Forum: Construction Equipment
09-24-2015, 05:25 PM
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Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
[QUOTE=Cooper;131838]That is the best RC !! Really takes it to the next level in havin fun!! And sounds like a bit of a workout ! Lol!! Can't wait to see it again.[/QUOTE
I was thinking about a...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
09-17-2015, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Re: Great Dane excavating co.
Hey Cooper I'm meeting a customer at the Buck Horn Exit tomorrow morning around 10am. I may stop by and say hello on the return. You're on the West side of the river aren't you?
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-17-2015, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-14-2015, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,302
Re: b61 mack
Here is a link for the guy who makes the smaller scale parts
http://ppvintagekits.com/RESIN-WORKS/RESIN-WORKS-MAIN/RESIN-WORKS-MIAN.html
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-14-2015, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,302
Re: b61 mack
I forgot to mention, The old Smith Miller B61 Mack trucks are 1/16th scale also. Didn't Travis build a tow truck out of one of the L models?
Some collectors of these great trucks will frown on...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-14-2015, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,302
Re: b61 mack
Check this guy out. I would like to see more old time trucks here.
I'm not sure, but he may be the guy who makes cabs for smaller scales and I requested to him he should make some larger scale...
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Forum: IHB Scale Models
09-02-2015, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,612
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-29-2015, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 58,981
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-29-2015, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
Using the hand controls and your feet is sorta like jumping on one leg patting your head and rubbing your stomach then in reverse at one time Tom:D
The pictures don't show how the springs are....
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-26-2015, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
Yea Tom. Had it out for three days. Took some getting used to. The pedals really gave my knees a work out. It is really fun to operate now. Much more challenge than the RC radio.
Here are some...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-24-2015, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 133
Views: 66,009
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-14-2015, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,842
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-30-2015, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 171
Views: 51,202
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-30-2015, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 171
Views: 51,202
Re: Dragline Crawler Build
That is working beautifully. Now you can stop here on your way East and help me work on my control panel:D.
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
07-21-2015, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Re: Great Dane excavating co.
Oh how I know too well about those old MX and street bike injuries! I am paying for them too.
Hope all is well with dad and you get fixed.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-15-2015, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 171
Views: 51,202
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-15-2015, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 171
Views: 51,202
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-15-2015, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 171
Views: 51,202
Re: Dragline Crawler Build
Looking good Jim. We could bind that up to my controls next month.
Anyhow, Try changing the host chain length and dump cable length. I noticed the drag chains not pulling like they should...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-07-2015, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 171
Views: 51,202
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-07-2015, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 171
Views: 51,202
Re: Dragline Crawler Build
Hey Jim, Have you thought about powering the carbody through the center pin like the 1:1 machine? One motor bevel gear then make sliding jaw clutches to engage each track disengaged with a servo...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-06-2015, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 145
Views: 81,479
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-02-2015, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
I was even toying the idea of having it swing back and forth a few degrees but it would most likely get out of time with the model .
I think it will be ready but not completely wired the way I...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-02-2015, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 17,595
Re: Progress Thread - 8750 Marion Dragline
You said you work at a mine as an oiler. You should be able to get all the dimensions you need from your company's engineering or maintenance dept. IF THEY WILL LET YOU. maybe you can say it's...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-02-2015, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 17,595
Re: Progress Thread - 8750 Marion Dragline
Nice to see another cable machine here. My favorite.
Look over my 9W build and you will see just about all you need to know on how to power one. Look towards ebay for motors drives master...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-30-2015, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
Thanks. I forgot about those. After posting the question I dug around my parts room and found a new 12vdc supply that can be adjusted from 7.2-13.5vdc I set it for around 10.6vdc . Haven't had time...
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