Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-12-2018, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 35,232
Re: 2018 CABIN FEVER EXPO January 12-14
Would anyone know if there are any type of dollys or anything for use at the show. Forced to take the jeep and I have no room. Just thinking of carrying that loader or excavator is making my back...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
01-11-2018, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,877
Re: More & more like 1:1
Figured I better run a Batt or two on testing before I pack up for the show, glad I did as another tower pro servo quit on the excavator. Think I take a few spares with me. Let the count down begin.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-09-2018, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 11,833
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-07-2018, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 35,232
Re: 2018 CABIN FEVER EXPO January 12-14
Yep on the same page here, looking to get rolling around 4 should leave time to eat and unload just at the start of sat morning "play time". Now where the h@ll is my radar detector.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-07-2018, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,262
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-07-2018, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 35,232
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-06-2018, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 35,232
Re: 2018 CABIN FEVER EXPO January 12-14
Room at days Inn booked. Be there early sat morning, first timer here. Is there a registration fee or anything I need before hand? Looking at bringing the 360L and 870K. The motor still hasn't shown...
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Forum: Electronics tech
01-06-2018, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 14,081
Re: Flysky fs-i6 work for us?
I guess it being touch screen and usb port makes it "computer type radio" but the single mix is disappointing. I only use it when roading the loader ie steering only. Been eyeing that dx18 seems like...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
01-05-2018, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,251
Re: hydraulic fluid
First off congrats on your new machine it's a beast, I'm sure your going to get a few answers on this one. I use 32 in the 870k and 360L never had an issue. Ran my machines in zero degree weather for...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
01-01-2018, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,289
Re: Indoor material
Mite be worth it for pre cast bedding or a bank run honey hole dig. Much rather top soil myslef not a big fan of sand. But it looks pretty impressive being so easy to mold.
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-30-2017, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,235
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-28-2017, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,289
Re: Indoor material
Would love to get up on a table and off the floor as it would be helpful for my back. This whole indoor plan is dependent on going to gas heat and ditching the old oil tank that's in my way. I figure...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-26-2017, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,289
Re: Indoor material
Would love a dig out project on grand scale.. Honestly I only have one experience in rubber crumb just seem to stick in hoppers and dumps. I can only grab a 10x20 spot nothing to crazy. Maybe setup...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-26-2017, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,289
Re: Indoor material
Now this project has my wheels turning. As for a water truck I'm thinking of using the funktionsmodellbau dump truck. To represent the cat D25C water tanker. Thinking maybe a windshield washer pump...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-25-2017, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,289
Re: Indoor material
Thanks guys.. plus I could just dampen if it starts to get dusty. Hmmm dust control vehicle needed in the near future.
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-25-2017, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,289
Indoor material
Looking at making a spot in the basement to play and was wondering what people are using for material indoors. I was thinking kitty litter but that's going to get dusty I know rubber crumb has its...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-22-2017, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,877
More & more like 1:1
The more I play with my "toys" the more I find them to act just like there 1:1 counterparts. As things will go wonky at the worst time. The only thing I'm mad at is the camera wasn't running. Excv...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-22-2017, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,196
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-20-2017, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 9,879
Re: RC4WD
Congrats.. looking forward to your pics as I have the dozer in my sights. But your right on about the weight it's shocking at first, but in a good way unless your the lowboy.
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-20-2017, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 9,879
Re: RC4WD
Hopefully you don't store your equipment in the basement like I do. Carrying it up and down the stairs is taking its toll on my back.
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-20-2017, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 9,879
Re: RC4WD
Look on the bright side 1 inch of snow could of led to a slip and fall with the box in his/hers hands. Plus now there's some snow on the ground to plow. Speaking from experience the 870k plows really...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-17-2017, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,610
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-13-2017, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,610
Re: Funktionsmodellbau // dump truck
Was quoted 2550 for the VF40 basic kit from grumalu. So as it looks the funktionsmodellbau gets my vote.Parts are not included in the basic version kit:
Hydraulic pump
Hydraulic cylinder
Valve...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-13-2017, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,610
Re: Funktionsmodellbau // dump truck
Of course as soon as I set my sights on the funktionsmodellbau DZ200001, the Grumalu VF40 catches my eye. Waiting to hear back from them on prices. Keep you guys posted..
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
12-13-2017, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,610
Re: Funktionsmodellbau // dump truck
Thank you for that Northern.. spoke with funktionsmodellbau yesterday and found out there built to order 4-6 weeks to complete. Guess I've waited long enough time to pull the trigger. Gipsy_jo sure...
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