Bruder 574 conversion
 

This is my attempt ( and I use that loosely) at converting a bruder 574 to rc.
I will upload my pics and my progress, any comments and tips will be greatly appreciated.
This is my first go at anything rc.

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Sweet! I'm actually doing a loader build as well, this should help me!! This is perfect! Thank you! Are you going to post where you get the servos and what they are cause I'm new and that would be cool. I also am new to the whole transmitter and receiver thing and also new concerning what motors to by/what's the best one for the lowest money lol

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Hi, I have done quite a lot of research on different ways to do this conversion.
I have already purchased things like Drive motors for the wheels, Esc's both brushed and brushless, ( I didnt even know what the difference was ).

I have also purchased some aluminium in different sizes. I got the tyres that i will be using and i also have the radio, which is a Flysky i6.
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RCP57 did a nice Bruder build and so did KAF343. They both turned out really well. I am in the midst of my conversion as well... I am just waiting for parts to show up so I can keep building. Its a long wait when parts are coming from over seas.
Keep the pictures coming.

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Yep, right there with ya man. I don't know where to start or what controller to buy, they all seem so expensive. I was thinking of just buying the hobby engine loader with the spectrum remote and replacing some of the motors with ones that have better range of motion (if that's doable)

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Hi all, 1 thing i have noticed on here is the amount of attention to detail on some of your builds. i am stunned and i think that is gonna be a very hard act to follow.
Just like my school reports- could try harder ! i guess some things never change.

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I would not advise going down the hobby engine route if you are trying to achieve that "scale" look.

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Update:

A few bits and pieces for the build.
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And my small hobby lathe
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been busy making some wheels.

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Nice work bud. Wat rpm motors u hav ?

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Thanks, I bought 2 sets the first are 20rpm and I'm hoping that will give a scale speed. And I also got some 78's if I want to get lairy.

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Well i have been very busy today:

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Thought i would try my hand at aluminium welding not the best but its strong enough.

I also wired up and tested my pump.

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Front half is nearly complete, i made scale pins for the arms and i even managed to put some LED's in some lights that i got for the front.

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Very nice cnxersion! Is that aluminum brazed together?

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Yes, I just used butane gas and some aluminium brazing rods, it's my first attempt at it and I'm surprised how well it flows, it does take quite a bit of heat though.

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I also picked up this little thang. Its a light/sound module where you can do channel proportioning, it come with software and everything is stored on a micro sd card. I have installed the software and i must say its a brilliant little module. i can also control the pump through this.

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BTW it's made by Beirer and it's a USM-2

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This is my spool valve block, its a 3way type. I have fitted hextronic micro servo's and cut the servo arms to 14mm to fit the valve actuators.

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This is my second home, i live here when the wife wants chores doing.

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That is coming along great.
Looks like you've got the doctor and his telephone booth beaten by a long shot with your very own shed. LoL If you have a magic screw driver in there as well I think your Bruder conversion will be exemplary.
Keep up the good work, and post as much pics as you can.

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Haha, I even got a dalek that does the vacuuming

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Rear section

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What do you recon so far guys?
Gonna be making hydraulic cylinders next

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Looks awesome to me!

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Thanks RCP57
:D

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Did you let the paint dry or did you do what I do and try to put the tires on when the paint was still tacky?lol It does have it's benefits though as the tacky paint works like a beadlock!:rolleyes:

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Haha never thought of that, but I did let it dry. We are having great weather at the moment so it dried quite quickly.

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Looking very good! I run out of patience when it comes to painting. I always thinks it's "dry enough" and start putting things together. Something always ends up with a thumb print smooshed into it somewhere.lol

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Sweet build. You say that this is your first go at anything RC..... Well you are doing an outstanding job.:jaw:

I too am always impatient with watching paint dry and usually assembling with tacky paint. LOL I like the idea that it helps the tires stick to the rims.

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Thank you for your kind words, I'm enjoying the challenge

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You weren't joking when you said they take time RCP57

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Yes. Not too difficult but it is time consuming! It's always those little things that double the length of time in a project. Well worth doing though!

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Yes it seems that way, all the bigger stuff went smoothly and quick, these little details just eat time. But it will be worth it, I'm pleased so far and I think that's the most important thing.