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Forum: Construction Equipment 12-27-2015, 01:32 PM
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Some of you were wondering how I made out with the cylinders on the 789. After I saw the the multi stage cylinders on rcbrmin web site I ordered up a pair of cylinders, they are well built and you...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-13-2015, 05:09 PM
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Well fellas looks like Greg let the Cat out of the bag, so to speak. Greg and I did a little horse trading in the spring and we both started our part of the build then. He did the chassis and I'm...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-17-2013, 05:16 PM
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Still having problems with the cylinders not retracting. I think I found the soloution this morning thou, with a company in CA. They have piston cup seals that start at 3/8" so I ordered some 3/8...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-16-2013, 09:01 PM
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The tracks are the plastic ones that came with model. If they don't last I'm hoping that someone will have replacement ones available then. Reg, That four stroke engine is a thing of beauty and...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-16-2013, 06:01 PM
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Well, with everyone posting Bruder conversions I thought that I'd throw mine in here. I took a different route and went with regular gear motors for the tracks....
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-25-2013, 11:19 AM
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I'm using Wedico pumps on this one and they're designed to run both ways forward and reverse. My problem is when the cylinders are full stroke the pumps pull all the oil out and create a vacuum. You...
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-22-2013, 12:02 AM
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Earl. thanks for the great suggestion. When I get back on the project I'll give that a try. I also thought about putting in return springs on the piston rods inside the cylinder. There's lots of room...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-19-2013, 12:44 PM
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789C is finally cosmetically finished. Just need to build the radio rack and do some more work on the hydraulic cylinders and she's ready to haul dirt....
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-24-2013, 08:33 AM
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Here's a picture and a couple of Video from the Trains show yesterday in Campbell River
Good comparison of the 966 and 980 side by side....
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-12-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Posted By steamer
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Well here's the latest on the cylinders. First picture has one cylinder in pieces and one together. First big problem I had was I was trying to hold too close a tolerance on the rod guide bushing...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-05-2012, 07:47 PM
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Posted By steamer
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Wow Reg that things going to be huge. You will almost be able to sit in and drive it. Been working building the two stage cylinders and they now are finished. Still haven't tried them yet but I...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-18-2012, 04:44 PM
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Views: 86,888
Posted By steamer
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Just an update of the wheel system. I turned the rims from delron and on the back made it one rim with a two tire bead.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/steamer2/Cat%20789C/Cat789009.jpg...
Forum: Construction Equipment 10-31-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
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Thanks for the comments on the Aeromax, I'm just glad it's finished. Here's some shot of the mammoth with a splash of paint....
Forum: Construction Equipment 10-30-2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 220
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It's sitting on my kitchen table as of five minutes ago. Just looking at it trying to remember where I left off. Been putting off building the two stage dump cylinders but now have no excuses left,...
Forum: Construction Equipment 10-29-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Posted By steamer
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Aeromax update.
Well I'm glad to say that the Aeromax finally came to an end. Got all the conversions done and now can put it to work. The trailer started out as a transfer and is now just a...
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-27-2012, 11:52 AM
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Thing have been getting real busy here on the Island, so it was time to pick up some new equipment. Found this Aeromax that fills the bill, so we picked up....
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-19-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
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Digging dirt. After a while being away from the forum, I thought that I better start doing something. Greg Lou and I have been slowly rearranging Greg's backyard lawn. So far we've been ruining...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-12-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 220
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Nathan, TNT Lou was cleaning out his closet and I just happened to be there at the right time. I always wanted to build a mining truck and this was a great opportunity to do a conversion.
Rob
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-12-2012, 07:17 PM
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Thanks Clyde. You bet, I'm having fun with this one.
Reg. Tamiya made these tires for the Mammoth and they're 6" dia 2 1/4" wide with a 2 1/2" rim. Made the rims from delron as they wanted $40.00...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-12-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Posted By steamer
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Just a couple of updates for the 789. Got some exhaust pipes and mufflers made and installed.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/steamer2/Cat%20789C/Cat789006.jpg
For model man, here's a...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-01-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Posted By steamer
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Thanks Neil.
Reg. I'm hoping that there both finished up at the same time.
Joe. TNT Lou was doing some house cleaning, so you've all ready drove this one. Over all the truck is 24" long 12" high...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-31-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Posted By steamer
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Here's some pictures of the latest. 1/20 scale Cat 789C rebuilt from Tamiya Mammoth.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/steamer2/Cat%20789C/Cat789C006.jpg
1/50 scale 797F 1/20 scale 789C...
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-06-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Posted By steamer
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Thanks Joe. We're finally getting some summer weather and Port Alberni was very warm, It has it's own little micro climate being stuck between the two mountains. As far as video goes every time I...
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-05-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Posted By steamer
Re: Steamer

Neil. I'd never seen anything like that either and it sure is a different arrangement.
Ken. You bet sand is a lot heavier than it looks. The FWD pulled itself and the loaded trailer but the tires...
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-04-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Posted By steamer
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Yesterday Greg, Lou, Reg and I were putting on a show in Port Alberni. There was a nice little cable hoe and here are some pictures....
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