Euclid R-62 dump truck

[ddmckee54]

With the gear ratios you've got in the transmission what are your scale speeds?

I think you said you tried to stay close to the original ratios in the transmission, but the difference between your electric motor's max RPM and a diesel's max RPM could be why you need more reduction.

[kerst]

Originally Posted by ddmckee54

With the gear ratios you've got in the transmission what are your scale speeds?

I think you said you tried to stay close to the original ratios in the transmission, but the difference between your electric motor's max RPM and a diesel's max RPM could be why you need more reduction.

With the current gear ratio top speed in scale 1/1 is around 25 mph. The real one can reach about 30 mph.
The electric motor should reach 5,500 rpm, while the diesels do 2,100 rpm.

Kerst

[kerst]

I never thought I would get (into) electronics, but so far it seems to work out.
In the past weeks i worked on all the electric connections and finding space for the electronics, etc. Although the Euc has a huge hood, I had to try various setups in order to find the right setup that fits inside the hood and cab without being too visible.

I bought a 8 channel system. One channel for the speed control, 2 channels for the 4-speed transmission, one for the on-off-on switch for the tipping motor, one for the on-off-on switch for the driving motor and one for the steering servo.





Kerst

[kerst]

I found the right paint for the Euc. It looks decent, the color is very nice but needs a second coat and I didn't buy enough!! That means waiting.



Kerst

[JAMMER]

Very nice job on the Euclid alot of thought went into it . Ed

[jerry56]

That truck is a beast.... I can't get over the skill and attention to detail some of the builders have here....and this is just another great example.

[kerst]

It took me just under 2 years to build this truck. It was a lot of fun. The transmission and the controls were the most challenging, but after a lot of tinkering it all works and it is fully remote controlled. The right stick controls the acceleration and the steering, the left one is for the 4-speed power-shift transmission. There are 2 other switches, one for forward, neutral and reverse, the other for dump hold and lower.
I found the right kind of spray paint and I am very pleased with the result. I still need to add some decals and I will also prop up the front suspension. The powerpack is quite heavy!













Kerst

[frizzen]

That looks absolutely amazing!!!

Are there going to be covers for the passenger door esc, and right frame servo.

I still can't get over the work you put into the transmission, and would love to see some videos when you're ready

[sparkycuda]

Kerst, just a marvelous build! Transmission is a masterpiece and final result is great.

Top notch project!!!!

Ken

[diesel950]

looks good, been a long poject but rewarding to see finished.
now just to get it dirty

[Mikem]

Looks fantastic

[9W Monighan]

Glad you got this done Kerst. I guess with the big shut downs everywhere gave you time to work on something fun.

[JAMMER]

Amazing what you can do with lots of time. Ed

[Jared]

That looks great! Can't wait to see it loaded, starting out on the flat and then climbing a hill, downshifting on the way up.

[rc_farmer]

Absolutely OUTSTANDING

[kerst]

Working hard at the Cabin Fever Expo.





https://youtu.be/tmLzjhOGvMM
https://youtu.be/JH2VwbPnhyQ

Kerst

[jerry56]

Nice to see it out working... looks great in the dirt...

[frizzen]

That looks great out there!

When was CabinFever this year?

[kerst]

Originally Posted by frizzen

That looks great out there!

When was CabinFever this year?

During the past weekend.

Kerst