bobthehobbyguy Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Amazing work. The whole reason I come to this site is to watch amazing projects come together. This shows if you want something bad enough you can find a way to make it happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) So I just finished the plans for the outrigger boxes, beams and cylinder brackets. The drawings are actually easy for me to do, as one of my many hats I wore in a former life was that of a mechanical engineer. Now it’s on to the fabrication! Seems like a pretty simple project, just lots of cutting and gluing, but the planning takes equally as long if not longer. Just the main outrigger boxes and beams, not counting cylinders etc, just the main structure consists of 92 pieces. The research for these projects I do consists of obtaining operators, parts and shop manuals for the machine in question. Then I find photos online and if possible take some myself if the machine is accessible. If I can access the machine I also take some basic measurements. The vast majority of the dimensions in my drawings are obtained by extrapolation from manuals, and photos. Then, I evaluate what the drawings look like as far as scale. Having worked with all of what I build, it is easy to use the calibrated eyeball to check for accuracy! And that is why it takes so long to build these! Edited January 4, 2022 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 Roughed the two outrigger boxes together and made up the end reinforcements. Also made a change to the engine housing by adding the transmission access housing and the start of the boom carry support. Need to finish shape the reinforcements after they dry. Feels good to be back at work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Fantastic work Tom ! Admire your detailed drawings, better than most blue prints I've seen at work lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 2 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Fantastic work Tom ! Admire your detailed drawings, better than most blue prints I've seen at work lol Thanks Jeff! I could go with simple sketches or by the seat of my pants, but it's not the way I do things. The drawings are just as fun as the building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Absolutey fascinating! There is scratch building, and then there is this. WoW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 This is one awesome scratch building/ design engineering project Tom! You know that making hand drawn drawings is becoming a lost art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 something special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Glad to see you back on this one! Looking forward to seeing this monster finished!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhnj Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) Today’s project, outriggers. Main boxes are made and finish shaped as well as the beams. Mocked up for spacing dimensional check. On to the frame attachment points, outrigger lift and beam extension cylinders now. Edited January 10, 2022 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 On 1/8/2022 at 11:05 AM, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Glad to see you back on this one! Looking forward to seeing this monster finished!! Haaaaa! You can see a long ways!! All kidding aside it feels great to be back at the bench. Lots to do on this beast even before I get to the upper works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 On 1/7/2022 at 9:22 PM, Mopar - D said: This is one awesome scratch building/ design engineering project Tom! You know that making hand drawn drawings is becoming a lost art. Yeah, everything is CAD now. But, hey, I’m an old guy so it’s old school for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) Just made up the rest of the beam box with the extension cylinder supports and the lift cylinder support housings on the ends of the extension beams. On to the extension cylinders and the attachment points on the carrier frame and the outrigger pads. Ended up being 84 parts so far per outrigger box/beam assembly without the extension cylinders which will add at least another 36 pieces per assembly. By the time the outriggers are totally done, they alone will total about 300+ pieces. Edited January 11, 2022 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Nice work. Those drawings are great work. Nothing wrong with old school. Should still be taught becuase it gives one a better understanding of the process. Besides you know how to do it if the computer won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I continue to be in awe of your scratch building skills and patience........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Awesome progress Tom! Your out riggers have more parts than a typical box truck kit and on top of that you are designing and making the parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) Just finished the outrigger assembly mounting supports on the carrier. Got the lift cylinders done and installed. Need to fabricate the beam extension cylinders and the pontoons now and then on to a bunch more to finish the carrier......cab, fenders, powertrain, brakes, storage compartments, fuel tank, lots and lots more and then on to the upper works and then the boom. This is like three separate builds, carrier, upper, and boom. Loving working on this beast! Edited January 20, 2022 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Absolutely beautiful work! Really enjoying watching this come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Wow! That looks Awesome! Very nice work for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Wow, fantastic as usual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Just mind blowing details around every turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 29 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Just mind blowing details around every turn X2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 The carrier still has LOTS of work to do, not even counting cleaning up all of the parts and pieces and all of the rough surfaces, but it's coming along! Truly appreciate all of the great comments and advice from everyone. I will continue to try to get more work done on it and updated here to the forums. I think the reason I find scratch building so much fun is that it allows not only building something cool, but also stimulates my brain, which is important as I get older. More to come soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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