Hello from Port Alberni
 

Hi guys

After taking a trip to meet TracksandtreadLou and RCLogger and getting to run their equipment I've gotten hooked on building "again".

Starting 30 years ago my father began building 1/12 scale logging equipment and as a machinist I got involved making the parts he didn't have the machinery for. I'm working on getting photos of the machines to post.

I've already ordered a Bruder track loader the same as SmallHaul builds and am looking forward to learning as much as I can from the forum and its members.

Jordy AKA: TheMachinist

Re: Hello from Port Alberni
 

Welcome to the forum. I am just down island a little way near Mill Bay. I'm betting you have some nice machinery for making stuff. Looking forward to seeing some of your / Dad's completed projects.

Richard

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Hi Jordy. Sunday was great, meeting all the guys from the Port. Looking forward to seeing your dads models, from the pictures they are impressive. You ran Lou's excavator like a pro.
Rob

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Let's get building! I know easier said than done.

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Just had a vist from my Dad. He brought some photos of his equipment, now I just have to scan them and upload.
The first machine he built was a 075 Madill cable log loader on rubber. It was comissioned to be built by M&B for a retirement gift to the first man to run that type of machine and then train all the other men including my father on how to run them.
That machine is currently not available to be seen ( long story), but my father has indicated that he would like to build another one using more modern components, read:R/C.
I will post updates when we get going on it.

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Welcome Jordy, glad you found the site. There is alot of friendly people here with great information...
Time for you to post some photo's of you and your Dads models. What are you going to build next ?

greg

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Thanks so much for you and Lou hosting the gang from Port on sunday.

I'll help my dad with his Madill loader and Albert Jr and myself are awaiting some Bruder model skid steers to put power to. I think that should be a fun project to get started with. Afterward I'd like to build a Hitachi excavator with a High walker undercarriage. Most likely running all hydraulics.
I just have to get my Time Stretcher built so I can get everything else on the go done and still find time to play:D

Thanks again to Lou and yourself for taking the time to show us your equipment and let us have a go at running them.
hopefully the holesaw worked out.

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Hey Jordy great to see you signed up as well...I Knew as soon as I handed over the sticks you would be hooked LOL Send my regards to your dad
Cheers Lou

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Welcome Jordy!!!

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yes...welcome Jordy, I am just down the Island in Victoria...great forum and info...plus nice to see the talent from the Island

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Welcome Jordy and I see you are making some frinds fast and that is one of the great things about this forum and hobby.

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welcome, great to see another islander. there is going to be a good group of guys whenever we all meet.

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I can't wait to see the Moxy when it's all done.