Forum: Construction Equipment
04-16-2013, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
I know what you are saying about the motors steve. It's a shame when someone like you is building an exact scale model and you have to use these "HUGE" electric motors. But I don't see any solution...
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
04-16-2013, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,284
Re: Cabin Fever 2013 show pics
Great pictures steve-something looks very familiar but I can't be sure:D. Looks like the Cat has been in an accident:eek:. Hope the driver is okay. Everyone looks like they are enjoying themselves....
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-09-2013, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
Hi steve-there is one thing I had forgot about until I saw it on post#567-picture 8. That is the boom hoist. Could you talk a little about that. Does it work good, time to go up & down,etc.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-03-2013, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-19-2013, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
D8R-the dozer is looking great! If you want to see how a good operator works, check out D9Joes videos. He is by far the best operator I have seen. Looks just like a real machine working. He is the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-19-2013, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway
RCP57-this is some nice work on a really unique truck. The video looks good with lots of power. I don't really understand the "turntable" on the back. I have never seen this before. Can you explain...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
03-19-2013, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
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Forum: General Discussion
03-13-2013, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,156
Re: charging battery
buzzy16-here is a good rule to remember when charging batteries. For slow charge-capacity of bat. divided by 10 would be 200-mah. Fast charge-capacity multiplied by 3-would be 6-amps. You did not say...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-26-2013, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway
RCP57-this is some very nice work you are doing here. I have been watching this from the beginning and I enjoy these kind of builds--I am impressed!!!!
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-22-2013, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 251
Views: 157,697
Re: dresser TD40B dozer
Yes steve-that is the part I was looking at. My eyes are so bad I cannot see the link in the small picture but that is okay,at least now I know what it is. Maybe when your tracks are finished you can...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-21-2013, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 251
Views: 157,697
Re: dresser TD40B dozer
Hi steve-I have looked at these pictures a lot but I DO NOT understand what is the purpose of the "little pointy thingies" on the track rails. Please explain.:confused:
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Forum: General Discussion
01-21-2013, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,955
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-01-2012, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,606
Re: 1/14 CAT 390D LME
Jw.-I don't know the physical properties of the epoxy but you can check it out if your interested-
http://www.smooth-on.com/Model-Making/c1290/index.html
I bought all my products from them. Quick...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-01-2012, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,606
Re: 1/14 CAT 390D LME
Jw.-sounds like you are stuck on making metal tracks but I think your goal of a complete set of tracks in 1 day is unrealistic. Have you considered other options? I made rubber molds from silicone...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-04-2012, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
D8R-model looks perfect to me(after you get the engine cover made). I think this is the best looking scratch built model I have seen. I have a question-On post#235-the-7th-picture down-what is the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-29-2012, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
This beast is looking really good!!! It,s hard to tell just how big this model is but when it is finished I'm sure we will get a good look and size comparison. You are doing a great job!!
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Forum: General Discussion
08-21-2012, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,429
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Forum: General Discussion
08-17-2012, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,429
Re: Brownsville,PA digging show in RC pictures
Great videos steve-looks like the 9W is working good. Although it seems to be digging good, just watching it work,I was thinking that maybe the bucket needs to be heavier--yes---no???
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Forum: General Discussion
08-14-2012, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,429
Re: Brownsville,PA digging show in RC pictures
Nice pictures and videos. Looks like good fun for everyone. Smallhaul-in the 2nd video the machine on the right at 1:50 looks similiar to your unit cable hoe. Do you have any video of that machine...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-01-2012, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,180
Build of the month
Could we PLEASE do something other than trucks and trailers for the build of the month. I am really getting bored with this "trucks only" forum since there is SO much more out there to do. Maybe it's...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-28-2012, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Re: Changing pic size on photobucket?
When you are logged in to p.b. click on upload and in the upper right corner it says "upload options". This gives you sizes to select from. Just select the size pic you want and then click save. The...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-22-2012, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
I saw that block of wood in your videos and knew it had to be doing something or it wouldn't be there. Jim Brennan told me about a circuit that will automatically stop the shoes at the correct...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-18-2012, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
Thanks steve-I was thinking that lining those bearings up with the walking shaft would be kinda tricky but I'm guessing you know how to do that. I wouldn't have a clue about that. Judging by your...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-18-2012, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
I have a couple of questions for you steve-The towers on each side-will they have a bearing to actually support the walking shaft or will they be just cosmetic? About all those bolts-do you know how...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-18-2012, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 301
Views: 150,640
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