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Forum: Construction Equipment 11-22-2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Moxy articulated dump truck

We've been toying with the CNC thing for some time. Last year I got to run a HAAS TM2 at a demo and with the programming and tool setups we were looking at runs of 5 to 10 parts being cost effective....
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-22-2010, 11:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Moxy articulated dump truck

I was looking at the 58 rpm ( Lou sent me a link) motors for more speed but I'm not sure I need it. The tires will be ordered tommorow, and I'll make some decisions about the motors soon.
I was...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-22-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Moxy articulated dump truck

Thanks for the great info guys.
I wish all these online stores were available 30 years ago when my dad started building. It sure would have saved alot of grief in tracking down suitable parts.
Now...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-22-2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Moxy articulated dump truck

Jr, you'll probably see it long before it hits the dirt. I'm going to need lots of parts from the R/C shop and I'll need help tracking down specialty items. I'll be in on Tuesday to order the tires...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-22-2010, 12:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Moxy articulated dump truck

I like those tires even better and as for side wall 2 inserts could be put in side by side.
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-21-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Moxy articulated dump truck

I'm aimimg for 1/14 scale.
The tires should be around 5" tall.

These tires from RC4WD look pretty close at 5 1/2"
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Forum: Construction Equipment 11-21-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,174
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Challenger logging truck

I've had the same issue with others pictures. But it always seems to work itself out
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-21-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
Posted By TheMachinist
Moxy articulated dump truck

I've been doing some research on these trucks. If anybody has any suggestions or tips on do's and don'ts for a build I'd be glad to hear them.
I've found suppliers of tires, drive motors, and...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-20-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline

Good Grief! What a masterpiece. I work in a machine shop and have done some pretty small pieces but this machine in the most detailed and intricate I have ever seen.
You are a true craftsman.
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Forum: Construction Equipment 11-19-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 92,956
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Bruder Delta tracked loader

Just watched the video. love the Quick change and the loader seems to have lots of power. I can't wait to see Alberts when it arrives.
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-19-2010, 12:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,853
Posted By TheMachinist
Madill 044 Yarder

Here's a photo of the Yarder at the Truck loggers convention a few years back
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Forum: Construction Equipment 11-19-2010, 12:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,174
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Challenger logging truck

Another pic with trailer
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Forum: Construction Equipment 11-19-2010, 12:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,701
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Madill Log Loader

Whe my dad was building it, I would come home from school and run it while he wasn't there. I got a lot of practice with it but actually wore out a set of winch motors before it was finished. ...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-18-2010, 10:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,701
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Madill Log Loader

I forgot to mention the 075 was completed in 1988 and is still functional although the motors are getting a little tired.
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-18-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,701
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Madill Log Loader

Some pictures of the 075 Madill
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Forum: Construction Equipment 11-17-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,174
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Challenger logging truck

Once we get going on the projects things will move along quickly. Now I just have to convince my wife to let me out on another evening of the week just for build time:rolleyes:
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-17-2010, 02:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,174
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Challenger logging truck

in the first picture the 044 Madill yarder is set up in the background.
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-17-2010, 02:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,174
Posted By TheMachinist
Challenger logging truck

Here's some photo's of a 1/12 scale Challenger logging truck. The origional full size trucks were manufactured here in Port Alberni and I machined a number of parts for each one. As well as...
Forum: Welcome New Members 11-16-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,966
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Hello from Port Alberni

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...
Forum: Welcome New Members 11-16-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,966
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Hello from Port Alberni

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...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-16-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,701
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Madill Log Loader

We are working in 1"=1' scale or 1/12.
The machine is only cabable of 300 degrees rotation because there is no rotary union and yes the cylinders are home made.
Everything is fabricated out of mild...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-16-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,701
Posted By TheMachinist
Re: Madill Log Loader

The model is Tethered to a remote power unit for the hydraulics and electical supply.
We are running a power steering pump for hydraulics and maintain around 700 PSI to function the machine.

It...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-16-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,701
Posted By TheMachinist
Madill Log Loader

This is a Madill loader with a Pirahna grapple.
I hope this is the right section of the forum.

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Forum: Welcome New Members 11-16-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,966
Posted By TheMachinist
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...
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