Euclid R-62 dump truck
 

Euclid R-62 in scale 1/24

My next project is something completely different. No crane this time!
My main fascination is with cranes, but I also love earthmoving equipment.

The intention is to make this dump truck fully functioning and able to handle tough conditions.

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I started with the axles. I will make axles with planetary end drives and lockable differentials.
These are the parts:

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Planetaries come from this motor:
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The axles are taking shape:

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Kerst

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Cool, old school brute. Will be looking forward to seeing more. What scale?

Oops, never mind, you stated what the scale was at the very top of your first post. I was so focused on the photo that I didn't see it.

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Wow, this is gonna be cool!

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Great project-this will be fun to watch. Good to see scratch building happening again on this site. If this is any where near the quality of your cranes it will be spectacular!!

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thanks,

Kerst

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This will be an AWESOME project to watch progress along!

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I knew you just couldn't resist making one to play on the dirt pile.

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yes, I want to play in the dirt.

Kerst

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That's gonna be pretty cool.

Ya got him wanting to play in the dirt, next thing ya know a crane is going to be pushed into Dragline or Clamshell operation...

How long are those gearmotors, not counting the shaft?

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This picture shows the dimensions:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4900/4...88f9e636_o.jpg
I hope the gears will be strong enough. we will find out.

Kerst

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A little update:
I build the front axle. Here are the 3 axles lined up.

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Kerst

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Your craftsmanship is always superb so this will be another awesome build!
Can't seem to find a spec sheet on the real truck, what are the general dimensions in 1/24th scale?
Sorry I can't make Cabin Fever this year, so won't be able to chat in person, but hope everyone has a great event.

Ken

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Thanks! It will be around 18" long.

Kerst

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The frame takes shape.
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Kerst

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This should be very easy and less time consuming than your normal builds.
(No boom and 500yds of rope):D

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Very interesting method of frame construction. How are you holding the pieces together?

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With an EPOXY RESIN PERMANENT GLUE.

Kerst

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Thanks for info. I am looking forward to seeing more of your build of this interesting truck.

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Amazing work already! Super heavy duty. A question, how tall are those tires, in inches, top to bottom?

(I havn't been around in a while, and then couldn't log in for ever. Finally got in.) Dan

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The diameter of the tires is 3 1/4" (83 mm).

Kerst