140H Grader - Page 9

Snochaser · #1 05-09-2011, 04:17 PM

Awesome job. Smooth as silk. I looked at both videos, guess there is a little tweaking to do?? It'll be nice to see it in some loose dirt; watch it roll up a nice windrow.

Ben

rc_farmer · #2 05-09-2011, 07:04 PM

Thanks guys for the kind words. Yes,i have a little tweeking to do and learn how to drive it

. I only have one switch that is spring-loaded. It would be nice if all the controls were, but I am happy that i have gotten this far. I may get a chance this wknd to put it in some loose dirt and see what happens.

Again, thanks all!

JensR · #3 05-09-2011, 08:06 PM

Learning to drive is difficult, but soooo much fun

As you saw, I modified my transmitters' controls for my grader, maybe you could do something similar (it's really not difficult).

But what do you mean with "switch" - aren't you operating most of the functions with proportional sticks?

Cheers
Jens

rc_farmer · #4 05-09-2011, 10:07 PM

Jens, I am using an Airtronics 10G.....U can assign the functions to any channel that suites your desire. Here is how I have mine cnfigured:

Elev stic=circleboard rotation
Aile stic=Steering
Rud stic=Pump
Thr stic=Throttle

8 different (3 pos switches) that are mixed with the rudder channel to control the pump. The pump only operates when I move a selected function.
Of those 8, only one is spring-loaded....the others are on-stop-on

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Originally Posted by JensR

Learning to drive is difficult, but soooo much fun

As you saw, I modified my transmitters' controls for my grader, maybe you could do something similar (it's really not difficult).

But what do you mean with "switch" - aren't you operating most of the functions with proportional sticks?

Cheers
Jens

Izzy · #5 05-09-2011, 09:46 PM

Bravo! Fabulous work - turned out awesome as usual.

rc_farmer · #6 05-09-2011, 10:09 PM

Thanks Iz,

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Originally Posted by Izzy

Bravo! Fabulous work - turned out awesome as usual.

JensR · #7 05-09-2011, 11:20 PM

Ah, okay, I understand now: No proportional control on those channels.
I guess you could solder in different switches, but the Airtronics is a bit too expensive to just try it...

modelman · #8 05-12-2011, 03:40 PM

rc farmer-I really like the way this model turned out and the detail work is just incredible. I enjoyed the videos also. I have a question for you or anyone who can answer it. What is the advantage of leaning over the front tires while scraping? I have watched scrapers work and doing this but I never knew why.

9W Monighan · #9 05-12-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by modelman

rc farmer-I really like the way this model turned out and the detail work is just incredible. I enjoyed the videos also. I have a question for you or anyone who can answer it. What is the advantage of leaning over the front tires while scraping? I have watched scrapers work and doing this but I never knew why.

The wheels lean to counter act the blade pushing the front tires sideways,"Lean into the work" It also makes it easier to turn tighter.

doodlebug · #10 05-12-2011, 09:08 PM

Wheel lean helps counter act side draft or force from the moldboard.
Lean the wheels toward the heel or lagging end in most grading.
Look around and you will see people who are clueless on a grader.
Think of it as digging in your heel to fight the tug of war, dragging your toes doesn't work
As well. Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.
Hey 9w, I can't type as fast on the phone lol!

SmallHaul · #11 05-12-2011, 09:18 PM

Incredible machine! VERY nice work.

It very realistically simulates the full scale machine in both form and function. It will be a treat to see it push dirt.

JensR · #12 05-13-2011, 04:09 PM

When I presented my grader model at a recent show here in England, the most common question was "Do the wheels lean?"

And I said "Yup!" =)
So, obviously people notice it as something characteristic - and I was glad that I had decided to realise this function on the model.

td9clyde · #13 06-05-2011, 04:55 PM

awsome work can't wait to see it grading a lil dirt

Trucker47 · #14 06-06-2011, 12:59 AM

wow that it beautiful! who got to be proud of your self for that! to tell you the truck i couldn't tell the difference between 1:1 an yours in the picture of the cab.

Chris

tc1cat · #15 06-06-2011, 08:24 AM

Rob,
This has got to be your best and most impressive build to date

You need to get some pics of it next to the real thing. Please let us know what the people at the Cat factory think of it.

OH ya, PLEASE don't break it before Indy!! I really want to see it run!

rc_farmer · #16 06-15-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tc1cat

Rob,
This has got to be your best and most impressive build to date

You need to get some pics of it next to the real thing. Please let us know what the people at the Cat factory think of it.

OH ya, PLEASE don't break it before Indy!! I really want to see it run!

Thanks Lynn, I plan to have it at Indy.

rc_farmer · #17 06-15-2011, 10:13 PM

Thanks Trucker47. was a long project, but i'm pretty proud of the outcome so far.

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Originally Posted by Trucker47

wow that it beautiful! who got to be proud of your self for that! to tell you the truck i couldn't tell the difference between 1:1 an yours in the picture of the cab.

Chris

sneaky-pete · #18 06-16-2011, 03:16 PM

You are a true artist!
All I can say is WOW

JAMMER · #19 06-16-2011, 06:04 PM

Rob you did a beautiful job on that grader it looks real and to think some of it is wood you never know it. Spectacular job. Ed

dirtpusher9 · #20 06-15-2011, 09:37 PM

Rob, YOU KILLED THIS THING Man that is nice, can't wait to see it.

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