777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)

[DADSGARAGE]

Thanks for the comments guys....I will post more pics once I set up something on Photobucket or image shack...I don't want to waste any more space on here with pics...I just got on a roll posting and didn't realized how many pics I posted.. (OOPS SORRY!!)

Which of the two free photo sites is better?? Or are they both just as good or just as bad??

[doodlebug]

Originally Posted by DADSGARAGE

HAHA...signs of addiction to this hobby really?? Not me I can handle my hobby I can stop anytime I want...( OK so I'm in denial )....

If you are interested check out this vid, it's a bit boring but it is one of the few vids of a PC1250 set up as a face/front shovel.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_0WMlVWaVA

Glad those weren't my tool's that got run over

I like the plywood mock up idea!
Cheer's, Neil.

[22fatcat]

Hey i like that haul truck, I use a waterjet at my work and I use the plywood technique on some of my projects. I have built a couple of excavators with it.
Nice job

[DADSGARAGE]

Glad to see someone else that has some experience with waterjet cutting, they are very useful and versatile machines...funny why more guys on here don't get parts cut on a waterjet or lazer...or maybe half the fun and challenge is in cutting the parts by hand at home. Or is it hard to find a shop that wants to do small jobs.........

[Lil Giants]

Well a great intro to your projects thus far Kordell.

I've been using photobucket for yrs & the last 2yrs been a subscriber for less than $20/yr. It usually works flawless for me, but it's the only one I've ever used. I saw your link to the comparison sites, pretty much any one of them will suffice.

I see waterjet getting to be more common place all the time b/c more modellers are building the model core with steel instead of aluminum for greater weight, easier to weld together, less wear, less fatigue, ect.

[Espeefan]

Wow, this is a really great project! I'm subscribing. Looking forward to the updates as they come.

[DADSGARAGE]

Thanks Joe

I will most likely go with photobucket , seems to be the most used on here....

This is a good site to learn about waterjet cutting

http://www.waterjets.org/

Here is something else that might also interest builders...small plasma tables

http://torchmate.com/products/growth_series_4x4/

[DADSGARAGE]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Wow, this is a really great project! I'm subscribing. Looking forward to the updates as they come.

Thanks...glad you like it!! Slowly getting it done....as soon as I decide on a place to store pics I will continue to show more of the build and bring it up to date....

[DADSGARAGE]

Originally Posted by doodlebug

Glad those weren't my tool's that got run over

I like the plywood mock up idea!
Cheer's, Neil.

The operator did stop....for a second or so...LOL...and then he drove them over (that was the most exciting part in the video...LOL )

The plywood profiles are very handy...and easy to cut on the table...it also helps keep my kids from asking me when they can see something other than a drawing...LOL...

[DADSGARAGE]

Ok I got set up on photobucket...try to add some pics

Cut some test sprockets.....didn't buy the right ones so I made some to test the drive and speed (.250 Pitch )

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Pics of the solid rear axle ( no diff. time will tell how it steers )

Shaft c/w flat and 1/2" NC threads

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Rear duals on shaft

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Drive plate c/w flat to match shaft

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Add spacer to cover the nut

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Finished assy. c/w covers

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[DADSGARAGE]

OOPS try again.... here is the first pic

Shaft c/w flat and 1/2" NC treads


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[DADSGARAGE]

First try using this type of steering control ( this one did not work needed some changes )

Used a Hitec 785 winch servo ( 3.5 turns) and a 12T sprocket ( servo city)
http://www.servocity.com/html/32p_hitec_metal_gear.html

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[DADSGARAGE]

Drilled and tapped holes in the strut shafts to attach the steering contol arms
(cut from 10ga)

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[DADSGARAGE]

Needed to get this thing on all fours...or should I say six....
Cut the bearing hubs off the cheap rims that came with the tires , then made simple front hubs for testing this thing out...after welding they got faced off , drilled and reamed for some bushing. I hope to make some better front hubs with ball bearings later on (but most likely I will use these for a long time..LOL)

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[DADSGARAGE]

Steering design...take 2....

Really wanted to have this all in the body and not under the truck but for now it will work...don't even know how or if this idea will work, needed to do something to test it all out.....(hopefully it will have enough torque for this heavy model)

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[doodlebug]

Looking Good, If you decide to swap out the rear axle, this an idea to take a gander at.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Power-T...ET-13-1500.axd
Cheer's, Neil.

[DADSGARAGE]

That would work....if it was a bit smaller or if this truck was a bit bigger...LOL

[RCP57]

Looking good man! I can see that it won't be long now and it will be running! I also know from experience that it sucks to have a truck without a loader so something tells me that the loader will be started pretty soon!

That's a good find Neil. I've never seen one that is that small. Too bad there isn't a place like that in Canada to buy from.

[DADSGARAGE]

Originally Posted by RCP57

Looking good man! I can see that it won't be long now and it will be running! I also know from experience that it sucks to have a truck without a loader so something tells me that the loader will be started pretty soon!

That's a good find Neil. I've never seen one that is that small. Too bad there isn't a place like that in Canada to buy from.

There is a place here in Canada it's called Princess Auto...well almost...LOL
(don't tell anyone...but I tried this thing out at the shop today....HEEHEE..)