Volvo EC300D

[RCP57]

Thank guys, I'm not happy with one of the panels so I guess I will re-spray that before I paint the rest of the grey-black on the body and counter balance. It's snowing like crazy this morning so I may end up in the shop instead of working today.

It is big! I know it didn't grow by painting it but as soon as I painted the bucket I was like... Holy $h!t this thing is big! Now that the whole thing has some color it looks even larger.

How big is your hoe chucker Greg? This one is 55 1/2" from the bucket teeth to the counter balance. I may have to drive the truck to the shows this year instead of my car.

[modelman]

Looking better with each picture-should make a great model. I really like the scratch builds. I have to chuckle a bit when I read about someone who has bought a kit and has to drill out some holes and complainng about how much trouble they are having getting it put together. If they only knew how much work goes into a scratch build. Oh well, I guess it's good that kits are available for those who don't want to build.

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by modelman

Looking better with each picture-should make a great model. I really like the scratch builds. I have to chuckle a bit when I read about someone who has bought a kit and has to drill out some holes and complainng about how much trouble they are having getting it put together. If they only knew how much work goes into a scratch build. Oh well, I guess it's good that kits are available for those who don't want to build.

Thanks

There really is a huge amount of work that goes into these scratch builds. I started my first scratch build about 12 months ago and I couldn't tell you how many hundreds of hours I've put in on the four machines and their detail isn't even that great compaired to most. Building these models has helped get me through the worst period of my life too. I really like the build process so I would and will, buy more equipment to make the job easier for the next one. I don't have anything against kits I just have been raised by "do it yourselfers" if you will and enjoy the challenge of making something from nothing!

Thanks again to anyone who appreciates the effort

[RCP57]

Spent another day waiting for paint to dry and snow to melt... not really but it seems that way! I built and painted the walkway or whatever ya call it today and threw another(final) coat of yellow on the last piece of the body. Hopefully when I mask and spray the other color on it doesn't F-up this time. There isn't too much left that I want to do on this machine now until my father inlaw completes the hydraulics so I'm starting to plan my next build. The only problem is I can't decide what to try to make next.

Thanks for lookin!

[Jared]

Originally Posted by RCP57

The only problem is I can't decide what to try to make next.

A Northwest shovel would look right at home loading your truck.

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Jared

A Northwest shovel would look right at home loading your truck.

Hey That's a great picture! I think I'm going to stay away from anything with tracks this time though! lol

[steamer]

Hey Reg it turned out great.
How close are the hydro's to being finished, And I bet it won't be on that couch full of oil.
Don't forget next weekend is the Campbell River Museum show. Jan 28 & 29th noon till five.
Rob

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by steamer

Hey Reg it turned out great.
How close are the hydro's to being finished, And I bet it won't be on that couch full of oil.
Don't forget next weekend is the Campbell River Museum show. Jan 28 & 29th noon till five.
Rob

Thanks Rob, I'm not sure how long it will be before the hydro's are finished. My father inlaw is workin on it when he can and has a little of everything started but nothing finished just yet. I think it will be a while so I'm gathering specs on my next project...

Reg

[Fired up]

Great work. Very speedy. I have a hard time getting Into the shop with work and honey do list. Keep it up. Love these builds.

[RCP57]

Thanks Fired Up!


I'm fired up myself! I have cylinders!!!!!!!!!! Their not quite finished but they are ready to be drilled for fittings and the o-rings installed so I'm a happy boy! I think my Father Inlaw did a nice job on them.

Reg

[ihbuilder]

"I think my Father Inlaw did a nice job on them."

yea I think he did the excavator looks great

[RCLogger]

Looks like it is time to sell the fishing boat and go into the model building business.. Are you going to post some build photo's of the cylinders ?

greg

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by RCLogger

Looks like it is time to sell the fishing boat and go into the model building business.. Are you going to post some build photo's of the cylinders ?

greg

I don't think anyone would be forming a line to buy one of my models but I guess you never know until you try right?

The cylinders are a family secret so no build photos... Just kidding I'll take some pics of the pieces before I do the final assembly.

Reg

[chaseracer]

Originally Posted by RCP57

I don't think anyone would be forming a line to buy one of my models but I guess you never know until you try right?

The cylinders are a family secret so no build photos... Just kidding I'll take some pics of the pieces before I do the final assembly.

Reg

where does the line start , awesome looking what a brute of a machine every things looks great. looking forward to seeing it in action.

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by chaseracer

where does the line start , awesome looking what a brute of a machine every things looks great. looking forward to seeing it in action.

Thanks for the vote of confidence, maybe there will be "two of" next time!



I haven't really had much time lately but I finally had a day off again so I put in a little time on the Volvo and finished the cylinder and mounts for the thumb. I can't wait for the pump and valves to be finished so that I can plumb it and try it out! When it's all built I hope it works


Reg

[Vanisle]

That looks great ... but not sure it goes with the couch.

[Azonic]

Looks awesome, makes me think of Chris from lets dig on YT, it must be the thumb!

[RCP57]

Thanks guys! The sprockets are directly connected to the motors but it seems to work fine. I used a lot less spring tension on the Volvo than I did on the Cat so that should help reduce wear. I do think that it would be better to drive the tracks off a jackshaft but the gear motors are cheap and easy to change down the road if it becomes a problem.

Reg

I picked up some things today for my next projects

[steamer]

Okay now you've got us curious, are you going to spring it now or make us wait. And how many projects are you planing?
The Volvo is looking better every day, Can't wait to see it dig.
Rob

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by steamer

Okay now you've got us curious, are you going to spring it now or make us wait. And how many projects are you planing?
The Volvo is looking better every day, Can't wait to see it dig.
Rob

I have two things in mind Rob and they both have tires, 1 very large and the other has many... I have some parts for both but haven't decided exactly what I'm building. I did buy two brand new grinders today... They no longer work...