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Hey Rob, that's a new twist on semi dump trailer's! Different from the Clement Bridger, but very neat. That could be a new way to mess with the "DOT" LOL
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

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Thanks guys. Yes it's a little different for the transfer but it sure can lift a lot. Next time it'll be a full transfer setup.
Rob

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Very nice...

Looking great

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Very cool mechanism, works a treat!
We don't have them over here.

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Nice work Rob, that trailer mechanism is well done.

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I like it!

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Thanks Guys for the support. I'm Working on the tail gate lock and I'll try to get pictures up in the morning.
Rob

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This is looking awesome Rob, I like the styrene work on the box.

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Hey Rob,
Great fiberglass work on your new model, not sure how well it will go in the dirt though ! hahahah

greg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...02/Robscar.jpg

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awesome work Rob, trailer looks great.

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Greg How did you manage to get that picture. I thought that I had it in stealth mode. Thanks for the shot.
Jason Thanks for the comments. Build is on hold for a while as my friend just passed away and I'm Executor of his will. What a learning experience. Will get back to the build when things slow down a little.
Rob

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Rob
Sorry to hear about your friend.

Is there room in the trunk of that car for hauling your R/C's?;)

Jordy

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Jordy The guy I bought it off said the he could get two ten speeds in there, but I'm not going to try it. They'd be in pieces for sure.
Rob

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With a ride like that who needs a ten speed:rolleyes:
Nice car:)

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Yesterday Greg, Lou, Reg and I were putting on a show in Port Alberni. There was a nice little cable hoe and here are some pictures.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ort2011009.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ort2011008.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ort2011007.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ort2011006.jpg
Nice little machine and would make another great model more pictures to follow.
Rob

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Hey Rob, that's something different, noticed you posted that jack leg photo first. Never seen that set up before! Thank's, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

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Dry sand is 100 lbs per cubic foot.

Ken

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Neil. I'd never seen anything like that either and it sure is a different arrangement.
Ken. You bet sand is a lot heavier than it looks. The FWD pulled itself and the loaded trailer but the tires are not aggressive enough for anything over 6% grade. Anyway here's a couple more pictures from the Show.
Reg's dozer and Euclid with the FWD behind.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ort2011002.jpg
Lou looking real casual with the 966 loading his ADT.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ort2011003.jpg
Just a general scene of the layout.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ort2011001.jpg
Thanks for looking.
Rob

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It looks like you had great weather for the show. Take any video of the activity? Thanx for posting the pics. :cool:

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Thanks Joe. We're finally getting some summer weather and Port Alberni was very warm, It has it's own little micro climate being stuck between the two mountains. As far as video goes every time I started the camera all the activity stopped, so it just looks like a still shot. Probably Lou or Greg might have some that they'll put up.
Rob

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Hey Rob, thank's for additional picture's of the show. Look's like a fun event!
Cheer's, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

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Its been awhile Rob

Any updates on your building progress, I think it is time to post some photo's

greg

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Yeah Rob, I know you've built some stuff and are currently working on something so post up!

Reg

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Happy Birthday Rob

Now blow out those candles and post some pictures of your build... LOL

Cheers Have a good day !

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Here's some pictures of the latest. 1/20 scale Cat 789C rebuilt from Tamiya Mammoth.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...Cat789C006.jpg
1/50 scale 797F 1/20 scale 789C
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...Cat789C007.jpg
Thanks for looking.
Rob

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Happy birthday Rob! Nice conversion.

Cheer's, Neil.

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That truck looks pretty big Rob. If only you knew someone with a big enough excavator to load it....:cool:

Thanks for the email:D

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Happy Birthday Rob. :)

Good work on the Mammoth! :cool:

Is it still 4wd? Will you be using the rack & pinion to tip the bed? (it's got some great lifting power, just not enough stroke) How much wider is the bed from the original?

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Bring it down here to Pennsylvania. I think we can load it in a timely fashion.:p

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Thanks Neil.
Reg. I'm hoping that there both finished up at the same time.
Joe. TNT Lou was doing some house cleaning, so you've all ready drove this one. Over all the truck is 24" long 12" high 15" wide. She's still 4WD and the lift is being replaced with two Wedico pumps and I'm going to make two stage cylinders to do the lifting. Each cyl will have it's own pump so I think it will have lots of lift power.
Steve, I'm sure you will be able to fill it very quickly with the drag line, it's just to bad we're all so far apart.
Rob

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Very nice truck!! What material is it made of? It must be really big if you have room for-2-hydraulic systems:eek:. My 777D is 1/30th scale but there is no way hydraulics will fit inside. Nice work

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Nice conversion Rob. I like your fabrication work incorporating the styrene. So what are you going to use to load it?

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great job Rob. nice fab work..

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I heard there might be a 300 volvo on a lowbed headed that way soon...:D

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Ahh, that Mammoth is awesome! I always wanted to see someone convert it to a more accurate truck. I'm glad you are doing just that! I wouldn't mind giving this a shot myself, someday, but these trucks are getting pricey and rare.

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Just a couple of updates for the 789. Got some exhaust pipes and mufflers made and installed.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/.../Cat789006.jpg
For model man, here's a shot of how the pumps are installed in the chassis.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/.../Cat789005.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...Cat7890042.jpg
Next up is build the upper deck railings and then on to building the lift cylinders.
Thanks for looking.
Rob

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looks cool keep building!!!!!

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Lookin real good Rob! How large are those tires?

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Thanks Clyde. You bet, I'm having fun with this one.
Reg. Tamiya made these tires for the Mammoth and they're 6" dia 2 1/4" wide with a 2 1/2" rim. Made the rims from delron as they wanted $40.00 for a foot of 3" aluminum, and I couldn't find any scrap.
Rob

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$40.00 / foot :eek: thats cheap :eek: I was quoted $60.00 Awhile ago :( . truck looks great Rob ;) . you kinda gave me an idea on my next haul truck but it will not be a cat . I got to start living up to my name again :p