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... For what was left on the keyboard.... That is one serious model. Can't wait to see more pics... Cheers, AP |
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Looks like an awesome model, congrats!!
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Very nice.... my first ever construction model - fantastic choice... :D
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Ben, I'm jealous. Very cool, congratulations on your purchase.
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That is one fine looking loader. Looks beautiful from the start.
Just remember to remind Nate that drool is NOT a lubricant, Travis. It collects dirt and is BAD for the electronics. :p:p - RCT |
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Well I've almost got it all together, just waiting on a few parts (2- bearings, decals and a charger) I'm hoping to get the radio and install it while in Indy Friday. If this thing performs like it looks, it'll be awesome. I'm pumped.
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Great addition to your fleet; I can't wait to see it in action! :D
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What? You want me to be the first one to operate it?! I'm honored :D
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Funny Nate. I'm sure you'll get a chance........ Under adult supervision of coarse.
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You better be careful Ben, if Nate gets his hands on it he'll be trying to get it out to his car to take it home before you know it.
He'd be one happy R/C'er. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D - RCT |
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Ive got a feeling ben wont get to play much till he gets it back home,if it make it back home:eek:
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Assembly complete! Just need to get the radio from "Cookie Monster".
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Congrats Ben! Awesome machine.
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Yeah Travis, a radio is gonna stop me.....:P
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Well...... all went well for a little while in Indy. Then busted 2 hoses and now have 2 stripped out servos.:(:(:(:( ScaleArt has been great for the service I'll have to see if it continues. I'll keep you posted (Darrell, Ed and Nate). It's gotta get better.:confused:
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The only way it gets better is when it lives in my basement and you get visitation rights! Trust me, I wanted to throw the 966 out the window countless times working the bugs out. Did they say anything about the hot components and routing the hoses correctly?
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That doesn't sound good, I used mine for hundreds of hours and didn't have a problem. That's real bad luck. Just out of interest, did you set the end points on radio for the servos, so you don't over drive them? |
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You are persistent PFB, I'll give you that.
Elliot, good point. I didn't. But the valves see to move fairly easy. I will for sure set that on the new ones. Haven't received any info back from them yet. Ben |
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Ah yes they're out of the shop currently.
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like the build very if you can find an armatron that had a grappler arm just an idea
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Where are they now? Any idea PFB? Travis figured out the servonaut on his and now I've got the sound like I wanted it. Awesome.
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Don't think there's any shows. Must be a vacation.
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I recieved one response back from ScaleART pretty much saying "our stuff doesn't have problems, sorry about your luck."
I hope to hear back a little more. I went and found some servos that will fit. I noticed the valve body had a sticky spot to it, so I rotated the valve around to an easily moved position. All is working with the hydros now. Fingers are crossed! Next step is to contact Brixil electronics to figure out the operation of their pump control unit. Ben |
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An updated....While I was taking in to get serviced.
http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...ckntrailer.jpg and another before the operation started. lol http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...haser/963b.jpg |
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Ben,
It does look good... Which hoses did you blow? From the pump to the valve block or one of the lines to the rams? Just curious. On the servos, as previously suggested also check the end points. On my excavator I check them every now and then (every couple of months) just to ensure they aren't hitting the stops and damaging the valves or themselves. It will be interesting to hear how you go with Brixl stuff. Cheers, AP |
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The first one was a bucket cylinder near the pump reservoir. The second one was right at the valve body.
I have looked over and moved done hoses around. The valves seem to operate easy by hand, the servos are at 100% on the radio now and don't appear to be over rotating. I ended up finding some Futaba servos that work. I'm going to put everything back together today and see if anything changes. |
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Have you had to adjust the hyd press at all from factory? Does the loader arms lift as you push into the pile. What voltage are you running?
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No I haven't adjusted the pressure at all. I haven't notiiced any lift when running it.
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What I meant was will the loader arms lift the bucket as you push hard into the pile? And what voltage are you currently running? 3s?
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Oh, sorry. Yes it will lift as I push, it's pretty darn strong. 12v
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That is probably the coolest model I have ever seen. Does ScaleArt offer a ripper for the rear?
That would be really nice! http://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?i...bkV86ppQ%3d%3d |
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Claus here is a link to a new loader that a member posted here that has the riper on it. Scale Art did a nice job on the whole model, they are a work of art.
Link click here. Travis |
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Just an update:
I think I've worked the bugs out. Did some additional cleaning up of the electronics, painted the cab. ScaleArt was great with all of my issues with it, helped me with everything, even replaced 2-servos for me. Haven't had any problems even digging in the dirt outdoors. Ben |
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congrats on getting the bugs worked out ,I know it must have been frustrating having such a nice model and not get to use it. But now you can get to work:D
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Cool! What was it so others can learn from your mistakes? :D
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now a video to seal the deal.
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Ben, this is very cool. Can't wait to see it one together.
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