1
2x ⌀1.5x65mm aluminium rods
2
3
1
3
x2
2
You do not need to glue the grippers (part #1. The friction
fit and the aluminium rod should hold them tightly enough
and they can be repositioned even after assembly. x2
3
x2
4
x2
5
6R (L)
⌀4x20mm rod
⌀1.5x18mm rod
5R (L) 4
⌀1.5x22mm rod
Repeat for both sides
6
Repeat for both sides
7
Repeat for both sides
8
Repeat for both sides
9
Repeat for both sides
10
Repeat for both sides
11
8R (L)
Repeat for both sides
12
Repeat for both sides
13
Repeat for both sides
⌀2x15mm rod 14
9
10R (L)
⌀2x14mm rod
Repeat for both sides
15
Repeat for both sides
16
Repeat for both sides
17
⌀2x11mm rod
⌀3x14mm rod
11 12
Repeat for both sides
18
Repeat for both sides
19
Repeat for both sides
20
21
15R (L)
14
13
Repeat for both sides
22
⌀1.5x22mm rod
Repeat for both sides
23
⌀1.5x46mm rod
Repeat for both sides
24
16
Repeat for both sides
25
Repeat for both sides
26
18
17R (L)
Repeat for both sides
27
⌀1.5x20mm rod
Repeat for both sides
28
⌀1.5x37mm rod
Repeat for both sides
29
19
Repeat for both sides
30
Repeat for both sides
31 22
20
21
Repeat for both sides
32
Repeat for both sides
33
Repeat for both sides
34
Repeat for both sides
35
23
23
24R
24L
Note the alignment of 24L and 24R. The hose
mounts should point towards the middle. Repeat for both sides
36
Repeat for both sides
37
⌀1.5x4mm rod each side
⌀1.5x8mm rod each side
Repeat for both sides
38
25
26R (L)
27
Repeat for both sides
39
Repeat for both sides
40
⌀1.5x7mm rod
⌀1.5x9mm rod
Repeat for both sides
41
Repeat for both sides
42
43 28
29
30
Note that part 29 is optional, if displaying with
the top not tilted, it is not needed.
44
45
⌀2x5mm rod both sides
46 31L 31R
Note the alignment of parts 31L and 31R.
47
⌀4x17mm rod each side
48
32
49
50
34
33L
33R
51
52
53
35
36
35R 35L
37 39 40
Use part 36, OR parts 35 and 35L/R.
Parts 37, 38, 39, and 40 are optional if you choose
38
to make a belt from fabric or other material.
54
55
41
42
Part 41 has fine detail that may fail to print.
It is recommended to use a piece of
diamond pattern photoetch mesh instead.
56
57
The top and roll cage can tilt up.
Do not glue the lower roll cage mounts, it needs to
be able to come out of the socket to be able to be
tilted up.
58 43 43
44
45
Part 44 should be clear orange. Suggest printing it There is a recess in part 28 under clear part 44
in clear resin, polish to make it transparent, then that a 5mm LED can sit in if you want to add a
paint with a clear orange paint and gloss coat it. slow flashing light.
59
60
⌀4x11mm rod both sides
61
62
Note the leg mounting point.
63
64
⌀4x42mm rod all the way
through part 29. Should
extend 4mm out each side.
65
Note the arm mounting point.
66
46
46
47 47
48 48
67 ⌀2x9mm rod ⌀2x9mm rod
⌀2x10mm rod ⌀2x10mm rod
68
Note the lower piston mount is a ball joint. It Be careful inserting the ball into the piston
has been designed intentionally tight. You may shaft ball part into the socket, if it breaks off in
need to sand the ball or socket for a good fit. the socket, it will be difficult to remove.
69
70 49 x2
56
55
50 54
52 57
57 58
51 x2
52
55
54
50 56
53
Note the orientations of parts 49-52. The
grooves added to part 53 have different widths Any of parts 54-58 can be left off if you want a
to assist in placement. display with a missing grating.
71
72
73
74
75
H1 – H2 ~ 250mm
H3 – H4 ~ 250mm
H5 – H6 ~ 100mm
H7 – H8 ~ 150mm
H9 - H10 ~ 150mm
For the main hydraulic
hoses, the mounting holes
are 2mm. Standard black
electrical wire will fit well.
Hose connection points, repeat for both sides
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H1
H2
Hose connection points, repeat for both sides
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H10
H3 H4
H9
Hose connection points, repeat for both sides
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H5
H6
H8
H7
Hose connection points, repeat for both sides
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B1 B2
For the welder hoses,
the mounting holes at
B2 both ends are 0.7mm,
though you can drill
B1 them out a bit bigger if
needed.
Thin electrical wire will
work well. Use red and
blue. Run them up the
roll cage and down the
back,
Hose connection points
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J1
J2
J1
J2
For the joystick control
cables, run 2x black wires,
about 1mm diameter, 60-
70mm long.
Hose connection points, repeat for both sides
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F1
F2
For the foot hydraulic
cables, use black wire,
about 1mm diameter,
around 20mm long. They
should cross over, top
piston hole to bottom
foot hole.
Hose connection points, repeat
for both pistons on both legs
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F2
F1
Hose connection points, repeat
for both pistons on both legs
Finished
Greetings marine!
Thankyou for buying and building my Power loader!
I have gone over loads of references and have tried to make it as detailed and screen accurate as I can, and hope
you enjoy it!
Its been designed at about 1/12th scale, and when printed will be around 26cm tall, plus about 35mm for the
base. The model is designed in a full multi-part style for resin printing, with all sections in individual parts so it can be posed in any
position you like. It will need about 500ml/gm of resin, so half a bottle should do. The individual parts are fairly small, so it can be
printed on a Photon/Mars size printer. I printed it on a Mono X in 5 print jobs, and took about 22hrs total. The base (part 53) is
large and intended for FDM printing. It will need about 200gm of filament, and take about 12hrs to print depending on your print
speeds. Its also about 230mm wide, so will need a bed at least that size.
The arms, legs, and roll cage can be assembled in any position, but the model is not intended to be an action
figure moveable after assembly. The joints should be posed in the position you want, then glued into position.
The various joints are designed with holes for rods to be inserted for strength, brass/aluminium rods will provide
the strongest joint, but styrene rod will also work. Depending on the tolerances of your printer, resin expansion etc, you may need
to put a drill bit through the joint holes to give a good fit. The sizes of the holes and pin lengths are called out in the instructions.
You will need 1.5, 2, 3, and 4mm rods.
A couple of construction notes:
- The model can take a single 5mm LED in the top where there is a flasher on the real thing.
- The piston shafts for the various pistons are designed a bit longer than needed and may need to be shortened for your chosen
pose if you need them in a fully compressed position.
I have fully printed the model myself to ensure parts fit, its structurally sound, and just generally “works”.
I look forward to seeing builds of it, knowing how slow I finish models I’m sure other will be done before mine!
Thanks
Robert James
