PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

[Fired up]

Love the 777. This build is going to be great. It's going to influence me when I build my excavator. Using regular parts. I like it. Keep up the great work.

[DADSGARAGE]

Thanks for all the feed back on the hydraulic questions, now I will have to put it to good use....

Next trick will be getting everything to fit, even though this is a good size model there isn't a lot of extra space left over after all the "big goodies" are in place. Played around with different placements of everything on a plywood template, this seems to be about the best use of the space....the rusty 2"x4" HSS may end up being used as the tank, after getting a good cleaning and cut to proper length it will hold about 1000cc. I dont have the drive motor yet for the pump, it will be belt drive with about 3:1 reduction using a small 2L vbelt. The servos will be mounted on a plate above the motor/pump, the handle shafts on the valve will be cut shorter and then connected to the servos with ball linkage rods. Nothing to exciting but here are some pics....

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Thanks for looking!!
KP

[JAMMER]

Only a suggestion but why don't you go with an aluminum tank it would seem to have better heat transfer to help keep the oil cooler. Ed