Sandmaster GMK 4000 Build

[titandigs]

So I will start the build with pictures from Construction news
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So the pressure is on it seems,
I have been to the local Komatsu dealer and purchased some Komatsu Yellow before I leave for my time away with work.
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Thanks for looking Paul

[headers]

Looking good keep em coming

[modelman]

Hi titandigs-when I first heard about this truck I thought it would be much bigger but I am assuming it is the correct size for the scale. It looks like it is well made and I am glad to see it is all metal, none of that plastic stuff. It's hard for me to judge the size by the pictures but do you have room for the electronics? I like the screw drive lift. Doesn't look like there would be any way possible to get hydraulics into this space. I enjoy these types of trucks and I will follow this build.

[titandigs]

No sure about the hydraulics, when I get into it I will look a bit closer to see how much room is available. You would only need one valve and the pump, so it may be able to fit in the chassis rails?? All of the electronics is fit inside the cab including the battery, as I get into it I will post the complete build.

[titandigs]

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/titandigs/DSC_0081_zpsa5182f00.jpg
So this is the size of the dumper

[Stefan]

Hi Paul,
Thanks for showing. The damaged box would have made me a bit worried before opening it. I hope the model didn´t take damage.

I have been to the local Komatsu dealer and purchased some Komatsu Yellow
So, you didn´t find any local Sandmaster dealer? :D:D
Stefan

[titandigs]

Once this job is finished I can start on the dumper again:bounce:


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[apfubar]

Cool!

[titandigs]

So back from work and have started the dumper again. These photos show the wheel inserts.
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[titandigs]

So the cabin is from some type of plastic and generally clips together and is glued with the supplied glue.
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[titandigs]

The parts are just placed at the moment.


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[Erik79]

Hi Paul, it's nice to see the work in progress on the dumper. It will be a beautiful machine, i like the choice to paint it Komatsu yellow.:)
The roadtrain you drive is fantastic, just a little oversized for the italian roads!:lol:

Bye!

[jack van]

looking real good can't wait to see more pics

[titandigs]

The parts are all painted now although the cab still needs some more work before assembly

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Thanks for looking

[Lil Giants]

Looking good Paul. :cool:

[titandigs]

Starting to come together now, the inside of the cabin and the electronics will be next.
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[doodlebug]

Cool!

[modelman]

Truck is looking good!! Are the hand rails and other trim pcs. made of plastic? Keep the pictures coming.

[titandigs]

Truck is looking good!! Are the hand rails and other trim pcs. made of plastic? Keep the pictures coming.

Thanks,
The hand rails, air tanks and fuel/oil tanks are made from aluminium.
The only plastic parts are the Cab and the box adjacent to the cab.

[MoRockN]

Fantastic Build and truck Paul!! Cant wait to see more.

Ayoub

[Lil Giants]

The box adjacent to the cab, is that where the master switch is placed?

[titandigs]

Yes Joe, the receiver is also placed in the box.

[titandigs]

Here are some final shots, decals will be next.
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[titandigs]

I had a search online to find out what it should be and this is it.



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[Stuart]

Wow that's turned out really sweet! nice paint job and decals too, did you print them yourself?

[titandigs]

Thanks Stuart,
The decals were done by a friend of a friend who is a sign writer, very happy with the result.

[littleiron]

Love it. Where does the kit come from or did I miss it somehere and did it come with the lights or was that an add to.

[Lil Giants]

Well done Paul! :cool:

Now for the trials & videos.

[titandigs]

Love it. Where does the kit come from or did I miss it somehere and did it come with the lights or was that an add to.

Hi, The kit comes from Servonaut. (Germany)
The kit comes without the lights, sound, speed controller and radio gear but it is all sold as an option as you see with my model.
Here is the link to the seller.
http://www.servonaut.de/shop/product_info.php?info=p222_sandmaster-gmk4000.html

[col11]

Nice one... That looks great

[apfubar]

Very nice!

[titandigs]

First time with sand in the back.
http://youtu.be/WAv83oKrTPU

[sparkycuda]

Since I'm a Komatsu-head, it feels good to see one rolling around. Nice job!

Ken

[Lil Giants]

WOW!!! that's quite a pile of sand that came out of the bucket... it'd be interesting to know what the volume is (how many liters)?

The hoe operator is in need of some daily practice... you've had that 345 5yrs now? :D

[titandigs]

WOW!!! that's quite a pile of sand that came out of the bucket... it'd be interesting to know what the volume is (how many liters)?

The hoe operator is in need of some daily practice... you've had that 345 5yrs now? :D

I will figure out the capacity very soon.
I have recently pulled the excavator apart for a new pump and most of the wiring came apart at that time.
As you saw it operating, the bucket tipping was back to front. I found also that the tracks were back to front. So I had to change the wiring to the tracks and reverse channel 1. Now its back to how it should be. Hopefully I can drive it better now:D

[thebigo]

Very nice paul, you did a great job on your paint application. How long did you take to build it and was it fairly easy to build?

[Cooper]

Looks great!! And I agree with joe, big pile of spoils!! Will be a nice addition to the equipment fleet!!

[titandigs]

Very nice paul, you did a great job on your paint application. How long did you take to build it and was it fairly easy to build?

Thankyou, The paint prep took the longest, cab and tip body also leaving the paint long enough not to spoil the finish.
I guess the total time to build would be about a week, I did the build over a longer time due to work and other issues around the house.
Yes the build was easy in comparison to any of the Wedico kits.

[titandigs]

WOW!!! that's quite a pile of sand that came out of the bucket... it'd be interesting to know what the volume is (how many liters)?

The hoe operator is in need of some daily practice... you've had that 345 5yrs now? :D


Hey Joe, 6Ltrs equals 11kg There was a little more room in the tipper maybe 500 grams or more.
This video I used the bigger bucket and the scales.

http://youtu.be/26kCoLdEgRA

[littleiron]

Thanks very much for the info. Video's are awesome. Just love the dogs sand box. Love that truck too but I think it might be a little out of my pocket books range right now.

[Claus]

Just seen this build for the first time, very nice truck!

[bigford]

How's the truck holding up? ?

[Efroeh]

This things is cool. The size and volume of stuff it holds is impressive.

[titandigs]

How's the truck holding up? ?

It is doing very well, the only thing that needs doing is adjust the amount of steering throw on the servo as it will go over centre and the steering would lock up. Its a strong lifter and low on power consumption.