spring dirtwork

[J Hall]

I got is an little time on the D8 today..

1/8 scale Radio Control D8 that is...

[Car5858]

[will43209]

If I had one of those, I'd level my whole backyard!! But, then I'd be divorced! Hmmmmm!

[td9clyde]

looks great keep'em pushin

[TheMachinist]

Lookin good

[tc1cat]

Love to see someones toys workin' in the dirt!! One of these days, I am going to either make or buy one of these Make????? I kind of doubt that is goin to happen

[RCLogger]

Very good work Jerry, looks like you moved alot of dirt. Is there a loader being built next ?

greg

[J Hall]

Thanks for looking in everybody...I still have undercarriage problems so I wll try to fix that as time permits..it is really fun to watch it move dirt though..

A losder would really be nice, but the price of a hydraulic pump really puts me off...I keep looking for something else that would do the job for less, but there isn't a whole lot of small pumps to choose from...Any ideas ?????

[doodlebug]

I have the assembly manual for the old kyosho hanomag loader.
It used screw drive for lift and dump.
later Neil#2 aka doodlebug

[J Hall]

Thanks Neil..

I never thought of that..I have several small gear motor in a box that might work..Others are always available on ebay..

[dirtpusher9]

Jerry, I showed my dad, when he was in, your models and he said it brought back a lot memories. They are something to be very proud of. Video???

[9W Monighan]

How did you get dry enough ground to even work in?

[J Hall]

I am on top of a reallly big hill....Seriously though, we have heard of your flooding and excess rain...Our thoughts and prayers are with you..

[bambi]

hi doodlebug.

can you make a copy from the assembly manual for kyosho hanomag loader
kind regards
ksp

[doodlebug]

Hey bambi, send me a pm with your email, I'll send it after the game tonight.

Hey Jerry, Have you considered building a cable lift loader? Lot's of antique examples to copy! Cheer's, Neil.

[J Hall]

Hi Neil

I haven't had a lot of time lately to think about a new project..Are you thinking about something like the old Traxcavator mounted on a D4 ??

Jerry

[doodlebug]

Hey Jerry, are you telepathic? LOL! Yes, that's one of them that came to mind.

Cheer's, Neil.

[modelman]

Nice pictures jerry-just curious, what kind of problems are you having with the undercarriage?

[J Hall]

Hi Modelman

In answer to your question, the problem is in several areas..
When I joined the track links I used a 1/2 inch by 1 inch nylon spacer for the bushing and used a 1/2 inch aluminum pop rivet in from each side as a track pin..Over time the aluminum rivet eventually loosened and bent under pressure..I still need to replace all the above with 1/8" steel rod..

I made the idlers from RenShape ( a machinable material that is almost like cured Bondo)
I made the sprockets out of a rigid urethane resin and drilled out the sprocket pockets..They are not accurate as they should be ands need to be redone..
The track links are milled out of aluminum and are harder than the sprocket and idlers and have a tendacy to bite in and ride up on the idlers..The idlers should be out of metal..

I do have a couple of videos on utube of the D8 in action

here is one... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2k68z-t73c

Jerry