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Forum: Construction Equipment 04-16-2017, 05:12 AM
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Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

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Forum: Construction Equipment 04-16-2017, 04:03 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

Today I'm going to do a short video of all the functions.
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-16-2017, 04:01 AM
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Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

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Forum: Construction Equipment 04-16-2017, 03:45 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

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Forum: Construction Equipment 04-16-2017, 03:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

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Forum: Construction Equipment 04-16-2017, 03:24 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

Hi guys, sorry for the lack of updates but work commitments and family bereavement meant the build had to go on hold.
But good news.... It's finished at last.
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-05-2016, 07:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

After a lot of messing trying to get the hydraulic cylinders working correctly, I think I have finally cracked it.
I will post some pictures later today.
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-24-2016, 03:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,032
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: First custom project: CAT M322D Wheeled Excavator

Man after my own heart, that looks stunning!
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-23-2016, 05:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

Wow, nice words thank you! :D
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-23-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

I was a commercial vehicle engineer for 20 yrs, but we never had a lathe or mill, everything was hand fabricated. So I guess I use some of them skills.
This is my first serious go at anything on a...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-23-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

Another little update.

Made this pipe bender so I can make the pipes on the rams.

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Forum: Construction Equipment 05-22-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 95,569
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Hayes HD Dump Truck - Take II

Wow that's an amazing bit of work. I like it.
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-22-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

Today I have been machining up the various parts for the rams.
Here they are in different stages.

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Forum: Construction Equipment 05-21-2016, 04:29 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

Thanks RCP57 today I will be making a start on the hydraulic rams.:eek:
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-20-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

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Forum: Construction Equipment 05-20-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

Update, progress is slow!

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Forum: Construction Equipment 05-17-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

I haven't attached them yet, but you took the thoughts right outa my mind, I'm gonna bolt them in with 1 bolt on each and then run a line of weld around them.
Ps lovin you're YouTube channel!
Just...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-17-2016, 05:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Talking Re: Bruder 574 conversion

Yes it seems that way, all the bigger stuff went smoothly and quick, these little details just eat time. But it will be worth it, I'm pleased so far and I think that's the most important thing.
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-16-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

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Forum: Construction Equipment 05-16-2016, 01:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

You weren't joking when you said they take time RCP57
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-15-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

Thank you for your kind words, I'm enjoying the challenge
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-15-2016, 06:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

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Forum: Construction Equipment 05-15-2016, 06:13 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

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Forum: Construction Equipment 05-15-2016, 06:11 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Bruder 574 conversion

Haha never thought of that, but I did let it dry. We are having great weather at the moment so it dried quite quickly.
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-14-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 70,759
Posted By jdwtrans
Re: Liebherr 574

hmmm thats what i got to look forward to next then, i have to go to my fathers tomorrow to use his mill.:eek:
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