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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club 08-12-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Brownsville steam show 2023

Pretty thin crowd of Rc. I have been running my
Dozer, dragline and dump truck. A young fellow showed
Up with an excavator and was charging my
Conveyor which was loading my truck.

I'll try...
Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club 08-11-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Toy Trucker show, Indy IN, 11-13 Aug 23 ?

I will be at the pike steam show in Brownsville PA all weekend. Anyone else planning on coming? Sorry for hijacking this thread frizz.
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-17-2022, 10:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 604
Posted By Rvjimd
Midwest (Iowa or neighbor states)

Are there any RC construction guys in my area or central Iowa or nearby? If I knew of any “operators nearby I would consider building a permanent site in the backyard and hosting regular sessions.
...
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-14-2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 848
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Great Time at the Steam Show!

Why do my postings get chopped off? Stand by, technical difficulties...

(I didn’t get any pictures or video)
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-14-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 848
Posted By Rvjimd
Great Time at the Steam Show!

Just wanted to say what a great time I had at the steam show this weekend! It had been way too long since the last time I had been to Pike or Cabin Fever.

Met some new folks and a few regulars.
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-21-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,161
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: 1/10 Mining Dump Truck

I always enjoy seeing machine work photos, especially like seeing the work holding solutions. Jim
Forum: Construction General Discussion 01-20-2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,718
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: DRAGLINE FOR SALE-VERY CHEAP

That looks like a great new home for the Dragline!
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-20-2022, 10:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,788
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: My first Tonka Conversion

Nice job on the dump truck conversion Jerry!
Forum: Welcome New Members 01-20-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,814
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Hello, all

Wheat, I’d love to see your steam engines! I completed one last winter (I think that was when). If you plan to convert your crane and need help or have questions give me a shout. Jim
Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club 01-17-2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,064
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Cabin Fever Exop 2022

Steve, take care of yourself and the family!

Jim
Forum: Welcome New Members 03-15-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,432
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Hello from Norway

Welcome to the forums! Jim
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-15-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,967
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Crane Model Build update

Wow, great work!
Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club 03-15-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,236
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Brownsville Steam show

I need to look up the dates for this, I could be tempted to make this show, it has been a while!
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 03-12-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

I built a model steam engine and here is a link to the first test run on compressed air.

https://youtu.be/jnl6TSfGmcQ

I have a few small things to finish and I also plan to order a boiler kit...
Forum: General Discussion 02-07-2021, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,781
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: What's everyone been working on?

I recently got started on my first model steam engine, a PM1 stationary engine. I hope to have it running on compressed air in a week or so. I posted an 8 sec clip of a few moving parts on my...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 11-01-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: LilGiantsConstrCo

Joe, did tracks n tread Lou make the sprockets for you? I left him a pm, I would like to get a copy of the Design file from him just to try and learn more about fusion 360. Thanks. Jim
Forum: Construction General Discussion 11-01-2019, 07:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,718
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: DRAGLINE FOR SALE-VERY CHEAP

Tom, I wonder if we could convince Steve to come get your drag and keep it in the trailer with his 9W? I would love to have that at the Brownsville show! I would have trouble hauling it back and...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 11-01-2019, 07:06 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: LilGiantsConstrCo

Joe, does the hole in the new tread serve a special purpose? (I hate seeing stuff like the new sprocket that Lou made for you, makes me want to convert my little grizzly mill.) :)

Jim
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-18-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

I got the upper gates finished and they are working pretty good! Looked much better with some paint and an extension on the control box!

https://youtu.be/C3WOUC5wrys

Jim
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-18-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

Here is a video of the motor and stuff under the hood of the gate Actuator.

https://youtu.be/d7oF_Fiz0PA
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-17-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

I finally got back to the motorize the lock chamber gates project. This is the upper set, not sure I'm going to do the lower set at this point. Probably see how these work out. The motors are 65...
Forum: Welcome New Members 07-11-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,765
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: New Member

Be nice to get some crane philosophy from an full scale operator! Welcome!
Forum: General Discussion 07-11-2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,036
Posted By Rvjimd
User account help?

Guys,

Got a PM from Tom (Modelman) saying he can't login of post/reply to threads.

Can someone with moderation privilege help him! Not sure if the password needs reset or what. He was able to...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-03-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

Got the dragline out for a quick check...

https://youtu.be/LNXkxv8x-2g

Jim
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 07-02-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: River City Sand & Gravel

Here are two videos I just made showing how I have my transmitter configured and a short demonstration of the flanking maneuver. Also included is a drawing showing the opposite thrust and rudder...
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