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Thanks for comments,
they are made of normal steel, don´t know quality but not stainless. A couple of mig tacks and then soldered in owen.
Sorry Dozer, couldn´t find the attachment.
320lbs, that´s now, when finished I think more of 430-450lbs complete with ripper and blade. It´s not only for good with this weight, it´s becoming harder to move the machine (remember, I can´t drive out from work shop).
The engine is a Honda 2,5hp 4-cycle industrial engine with built in reduction of 1:2. This gives a output shaft speed of 1500rpm at max torque. With hydraulic pumps it´s perfect with the 1500. Here shown without muffler, will build one as big as possible when all other stuffs is inside the model. A bigger muffler will give a more prototypical sound (I hope).
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0402.jpg

Was at a hobby show today at Volvo museeum and they had a very large L220 model. I thing my 463 is big but it could almost fit inside the bucket, is there a limit to call it a model?? Remember seeing the model before, here´s a link to the builder, impressing!
http://www.wessels-modellbau.de/Gall...allerie_4.html
Dan

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I know exactly what you mean by moving your model. I have to walk mine or have 2-3 people to help lift. I leave mine on a tool cart in the shop.

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It just keeps looking better and better, can't wait to see what it looks like finished with paint on it.

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Great looking machine, can't wait to see it up and running.

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Your dozer is amazing!! When do we get a vid of it running?

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holy crap! thats the biggest dozer ive ever seen! impressive work!

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Have been traveling and working to much lately, but did get some progress done last couple of days.
Worked on the door locking/handle units, goal was to get those working and they will.
Here´s the base when milled from stock of brass. More pics when installed on doors.
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0115.jpg

Did get the parts for the front doors on hood laser cut in steel, have started to assemble all parts (did order to many to have some spares).
The covers for hub reduction was also cut out togheter with new doors for cab. The first doors was made to thin, the new was cut in 1mm steel.
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0109.jpg

During the travel we visited the Faszination Modellbau show in southern Germany, don´t know if there´s a place to show pics on Forum.
I give you a couple here and will come back with more.
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0259.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0230.jpg

Dan

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Front doors soldered togheter. Will do hinges and details next.

http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0117.jpg

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Amazing build!

Using a 4-stroke gas engine is interesting.

Great choice of motors too. A quick search on youtube shows how much power they have and how nice they sound.

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Thanks, this engine will run with max 3000rpm (has a 1:2 reduction built in on out going axle) and with a bigger muffler (as big as possible) the sound should be as good as possible.

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very nice build! your questions regarding the dx7, a specktrum radio will have a higher mw output if you get it from usa, and that may make it illegal in your country, im not entirely sure on the ratings in sweden but in the uk the radios from usa wont be legal to use.

Since your from the EU check out fast-lad should be no import tax http://www.fast-lad.co.uk/store/inde...sort=1a&page=1

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also the dealer may be talking about the CE mark, i think most of this is to do with aircraft say you have a crash and your radio isnt CE marked then you could get into trouble.

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WOW, this dozer is awesome. I'm very impressed.

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Thanks, did have a good weekend got the front doors installed. They are possible to open, need this to start the engine. Some magnetic holder will keep doors closed while running.
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0126.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0120.jpg

Door handles made too, have a working (spring loaded) plunge on inside to keep doors closed.
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0134.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0138.jpg

About radio, did see the Multiplex range while visiting the show in Germany. They have a feed back system that´s interesting, you can have engine speed and more important in my case, a signal showing hydraulic oil temperature on control unit. An alarm can be set on a preset value. This is a big advantage, as you know, my model will have a hydrostatic drive and high oil temperature can limit the running time.

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Amazing looking work

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So :cool: :D

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This is an awsome build and i am watchin it closely nice work

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Your doing a very nice job there with a lot of detail. Like you said were does it stop with size with the money that is in some of these models you could have bought a for real one. Ed

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A real one doesn't fit inside your house where it's warm & cozy to tinker with them. ;)

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Dan, the grill and door handles look great. I built my grill doors to open too but not sure why, there is no reason to open them. One thing about your build is it easyier to make parts for I bet.

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Have been working with internal hydraulic tank, couldn´t get it right done so had to start all over, will post later when finished.
But the ROPS was done to satisfaction, here´s pics when sanded. The piping is breater lines for fuel and hydraulic tank, the do a loop inside ROPS and back.
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0157.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0156.jpg

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I somehow overlooked this build, never having seen it before, but I just got done reading everything in your thread and this is another incredible build. The hydrostatic drive is very interesting. As big as your model now is, I think that is a interesting solution to driving the tracks. I'm really interested to see the performance of the model with the hydro motors. Everything about this build is huge! I think it's no longer a model but a functional mini-dozer!

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Finaly got the lower hydraulic tank made (did do the copper version 3 times and steel one time). This is made exactly to available space, still made as big as possible (more oil= lower temperature).
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0248.jpg

As you can see I´m a beginner in soldering (as everything else), there´s a little to much solder here and there but main focus was to get it tight. The tank is inside the frame and can not be seen from outside if starting leaking.
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0247.jpg

The suction hoses is not connected to pump neither is return hoses to outside tank and hose between the both tanks. Total volume will be 2,3 gallon. This is the main drawback of an hydraulic system, you need a lot of oil to keep temerature as low as possible (unless you have space for a cooling fan). But as you can see there´s not much space left, still engine, servos, muffler, fuellines....... missing.
I will most likely go for a Multiplex radio with feed back system, this will make it possible to see hydraulic temperature in radio control and have a warning level set.
To Espeefan and others, from my expirence now, this is the smallest possible size to use a hydraulic system. I think my D8R is among the biggest modeldozers right now, Dozernerd had an electrical driven D11 in 1:8 I think that´s equal or maybee a little bigger, but it was gasoline-electrical drive line.
Looking forward to the big day starting up but that´s still month´s away.
Within a couple of weeks the model will be dismantled and have frame sandblasted and painted.
Dan

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Really outstanding:eek: I wonder if you could circulate the oil through the push arms and blade. Just another line to run while plumbing the tilt cylinder. On my son's little D1 it has a power steering pump with the tiny tank. I used a big filter for added capacity. It never gets as hot as your machine will though because I don't have hydro-drive.

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Everytime I see this thread I smile. Very nice work!

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Wow, looks great and powerful!

Kerst

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I just read thru your entire thread to find out what volume hydraulic pump you're using, I didn't see it listed. :confused:

So you built four tanks to get it right or you are using all four tanks? Is the steel tank for petrol & copper for oil? Copper dissipate heat better than steel?

Do you think it'd be possible to mount a small electrical fan on each side of engine hood to draw in outside air and force the heat out the front with the exhaust gases?

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Thanks for comments,
Have not thinking about the arms and blade, Steve, but that had been an needed addition. But they are already built, i´m not shure that they are tight, don´t feels like redoing them.

To the specification, Joe and all others, here´s it:

Model; Caterpillar D8R (series II)-95
Scale; 1:5,6
Length; 1,7m (67in)
Width; 0,74m (29in)
Height; 0,65m (26in)
Weight ready; ~230kg (500lbs)
Engine; Honda GX100 4-stroke, with 1:2 reduction
Muffler built to available space
Tank; 5+4L (2,3 gal) hydraulic oil, 1,5L (0,4gal) gasoline
Hydraulic pump; Casapa 6L/min double pump (shortest available)
Valves HAWE;
2pcs DL2 drive
4pcs DL1 working hydr
Hydraulic motor; EPMMS40CP
Hydraulic cyl; home made
Total parts;ca 2000pcs, tracks ca 850pcs

here´s a schematic view of the hydraulic system
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...5001_00001.jpg

About the tanks, only one to use, the copper one was 3 times rebuilt to get it tight and steel one got a little wrong angle on connections to pumps.
There will not be any place for fan, Honda engine fills rest of space. But this engine has a built in fan to cool engine, the hor air will pass out thru holes in hood (real one does it the reverse way I think). As can be seen below it´s tight fit with this engine, had to rebuild carburater/airfilter. Have been thinking on downsizing engine to GX50 but that engine is almost as big as this one, older is better??
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0349.jpg
Dan

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Did get the last connection done to fuel tank (orig. hydr tank) and for upper oil tank (normaly fuel tank) incl fuel caps. Why swapping the tanks? Need all volume to oil system, the smaller one will do for Honda engine.
Next for hydr system is to get all connections on adapter to filter glued or welded togheter. Still missing is the 2 front blade cylinders, have the tube but lacking rods. then it should be done, I hope.
Tubing from fuel caps is breating lines that will be connected to lines inside ROPS.
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0264.jpg

The battery box was redone, now sliding forward with hidden box that will have reciever and battery. Brackets between ROPS and Cab foundation added.
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0260.jpg

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Nice metal work. It is looking really good.

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Dan, it looks like your getting close. This thing should be a beast. I hope you keep the 463 intact but the 20 would be really cool too.

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awsome job on your dozer i like the size and how you have everything in it and very nice metal work can't wait to see a video and paint

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Your skills are amazing Dan, keep us posted on all your progress. You mentioned in the past that you were going to post more photo's of Faszination Modellbau. Did your really enjoy the show ?

greg

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Thanks for comments. Greg, didn´t know if it was of interest with more pics, but here is some more. Yes it was a very nice show, very many models of all kinds with seperated areas for each scale. A lot of producers, big and small, was there to!
This picture from on one of trucking areas in one of 6 same size halls.
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0261.jpg
A nice big grader
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0251.jpg
Did like the farming area, had all type of equipment
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0242.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0239.jpg
Scratch built models of all kinds
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0215.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0205.jpg
Scale Art and their models are something special, look at that frame, wow
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0203.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0202.jpg
New range of MAN models, all different chassis, 2-3-4 axles, trucks-tractors
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0200.jpg
Lot of part suppliers
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0199.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0184.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0181.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0179.jpg
and of course latest models like Liebherr loader and digger
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0185.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0258.jpg
this one controlled from a real scale 1:1 seat with real controls
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0193.jpg
This truck has an RC controlled crane, he built a prefab house out of concrete parts
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0171.jpg
Did do other things during this vacation, like a ride on RhB narrow gauge from Chur to Arosa with spectacular scenery (like Durango Silverton).
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0304.jpg
Have a couple more pics but not uploaded to phototbucket yet,
Dan

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Wow! Boy there is a lot of talent on display at that show, thanks for posting the pictures. Fred

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Do you have more pictures yet? :)

Is the O&K grader 8th scale?

Someday I hope to attend one of your country's notorious rc heavy commercial exhibition shows. :cool:

You going to run your exhaust thru the stack atop the hood?

I was refering to the slim electrical fans like what's in a computer, I wouldn't think it need to be overly big, just enough to suck/blow the heat & keep the air moving within the model.

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The grader is 1/8 Joe You could use one in the Pit ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Uw1...eature=related

greg

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As Greg already said, it´s a 1/8 scale, all models in this section was same scale. The 1/14 had seperate section.

You should try visiting one of the Fasination shows, have only been at one but are already planning going back this year. Think there was around 40000 visitors during 4 days open. And you can bring wife with, there´s a lot to be seen around Fredrichshafen, close to the alps, Boden see and some very nice senery.

yes, the exhaust will be coming thru stack, will build a muffler adapted to available space, probably built quite heave to absorb some noice, will test with different solutions to get a sound as proto as possible, remember that engine is a 4-cycle and will never run higher than 3000rpm (max torque). Stack has a movable cap, hope that it can flapping like original one.

Now to pics:
This Freightliner had a RC Subaro coming out of trailer when loading platform was lowered
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0267.jpg
A Scania 10x4 heavy hauler
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0254.jpg
Not so common model , Åkerman H14, givs some vibs from past when working extra at that factory
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0234.jpg
CAT dumper (on of severeral) being loaded by the 988
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0228.jpg
My self shopping around for some more much needed tools!!
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0211.jpg
The big Komatso had breaker attachment and did destroyed the building
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0210.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0208.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0207.jpg
Another image from Scale Arts booth, this time their working Meiller 3 way tipper model
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0201.jpg
One more from chair controlled model, used for precision work, putting different parts togheter
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0196.jpg
Fantastic small hydro motors for tracks, think Damitz models
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0195-1.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0194-1.jpg
Smallest construction model
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0189.jpg
Overview
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0188.jpg
Nice Volvo A40D model, don´t remember manufactor
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0174.jpg
A one of a kind Liebherr dozer in 1/8
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0172.jpg
And as said nice surroundings, here castel Neuswanstein that was used by Disney as proto for Snowwhites castle
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0156-1.jpg

Next on model will be during weekend when I got opertunity to take photos and messurments of interior of a 1:1 D8R. Hope this will be last trip for documentation. New parts for ripper attachment incl scraper drawbar will be welded to.
Dan

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Dan nice photo thanks for taking them and them with us. O and by the way the D8 looks great. Ed;)

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Thanks Ed,
a little correction:
Neuschwanstein is the correct spelling and it was Sleeping beauty´s castle!
Dan