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Zabco
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Construction Equipment
11-28-2021, 06:18 PM
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CAT 14M3 Motor Grader
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Zabco
Re: CAT 14M3 Motor Grader
Beautiful work as always. Are you using a filler wire on your welds or just doing a series of spot welds?
Forum:
Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-21-2021, 06:26 PM
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Wedico Peterbilt Day Cab
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Zabco
Re: Wedico Peterbilt Day Cab
Are these parts you had made from Shapeways? I have had several brass pieces made by them. If you are not aware of it, they are not 'printed' brass, they are cast using the lost wax method. ...
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Construction Equipment
10-19-2021, 06:23 PM
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tiny hydro cylinders
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Zabco
Re: tiny hydro cylinders
I just ran across this site a few days ago and had not really looked it over till now. I see that they only ship to Europe so I'm afraid they won't be of much use after all. Sorry.
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Construction Equipment
10-19-2021, 06:12 PM
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tiny hydro cylinders
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Zabco
Re: tiny hydro cylinders
Give this site a look see: https://www.wpraez.de/shop2.0/index.php?cPath=20_24
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-20-2021, 06:41 PM
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Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
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Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Thanks, was a very fun build.
Front to back of body is 4-3/4 in. Outside tire to outside tire is 6-3/4in. Ground to top of body is 3-1/4 in. Ground to top of ROPs is 5-1/2 in. Ground to top of...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-12-2021, 01:15 PM
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Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
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Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build Part 11b
(continued from previous post)
Ran the leads of the warning light on the ROPs through the notch cut earlier in the top part of the body and reinstall...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-12-2021, 01:07 PM
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Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
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Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 11
OK, time to finish this up. Will everything fit inside. Of course, didn't you see my first post? There was some trial and error involved in deciding...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-11-2021, 01:46 PM
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Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
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Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 10
I'm going to split the installation of all the electronics into two parts. In this post I'll show all the components I used and some modifications. In the...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-11-2021, 01:32 PM
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Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
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Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Good hint on the light, I'll have to remember for future use. As to video I don't know. I'm not that good at shooting video although I have done a few in the past. My real issue I guess is that I...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-09-2021, 02:03 PM
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Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
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Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 9
A couple of things to take care of before tackling the electronics. First, if you look back at the last few photos in the last post you see the open area...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-08-2021, 02:20 PM
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Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
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Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 8
The last mechanical assembly that needs to be installed is the servo and linkage to move the lift mast assembly in and out. The original poster of the...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
09-07-2021, 06:56 PM
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1:10ish Reach Stacker for "conex" cargo containers
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Zabco
Re: 1:10ish Reach Stacker for "conex" cargo containers
That thing is a monster, I love it. Amazing amount of engineering you've put in. I really like the amount of flexibility you have built into it so that it can handle loads on most any kind of...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-07-2021, 03:41 PM
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Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
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Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 7
Taking a break in this post from mechanical modifications. Instead I'm going to do some body work. One of the big problems with converting this Bruder...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-06-2021, 01:49 PM
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Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
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Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 6
Ok, that is the worst of the actual mechanical part of the build. In this part I'll show how I installed the mast tilting capability. It's pretty simple...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-06-2021, 11:16 AM
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Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
Posted By
Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
No problem with me. Thinking back I don't think I've posted a build that uses an arduino or other microprocessor so you wouldn't have found anything anyway. And your info might be of use to others...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
09-05-2021, 05:05 PM
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1:10ish 3D printed DOT "Construction Ahead" sign display
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3,652
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Zabco
Re: 1:10ish 3D printed DOT "Construction Ahead" sign display
If you are in the US and want to make accurately scaled traffic control signs, cones, barriers or what not; go to
https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/
and you can download the Manual on Uniform...
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Construction Equipment
09-05-2021, 04:59 PM
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LINN Model DD-15 "HafTrak" Dump (1/14)
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Zabco
Re: LINN Model DD-15 "HafTrak" Dump (1/14)
Really excellent design work! I love it. I usually end up with a pile of parts like that after a build also. Can't wait to see more.
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-05-2021, 04:42 PM
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39
Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
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Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 5b
(Had to split this post because of posting size limitations)
I glued both switches to the mounting plate in positions shown. The switch on the left will...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-05-2021, 04:38 PM
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39
Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
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Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 5
I'll start this posting off by installing the lead screw. In the previous post there was a photo showing 5 of the parts that can be used for this conversion...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-04-2021, 06:52 PM
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Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
Posted By
Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Actually I have played around with Arduinos and Raspberry Pis since the Arduino Duemilanove board came out. I just don't think that there is room inside the lift for even a nano sized board. The...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-03-2021, 03:55 PM
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Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
Posted By
Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 4
In this post I'll start on the assembly of the mast lift system, specifically the lift motor and screw. The first step will be to disassemble the mast into...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-03-2021, 03:35 PM
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39
Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
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Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Good idea, I think I will have to give that a try. Had kicked around the idea of just milling some out of aluminum but your way would be easier. The tail lights are just stickers. I did make the...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-02-2021, 02:54 PM
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Bruder Piggyback Forklift
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9,028
Posted By
Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Yes, the individual who designed these parts did a good job on them. I was really glad to find them.
Forum:
Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-01-2021, 01:02 PM
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39
Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Views:
9,028
Posted By
Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 3
In this part I'll show how I assembled the steering and drive motor assembly. I used a common N20 motor/gear box. The one I used was rated 12V and 100rpm. ...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-31-2021, 02:00 PM
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39
Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Views:
9,028
Posted By
Zabco
Re: Bruder Piggyback Forklift
Bruder Piggyback Forklift Build part 2
I had to wait for a bunch of the parts I needed for this build to arrive so decided to start by making and installing the rear drive and steering assembly. ...
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