Fantastic job it looks and functions as it should.

Travis

[Exclusive RC]

Excellent Job, I really like the fact that it pushes down on the other pieces to lift the trailer to height and also acts as a landing gear, idk if that was intentional on your part, or just one of those by mistake accidents that worked in your favor, but none the less. BEAUTIFUL!

[Cooper]

Yes that was the idea, when loaded the neck goes up first, when empty the trailer lifts first then the neck. The 1:1 work similar or have two separate controls for neck and/or landing legs. But the most of them have that sudden break loose effect of neck lowering, I didn't think I would achieve that but it is basically the same as 1:1 as far as pivot points go.

Thanks!!!

[doodlebug]

Hey Cooper, can you limit travel via radio endpoint settings?
Cheers, Neil.

[Cooper]

Hey Cooper, can you limit travel via radio endpoint settings?
Cheers, Neil.

Not really, if the travel on the actuators is changed any the landing legs will still move as far as they are allowed. They are the least resistance between landing legs (trailer lift) and gooseneck lifting. And that changes depending on load. With no load on trailer the trailer will lift first then the neck goes up. With load on the neck goes up first then trailer. That's one of the pitfalls I ran into on this build. It looks simple but getting the right locations for pivot points was a challenge. I am working on cutting some 1/2" angle iron for stops. It may be the perfect solution as I have a large area to weld to the ibeams and the 1/2" side can rest against aluminum landing leg flat. More surface area to contact resulting is stronger support and they are only 1.75" so not adding much weight.

Just got done plowing / shoveling ice and snow since 5 this morning. I think I may go groundhog hunting this summer, completely wipe out groundhog Phil and his family!! Three more weeks of winter!! I'll show him three more hollow points of summer!!! I just hope all this snow and ice doesn't melt too fast as I may not get to the river lot till summer!! Some more coffee and hopefully some time to mill those stops for the trailer.

[steamer]

RW, just one more thing to think about. Right now you're lifting on a hard surface and it's looking real good. But it's going to change on soft ground! the bottom of those legs will go straight in unless you have some surface area to support that much weight. Just thought I'd throw that in before you make the stops. I'm sure you'll need more area to sit on.
Rob

[Cooper]

Yeah, another thing,, lol!! I haven't milled much on the landing legs yet, or made any type of shoe. Making sure the basics work first. But I do plan on having some sort of shoe. Originally those aluminum legs were configured opposite how they are now. May make new ones as the hole locations are what was needed. Didn't want to get too much into them if they were just learning parts :)

[Cooper]

This is some of the basic part of what I'm thinking for shoes. I'm trying to have them front heavy so they lay flat when in transport, resting against landing leg. Probably have a set screw in landing leg to keep pin in place. No good clearance for e-clips, and may have to change to set screws on outer pivot arms to increase clearance for shoes. Everything is tight as in no wobble but loose enough for ease of movement.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/B5077953-F971-4D04-8D66-409F88967938_zpsstwnuune.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/B5077953-F971-4D04-8D66-409F88967938_zpsstwnuune.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/8715E94C-64F0-40A1-A431-854F7712E9C2_zpslqjj1y4j.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/8715E94C-64F0-40A1-A431-854F7712E9C2_zpslqjj1y4j.jpg.html)

[Cooper]

I was getting frustrated with messing with landing legs so I temporarily gave up on them to start work on wheel well supports.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/3A917DA9-2A6B-4BA5-AC48-01FCFF5A0F30_zpslxodviwf.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/7E6B5C27-0B27-47F8-B433-B67D3CB0E18E_zpserzywkpd.jpg

They are just set in place for an idea. I think I am going to leave the back end open, possibly some mesh on bottom of frame for storage/wood blocks. Like on some of the 1:1

This is our new safety inspector, he has been doggin me a lot lately, can't find a compromise with keeping shop clean and safe whenever he drops in unannounced.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/C3BB36A3-7D24-4E15-8987-64CAD3B5DE7E_zpseyjwh2pa.jpg


And after he got done barking safety compliance issues I shrugged them off and went back to work,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/5E612519-BB05-4228-9B3C-C04A1500BB34_zpsczjjitqz.jpg


Now he really has a bone to pick with me about shop safety. Lol!!!! I harpooned my finger with some sheet metal, pic makes it look bad but it was just a flesh wound and a little tissue, electrical tape, and a good dose of that s$&@ that stings all is well!! :).

[steamer]

RW, you're a hazard to your own health LOL. It's amazing how sharp that stuff is! 25 years in a sheet metal shop, so ask me how I know!! Great start on the feet as they'll be self leveling.
Rob

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/A401D252-68C5-42AA-A3AE-2D1134D6E6BD_zpsqqg9ejrb.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/A401D252-68C5-42AA-A3AE-2D1134D6E6BD_zpsqqg9ejrb.jpg.html)

And an idea of the rear, have to make some flaps too. I wasn't planning on lights but these look good I think.

[Cooper]

RW, you're a hazard to your own health LOL. It's amazing how sharp that stuff is! 25 years in a sheet metal shop, so ask me how I know!! Great start on the feet as they'll be self leveling.
Rob

Yes, I'm usually very careful, self employed, self insured, self medicating (lol!!). I don't really like working with steel prefer alum!! The legs just got me frustrated as I need to make new legs to fit everything the way I want and just took a deep breath and decided to move to something else before the big toolbox had to be opened, the one with hammer and vice grips!!

Thanks

[bigford]

hey coop you make any headway with the FrSky Taranis? I just bought one today
for the china kat

[Cooper]

I did set up my excavator with an 8channel rx. I still have to do some more with travel, limits ect. And the trailer is using that system. In short I haven't really got into it yet. I did change both sticks to centering. Easy to do. So far I think it is a great system, can't beat the functions along with price. I'll try and dig up the info I have on it. I did download the computer program but I haven't set up any models from the computer wizard. But I do have to get on that soon, as I want to have stuff set up and be able to remember what does what before cabin fever.

[Cooper]

www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1866206

A great thread here.

[Cooper]

And the manual.

http://frsky-rc.com/download/view.php?sort=&down=88&file=Manual-TFR8SB

[Cooper]

And the manual.

http://frsky-rc.com/download/view.php?sort=&down=88&file=Manual-TFR8SB

Oops wrong manual but frsky site, manual is like 50 pages!! Covers everything.

[Cooper]

Now the craziness starts!!! The trailer is 7" wide (same as edges of tires on truck ) with the side extensions adding almost one inch to each side for a total extended width about 8 3/4- 8 7/8" wide almost 9". The excavator will have a good 75% of each track on trailer. I'm estimating 11 of these on each side. To facilitate not having a workforce of elves I decided to make this jig. I will be able to "pinch" the tubes the shafts run through so when not in use they will lay flat against inner frame rail. Originally I was going to make removable ones and add a compartment in frame to house them but these will pull from the imperfections in my welding my eyes are trained on. I thought about cutting holes in them but some of the 1:1 supports are solid so I'm keeping them solid. And only have to drill one hole in top of ibeams for shaft to slide through. Then the decking will hide holes.

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/03D60CDA-AC11-4B44-9746-7D2FC8D87E1D_zpsqdryoq2i.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/369E85F7-8915-4AB6-9D40-51E770E02DA2_zps3vfqszeq.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/A87F706C-3463-49ED-AA63-EC26745C90D3_zpsi5juauyd.jpg

[Supermario]

Nice work RW! Especially having a butchered finger and all. :eek:
They look great but looks like a lot of work. I figured you might do 3D printed parts for this instead? ..... Then again, it's all metal up to this point, why stop now eh? :p:D

[Cooper]

Mario, I have been really struggling with the ability to print parts for this, every day I walk by the printer and sigh. Yes it's been all metal and trying to keep up that way. I just wasn't sure if the printer parts would be strong enough, as keeping thin on things and the plastic would have to be thicker to get he strength. The plate steel appearances of parts. Like on the outriggers I have under 1/4" to tuck them in frame with hindge. Hey the wheels are printed!!! Lol!!! Idea for mud flaps and hangers,,,,, I'm pretty sure I was looking a bone inside my finger the other day, re dressed the bandage and the super glue held the skin back together:). Been keeping an eye on it and looks fine. Why is it always the pointer finger? That's the one that touches everything!! And I'm reminded as it is still a bit "touchy". Lol!!! Almost 5, the safety inspector is expected and I'm sure he is going to hound me some more. ;). Lol!!!

[TRUCKMAKER]

You got them all done yet?:lol::lol::D They're looking good!

[doodlebug]

Glad it wasn't the dog drawing, First Blood!

[Cooper]

You got them all done yet?:lol::lol::D They're looking good!

Haaaa!!! Still cutting pieces!!! Want to go beat my dog!!! But not as bad as making dozer tracks!!!!!! Lol!!

[Cooper]

Glad it wasn't the dog drawing, First Blood!

Lol! If that was the dog cutting skin, I would be missing an arm!! You can see big dummy in the pic with the inspector.

This is what wakes me up every morning at first light,,,, by biting my arm!!!! No need for an alarm clock, every morning , snooze button is his furry little butt going for a flight across room!! Lol!!!
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/EED7222C-DFA8-4793-87FD-C1A2F48D09D7_zps4pmb1ze4.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/EED7222C-DFA8-4793-87FD-C1A2F48D09D7_zps4pmb1ze4.jpg.html)

[TRUCKMAKER]

Quote:
Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER View Post
You got them all done yet? They're looking good!
Haaaa!!! Still cutting pieces!!! Want to go beat my dog!!! But not as bad as making dozer tracks!!!!!! Lol!!


He'll probably bite your other hand then you'd really be in good shape, let alone what the safety inspector would do. But having the dozer would be worth it!

[Cooper]

Lol!!!

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/562C247E-7747-4B74-9479-F129B5E09DBE_zpsibeesdx9.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/562C247E-7747-4B74-9479-F129B5E09DBE_zpsibeesdx9.jpg.html)

Working on um. Have all the parts and a few extras if needed. Now for some good fumes to inhale before bed, souls have some good dreams!! For these I'm using silver solder, and same for attaching brass rings to trailer frame.

[TRUCKMAKER]

Out of curiosity what are you cutting that brass with?

And I feel your pain, this is what I put up with trying to get a shot at sitting in my recliner!

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/cf79c416c0d50e7b0ba197349491b5ac_zpsf35d9496.jpg

[Cooper]

I'm using a 30" shear/brake/roll to cut the brass and have a 12" brake that is a little more precise for small stuff.

If it's not a cat biting me it's a dog licking!! I see you have a set of fangs to fight against for your chair!! Lol!! My wife should be very thankful I love her as much because I'm really not that much of an animal lover, one cat and one dog is (well was) my animal limit!! But it is fun to haul the cat around in the trucks!!!

[Cooper]

Got all 22 of the extension supports done, just a couple pics of the process I came up with.

I was using a piece of wire to elevate the plate for a centering lift, it soldered to the brass, I added too much solder.

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/254DBF5A-8241-481C-8C85-180E4699C200_zpsykywlewe.jpg

Turned a piece of aluminum to use for a spacer and that worked for the rest of them.

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/254364DE-2E80-44AD-95C0-32D5C10D6A0F_zpshlpjky2j.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/693E7B62-1402-40DF-A5B1-1E894E2E8DDA_zpskthwpolk.jpg


Had to add more than the usual heat needed as the aluminum jig was acting like a giant heat sink, just took a little longer to get up to flowing temp.

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/3D3B1D01-454C-45AE-B1A0-3C80DFC99D52_zpsb3p22jib.jpg

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/1CFA923E-7D98-44E0-81A0-95C94AC469DC_zpsijvnv48f.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/1056F655-F48E-491D-9580-D24DEA55A294_zpsrl22rycg.jpg

[TRUCKMAKER]

The parts came out great but I realy like the jig!

[Cooper]

Yes I'm really happy with them, after the third one I knew how much heat and where to apply. Then they started becoming easy and looking well!! Now if I could get my welding better!!! I had some stay-bright from Harris welding that I used to hard solder the little brass rings to frame, that stuff works great and didn't need too much heat. I made a 1/8" aluminum shaft to align them and rubbed a tiny bit of oil on the alum as a contaminant to help the solder not stick to shaft for assembly. Have to go to Wally-world and when I get back I'll try and post some more pics of progress. I have been soldering the wheel well parts instead of tacking, I think for the strength the frame will bend before any welds break. Everything is a learning curve :).

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/64D3D650-CB52-48E8-8C1D-B13C5AF88D54_zps6czpvyij.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/0EB7D354-E6F6-498E-BD7B-BE1949B12F65_zpsod04mjd1.jpg
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http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/AD256ED2-E8B6-4078-8512-0E9B8FA94827_zpskzksv4a1.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/AAC0704B-7259-4AAE-A4F0-401E3BD0A23C_zpsyzasis7l.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/B3FF95C5-E240-4626-ABA3-FDC966D05EF7_zpsyt5xf8ep.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/68DC0798-A4F6-4CE7-B483-30FAF7CC67AF_zpsafzb2kdd.jpg

I really want to blast this whole thing but my cabinet didn't fit the trailer after wheel frame was attached. Might have to get some dry sand and use the big one at work. Mikem , I know I said I was going to use bass work for decking and not going to use alder, but when I went and looked in the wood pile I found some dark oak or maybe some other dark wood that I forgot it had. I'm pretty sure it's oak. Anyway I'm going to use that and was thinking of using a wood burner to make plank lines and still use one solid piece for each side. Am planning on cutting some strips that will be glued on bottom side to act as a clamp to hold wood down. Only steel I have to do is a couple strips to tack between gooseneck arms on topside for someway to attach wood. I want to make that to be able to give somewhat incase neck doesn't raise completely square. This may end up getting some "weathering " for a paint scheme. Figure a flat/ eggshell black, not too shiny.

[bigford]

the fact that you have that many drill bits of the same size confirms you OCD!!!
trailer is looking great

[Mikem]

How about scribing lines in the oak or whatever with a 1/32 mill cutter instead of burning . I just cut some T and G for a tender for a loco I'm building .100 x .445 which scales out to 1 3/4 x 6 planks . then glueing them all together again for the deck . If you can find out if it's white oak it would be better than red oak . When I get back to building my wooden float I will use alder or ash . But your trailer looks awesome and won't burn like mine would ! Mike

[TRUCKMAKER]

the fact that you have that many drill bits of the same size confirms you OCD!!!
trailer is looking great

:lol::lol::lol: That's the first thing I thought of when I seen that! it realy looks good, the one pictures looks like a 1:1 sitting in a fab shop!

[bigford]

you know the next pic cooper posts will be of his hand bleeding with 5 drill holes
in the plam

[Cooper]

you know the next pic cooper posts will be of his hand bleeding with 5 drill holes
in the plam

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/80d58a9d04cbaa0c5ef351f4e6f4dc51_zps09f020a8.jpg

At least I'm not using an air nailer!!!! Lol.

Mikem I originally had the idea of milling plank lines in a solid piece and staining the grooves for the appearance of planks. The wood I have is 1/8" thick. Now that you mentioned that I may do that, only thing is I have to tear down the mill some to get the piece to lay flat on table. Might be a good time to clean out underside of slides anyway.

Thanks guys!! Appreciate the kudos. So it's not looking too bad ?

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/45FAA3E0-95EF-4B2B-A418-54DC3F0346A7_zpstgwv3wdz.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/45FAA3E0-95EF-4B2B-A418-54DC3F0346A7_zpstgwv3wdz.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/566B3EE2-CAD2-49DD-8CC6-ABFD63EE85A2_zpssk4e3ppb.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/566B3EE2-CAD2-49DD-8CC6-ABFD63EE85A2_zpssk4e3ppb.jpg.html)

This is what I was thinking about doing for decking. I'm probably going back to using the bass wood, the oak I have is really thin and I was basing my decking on 1/8". The oak is less than that and doesn't allow for a very good elevation lineup for the side boards. I don't have the tools to shave precision numbers off wood. And am trying to have side board extensions housed in middle of deck.

[bigford]

your decking a trailer not the back yard deck for the wife!!
go with something like this http://www.ncnwest.com/rmi/equip.htm

[Cooper]

your decking a trailer not the back yard deck for the wife!!
go with something like this http://www.ncnwest.com/rmi/equip.htm

Lol!!!!!

Here ya go!! Lol!!
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/F86AC1F1-0A82-4798-8810-EA5B137EDA7E_zpsqzg0ankw.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/F86AC1F1-0A82-4798-8810-EA5B137EDA7E_zpsqzg0ankw.jpg.html)

Got one side done between some quick real work jobs.

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/49CAE57A-8E2D-4916-B93B-37398B1CDE75_zpsk8zh0stv.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/49CAE57A-8E2D-4916-B93B-37398B1CDE75_zpsk8zh0stv.jpg.html)

[TRUCKMAKER]

Cooper take a look at the decks on the trailers on this site.
http://www.rogerstrailers.com

[Cooper]

Ahh got you guys,,,,, and this is the reason I don't get paid to do this stuff :). It looks like all these types of trailers leave the frame ibeams exposed and wood decking is flush with top of steel. I did not research enough I guess. ;). Hummm maybe a alteration is in need. Or it may be one of those trailer manufactuers that has gone out of business because of a poor design :). Lol!! I guess I better not name it Great Dane trailer manufactuering ,lol!!! And I also realized I should have made some sort of alignment with where planks but up against each other. They don't match up to frame supports. Guess I got a bit ahead of myself to get-er-done!!!

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/B11901AF-28F1-43DA-84D3-682588171979_zpsbp0ez5e9.jpg

Oh well it's my redneck construction company , gotta have something bassackwards!!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Yeah it's always the easy stuff that"ll trip you up!:p:p:lol::lol:;)

[Cooper]

Ok scale wise the planks would be like 14" wide, what do you guys think? I don't think at this point I'm going to alter frame to have ibeams exposed.

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/6C8D9C08-318D-458D-BE7A-7A7E0EC46172_zps7hmfzcw8.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/474AA78A-8C93-48B4-99ED-55DA3AB441FA_zps7j9unwgi.jpg

Go with the wider planking?

[steamer]

Rw, looks great and it won't matter a tinker's dam when the necks up!!!!
Rob

[bigford]

wider is better my lowboy only has 4 planks wide by 2 rows long

[TRUCKMAKER]

I'd say the wider stuff.

[djcrabtree]

Wider looks much better. Nice work on the trailer also.

[headers]

Great job as usual and I think the wider ones look more realistic

[Cooper]

Well that's settled, wider ones!!

Thanks for the complements and input guys!!!

[Supermario]

I know I'm a little late with my 2 cents but the way I figure, Flatdeck tralers typically are narrow planks and lowboy trailers are always big wide, tough looking chewed up planks. :rolleyes:
The trailer is reaching epic scale RW.... Almost can start talking about paint color and scheme yet? :bounce::D

[Mikem]

I agree really late wide is good . I also like your burn line it came out better than I thought it wood . Mike

[Radar]

Wider has my vote for sure

[Cooper]

Primer on the 22 extension supports,

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/DC2936E3-4C53-4E18-96CA-4FC688E0D6D1_zpsasnyqovs.jpg

And my motor hoist / heated dryer painting station. I know I said I wasn't going with a gloss black but after looking around some are and I had a few rattle cans that needed to be emptied.

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/4F3FCF66-56D2-4747-88C7-B4C4EF718E29_zpsyhxgsqf4.jpg

[djcrabtree]

Coming along nicely cooper.

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/5FBF8EF4-705F-4237-B95E-47217A51F4AC_zpst2oel91n.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/5FBF8EF4-705F-4237-B95E-47217A51F4AC_zpst2oel91n.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/F53CAAAD-B1CE-4364-B0F9-D982DE990EB7_zpssvyilfpk.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/F53CAAAD-B1CE-4364-B0F9-D982DE990EB7_zpssvyilfpk.jpg.html)

The paint hides a lot of my weld imperfections, make it look better!!

[Supermario]

That is such a kick *ss trailer nobody is worried about or seeing the welds RW. :cool: How long till outdoor testing you figure?

[RCP57]

Love it!

[Cooper]

Thanks, I forgot to drill two holes in top deck for wires to be able to pass down neck. Grinding a square hole with dremmel isn't fun. Will be somewhat hidden anyway. Only problem I see is that neck doesn't completely rise to where travel position would be. Pivot points are maxed out to keep actuators in neck. But the landing legs compensate for that be lifting trailer pretty high , enough and then some for truck to hook up. That's why I'm putting battery in axle area to keep neck deck as light as possible. It will still work but not 100% as I wanted. Knew that from early on. Once I get holes cut in for wires and working with new landing legs ( re-made parts can see one on top of cardboard) then I'll start on securing decking. All I'm planning on doing with that is glueing wood strips (side to side) on underside catching ibeams (like a clamp) hopefully done by next week. And have to start painting excavator.

[Chi-Noos]

Your build on this trailer is amazing, I love it. Not exactly the style I wanna do but it's still amazing and informative. Again great build.

[bigford]

looking good with some color on it !!!!

[Cooper]

Thank you , some work on the landing legs, I made new one with a profile milled into sides (can't see it yet). And the one set screw is to lock the shaft while the other two are for micro adjustments to where I want it to stop if it were uneven or needed more.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/F554F35F-C07C-41AE-8476-0D8AF3B03654_zpsnlh5myeq.jpg

Actuator lead wires shrink wrapped

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/86A8A064-BE84-4A6A-9C02-1CAB40B30CD1_zpsxkkust5p.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/157C5B3F-81A3-43D2-8AA1-0AC7571D5115_zpsipxon9ad.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/A6DC3DA3-419D-4FAC-8121-0D8C1DD5D443_zpsqog6aiwp.jpg


Housing battery and radio rx in back. Also added some black grip tape to top of wheel wells
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/08717563-2B9F-486B-8417-0B3E4ADEA0D8_zpst10mxy7e.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/5DB60E0F-98E9-48E2-A43D-02D004F649EE_zpsse6d32f4.jpg

[Chi-Noos]

Wow I now know I have found a post within this forum that keeps me coming back for more. I love this trailer build great job.

[Cooper]

Wow I now know I have found a post within this forum that keeps me coming back for more. I love this trailer build great job.

Just for you, to keep ya coming back for more:bounce::bounce::bounce:

http://youtu.be/EnaMTkVFJfk

[Chi-Noos]

Just for you, to keep ya coming back for more:bounce::bounce::bounce:

http://youtu.be/EnaMTkVFJfk

Wow yup I love it lol. I want to build a custom trailer a wanted a huge low boy but I'm loving the ease of operation in this.

[Cooper]

Just listened to weather, more snow possibly end of week. Hopefully this will be last snow of season. The backyard pit faces south so hopefully I can get some stick time on the new controls of the cat. Got her painted and starting to put together.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/ED707184-67E2-4129-A59C-527D94CCFE68_zps3kqk8tsv.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/5296CEE7-3147-417D-B39A-50451740D249_zpszt3i5mxu.jpg
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http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/04E8FB65-FF43-492F-9343-75DA73E3A710_zpsxzolf4bf.jpg

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/0C79FE7C-8918-4BBB-B876-42C947A3BE98_zpsdomzbrhj.jpg

[TRUCKMAKER]

Trailer looks good, works amazing! Need to have the driver get out and lay some step lumber down so he doesn't abuse the equipment getting on and off!:p:p:lol::lol::D
Paint on the excavator is looking good too.;)

[9W Monighan]

You'll have plenty of stick time down South in York.

[headers]

Looking very good coop great job

[Lil Giants]

The weather for me has taken a turn for the worse too, snowing the last 3days, got about 6" of slushy wet snow everywhere. :(

Good looking start on the 345 paint job. :cool:

[Cooper]

The weather for me has taken a turn for the worse too, snowing the last 3days, got about 6" of slushy wet snow everywhere. :(

Good looking start on the 345 paint job. :cool:

We might be about 1500 miles apart but keep getting the same weather:(. Lol!!!

Got most things done today and just got back from dinner so much wanting to lounge on the couch but had to keep playing!! Have some bolts to paint and need to make some decals but for the most part she is close to done. Have to put a little shine on the hood too.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/CBB2DD72-BA58-4B9A-86C3-D1DDA29390E2_zpsc6ueodap.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/8380E4C5-1163-4FB1-826E-5DFD2CE5A062_zps9mzvjben.jpg
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http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/9653147E-9CBB-4F66-B1E1-AC0F3679DEC2_zps3olwtykf.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/F38C8EA2-2D56-4C82-9448-F74E195157A0_zpskqaobm5n.jpg


The old orange for color comparison, I had a pea green back drop (old sheet) and it throws the color off. The paint I had on hand was same I used on dozer. It's old cat yellow.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/CC3BE996-18E4-44AD-8AD1-6F5B40A13591_zps6dvvdntw.jpg

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/885455DC-B435-4F75-B8A2-BDFB9AFC0A1A_zpsd6owckka.jpg
And a side by side with the d11. It may be a bit big on scale size for the 349 but the cabs look close to scale. I ended up chopping an inch or so off bottom of cab to get more 1:14 scale.

[Cooper]

You'll have plenty of stick time down South in York.

Hope to be somewhat use to different stick controls. Changed to cat controls. Or be aware of rookie loading trucks:).

[RCP57]

My cell phone rarely opens pictures on this site anymore and I don't know why. Sometimes I can click on the question mark and it takes me to photobucket but not yours. Drives me nuts because I can't see all the wicked updates! I'm sure it looks great RW! I'll be checking this as soon as I can get near my home computer.

[Cooper]

Don't worry reg, it's company paint, purple with Stars and Stripes and a big RCP decal on back :)!!!

[RCP57]

Perfect! I love purple!lol Thanks for hooking me up.;) Got my fix and I can sleep easy tonight now!

[bigford]

I just swiped a new can of cat yellow from work today!!!
rw you can load my dump truck @ York I not scared of rookie loaders

[Cooper]

I hope to start getting some descent weather. I don't want to have it down there with no time to get bugs worked out. Need to program some curves for the track motors. Too touchy and too fast. Have to center valves and end stops. Want to add some curves for down boom. And have too big of a pump in it so have to find that right speed vs flow for just the right amount of digging power. I also have the track esc that have a brake setting-want to be able to lock the tracks for a little more break out force instead of having it roll like before. Don't want too much that it will just pull machine. Kind of like what joe has done with setting his up. Only he actually did the math and I will do the redneck way,, dig, adjust, dig , change, mess something up, not know what I'm doing, try the math, fail, dig some more, get mad/frustrated, read something that makes sense wishing I would have done that to start with and then set it up right. :). That way I'll have it working well by the time I'm around someone else that knows :). And have some scratches and paint missing.

[headers]

Very Niceeeeee job coop amazing

[Cooper]

Ok I've had a sloppy old machine digging around live gas lines, hook up electrical distribution boxes live and have been aware of situations but trying to get the decals on square and flat has my nerves playing a game of finger football!!! Had to take a brake after the two side and back decals!! Have two on boom and the little fake tail light decals to do.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/7861E45B-02C7-44A0-B661-78BB6B0B40A8_zpsoh8kaw9y.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/FF61EA99-2C6F-43EF-AEF3-C948AF4D0282_zpskbq6tl7g.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/1BCB47B2-4F83-4FE6-B0D1-85BDE17E46DA_zps2gomw6iu.jpg

[1strodeo]

Thats some amazing work right there..

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/B85A35E5-AEBD-4387-A9E5-84F9D560F186_zpsihicz5df.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/C299F9BB-AA6A-43FA-BFD4-A0DD1EFB2673_zpstv98fr9c.jpg

And both side boom decals.

Done, on to the next one :). Now the not so fun part of dialing in the rx/tx controls. I'm also working on side extension boards for the trailer, I glued two layers together hoping to achieve the right arch to match the trailer camber. I was close but not perfect, about 1/8" above in front and back. When I'm sorting them I will keep weight on them and someday they may lay flat matching trailer.

[TRUCKMAKER]

The decals look great Cooper, now we need to see it on that masterpiece of a trailer!

[Cooper]

The decals look great Cooper, now we need to see it on that masterpiece of a trailer!

As soon as I get the side boards done I'll make a video. I'm also working on printing a plate to house the servo that will unlock the fith wheel on the truck. Then it will be completely lounge chair approved!!! (With cup holder). :lol::lol::lol:

[TRUCKMAKER]

I was wondering why you had to reach down and unlatch the fifth wheel in the video you did, I had a hard time not making a comment at the time :cop::lol:

[Lil Giants]

Do you have a rpm tester(mechanical or electronic)? 4500rpm

And I set the pressure to 18bar, that's plenty of power to dig loose soil with 14mm pistons & the 42lbs model won't move.

And no mix on the valves with the pump, just turn the pump on & leave it to run one constant speed.

Caterpillar controls are bass ackwards, JD controls are best. ;) :D

[Cooper]

Blahh blahhh blahh JD controls,,,,,, lol!!! I'm a cat man!!!

Yes, I was planning on having the pump run a constant speed. I do have it on a switch for off/on then use one of the dial pots to change speed for different situations. I haven't messed with best pressure yet, I know the cylinders, hoses and such will handle much more pressure than needed. I didn't really understand exactly the flow/pressure of these pumps so figured get the bigger one. They are really great pumps but I should have got the smaller flow one. Couple things I've been wanting to get I don't have, one- rpm sensor and two- a servo tester. Both aren't expensive and I'm bass ackwards when it comes to that stuff, don't hesitate to get some expensive tool but contemplate on the cheep small stuff?!?! Go figure! I'll let ya know where I end up with rpm and pressure /relief. Thanks joe.

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/D7E1F7ED-1241-45E9-99B1-1EE3D02E3057_zpsnjx46grs.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/D7E1F7ED-1241-45E9-99B1-1EE3D02E3057_zpsnjx46grs.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/8E1C3CBE-B1B4-4071-83CF-4AB8F4721744_zps3tjrmpzb.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/8E1C3CBE-B1B4-4071-83CF-4AB8F4721744_zps3tjrmpzb.jpg.html)
Got the truck servo hooked up. Pic s above are the hitch locked and unlocked. Didn't try it with truck yet. :)

[TRUCKMAKER]

Looks like should work fine. Time for some armchair truckin'

[Cooper]

Looks like should work fine. Time for some armchair truckin'

Almost, it works pretty good. I started taming the excavator rx controls. Before I did that I had to drive up on trailer with the ex, side boards are a must !!! Not much room for touchy controls driving up the neck.



Hey joe , I just sent ya an email about pump if ya have an idea would appreciate it :).

[Cooper]

http://youtu.be/ZQ2fhhMkTsY

Here is a video of a problem I'm encountering.
The valve center has been established and messed with so it's not drifting because of not being centered.

I completely disassembled the cylinder to check piston and shaft seals and replaced with new.

When I reattached the cylinder I worked all air out with temporary lines hooked up into glass of oil, then turned on pump to squirt oil out of lines before attaching to make sure air was purged completely from system.

I am currently hooking another spare cylinder up to valve to completely eliminate the lines, hard lines, and cylinder in question to see if it does same thing. Trying to trouble shoot everything before tearing apart valve. As that's the last thing I want to do, I've never taken one apart and don't know about seals inside or what sizes let alone having a spare if it isn't damaged and I damage it from removal.

In the video you can hear the squealing I'm referring to. I originally thought it was gears between motor and pump but now I'm thinking it is just oil being pumped. When I started it up this morning it was gone but returned. And if I'm getting air sucked into system I would surly think oil would be leaking out also. I have no leaks anywhere, valve, hoses, fittings, cylinder, all dry.

What do you guys think? Valve seal? I'll post up again on results of swapping cylinder out to see if it does same.

[Radar]

I was having a similar problem with the bucket cylinder on my loader and it turned of to be a bad o ring on the piston letting the oil blow by. It wood move but had no power and I had no leaks on the cylinder at that time. Hop this helps

[Cooper]

That's what I was thinking originally, I replaced piston seal and it still does it. In the process of using a different cylinder to see if it does it with that one. I didn't check piston , possibly I made a mistake in the manufacturing of the piston. But when I had it apart I worked the piston in the cylinder and it created a lot of resistance when line was sealed so I think the cylinder is good. ??

[steamer]

Cooper as a quick guess I would say it's the piston seal or o'ring. Take the cylinder apart and my bet is you'll find the culprit. If it was a valve seal you'd have to push all the oil out of the cylinder back through the valve to the tank. You're not getting that much resistance so it's a short bypass meaning some where in the cylinder.
Also pretty sure it's the bypass valve that's making all the squealing noise too. That's why the pitch changes with speed, it's the volume of oil going through it that resonates the relief spring and ball!
Rob

[andyathome]

I had the same issue with my 4200.
it would do the same as yours dose in the video. I spent ages on the valve , centring it and scratching my head.
I had a spare new ram , swapped it out and problem gone, stripped old ram and found the seal worn and letting oil flow around it, ram would move but under load it had no power.

cheers andy

[Cooper]

Ok I swapped stick cylinder out and used the one I had for the failed dump project. No way was I going to hold that from extending or retracting by hand. And when valve centered I couldn't move it. So thanks for the input guys, I am pretty sure it's not the valve. No on to next thing, maybe I had used the wrong piston to start with. I know I made a few to try and dial in the right size. Not like I could find directions on what diameter piston to make :). It's not much but if it's off a few hundredths it may be just what's going on. Not sealing against cylinder inner wall or piston groove. Might even make a double ring piston this time if I have room. I doubt that I would have honed the cylinder too much. Kind of funny thing as I remember adding a couple washers to the end of piston to act as a stop so stick arm didn't bottom out on boom. And was supposta make new one to eliminate washers. Well I am now. Tear apart cylinder again and have to get the calipers out and check what size piston I have in there. I do believe I wrote down dimensions on the is project. Never wrote anything down (that wasn't on dry erase board) when I built dozer, regret that :).

[Lil Giants]

My pump sorta sounds like with no valve movement, but my pressure is set much lower than yours. You're at 350psi, I'm at 252psi.

[Cooper]

Combination of two things I think. Piston is not right size to seal well with ring. And the piston is allowing oil to flow from bolt holding it on, and then between piston id and shaft that piston slides over. Basically the bolt holding it on was loose and those washers are bad. And I m pretty sure I grabbed one of the wrong pistons when assembling.

[Cooper]

Ok put the cylinder back together with original piston, this time I removed the two washers I had on end and replaced with washer with rubber backing. Will prevent any leakage from bolt hole through piston. And it works now!! And to think I was thinking of getting into that valve assembly. Thanks for the input guys, helped a lot!!!

[Cooper]

Haven't had any stupid animal pics lately so,,,,

I don't think I impressed these two worthless clowns, only reason they came out to garage is wife is away and it's feeding time. !!!!!!

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/6C360276-0B12-4E26-B09F-207DA7B6AFEE_zpspe4hmczp.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/6EDFEBE7-2809-4134-8487-170CF08A8024_zpsfuemttqe.jpg

[Radar]

Cool I'm glad you got it fixed so we can see some good vids that shovel looks amazing by the way good job����

[Cooper]

Thanks, I'm tempted to go get a skidsteer scoop of screenings and dump in garage floor. Snow on ground again and weather looks to be cold again :(. I need that material for placing under deck anyway. Humm may just be the indoor climate controlled digging experience I need on the new controls. :) :)

[Radar]

I would just put some plastic down and go for it. Then again never mind the plastic and just leave the dirt there for winters to come!!

[thebigo]

Ok put the cylinder back together with original piston, this time I removed the two washers I had on end and replaced with washer with rubber backing. Will prevent any leakage from bolt hole through piston. And it works now!! And to think I was thinking of getting into that valve assembly. Thanks for the input guys, helped a lot!!!

Sounds like your a little like me, 80% of the time I resort to looking at the most difficult part of the Job, vs, starting at the very simple things first.

Nice Job on the excavator, for some reason I can't find any pictures of the completed Model? Guess I need to go back through your posts.

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/3E9FB989-BD31-4C04-8E6A-08744E57AD64_zpsrjrjvoaj.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/DD8AB0F1-4B43-4E67-BBA8-75297386CB68_zps2ghnuiox.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/433E1706-A489-46D9-AD15-91CEF85A4DC8_zpst2xely5k.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/A0DA1A4A-08C7-4F2F-959D-E652688CD4CC_zps0pxcpayu.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/59B3BB48-9F49-4BCD-8E68-E55DF83F4355_zpszzxgob3h.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/B2EA5E53-4D26-436B-97A6-BE8BAA739239_zps6aw6wdq4.jpg


Some pics of her done with exception of boom lights and cab lights being hooked up.

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice, but we need one more, it sitting on the trailer hooked to the tractor!

[Cooper]

I got the trailer rx/tx working and fail safes set so I was onto the dumptruck to change out turnigy radio gear to my frsky. Trying to streamline things with really only having two radios. Instead of unhooking everything I figured I would just work on one at a time. When it came time for the axle locking servo I didn't realize it was under stress and was playing with settings trying to get it on the switch I wanted. Smelled something, yup that unforgettable magic smoke smell. Next thing is see is the magic smoke!! That darn little servo was cooking!! Really cooked it melted casting, and was smoking pretty good for a micro servo. Before I could disconnect things I burnt both bec's on the motor esc and dump bed esc!! Don't need the dump esc to have a bec anyway. But had another hk $10 esc so had to get solder stuff out and redo what I had to. Took all the linkages off things on the second go and now I only have to get the three axle locker cables set for servo throw and should be done with dumper. (Few little things, mud flaps,,,). Moral of story, unhook linkages, ect when installing new stuff :(. I knew that just didn't do it!! Also moved the gas tanks back about 1/4" because fron tires would rub when turned whole way. But have everything set with fail safes (model match) so switching from one to another is just staying put in the lounge chair (again with beverage holder for those weekends down working at river with cold beer!!)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/CBBAC42F-CC08-4CD5-8F7C-48B4AF3853BA_zpsjwryzjfw.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/5BF75267-E41D-406D-AB44-A5FA64A3F4B0_zpsitfraybv.jpg

And these are the extral springs tempered installed in the Aeromax hauler.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/B436C0B3-9E87-4E05-8604-5423E2C07C88_zpscqjzwxhr.jpg

[Cooper]

Nice, but we need one more, it sitting on the trailer hooked to the tractor!

Coming up,,, I'll try and get time tonight to make a video of her working/loading but probably not upload till tomorrow morning. Evenings are really slow for my internet to upload videos. Sometimes at night a 2min video can take an hour!!!

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/F15092A1-D508-4BF9-9F3E-9AB0A1C12D6D_zpsdsaw1mmd.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/F15092A1-D508-4BF9-9F3E-9AB0A1C12D6D_zpsdsaw1mmd.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/F2C53C5F-3D69-4166-B73B-8576C5063751_zps2fmcjhsj.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/F2C53C5F-3D69-4166-B73B-8576C5063751_zps2fmcjhsj.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/4284EEAA-E30C-4A81-8DD8-366DB4A425BC_zpshoioykjq.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/4284EEAA-E30C-4A81-8DD8-366DB4A425BC_zpshoioykjq.jpg.html)

[Cooper]

Or the other load out.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/6B9412AE-4A42-48D8-92C7-DA428700D80A_zpsugvv3tdi.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/6B9412AE-4A42-48D8-92C7-DA428700D80A_zpsugvv3tdi.jpg.html)

[jack van]

So what are you hide from us all behind the backdrop hmmm spill it lol

[Cooper]

Lol!! It's a stupid cat condo thing my wife wanted years ago and it migrated out to my room ( the garage). Just used an old sheet as a backdrop lol!!! :)

[egronvold]

Job well done :) Interesting to see your tech sollution to the trailer.

[Chi-Noos]

You gotta put the d11 on there for that.... lol Great work

[Cooper]

Will do soon as I may be ban to the garage for a while :). I had to move some material today with skid steer and home is just a short distance so I dropped off a small pile of cracker dust (screenings) in the garage. Some play time !! As long as it doesn't turn into a giant litter box- will have to get the air soft rc tank out if the cats want to dig in my sandbox!!
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/A4E41EE9-D664-462E-BCE7-2FA9AA16A63F_zpsgo4amlzt.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/A4E41EE9-D664-462E-BCE7-2FA9AA16A63F_zpsgo4amlzt.jpg.html)

[TRUCKMAKER]

The combo pictures look good, I guess I didn't realize how short that tractor is. Not sure how you'll get it to turn when a 1:1 that short doesn't like to turn with the rears unlocked. Will the dozer fit on the trailer?

[bigford]

well how are the helper springs working? you still squating?

[Cooper]

Springs are about perfect for the excavator load, they aren't bottomed but sprung. But when unloaded the truck is pretty rigid.

I'm going to wait till I can get outside on some real ground to see how it turns. If the trailer is enough weight unloaded I may unlock both axles and see how it works in the dirt. Thinking it will get stuck like before. But if I have to I can put the locker axles in. I didn't want to use them for this but if I don't I'll probably have them for years by keep saying I'm saving them for something else.

[Chi-Noos]

Gotta see how the d11 makes the truck act lol. I have a cascadia that I plan to make tri drive but is currently just a twin drive with both axles locked right now. Surprisingly it seems to turn tighter then before.

[bigford]

locking you rears should make you track wider in a turn at least it dose my kenworth

[doodlebug]

Talk to Joe about shoe goo for locking diffs.
Cheers, Neil .

[Chi-Noos]

locking you rears should make you track wider in a turn at least it dose my kenworth

honestly it very well could, I don't know for sure as I never measured.

[Cooper]

http://youtu.be/yujO8PJmF-s

Just a short vid of the ex. Working on some videos of truck, trailer, dozer, ex, dump, ect. Lol!!
Hope you enjoy. More to come.

[bigford]

YOU SUCK!!!!! smooth quite sexy cat!!! wish mine was :(

[Cooper]

Haha big mark!! I got more fiddle time in mine!! Lol!!

Here's the big guy being pulled by the lil guy!! I had the front tires filled with bb's , as many as could possibly fit, but when I tried to turn sharp load with d11 they just rolled off rims. This may be a case for the bead lock rims.

http://youtu.be/oTcXiPWJxP4

[Cooper]

Oops, it was a mess up not big mark, but bigford or mark!! Got both duhh:(. I tried to slow things down with limiting amount of valve travel (end points). Have to set some expo in the swing yet to smooth the initial part out. I oblonged the holes in the swing motor mount to get a little tighter mesh. That may just be a temporary solution and cause more wear.

[pyrosrock]

hey cooper, great build on the trailer!
can you possibly do some in depth description/pics on how the axles work and are put together?

[bigford]

not sure about PA dot law BUT that wont fly in NY!!! sweet job ralph!!!

[Cooper]

http://youtu.be/1ebpmyPXVag

A video loading. Can realize the size of cat by loading with three scoops. I think an adt is in need :).

Pyro, I'll get some pics on the axle set up.

Yeah I'm pretty sure pen dot would be issuing some fines.

[Chi-Noos]

Wow!!!!!!! I knew that the d11 was huge but I never would have guessed that it was that much bigger than your rig.....

[Trucker_Jo]

First of all wow, looks great cooper. I haven't checked out how your construction company has come along since the d11 was built. I will have to check in more often, your builds are awesome!:cool:

[Cooper]

Thanks trucker Jo!!

This is what my inspiration for yellow paint on the daycab aeromax and building a trailer was;
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/825CF016-5CC7-49BC-92B2-030017CACD81_zpsfezafmi0.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/825CF016-5CC7-49BC-92B2-030017CACD81_zpsfezafmi0.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/4FB6F1D8-89EB-49A8-B958-2414194424C2_zpsumtskjms.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/4FB6F1D8-89EB-49A8-B958-2414194424C2_zpsumtskjms.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/87E44632-233A-4392-8D6F-C92147A3AE5F_zpspbnx2zo1.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/87E44632-233A-4392-8D6F-C92147A3AE5F_zpspbnx2zo1.jpg.html)
My "go fast" boat. She has reached 115+ mph. Twins, 400 amps running 10s , 42volts, 2000mah with a 3-4min runtime. Melt downs are what limits runtime but after four 1/8 mile passes batteries are empty. She isn't fuel efficient as the trucks :)

[Cooper]

I forget who wanted but the dimensions for trailer are
Load deck 22"
Axle deck 13"
Overall with neck up 48"
King pin deck 8"
7" wide
9"< wide with extensions

And forget who about axles but if you page back I have a couple pics when I was building the trailer.
Photobucket somehow changed my pics to oldest first and I have 1200 or so, so when I want to img a pick I have to load all them 40 at a time (only on iPad?) don't know what I did or they did but it's a pita!! So I started another folder. Anyone else have issue with photo bucked on iPad? On my phone it's normal. ?

[Supermario]

Thanks trucker Jo!!

This is what my inspiration for yellow paint on the daycab aeromax and building a trailer was;
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/825CF016-5CC7-49BC-92B2-030017CACD81_zpsfezafmi0.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/825CF016-5CC7-49BC-92B2-030017CACD81_zpsfezafmi0.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/4FB6F1D8-89EB-49A8-B958-2414194424C2_zpsumtskjms.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/4FB6F1D8-89EB-49A8-B958-2414194424C2_zpsumtskjms.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/87E44632-233A-4392-8D6F-C92147A3AE5F_zpspbnx2zo1.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/87E44632-233A-4392-8D6F-C92147A3AE5F_zpspbnx2zo1.jpg.html)
My "go fast" boat. She has reached 115+ mph. Twins, 400 amps running 10s , 42volts, 2000mah with a 3-4min runtime. Melt downs are what limits runtime but after four 1/8 mile passes batteries are empty. She isn't fuel efficient as the trucks :)

When I saw you post pics of your batteries and charger I thought.... why does he have enough batteries to power a small town? :confused:
Now it all makes sense!
You know the old acronym for boat? bring out another thousand. Is it also true with rc boats? ;)

And I'd love to see a vid of that bad boy in the water sometime :)

[bigford]

that cat looks fast just sitting on the trailer

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice boat Cooper and yes we need a video of a high speed pass, in the water not on the trailer:lol::bounce:

[Cooper]

I don't have many videos, this was one that was just over 100mph. She needed the struts moved some to get rid of the bounce. The river is about 175yards wide so the rooster tail is more than 150' long!! These videos don't do it any justice, it is a sight to actually see. Some guys have some new jet skis all hopped up and are kind of Richard knoggen's towards everyone , it's funny they have to admit defeat by a little toy boat that beats their fast jet skis. So far it's the fastest thing on river by far.
http://youtu.be/HFxjTkXuP3Q
http://youtu.be/tn3i1dXwy0M

[modelman]

Cooper-now your talking my language!! I am a boat guy at heart. I raced hard for 25+ years and loved every minute of it until I lost my vision and had to quit. That is definitely a 100-mph pass!!

[Cooper]

Cooper-now your talking my language!! I am a boat guy at heart. I raced hard for 25+ years and loved every minute of it until I lost my vision and had to quit. That is definitely a 100-mph pass!!

I've always had an interest in the RC stuff, years ago we got a Riverlot and ended up having my neighbor into RC stuff too!! Couldn't ask for a better neighbor. It started with him having a boat, then me getting one, then him a faster one, then me a faster one, ect,,, then he showed me garden trucking and it just ballooned into what you see now. :).

Modelman, it's guys like you that have paved the way for me to enjoy the boats and other stuff too!! Appreciate your interest and would love to sit down with you and Justus listen. I know your sight is going but I'm sure you have many many insights into past and present fun times!! I will definitely be putting the MADD Catt into action more this summer, with some good quality and audio videos. The hull has not been compromised (yet) Spent most of a winter reinforcing with carbon and Kevlar to take the 100mph+ airborne re-entries onto concrete water. Spinning those props around 50k. I got a top speed of 119 but don't have the data or picture proof to back it up. My goal was 125mph. It's been a struggle to get anything over 120. You know, everything has to line up perfect, water, wind, temp, not to mention the hours of testing, tweaking, prop work, burnt esc, motors ect!! Took me about 2 months to get her to a reliable and steady 110 pass as the normal "have fun" just go out and run. (With the right water). At $350 a pop per motor I really do take care and try to eliminate all potential problems but pushing the edge usually ends up costing:(. I'm looking at some lmt motors for this year but the $$ is hard to part with for them. That boat acronym of another thousand, need about two hundred more for those motors!!!!

[steamer]

A hundred mile an hour my foot, that thing was approaching warp speed!!! I remember when I used to do that in a D utility and it would bring the adrenalinn level up a notch or two!!
Rob

[Chi-Noos]

I forget who wanted but the dimensions for trailer are
Load deck 22"
Axle deck 13"
Overall with neck up 48"
King pin deck 8"
7" wide
9"< wide with extensions

And forget who about axles but if you page back I have a couple pics when I was building the trailer.
Photobucket somehow changed my pics to oldest first and I have 1200 or so, so when I want to img a pick I have to load all them 40 at a time (only on iPad?) don't know what I did or they did but it's a pita!! So I started another folder. Anyone else have issue with photo bucked on iPad? On my phone it's normal. ?

Thanks For the dimensions Cooper I didn't realise that thing is four feet long

[Cooper]

Thanks For the dimensions Cooper I didn't realise that thing is four feet long

Lol!! I didn't eather until I measured it!!! Glad I didn't go with four axles!!!

[Supermario]

Thanks for sharing the boat video.:cool:
I showed it to a couple guys at work. The next thing you know I got a big crowd watching the video. The boss came around, he didn't look happy at first till he saw the video......then he was all smiles:cop::lol::lol:

[Mikem]

No I'm not getting boats ! Awesome vid . Mike

[TRUCKMAKER]

Thanks for posting the video! That things insane! Can't say I've ever seen a river of glass, that's some nice water to run on.

[Chi-Noos]

Lol!! I didn't eather until I measured it!!! Glad I didn't go with four axles!!!

Haha sad thing is I plan to do at least four axles with my modified version of yours lol. Should be roughly 7.5 feet long with the truck lol I plan to haul with a 6" stretched tri-drive cascadia should haul a pretty penny..... lol

[modelman]

Cooper-you are so right-I do have a lot of good stories and memories that will probably never be shared. Throughout my career I tried to mentor the new boaters that were coming into the hobby. I also built and sold R/C boats and I was always giving advice on set-ups, props, fuel, radios, etc. The funny thing about that is when I would get someone running good they would always come looking to beat me. A few did-most didn't. I guess that's competitive racing. I don't want to get your thread off topic so why don't you start a thread in the boat section with some of your videos. I have considered that and maybe finding some of my old pictures and posting them but there doesn't seem to be much interest in that section.

[Cooper]

In my opinion modelman you'll never get my thread off topic, it's a comstruction site company and the guys talk,,, about a lot of different things ;) lol!!! I built a springer class tug boat that I use for retrieval of stranded boats, I'll post a thread once I get around to finishing it. You heading to cabin fever? That would be nice to meet ya there. Don't know how far members travel as that event will be my first meeting of others.

I wasn't sure if a d11 was ever hauled intact, I know they usually get delivered by about three trucks, blade, main body, and tracks or something like that. Then built onsite. I found a video that has one rolling in by one truck in one piece. The trailer isn't a gooseneck but on heck of a load and that sway would be making me nervous. Would love to one day see that roll into my land. (Only needing about 2million and some land to stockpile).
http://youtu.be/2uJBkUkK1o8

[bigford]

that's a big load on that Cozad lowboy at 1:07 is about where I stop when
running our lowboy stop drop and hope for the best!!!!

modelman I have 4 large tugboats in different stages of building
2 happy hunters 1 50'' smit rotterdam and the amsterdam

[Chi-Noos]

In my opinion modelman you'll never get my thread off topic, it's a comstruction site company and the guys talk,,, about a lot of different things ;) lol!!! I built a springer class tug boat that I use for retrieval of stranded boats, I'll post a thread once I get around to finishing it. You heading to cabin fever? That would be nice to meet ya there. Don't know how far members travel as that event will be my first meeting of others.

I wasn't sure if a d11 was ever hauled intact, I know they usually get delivered by about three trucks, blade, main body, and tracks or something like that. Then built onsite. I found a video that has one rolling in by one truck in one piece. The trailer isn't a gooseneck but on heck of a load and that sway would be making me nervous. Would love to one day see that roll into my land. (Only needing about 2million and some land to stockpile).
http://youtu.be/2uJBkUkK1o8

The d11 is far to large to be hauled by one rig but dammit I'm gonnaanyways

[bigford]

had a great time hanging out with you rw here are a few pics and vids or your machines
tearing it up!!!
https://youtu.be/TRNIyelO6BI

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/cabin%20fever%20061_zps3ixmfrig.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/cabin%20fever%20061_zps3ixmfrig.jpg.html)

[bigford]

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/coops%20d11_zpssbpwtcjo.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/coops%20d11_zpssbpwtcjo.png.html)
https://youtu.be/QJkQETqYz1E
end of show fun

[Cooper]

That was fun!! I don't know if that excavator you were going to get would hold up in the long run mark!! You should look into getting a metal version!! I've seen um on the net! Lol!!!! Best thing, you don't need any complicated radio mixes! Lol!! Direct stick input!! Lol!!!!

Had some time to start cleaning up the backyard pit. Digging some of the smaller rocks out so the edges of pit can be expanded. Figure a little bit here and there and the wife will not notice unless she looks at pics from past :). This hobby has enabled all facets of my creativity to be used, hiding toys, money, tools, cleaning up house so new toys can be hidden, slowly expanding the pit with smoke and mirrors,,, ect. Only drawback was to keep the garage for myself (toys) and not use it for parking cars in I had to clean snow and warm car when it snowed or was cold. And I really had to work for that this past year!!!!
http://youtu.be/RqFinIezEts

[modelman]

Cooper-looks like you enjoyed yourself at the show. Nice video-you are making a nice playground. I liked when the "dogasaurus" walked thru the picture :eek:

[Cooper]

Thanks modelman, yes I had a great time at the show and everyone was cool!!! Great community of other "man-child' (s) as my wife now call us :).

Speaking of the cabin fever event, for those that were there I found an old pic of some data logging from the madd Catt. The numbers are for one motor, it's got twins!! The watts equates to over 19 horsepower!!! That was probably data from two runs.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/cat%20dozer/b89b3c8c5d033e2430f5e0eb2e7725ee_zpsxfleyga5.jpg

Had some dozer work to make the pit a little bigger
http://youtu.be/ODqpdN5UZeY

I'm going to make a regular dirt blade for her, the blade on now was based off the 72yard coal carry blade. I think a normal blade is around 54yards. Will but the rock guard on and try to make it like the 1:50 model I based it on.

And some work with the human powered excavator (shovel) and digging bar. After about 15 minuets I really thought that some physical work would be good to get the extra 10lbs of winter weight off, at 20 minutes I really thought about going and getting the backhoe or skidsteer. :). Lol!!!
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/cat%20dozer/e105c2a42e25e6e5d18182be5494f785_zpsjspnwtoo.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/cat%20dozer/38d01d4a8b18d154d0c1560d80f05258_zpsu2fa0jah.jpg

[Cooper]

Ok that has been the extent of human hand tools, unlike some pacific northwester construction company's :) lol!!!! Just pickin reg!! Your playground is killer!!! Well I broke down and used a gift certificate and got a gopro camera. Fiddling around with computer stuff but hopefully soon I may have some work vids up.

[Cooper]

http://youtu.be/3pIQ72Edt1Y

A little work with the dozer

http://youtu.be/ZcsyYx148zg

A little work with the ex

[RCP57]

Ok that has been the extent of human hand tools, unlike some pacific northwester construction company's :) lol!!!! Just pickin reg!! Your playground is killer!!! Well I broke down and used a gift certificate and got a gopro camera. Fiddling around with computer stuff but hopefully soon I may have some work vids up.

Hey to have the "best in the west" you have to cheat a little...:cool::rolleyes:

Great videos with the GoPro!

[Cooper]

Ugg this little camera was a pain in butt!! Somehow I had some videos on the memory card and it asked if I wanted to update the camera, so I clicked that. Must have hit the wrong camera because an hour later and it was flashing red lights, saying update failed. Kept trying and then unplugged it, figured I would pull battery and it would reset. Nope somehow it was weighting the update to the memory card!?!? To be honest I had no idea of what I was doing. About another hour I got it figured out, I think. But wiped the card and had two other cool truck and ex videos. Maybe they are on computer somewhere. It's windows 8 and I don't like it as I don't know where all the hidden icons/places to find are. Guess I just need to screw up a few more things then I'll know how to use it better. Or should I say what not to do. That's how computers and I work, I don't know how to get stuff just keep learning how to not do something!!!

[Cooper]

Some progress on the new dozer blade. I'm basing it off the 1:50 scale model I have. After looking around on net the d11r does have a blade similar to the toy. A little bit of flat on top where the rock guard is. My shop book from cat had a diagram of different blade. No matter what it's not gonna be perfect but more of the dirt blade and not the coal carry blade.

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/E35ABAC7-F0EE-48D3-B51E-F45F48CD76FB_zps5s7wxued.jpg
And the other helper:(

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/56065517-9B07-4B6C-8BD7-C28D331FC706_zpsiarf04o5.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/773758A8-293A-4901-A906-10E97EBBCAF8_zpsptleob1w.jpg

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/1847F4FF-5B26-4B23-B4AA-EE90DA6AC48E_zpsfbdnj1ti.jpg
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/19ADB56A-0FAB-4A36-A3FF-CC3696C8500C_zpsyt4helhe.jpg

Those side wings were giving me fits!!!

[Mikem]

Wow your hand puts all in scale BIG ,! Mike

[SmallHaul]

RW, i just realized after looking through this thread that i know you and i subscribed to your youtube channel a while ago, lol...it was nice meeting you at Cabin Fever. You did a great job on the D11 it works very well.

Keep up the great work and videos!

[Cooper]

RW, i just realized after looking through this thread that i know you and i subscribed to your youtube channel a while ago, lol...it was nice meeting you at Cabin Fever. You did a great job on the D11 it works very well.

Keep up the great work and videos!

Lol! Thanks Scott!! And happy birthday!!

[Lil Giants]

Your helper, is he flipping you off for taking his pic? :eek: :D :p

[Cooper]

Lol! That helper kept stealing my tools!!!! I thought about welding his tail!!!

Had a little time to make the side of the blade. Bent and rolled and tweaked a little more. I am making templates as I go this time. I'm going to try and grind down the welds, then fill gaps/seams with solder. I'm no good at filling with brazing material. It would look like a lsd dealer made it, all warped and torched!!!
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/437B0607-AA91-4600-AD25-3AD1C7D7B028_zps0cn60z5v.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/437B0607-AA91-4600-AD25-3AD1C7D7B028_zps0cn60z5v.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/98BD2C0A-D696-4523-B4CF-3CF4B4FEB7CF_zpst1aljqgx.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/98BD2C0A-D696-4523-B4CF-3CF4B4FEB7CF_zpst1aljqgx.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/2F00AD29-9E9F-4EED-9DFA-837FD4BDD0E8_zpsylhiwxg8.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/2F00AD29-9E9F-4EED-9DFA-837FD4BDD0E8_zpsylhiwxg8.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/E09ED932-2589-4AF5-AC46-837D7FE4F316_zpswhkgho9d.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/E09ED932-2589-4AF5-AC46-837D7FE4F316_zpswhkgho9d.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/AB21141F-4B81-4327-B821-2BBCEEB0AAAF_zpsoynruc14.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/AB21141F-4B81-4327-B821-2BBCEEB0AAAF_zpsoynruc14.jpg.html)

[Supermario]

Shape and form is looking real good Coop.:cool:

I've been drooling and lovin all your vids of my favorite dozer for a longtime as you know, but it wasn't till I just saw the pic of the blade in your hand, NOW I realize how much of a beast that beauty is:eek::D
With or without LSD.....what a trip! :lol:

[Cooper]

Hey Mario, I told my wife if anything happened to me she has to mail you a 80# package. :).

I'll try and get a pic soon of the new blade in comparison to the old one, and something for scale.

[bigford]

use king for scale everybody knows how big a doggosaurus rex is
cool new blade R.W.

[Chi-Noos]

Wow I'm loving that dozer more and more, there's gotta be nothing better than the feeling of being able to switch blades now lol.

[Cooper]

use king for scale everybody knows how big a doggosaurus rex is
cool new blade R.W.
Lol! Dogasauresrex might make it look small, when he stands on his hind legs and stretches his head, his nose is above my eye level!! And I'm 6'3"!!!

Some "scale" pics

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/EAD0934F-358F-4B75-AAA5-5BDA926C9A2C_zps57qqgqir.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/EAD0934F-358F-4B75-AAA5-5BDA926C9A2C_zps57qqgqir.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/C33E1926-525E-405D-B7E6-6DD8B00B4BAE_zpstsguoefx.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/C33E1926-525E-405D-B7E6-6DD8B00B4BAE_zpstsguoefx.jpg.html)
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/6F863FE7-CDAC-42AF-B645-1B0B21693375_zpsh2oulecp.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/6F863FE7-CDAC-42AF-B645-1B0B21693375_zpsh2oulecp.jpg.html)
And filled in top of side blades. The top will be getting the rock guard. And the whole blade will be about 1/4" or so taller with cutting edges. Height should be almost spot on as well as width for 1:14 scale.

[Cooper]

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/RC%20construction/A4E0461D-0C4D-46A7-A912-2BF88955AE30_zpsqbuhjaci.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/cooperford/media/RC%20construction/A4E0461D-0C4D-46A7-A912-2BF88955AE30_zpsqbuhjaci.jpg.html)

[Cooper]

https://youtu.be/r-B8d1_e55g

I thought this clip was deleted, found it on the hard drive. I have to change some settings on the gopro as the iPhone was taking higher quality video, got the gopro because it takes great video, next time I guess.