Forum: Construction Equipment
09-15-2015, 06:03 PM
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-15-2015, 09:40 AM
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Re: Crawler Track Build - American HC230
When you get to that point let me know. I spent a few months experimenting of a boom mounted hoist for a Manitowoc MLC 650 model I wanted to build and may get back to some day. Hiding the motor in...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-14-2015, 06:27 PM
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-10-2015, 10:41 PM
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-10-2015, 10:39 PM
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-10-2015, 02:16 PM
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Re: Crawler Track Build - American HC230
Thank you very much for the encouragement. I am thinking this will be difficult to say the least. The only information I have found so far had to do with pouring a sculpture over a much simpler wire...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-09-2015, 10:30 PM
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Re: Crawler Track Build - American HC230
The picture I posted with the part in the "blue" mold only shows half of the two part mold, keep in mind, all of this is in theory to me, I have no experience in actually molding.
The master part...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-09-2015, 03:51 PM
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-09-2015, 03:49 PM
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-09-2015, 03:44 PM
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Re: Crawler Track Build - American HC230
I will look into the photo bucket. Can you see the pics I have attached? I think there are a few boat supply businesses in my area that sell West Systems. Is West Systems stronger than Alumilite? I...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-09-2015, 01:36 PM
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Re: Crawler Track Build - American HC230
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GEsLgYwp7g_HSg54CaUWIvQWmOCqiEhmzu8AiBHbgCQvfaDq4phutlaKAvSzhrt5zeKNT6IkFYXc2rZF6Nx21IC58Aipu1vyK2z0Z0xnyfeuqu3fa3CeC5942T-gx00dhFkp9LNwyrG6SC3sDIvw91qSIUXXQHfeKzBPgi...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-09-2015, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,705
Re: Crawler Track Build - American HC230
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/N1I2VUyDhXbcvDR36iY1SN6F7wKaIq3wlON20DDJff2sjIrKsOhn_Gg33uCkfop64GN4YD-OHsI_J-3UDsmxP2BaRY3Mty4vtHyxintkQc3-xqi0HurDaREt95vPk6YddHqQaBaU2ybvEd7HVm57BpcKPnhP_Jfq4rG99A...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-09-2015, 10:51 AM
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Re: Demag TC 500 truck crane in scale 1/24
Kerst,
Very nice build. I hope to learn more about building small controllable transmission like this. Have you done any experimentation with electromagnetic clutches or other types of clutch set...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-09-2015, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 32
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Re: Crawler Track Build - American HC230
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NSm0WLJ64lJbIEtVHdMj5E4VuNW0EFepv3A7A3IrdHan6wbgmE5Xl938JSpCPcdMEmtp8sQpP5KWRlHI6B89VCAE9CGsR2VaQ6h1W9vEVX91zP2YGU7ADs9L747NL_5iD5QLlFLyxoVxRp_l6juTll49OL4vOAVhEFsGEI...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-09-2015, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,705
Re: Crawler Track Build - American HC230
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eX55SBjt0j9uDToyZ0wDlJ-vZoD9gbkD_9flnDKgYHRYqkGaMBZKUfPxj77st63spAvZ2r-DbEgFCgbRMQl7GYJ-uGOI2Bps9ZLJsHNks0ptlfFC2VjR0YRQkUGPrj0muW2n0FGDppibd1-ohfX9sJn2fJSTqT1gQYS6pi...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-09-2015, 08:23 AM
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Re: Crawler Track Build - American HC230
I have been watching your progress. It looks like an interesting build. There is certainly a wealth of knowledge to be found on this site relating to crawler tracks. I have a couple of projects...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-08-2015, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 32
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Re: Crawler Track Build - American HC230
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zieLyOOdS2fNTwdSGJzZsU0ncVh5h10Qyo3lftxFO7ctQlSN5TQHXVsh928HXx5SPrOssUGzlb5ETnhf-7s-sKIxD62vkLWX6i8ukVGcB95nG_gxA_aWYIk2JZpZQlfON6r14zp1QsVtlr1UTiyP6Ar8O7u3FcPdG5nJcY...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-08-2015, 02:44 PM
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Re: Crawler Track Build - American HC230
Thanks guy's for the welcome and the advice. I have been thinking about how to put a metal insert into a casting mold to help make the part more durable yet retain the details that casting can offer....
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-29-2015, 12:32 AM
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Crawler Track Build - American HC230
Is this a reasonable way to design a crawler track tumbler for a scale model? Is cast-able resins strong enough to make this part? 3D printing? Any ideas will be appreciated. I did order a track shoe...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
08-21-2015, 01:20 PM
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Re: track frames and turntable control?
Lil Giants,
I am building a lattice boom crane. I don't know a great deal about RC controls. You mentioned "Soft start & smooth acceleration" on the ESC, what would you recommend for controlling a...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-21-2015, 08:21 AM
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Re: American Crane Boom
I am certain that if someone invested the time with a dremel tool, the edges could be cleaned up quite nicely. I am very fortunate to have access to the equipment to produce something like this so...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-21-2015, 08:15 AM
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Views: 4,086
Re: American Crane Boom
I Mike, yes I am very certain that the laser would do a much better job. The edges of these panels are rough. I built this to be a visual aid basically. It took about an hour from cutting to paint. I...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-21-2015, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,086
Re: American Crane Boom
Thanks Jim. Yes all the panels are flat. The material used (Galvanized Steel) is about 1/16" thick. I haven't built any booms from tubing yet. I am slowly building up to it. I think I will experiment...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-20-2015, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,086
American Crane Boom
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/T_Q5TR_jJ41Mo63eaCsXzVCrclov0M6CTbg_qaQI8b8=w680-h619-no
Hello everyone, my name is Price, new member to this forum. I enjoy working with metal as well as model...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
08-13-2015, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 16
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Re: its time to build! please, your help.
I agree with many of the comments. You must decide specifically what you want to build. I have invested 10 months is planning, deciding and learning to scratch build a model of a Terex American HC230...
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