Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

Travis ,
that looks like it will be another cool build !
don't want to hijack your thread here ,
but I have a question for Neil :
do you actually have one of these good old Kyosho Hanomag 66C ?
http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=2854
I found a used one some time ago .
It's more like a pile of junk which needs some serious rebuilding .
It's one of my back-burner-projects .

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

Kinda like these. They are printed off in 1/14 scale and I made 5 paper copies of each part so I have them for future use.:D

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_0989.jpg

Travis

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Hey CustomRCmodel's, I wish! I've had the manual for 20+ year's. I pm'd it to Travis for screw drive idea's. I can pm it to you, if you would like?
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

I hope to have the bucket welded up and ready for some details to be added. I cut out the sides and cut a piece to be bent for the bottom and back of the bucket. I do not have a good way to form the bottom and back piece to the shape of the sides so I took it to a friend of mine at a metal shop. He said he should be able to do it for me and is going to weld them together as well. I am hoping to get my gear motors to build the cylinders this week as well. If all goes well I should have some update pics this weekend. Thanks again to all for the comments and checking out my build.

Travis

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hows it commin? did you get your bucket back yet?

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No not yet so I am going to work on a truck this weekend.

Travis

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Travis are you using two servos for steering?

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

Yes I am using two Hitec 645 MG servos. I had one on it at first and it probably would have worked but I had the room to put one on the other side so I made both sides match and should not have any problems getting it to turn now.:D

Travis

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We need an update here with some pics lol hows the loader comming along?

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

Well I have a bucket welded together but it does not look like much yet. The bucket still needs the cutting edge, side cutters, cab protector, and the mounting brackets. Here are some pics of what I have. I added the second center pivot and I leveled out the frame.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1033.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1035.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1036.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1037.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1040.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1038.jpg

Travis

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

Looking good Travis. Can't wait to see it finished.

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Very cool build!:D

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Looking great Travis!

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lookin gooooood lol finally got some more pics

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WOWZA!! Now that'll load a scale 40' dump trailer in no time... 3-4 scoops? Its starting to take shape!

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

You the MAN Travis!! The bucket looks awesome.

-Terry

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

looking great travis, I am watching this one closely. super job

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

Travis, that is looking really good. We are really getting a fine collection of BIG machines now.

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

WHOA!!!!!!! That is gonna be bad to the bone Trav!

Brian

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

Hey Travis, I see track's in the background, are you building Cat beadless tire's?
http://classicconstructionmodels.blo...iguration.html
http://www.ritchieequipment.com/Part...S%20TIRES.html
Great start! Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

No the tracks are for my dozer I am building but that build has come to a screeching halt till I find a set of the drive sprockets for the Stahl dozer or loader. I tried some sprockets from standard chain but I think it may be a metric pitch.:(

Travis

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Hey Travis, is this website any help? http://store.ametric.com/s-367-metri...FSVpgwodYQbpPg Metric is in there name.
Later, Neil.

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Thanks doodlebug I will have to give them a call.

Travis

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don't give up there use one off your loader and start drilling and then cut the holes out and put in the center hole or bolt patern

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is it done yet :confused::p hey look what I found in my shop today :cool:I think they will look better then the mamoth 1's you got . just a thought :p

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_1547.jpg

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Looks good Steve.:D

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I hope so :eek::p

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_1567.jpg

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You are the man Steve fantastic job.

Travis

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now to just see this thing in person and all together very nice work fella's

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

I have the new rims on the loader and I must say they are the nicer than the rest of it.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1093.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1096.jpg

Thanks to Steve for the rims and everybody for taking a look.
Travis

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Wow - they are sharp! They look bigger - are they??

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Thanks they are just a tad bigger to make the tires fit tight on the beads.

Travis

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Is it a bead lock rim/wheel?

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Joe , no , they're just a few 1000th over on the dia.

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

Nice job Steve. They look right on the money!
FGD

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awsome work guys can't wait to see this project in person hadda work 12 on a saturday

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Have you done any work on the loader arm lift design? I just fabricated one on the track loader and spent all day adjusting it.

Re: CAT 988F Series II Wheel Loader
 

Thanks for the comments. Scott I should know tomorrow how it works but I am optimistic as I am copying the pivot points on the real machine. Here are some update pics from today's progress.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1097.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1098.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1099.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1100.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1101.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1102.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_1104.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

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Travis you are the man! That is awesome!

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Thanks Donny long time no see, good to see your still around.:)

Travis