Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
09-26-2015, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,128
Re: Eagle Loader
The eagle guys knows their 3D design software...but they are no mechanics) Putting 'low end' truck axles, gearbox and motor in a heavy duty wheel loader...? Should we laugh or cry? Will be exiting to...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
09-08-2015, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 19,357
Re: Scania 8x8 dump
When one see in general what junk have come out of Asia regarding RC machinery the last years, this 8x8 truck seams surprisingly well built, with many high quality parts. I am actually surprised,...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
09-08-2015, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 19,357
Re: Scania 8x8 dump
Those black CNC milled axles from Lesu are the most durable one can get for 1:Tamiya according to my opinion. I have opened quite a lot different type axles. In my region those are the standard for...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
08-03-2015, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,392
Small spray guns
I've been looking around for information about suitable high end smal spray guns for modelling, and came across some interesting videos by mr
Paul Budzik, posted on the Tube. I feel the normal...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-23-2015, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 38,321
Re: Premacon 960 SME Down Under
Great machine, have fun) Out of curiosity, are there many people into the RC truck&construction hobby Down Under? Like some few hundereds, or several 1000?)
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-13-2015, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 20,090
Re: Fumotec Komatsu 490 LC build
Looks as well engineered machines. Solid, steel. Look at the drivetrain gears. Not overly detailed, but just detailed enough and ideal for the DIY person who are given the opportunity of putting...
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Forum: Construction News
06-13-2015, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,251
Re: Fumotec Komatsu PW180-10
The advanced undercarriage of a wheeled machine makes it more expensive than a tracked excavator...8-10 K euroes is not unlikely fully equipped radio, dozer blade, support legs and all..Oh man, it...
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
05-30-2015, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 40,897
Re: Criticizing peoples builds
One will generally bump into grown-up people with 'kindergarden mentality' now and then, naturally at these forums too. I feel these people are just a small minority, so just ignore them totally, is...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-29-2015, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,057
Re: killing servos!!!
Possible to mount 2 servoes in parallell..? But hydraulic steering is the ideal for a loader..)
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-24-2015, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 10,154
Re: Premacon R956/960 question
I guess the 956 is about the same dimensions as the RC4WD XL4200, rather large one can say. When the weight gets above 20 kgs, it get a bit more though lifting it around) Many folks just want bigger...
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
05-16-2015, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,714
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
05-16-2015, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,714
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
05-16-2015, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,714
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
05-16-2015, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,714
Dumper bodies - Scandinavian style
Put out some photoes of the 3 versions of dumper bodies I have fabricated in the Tamiya size. They are all scale versions of modern style Scandinavian dumpbodies from the 2005-2015 area. 'Zetterbergs...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-24-2015, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 46,814
Re: china kat
That's a typical problem, yes. To little oil, pump partly sucking air. Another issue can be too thick oil. If one test with e.g thickness 32 oil used for full size equipment, it will feel like honey...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-24-2015, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 46,814
Re: china kat
There is a certain resistance in the such cylinders and hoses, so a certain pressure is needed to move things. The pump needs 11-12V I would guess, so just 8.4 V can cause things to move slow. Would...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-24-2015, 03:27 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 46,814
Re: china kat
You could check if the servo is moving the valve max in both directions. Or there can be internal leakage in cylinder, or valve, so it don't get enough pressure?
Thanks for the info on batteries,...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-13-2015, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 46,814
Re: china kat
My KAT also did arrive with the superstructure bent down in the back. I am following a series of chef Gordon Ramsay's Hells Kitchen at the TV now, and I can't avoid imagine him taking a trip to the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-08-2015, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 302
Views: 256,850
Re: Volvo A40F
Good choice of axles, I am a big fan of these which is the best engineered axles in the Tamiya scale I have studied.
It is a special tool needed to make the internal slots in theg ears. Can you show...
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Forum: Construction News
03-04-2015, 03:12 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 77,390
Re: BareBones Excavators
It's great new people come up with new products. I hope to see some building threads about the 390 or D11 in the future sometime.
It's said that a handful of 390 is sold out. One seemingly can't...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-20-2015, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,618
Re: advice needed
Buying a new machine cheaper than Wedico, will involve DIY modifications and more money to make things work.
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
02-08-2015, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,181
Re: styrene for loader bucket?
The material itself could be strong enough, with a certain thickness. The problem would be to get the corner connections strong enough I would think..
Maybe someone in your neighbourhood is into...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-31-2015, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 12,790
Re: Steel excavator build
It's practical to build the 'engine house' cover as 1 big piece, that is easily removable for good access. One can have separate smaller hatches/doors in the main cover.
Track sprocket wheels should...
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Forum: Construction News
01-26-2015, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,827
Re: Premacon Front Shovel
Feels quite overprized compared to their 956 960 backhoes...But if one but a 'limited number', one may feel one can ad 30-40%..
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Forum: Construction News
01-26-2015, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,827
Re: Premacon Front Shovel
We've seen it alright...but been too paralyzed to move our fingers in order to post it here..;) 25 off to be made, I've read on their FB page..Cool machines these front shovels..about time to see...
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