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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-28-2023, 11:33 AM
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Posted By bigdogrod
test

http://bigdogrod.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20180311_142116_1-1-1024x576.jpg
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 10-21-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,612
Posted By bigdogrod
tamiya tow truck project

finally got a tamiya tow truck. was an unfinished build, which is good because i wanted to change the cab anyways. settled on a knight hauler with shortened sleeper. drilled new rails and got the...
Forum: Construction Equipment 10-20-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,688
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: tiny hydro cylinders

no idea on the actual size needed, just pondering if it could be done. i'd need boom lift, boom extension, stinger fold, stinger extension, wheel lift clamping, stabilizer extension. and i'f i'm...
Forum: Construction Equipment 10-19-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,688
Posted By bigdogrod
tiny hydro cylinders

anybody have a link to some tiny hydro cylinders? like 3mm dia and 10 mm stroke? was thinking about making the tamiya tow truck work hands free
Forum: Construction Equipment 10-10-2021, 03:02 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 120,688
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: CAT 14M3 Motor Grader

how's that paladin radio working out? i wanted to get one but ended up adding 4d sticks to my taranis 9e
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-23-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,061
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: Komatsu WA470 Wheel Loader

yes i would like just as it sits in the earlier pictures, don't even need paint if that makes price less. i have lesu axles and loader wheels, that i hope will fit. i'm hoping it will be easy to...
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-23-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,061
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: Komatsu WA470 Wheel Loader

sounds great, i'm in for one when you are ready
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-22-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,061
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: Komatsu WA470 Wheel Loader

ok, that's not too bad. what are the plans for axles, hydraulics and such? will there be a parts listing of what's needed to complete? that would be awesome for those that like to build.
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-21-2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,061
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: Komatsu WA470 Wheel Loader

how much for a kit just like it sits in the last pic, doesn't even have to be painted.
Forum: Test. 07-22-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,094
Posted By bigdogrod
test

https://secureservercdn.net/192.169.220.245/u63.0d1.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/stockstretch_15.jpg
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-14-2021, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,093
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: i need a hinge

that's funny, i made a lowrider with a tilt and spin bed a long time ago, but never had it dance.

i looked for a linkage designer app and found a couple online, but they were hard to get working...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-14-2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,093
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: i need a hinge

here's the link to the original thread of the guy who first built it. the bed is too long and low to dump like yours unfortunately. i think i need like a hood hinge that goes up then back
...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-12-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,093
Posted By bigdogrod
i need a hinge

ok, need a hinge for a dump bed, but the problem is that it needs to go up then tilt back to clear the rear bumper, not just an arc like a piano hinge crude drawing below, but picture the 2 L's...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-18-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,018
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: American made Hydraulics and actuators

let me know the package price on a full set for the huina 583 loader
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-06-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,551
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: Landoll 455

i'm planning a b double with lights, landing gear, and sound (reefer) . i plan to use a frsky qx7 radio on sbus, and have 2 receivers, 1 for the truck on channels 1-8, the other in the trailer on...
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-25-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,018
Posted By bigdogrod
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-24-2021, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,018
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: American made Hydraulics and actuators

from magom rc:

Huina 583 loader:

https://www.magomhrc.com/en/huina-583/2933-hydraulic-kit-huina-583.html

full hydro kit with servos and esc, pump, motor, valve block, tubing, oil, and alu...
Forum: Question and Suggestion Section 02-19-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,564
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: Looking for a cab

kingkong rc on ebay



https://www.ebay.com/str/kingkongrc
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-29-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,741
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: anybody have the tamiya tow truck yet?

ok thanks,

i really only wanted the rear body plastics and tow mechanisms, but they are not available yet, and i figured it would be cheaper to buy the whole thing

so maybe it doesn't make...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-28-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,741
Posted By bigdogrod
anybody have the tamiya tow truck yet?

thinking about getting the new tow truck, and stretching the chassis for an american cab.

anybody have one yet, how's the operation? it looks like a lot is manual, i'm wondering if it could be...
Forum: Construction General Discussion 12-09-2020, 09:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,093
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: double ended hydraulic cylinder

that looks awesome, but very few people have your skills... lol i've seen your builds.
Forum: Construction General Discussion 12-09-2020, 08:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,093
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: double ended hydraulic cylinder

not a bad idea either, but takes up a lot of room. i saw one guy did cable steering that looks pretty realistic
Forum: Construction General Discussion 12-08-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,093
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: double ended hydraulic cylinder

frizzen, that's not a bad idea, i was thinking of a cylinder with 2 ends that move and the center stays still, but 2 single cylinders mounted to a central pin might work as well, although more...
Forum: Construction General Discussion 11-25-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,093
Posted By bigdogrod
double ended hydraulic cylinder

not sure what to call it, but does anybody make a cylinder that both ends extend from the center? or the ram slides through the center. have a hairbrained idea that i could use it on my monster...
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-19-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 17,386
Posted By bigdogrod
Re: Premacon in Da House...

true enough. but even at half that.. yowch... i thought my semi trucks and 5th scale cars were big money, until i saw hydraulic stuff lol. i'm working on a huina loader conversion, and even that's...
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