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Re: Wheel loader JCB456
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lugnet.technic
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Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:05:38 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Nathan Bell wrote:
> In lugnet.technic, Mervyn Tomb wrote:
> > Hey folks, just letting you know that I have finished my latest and greatest
> > MOC. It is a wheeled loader, based on a JCB 456 machine. Scaled to powerpuller
> > wheels.
> >
> > Photos of it can be found at
> > <http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=212890>
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> > Features are as follows:
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> > Pneumatic control from rear of lift, lower, tip and crowd, grab open and close,
> > and steering.
> > Twin airtanks fed from onboard 4 piston compressor with pressure control.
> > (Battery pack is onboard.)
> > 4 way joystick for main boom and tip and crowd. Separate controls for steering
> > and 3rd valve.
> > 4 wheel drive via differentials to working V8 engine. Pivoting sprung rear axle.
> >
> > The whole idea is to have a machine that can be pushed along, without the need
> > for constant pumping for various functions. Air stored up will work a number of
> > functions in sequence, with the exception of the lift. I have installed a
> > separate pump to give a little boost to the lift when needed.
> >
> > Steering is very quick and works even better in motion.
> > The model is very heavy, even with the skeletal finish, but is very playable
> > even to my 3.5 year old son.
> > The loader will lift a full 6 x 1.5AA battery box with no problem.
> > Whilst it has taken me a while to get this baby finished, I do think that it has
> > been very worthwhile.
> >
> > Do enjoy the pictures and I welcome your comments.
> >
> > Mervin
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> Phatalicious! It looks like you covered all the necessary bases as far as
> functions and it looks very efficient. That should go on the Lugnet sidebar.
> Jon Fors forest tractor/excavator has a buddy now.
Hey guy thanks for your comments so far. They are much appreciated! I forget to
mention that the loader's grab is self levelling.
Having just got back into technic about a year ago, I am now starting to see the
benefits of many of the newer pieces. Keep building!
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| (...) Phatalicious! It looks like you covered all the necessary bases as far as functions and it looks very efficient. That should go on the Lugnet sidebar. Jon Fors forest tractor/excavator has a buddy now. (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.technic)
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