Forum: Construction Equipment
04-25-2022, 06:20 PM
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Re: Self build excavator
Some of the rc excavators on Aliexpress sometimes come as a kit option (no electrics etc), might be worth a look?
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
04-24-2022, 05:54 PM
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Is there a performance gain with 4mm hose?
Hi,
I have a CAT 339DL excavator and it currently uses the 3mm hose and fittings throughout.
I have seen a diagram in my internet travels that showed 4mm hose going from the pump to the valve block...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
09-26-2021, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,414
CAT 339DL boom hydraulics?
Hey guys,
About a month ago I brought a 1/12th CAT 339DL electric/hydraulic excavator. This is at the lower end of the price/quality scale, direct from China and unbranded (nothing on machine or...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
01-03-2014, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 78,325
Re: Utility Truck
Thanks man, yep, they put me through both chemo & radiation therapies at the same time, all done now but still feel like something the cat dragged in :( looking forward to a good year after I kick...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
11-08-2013, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 78,325
Re: Utility Truck
Finally finished!
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
http://www.steelrats.com/builds/fatbetty/FB146.jpg
Here is a wee teaser video and a bit of a show 'n tell. I will do running video this weekend I...
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Forum: Corral for the IRONHORSE
10-20-2013, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,058
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
10-17-2013, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 78,325
Re: Utility Truck
Finally finished up the fab work, last details of wing mirrors and bonnet support finished today. Next is strip down, paint (Olive Drab) and final fit out. Here is some pictures of it before I strip...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-15-2013, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 24,378
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Forum: General Discussion
10-15-2013, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 24,378
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
10-09-2013, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 78,325
Re: Utility Truck
Thank You for your kind words guys!
I've pretty much completed the 'fake' engine which I will store surplus wire inside of through a hole in the bottom (most the electrics are mounted to the fire...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-20-2013, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
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Forum: General Discussion
09-16-2013, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,735
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
09-16-2013, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 78,325
Re: Utility Truck
I'm taking it easy recovering post surgery before starting the radiation & chemo, but have almost finished the radiator over the last few days. Once it is mounted in the engine bay I can start the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-10-2013, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 27,386
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
08-27-2013, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 78,325
Re: Utility Truck
Thank You guys, I am pretty please with how it's turned out so far.
Yep, I am purposely going to not prep the metal and only give it a quite light coat of Olive Drab so the rust will come...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
08-14-2013, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,215
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
08-04-2013, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 78,325
Re: Utility Truck
Thanks Richard, wow a 1/6th scale truck? that will be a biggun for sure! I am not exactly sure what this one is, I think it's close to 1/10th (ish).
I havn't been able to get a whole lot done on...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-06-2013, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-06-2013, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,905
Re: Printable plans?
There may be a paper model plan about that could be modified and used perhaps? I sometimes use them for sheet metal. Try Google images and see if anything comes up.
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
05-06-2013, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 78,325
Re: Utility Truck
Air filter made, not quite finished, but pretty close.
http://www.steelrats.com/builds/fatbetty/FB116.jpg
http://www.steelrats.com/builds/fatbetty/FB117.jpg
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
03-31-2013, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 78,325
Re: Utility Truck
Thanks grumpygrady, it'll be OD in color.
Deck is now done
http://www.steelrats.com/builds/fatbetty/FB95.jpg
http://www.steelrats.com/builds/fatbetty/FB96.jpg
Got the steps done also.
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
01-25-2013, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 78,325
Re: Utility Truck
Made a deck out of some recycled slats and framed it with cut in half 12mm square tube.
http://steelrats.com/builds/fatbetty/FB79.jpg
Welded on roof and cut out rear window.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-22-2013, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway
The hood looks great! My mate almost always has troubles with his hoods, for me it is shaping roofs that in my nemesis. Sometimes first attempt works, sometime it takes 3 or 4 attempts. :o
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-22-2013, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 15,322
Re: DIY RC EXCAVATOR
Nice work! I like it very much so far.
I would like to make boom machine to go on my truck next, it is good to see how you have done it.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-20-2013, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
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