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19th Jan 2012, 11:07 AM
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This is what the tyres are for.
A 25 to 1 scale model of the 793F mining truck, finished length 548mm,actual length of truck 13.7 metres,load capacity 250 tonnes.
Measurements etc are from Caterpillar web site, no drawings of any parts are available, so the construction is how I read the specifications.
The motor is a V16, 85 litre with four turbocharges. Just about everything is hydraulic ,front and rear suspension,steering, tipping body etc, total oil required 3212 litres, fuel tank 4922 L. cheers for now John. |
19th Jan 2012, 11:16 AM
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WOW!!! What an awesome truck John. Love the engine. Are those the hairdryers on the top. Can't wait to see this thing done. Keep the pics coming.
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19th Jan 2012, 12:36 PM
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Love it. Great detail. Keep the pictures coming.
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19th Jan 2012, 02:57 PM
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Great work as always John. I have said it before and I will say it again you set the standard for all the rest of us to aspire to. Please keep the pics coming.
Cheers Elderly.
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19th Jan 2012, 05:15 PM
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19th Jan 2012, 06:37 PM
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What an excellent truck, John.
All the little details look great.
How many hours thus far, please?
Keep it coming.
Cheers, crowie |
19th Jan 2012, 08:39 PM
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very nice john looking forward to it finished
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19th Jan 2012, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by crowie  What an excellent truck, John.
All the little details look great.
How many hours thus far, please?
Keep it coming.
Cheers, crowie | I intended to keep the hours, but with Xmas etc I got a bit carried away and lost track. Early December I started researching and drawing plans. John. |
19th Jan 2012, 11:42 PM
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Wow, that's all I can say, wow. I can't believe the detail! Does the driveshaft actually drive the rear wheels?
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21st Jan 2012, 06:31 PM
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great work as allways John.
I have a photo on my phone of a 793 that drove over a 10 mtr bank the other day and the driver was still asleep. truck parked on its nose. When I figure how I will put the photo up.
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21st Jan 2012, 09:02 PM
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Great start John looks awesome, looking forward to see this one through.
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21st Jan 2012, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sjt Wow, that's all I can say, wow. I can't believe the detail! Does the driveshaft actually drive the rear wheels? | Scott, When I drew the plans ,I included universal joints on the tail shaft,why I don't know as nothing rotates. The size of the universals are 12mm , cut from one of the hard acacias ,tooth picks for the pivots and they do work. John. |
22nd Jan 2012, 06:20 AM
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What a fantastic start to the build  . Definitely will be following this one look forward to the rest of the build |
22nd Jan 2012, 10:43 AM
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Wow, great details. Keep us posted. |
24th Jan 2012, 10:33 AM
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A bit more progress , the deck with motor hatch, cabin with seats , steering wheel and door,and radiator. Next to work out how to do all the safety railing. John. | | |
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