Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
12-23-2014, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,421
Re: Eagle Loader - new axles
The axles are aftermarked parts for Tamiya trucks. I am very impressed of the overall quality level of the newest generation of these axles, at a good price. All parts CNC milled, and the gears and...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
12-22-2014, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,421
Re: Eagle Loader - new axles
Competition is good...don't you agree?) A loader costing 3000 USD which only stays 20 hours in parts on the workbench for each 1 hour of operation, will probably sell better than a 3000 USD loader...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-22-2014, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,843
Re: KAT my newest member to the fleet
I've got the same machine myself...) Also did purchase the empty shell. Positive points are the fine track shoes and strong track motors. The structure of the machine is just made of aluminium foil...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
12-22-2014, 03:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,421
Re: Eagle Loader - new axles
Thanks, we have tried the shimming option for 2 set's of original axles, put it didn't lasted for long for these specific axles. In addition to too big bearing support tolerances, the gears are more...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
12-21-2014, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,421
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
12-21-2014, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,421
Eagle Loader - new axles
I put out some pictures of my project fabricating new axles for my friends Eagle Dozer. Original axles where eating bearings for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so enough was enough.
I did modify some...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-21-2014, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,976
Re: Ordering track shoes from buychina.com
Hi, I have got my questions sorted out now. I did put in an order for the 5 cm wide track shoes with 3 grousers. To get the unpainted version one have to choose 'Track shoe price, qualities'. In...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-11-2014, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,976
Ordering track shoes from buychina.com
Hi,
http://www.buychina.com/items/summer-big-pro-5cm-wide-remote-hydraulic-excavator-miniature-sheet-metal-caterpillar-track-shoe-assembly-uqvnmnqjqho
Anybody who has ordered track shoes from...
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Forum: Construction News
12-09-2014, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 29,857
Re: Eagle machinery dozer
Let's hope their prototype will be test run for as long as 6-7 minutes before put on the world marked this time
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
11-23-2014, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 15,590
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
11-08-2014, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 15,590
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-10-2014, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 51,687
Re: CAT330D-L full hydraulic
This is a great project) I see the advantage of milling the undercarrige from one piece, as one save quite much hours compared to build it the traditional way with plates. Gets a bit more heavy to...
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Forum: Construction News
09-04-2014, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 77,390
Re: BareBones Excavators
Among all the new asian strange looking machines, it's great to see new back hoes, with a fine and realistic design:) I don't agree that there are a overaboundance of USEABLE back hoes kits/RTR on...
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Forum: Construction News
08-30-2014, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 15,328
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
08-29-2014, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 15,590
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-20-2014, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,690
Re: Akerman H14b
Thanks for your inspiring comments, Michael:) This is my second scratch-build, and hopefully won't be the last) I have built a truck based on Tamiya components earlier on. I look forward to finish...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-17-2014, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,690
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-17-2014, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,690
Re: Akerman H14b
Hi all, thanks for the comments) Have some more pictures from the progress, I have concentrated mostly on the boom and stick the last periode. Been milling out the end brackets on the boom/stick....
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-17-2014, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,771
Re: KAT excavator - upgrade
Hi,
I have had a pause regarding the KAT, and have spend some time building on my other excavator project, the Akerman H14b. Will get started on the Kat again a bit later)
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-24-2014, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,690
Re: Akerman H14b
More pictures from the 'lab'..I will use a internal gear on the slewing pillar, Module 1. Will get a rotaing speed of about 7 rpm, as the original. The postion og the gearmotor can be 'finetuned'...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-24-2014, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,690
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-24-2014, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,690
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-24-2014, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,690
Akerman H14b
Hi, I like to publish some pictures of one of my current projects, an Akerman H14b (~30 tons) excavator in scale 1:Tamiya. I am a bit nostalgic concerning the look of the 70's & 80's machines, which...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-26-2014, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,771
Re: KAT excavator - upgrade
Hi, thanks) you will find the machine at www.buychina.com Search for 'excavator', show 'highest price', and it should turn up. There are 4 different variants; basic machine with or without cylinders...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-21-2014, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 44,914
Re: Another KAT on the prowl
Welcome to the club;) I am not surprised to see another 'demolished' KAT on the 'operating table'..:cool: My guess is that the fabricator have $150, maximum?, in labor and materials put into the...
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