My Never Ending Build

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Here is a link to what I'm buildinghttp://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...t=09f20ed1.pbwSorry if anyone recognizes any of the pictures as their ownThese are just the picture that inspired me to take on this projectThis is part of the season I joined your forum. For help. I was looking for tips and sugestions. I want to build a 1/2 scale 928 CAT Loader.For the past 3 months I've been collecting materials for the build.  And managed to recrute my son he is a licenced welder at a local machine shop. And I've just resently got my son-inlaw to help out too. He work at Motion Canada as a Hydraulic Ser Tech.I think I've given enough to them over the years, it's pay back time for me LOL.Any Tips, Suggestion or questions and even feed back are more than welcomeLast edited by Ironman; 11-22-2007 at 10:54 AM.
Reply:Here is a picture of Fred Heim beside his 1/2 scale 980H CAT loader
Reply:WOW!! I have wanted to build scale heavy equipment for awhile now, a little smaller but functional and radio controlled. That three axle trailer is beautiful!WOW! Im freakin out man(I am a serious geek when it comes to anything large and diesel powered)
Reply:Ironman, That's interesting.I saw a shrunk ‘48 Chevrolet car! It was built by sectioning the original. The frame hinge area on Fred's mini loader, looks more accessible than the real thing!Some construction equipment, especially the older wheel loaders,  looked like the designers used one plan, resized throughout the product line range.What makes these half-size projects unique, so that they are not simply mistaken for the small factory built wheel loaders that are available now?What will you use for power train? Will it need a drop box? Will it be able to demonstrate  too, or be strictly show?How about starting with a small  articulating machine and disguising it. You'll still have plenty to do! Keep us posted.Good LuckLast edited by denrep; 11-22-2007 at 12:59 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by BurnitWOW!! I have wanted to build scale heavy equipment for awhile now, a little smaller but functional and radio controlled. That three axle trailer is beautiful!WOW! Im freakin out man(I am a serious geek when it comes to anything large and diesel powered)
Reply:All i can really say is WOW.  I had no clue there was a subculture interested in scale heavy equipment, but I sure think it's cool!!  Really, I wouldn't have guessed in 5 years of back-to-back guesses that anyone was into this LOL.  Now I'd LOVE to see one of these mini-beasts in action, very interesting!  Be sure and keep us posted, and does anyone on here have one of these bad boys to post up?Have a Jeep Cherokee?  Click Here!
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepIronman, That's interesting.I saw a shrunk ‘48 Chevrolet car! It was built by sectioning the original. The frame hinge area on Fred's mini loader, looks more accessible than the real thing!Some construction equipment, especially the older wheel loaders,  looked like the designers used one plan, resized throughout the product line range.What makes these half-size projects unique, so that they are not simply mistaken for the small factory built wheel loaders that are available now?What will you use for power train? Will it need a drop box? Will it be able to demonstrate  too, or be strictly show?How about starting with a small  articulating machine and disguising it. You'll still have plenty to do! Keep us posted.Good Luck
Reply:Wow! those are really great projects.  Although, I don't think Fred will fit in the skip loader.  Hobart 140 Handler w/ gasHyperTherm Powermax 380 Plasmaoxy/acetylene
Reply:It's too bad only the truck and the loader are functional. The dozer, and excavator is wood. All things considered thats not bad for a contractor that built wood boats for a hobby.I guess if he was a welder by trade, that would be one impressive fleet.Glenn
Reply:I found an example of one of those spec. charts.  Open the link and Click on "Dimensions" from the menu on your lefthttp://www.westrac.com.au/Westrac.We...ia/C305680.pdf#1 Overall Height is 12'4"  at 1/2 scale it would stand 6'4" tall#3 Hood Height is 8'11"     at 1/2 scale it"s just under his arm 4'5.5"GlennLast edited by Ironman; 11-22-2007 at 04:28 PM.
Reply:Is this the same person with a Kenworth and a dump trailer in the same scale?I saw that rig here in Mass. one day..Diesel engine runs and drives ...And the dump is made of wood also..I do have some pics of it somewhere around here.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterIs this the same person with a Kenworth and a dump trailer in the same scale?I saw that rig here in Mass. one day..Diesel engine runs and drives ...And the dump is made of wood also..I do have some pics of it somewhere around here.....zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by IronmanThat's possible..... He has a Peterbilt with a dump trailer.Fred's trailer is made out of mahogany and his pete has a little diesel in it that he drives.He toured with it last year I think. Now the hole package is 4 sale $150,000.00Myself...I would luv to have the truck, the lowboy trailer and the wheel loader.But I wouldn't build it out of wood. That's why I'm starting here. I want to build it all out of steel.Glenn
Reply:Dam that is some amazing work. I would never have even thought of the heavy equipment. The jeep is exactly what I want to build for my son.Awsome job. Keep us posted.My Photos on Flickr
Reply:Originally Posted by WildcatDam that is some amazing work. I would never have even thought of the heavy equipment. The jeep is exactly what I want to build for my son.Awsome job. Keep us posted.
Reply:ironman i have been wanting to build one of those for about two years. a few years ago a friend of mine showed me a video of one that was alittle smaller than half scale. it was fully remote controlled. at the time he was also starting to build a 1/4 scale New Holland skid-steer.  but i lost the link a few years ago.  i wish i could find it
Reply:If you guys want to see some interesting models of all different sizes, you've got to check out Don Campbell's website.  This guy is a true artist and unbelieveable craftsman.  Make sure you click on the photos tab at the top of his page. http://www.doncampbellmodels.com/blog/about.html
Reply:Thanks for the "Don Cambell" Link This is the web site I first learned about Fred Heim and his 1/2 scale models.I have to agree with U.... Don is a true artist, incredible craftsmenship.Glenn
Reply:HaHaHa This Kenworth looks like it could be licenced to be street legal http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/...e&fr=yfp-t-501
Reply:Originally Posted by rookiemowerironman i have been wanting to build one of those for about two years. a few years ago a friend of mine showed me a video of one that was alittle smaller than half scale. it was fully remote controlled. at the time he was also starting to build a 1/4 scale New Holland skid-steer.  but i lost the link a few years ago.  i wish i could find it
Reply:Check this out....  This is exactly what I want to build. The Cat Loader. Escavator is pretty cool too.  I apologize to those who doen't understand German.  I just turn the volume down and enjoy the video.http://www.myvideo.de/watch/1708787Last edited by Ironman; 12-09-2007 at 05:35 PM.