Forum: Construction Equipment
03-17-2013, 10:56 PM
|
|
Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
Dan,
Have you tried just opening the valves up that are there now? You could do some smarts with the servos... Its gotta be easy to run the receiver and servos without the motor?
Cheers,
AP
|
|
Forum: Truck Building Tech
01-13-2013, 10:59 AM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 19,812
Re: ScaleArt truck
I have both Tamiya and Wedico, with the Wedico being the same sale as the scaleart.
Happy to dig up or take some pics if you want. Obviously if someone has both the scaleart and Tamiya then that...
|
|
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
11-21-2012, 12:35 AM
|
|
Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
|
|
Forum: Construction Equipment
11-15-2012, 02:39 AM
|
|
Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
No models with combustion just very realistic sound and smoke modules.... :D
Cheers,
AP
|
|
Forum: General Discussion
10-24-2012, 03:23 PM
|
|
Replies: 65
Views: 19,999
Re: DX10T
Yep I can understand that one, it is a very different way of holding the sticks...
I love the precision(or feeling of precision) I can get, but it does still feel weird sometimes. Also I wish it...
|
|
Forum: General Discussion
10-24-2012, 03:58 AM
|
|
Replies: 65
Views: 19,999
Re: DX10T
Yep there are 6 mixes available, which can be a little limiting...
You can also assign:
- Throttle - any channel - Only throttle stick though (unless it's sail plane/heli mode)
-...
|
|
Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
10-21-2012, 03:42 AM
|
|
Replies: 41
Views: 32,344
Re: 3 stick shifting
Reminds me of a tractor I used to drive...
Gear levers:
Shuttle shift - fwd/rev with splitter on the front - synchro'd with power shift
Main box - 5 speed - syncro'd
Range - 4...
|
|
Forum: Construction News
10-18-2012, 03:00 PM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 6,216
Re: Robbe Excavator
Apparently the model has parts from a number of suppliers, and I also think those drive motors are from Damitz.
Cheers,
AP
|
|
Forum: Construction Equipment
10-18-2012, 05:31 AM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 6,192
Re: Wedico Loader with Bucket Teeth
They work pretty well.. You can flick stones out and it does give a lot better results into solid ground.
Just don't expect miracles...
I have mine mounted on top... Just a pity that the...
|
|
Forum: Construction Equipment
10-11-2012, 03:56 AM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 16,909
Re: KOMATSU KAC960E Dump Truck
That sounds like a good idea! :-)
I would recommend sorting out the placement of the cylinders, before the placement of the batteries.
Cheers,
AP
|
|
Forum: Construction Equipment
10-08-2012, 01:58 AM
|
|
Replies: 42
Views: 43,483
|
|
Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-05-2012, 08:30 AM
|
|
Replies: 25
Views: 10,606
|
|
Forum: General Discussion
09-03-2012, 07:56 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 2,513
Re: Dortmund Fair Germany 10-14/4/2013
Hmmm.... How can I swing a trip to Germany....
Not sure if I could afford the trip let alone any spending money...
Currently in a Bus waiting to cross the Canadian/US Boarder... Just a little...
|
|
Forum: Construction Equipment
08-25-2012, 11:13 PM
|
|
Replies: 300
Views: 113,515
Re: Snochaser's Construction Co. Builds
Ben,
It does look good...
Which hoses did you blow? From the pump to the valve block or one of the lines to the rams? Just curious.
On the servos, as previously suggested also check the...
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
08-16-2012, 05:39 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 1,823
Re: Can operate a relay directly from receiver?
You will need either a pico switch, or a larger relay based switch (say a battleswitch) if you are switching more current(I run a battleswitch on a Mabucchi motor for the hydraulic pump on my skip...
|
|
Forum: Construction Equipment
08-07-2012, 06:11 AM
|
|
Replies: 300
Views: 113,515
|
|
Forum: General Discussion
08-07-2012, 05:14 AM
|
|
Replies: 65
Views: 19,999
Re: DX10T
Elliot,
Thanks for that... yep it is the carry case... I am just trying to source a strap/harness for a "reasonable" amount. I will be in the USA at the end of the month, I might try there for...
|
|
Forum: General Discussion
08-07-2012, 04:13 AM
|
|
Replies: 65
Views: 19,999
Re: DX10T
Just wondering if anyone has advice on what case to use and what shoulder harness?
Given I have a 10T(along with a DX8) I am now trying to sort it all out.
Cheers,
AP
|
|
Forum: Construction Equipment
07-19-2012, 05:24 AM
|
|
Replies: 32
Views: 15,378
Re: New Toy
Hi,
Cool, I am meeting with the guys and gals down here(meetings roughly monthly at st.clair) as a part of:
http://www.facebook.com/tamiyarcsemitrucksnsw
I know there are a couple of guys...
|
|
Forum: Construction Equipment
07-18-2012, 05:43 AM
|
|
Replies: 32
Views: 15,378
Re: New Toy
It was in Sydney, at the Hawkesbury Model and Hobby show: http://hmhs.org.au/
And yep I suspect the customs guys had some fun... surely an excavator can't fit in this small box!
Cheers,
AP
|
|
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
07-17-2012, 05:59 AM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 5,359
Re: Hydraulic Question
Quick question, how do you plan to mount the servos?
Just looking at the length of the spool valves, I am not sure if you have enough room? Also all the model valves I have seen are rotary not...
|
|
Forum: Construction Equipment
07-17-2012, 05:01 AM
|
|
Replies: 32
Views: 15,378
Re: New Toy
Hi,
I have been playing with the 944 over the last couple of months... The weekend before last I ran about 10 packs through it at a local hobby and model show...
Afterwards I decided that some...
|
|
Forum: Australian Mini Trucker Clubs
07-13-2012, 05:09 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 19,668
Re: Tamiya Rc Semi trucks nsw @ HMHS day1
Those pics look great!
Here's a video or two from the top of the 966:
Loading Adrian's Tipper: http://youtu.be/EnAQeiPe6kE
A Run through the main hall: http://youtu.be/MpoXlGDeWcY
Cheers,
AP
|
|
Forum: Welcome New Members
07-05-2012, 05:29 AM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 3,619
|
|
Forum: Welcome New Members
06-18-2012, 07:26 AM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 2,942
Re: Hi from Australia
Shaun,
Welcome to the group, where about's are you?
There are a couple of Aussies on the board, I know there are a few of us in Sydney and Perth, with a few more spread around the rest of...
|
