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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 03-12-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

I built a model steam engine and here is a link to the first test run on compressed air.

https://youtu.be/jnl6TSfGmcQ

I have a few small things to finish and I also plan to order a boiler kit...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-18-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

I got the upper gates finished and they are working pretty good! Looked much better with some paint and an extension on the control box!

https://youtu.be/C3WOUC5wrys

Jim
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-18-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

Here is a video of the motor and stuff under the hood of the gate Actuator.

https://youtu.be/d7oF_Fiz0PA
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-17-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

I finally got back to the motorize the lock chamber gates project. This is the upper set, not sure I'm going to do the lower set at this point. Probably see how these work out. The motors are 65...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-03-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

Got the dragline out for a quick check...

https://youtu.be/LNXkxv8x-2g

Jim
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-02-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

Here are two videos I just made showing how I have my transmitter configured and a short demonstration of the flanking maneuver. Also included is a drawing showing the opposite thrust and rudder...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-01-2019, 09:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

Skeeter, thanks!

I plan to get the dragline and Dozer and my other stuff out this week and make a loading video. Probably have to take a few loads of sand thru the chamber to the lower pool!
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-01-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

Not really a pond Tour as much as " I finally got the boat in the water, so lets post a video". Been busy working on the RV-10 project and just haven't gotten much boating or heavy equipment stuff...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-04-2018, 02:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

Some final testing/practice with my equipment before the Brownsville Show. I shot some time lapse building the new dirt ramp up to the north loading dock. I'll be able to walk the crane up and down...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-02-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Clamshell or ?

Guys,

I'm thinking about some sort of unloading facility for my Sand barges. My first thought is some sort of traveling gantry crane with a clamshell bucket on it. I have a nice clam for my...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 08-02-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

Designed and printed a new tailgate latch for the dump truck. If anyone wants more info or the design files from f360 of the stl files let me know.

https://youtu.be/ZQHZRrJXO0M

Jim
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-29-2018, 02:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

I bought and tried a gyro rx about a year ago. I forget exactly what issues I had but decided it wasn't helping. My biggest problem is like in the above video where dirt or sand gets caught in the...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-27-2018, 02:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

I mixed some top soil into the north Sand Pile and shot a Dozer video.

I have a dual rate setup on the drive motors and run slow for better control and then switch to hi for reverse but it is...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-23-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

Did some repairs to the lower lock gates and while the chamber was full I decided it would be a waste to not shoot some video of a tow pushing some barges out!

https://youtu.be/aKJuhyRYUFk

Jim
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-22-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

Here is a test video, I printed some parts to mount the cheap-O camera on a boom up and behind my towboat.

https://youtu.be/qHyf0whE834

Jim
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-18-2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
River City Sand & Gravel

I guess it is time I started a thread / Company Name here!

River City Sand & Gravel is located right on the river and we operate both ground base equipment to mine Sand and gravel and also load...
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