Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
07-05-2016, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 198
Views: 133,244
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Forum: Mechanical tech
07-05-2016, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 74
Views: 63,057
Re: Tamiya bolt on reduction gear
great design work on the bolt-on transmissions, and front axle) The original transmission for sure take up some space in the first place...Tell me, is the advantages with 3 speeds so big, that one...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
07-02-2016, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,146
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
07-01-2016, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,572
Re: Hydraulics
1.5mm +/- 0.5mm wall thickness is natural. Will also like to mention that we are, among else, talking about machining external and internal o-ring grooves of +/- 0.05mm tolerances to make it a...
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Forum: Mechanical tech
06-24-2016, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,691
Re: Front driven axle
Not to forget the tires....To have the proper tires makes also a big difference. I will say the 'Hauler' serices of tires from RC4WD is the best I've tested..softer than most other tires out there....
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-23-2016, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 15,586
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Forum: Construction News
06-21-2016, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,727
Re: 1/12 rcbrmin excavator
Yep...) With skills, tools, free time and additional $$$ all is possible, but if one are most keen on getting dirt moved, in general one likely will feel happier without owning a cheap Chinese model...
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Forum: Construction News
06-21-2016, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,727
Re: 1/12 rcbrmin excavator
Also known as the 'KAT', first version came a couple of years ago. It's advisable to be a above average skilled mechanic, or have access to one, in other to keep this thing running and moving dirt.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-18-2016, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,421
Re: Rc4wd Excavator questions
Talking about LiPo batteries, advice to hook up a separate LiPo alarm unit, set at 3.6V . Can make a expencive battery last longer/take more recharges. If the cell voltage drops bellow a certain...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
06-17-2016, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,146
Re: RC4WD 4200XL models and nomenclature?
Everyone can do mistakes, but would expect Premacon to deal with the matter with the cab in a bit more 'smooth' way once the mistake was discovered..) With 1 year delivery time, it might just tells...
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Forum: Soyland Industries
06-15-2016, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 58,801
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
06-14-2016, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,260
Re: Final checklist?
I suggest to use more time studying building threads of similar sized loaders at the web before buying too much stuff. Problem 1 is often one does not get enough power on the wheels at first try, or...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-09-2016, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,631
Re: 4200xl how experienced do you need to be?
Most people getting into RC construction have some experience with RC models in the past, like putting together e.g 1:10 car kits, knowledge about batteries, electric motors, ESC, radios and servos....
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Forum: Construction News
06-07-2016, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,293
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Forum: Construction News
06-06-2016, 04:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,293
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-01-2016, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,489
Re: 1:10 Scale articulated Dump truck Plastic.
Yeah, it's something like 1:25 scale. One can just not trust the scale given when it comes to many Asian toys..) The guys that design an produce them knows, but the sales people often wants to...
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Forum: Construction News
06-01-2016, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 107
Views: 71,695
Re: New Eagle Mach Excavator 1/14
There it is) It was not too hard to imagine that the big price drop we've seen of their current excavator might had something to do with a new model coming. big step forward regarding design and...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-23-2016, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,146
Re: RC4WD 4200XL models and nomenclature?
Sad to hear about the troubles someone experiences with the equipment. I guess one can state that RC4WD is more of a pure 'forwarder' of deals/money between the customer and the fabricator, Eagle....
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-23-2016, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,146
Re: RC4WD 4200XL models and nomenclature?
Slow movement is likely due to air in the system. Too low oil level in the tank. I don't have a quick, good 'non messy' way of emptying the system for air, but maybe others have? Theoretically the...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-18-2016, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,615
Re: RC4WD CVT
Lesu axles are 1:3.09, Tamiya standard is 1:2.7 Many consider the Lesu axles as top of the line when it comes to 1:Tamiya scale, great for construction/offroad/heavy haul
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-17-2016, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,329
Re: radio antenna
Seams not so critical with the receiver antenna when for our use, when it's 2.4 Ghz, as most are using these days,..just curling the wires, 2 normally, up within the cab somewhere..;) Not have had...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-02-2016, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,774
Re: Need help with gear ratios
Just a couple of comments here; the rpm of the excavator swing of the 1:1 version and any scale model of it, will be equal. Joe's machine turns about 6-7 rpm, which is normal for a 50 ton + digger....
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
04-27-2016, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,208
Re: 4200XL gearbox failure out of the box?
That's the same upgrade, that's correct) Soyland is my 'brand', and surname, Rimrock my 'artistic' name here at the forum;) I've put some notes regarding the brushless kit versus the brushed motor...
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Forum: Soyland Industries
04-26-2016, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 58,801
Re: Eagle 4200XL excavator - new track motors
Hi all, busy days with different projects going on parallel here;), but just working at finishing the first 5 track motor kits this week, ready for shipping next week) Also creating a installation...
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Forum: Soyland Industries
04-16-2016, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,575
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