CAT 390D
 

So I finally purchased my first hydraulic powered RC. Its a CAT 390D 1/16 scale. Weighs 43lbs with 12v gell cell battery. I'm :jaw::bounce::D:eek:
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what kit manufacturer did you finally go with?

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nice man, looks way more detailed than the kat and barebones.
is this the manufacturer you went with http://myrctrading.blogspot.com.au/2...16-scale.html?
final price?

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That is a company that sells them but I'm not sure if they actually make them. I bought mine second hand but is pretty much new. I can ask him if he can get more. I believe his friend from China actually makes them. I have only seen the Wedico CAT 345 in person and I must say the detail on the 390D is a lot better. Even the build and thickness of metal used which cant be seen by looking at pictures is pretty amazing. I was :jaw: when I opened up the box yesterday.

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True, i thought that seller might just be re-distributing rc, it would be good if you could ask :D, did you buy it online? or did you meet local? are you planing on making some videos? i think i've seen some videos of this model or a similar one it looks like a very smooth rc. keep us posted thanks.

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I'll ask him if he can get more. I'll be making a video soon. It will be my first time operating it so it might look funny. I bought it online.

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Congratulations! I hope it lives up to your expectations. :)

Do you have a Tamiya trk handy to take some pics with hoe for size comparison?

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Thank you! And for all your advice! I don't have a tamiya truck handy. I need to find locals around me that do now. The next pictures i take I'll put a coke can or something next to it.

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Very nice machine I've seen some videos of one digging and I was very impressed sure you will too

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Congrats on your new hoe! :cool: it looks like a great machine. Can't wait to see it in action:)

Now ya need a dump truck for sure!:D

Mario

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Wowww.. looks amazing, can see the toughness in the pics.

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Wow this looks great and I'm really impressed with the size, can't wait to see some vids

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Yeah it does have more detail than a BareBones. WHAT are those guys thinking!!!!!...... Oh wait that's us.... CRAP!!!! Better get back to work!!!!

But seriously It should have more detail than a BareBones-Excavator because we sell Excavators that are "BareBones".:)

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Watch "Cat390D RC hydraulic digging first time." on YouTube
Cat390D RC hydraulic digging first time.: http://youtu.be/jh_BrHdJDRA

I'm horrible at this. My first time digging. I start getting a hang of it after the 2:00minute mark.
I guess it helps that I've been flying trex450 helicopter since 2006.

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It looks like it has alot of digging power very nice keep the videos coming

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I cant compare with other machines, but I was pretty impressed at the power. My dad at first was like "that can't dig" but when he saw it in action, he was amazed. I need to get smoother at operating and then make more videos.

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What is the width of the bucket? Do you have any trucks?

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Just under the length of a coke can (see pictures above). I have no trucks.

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My bad, it's a good size you move some serious material

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It looks very nice. Did it come with the radio, or did you install your own? Maybe I missed it up the page, but what are these excavators going for?

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It comes with radio.

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Cat390D first person view digging: http://youtu.be/84UTwnCfG0I

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Great video! Makes me want to put the go pro camera in mine :)

I see another construction zone thread coming :bounce:

Please share! :)

Mario

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Moving dirt pile 09/12/2014
http://youtu.be/qah0aVMbBco

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You've been practicing, it shows. :cool:

I can hear you banging the sticks, STOP THAT! Keep your thumbs on the sticks at all times. ;)

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LOL I went back and listened and sure enough I was rough housing the sticks!:cop:

Thanks, getting much smoother at the controls. I need to get a truck and practice dumping in the box instead of "anywhere on the side of the slope."

ADT or something else? Maybe the Wedico ADT to match the CAT lineup?

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Cat 390D digging first person part 2
This is by far my best first person view video. My favorite part of this video is at the 5:00min mark when I move a large piece of concrete.
http://youtu.be/WpCEeMp_ayk

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Get a shoe box or milk carton to practice filling, then meticulously clean it out again. That'll hone your skills. ;) :D

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Good idea! I was just about to purchase the Bruder Mack dump truck to practice on since that is also in 1/16 scale to match.