Re: CAT 374D L
 

Incredible cool to finally seeing it handling some dirt :jaw:
It is an awesome job you have done here!:D

Re: CAT 374D L
 

Thanks Kevin.
It weighs 30 kilos now:)

Re: CAT 374D L
 

I made ladders and some steps for the 374:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps0a242531.jpg

Re: CAT 374D L
 

Very nice Ari! Seeing you add finishing touches like that makes me wish I had done more detail work on my Volvo. I'm always afraid that stuff like that will get damaged while carrying it around. I guess it won't get hurt while it's just sitting on the shelf beside your grader...:p Haha, sorry that was a Joe comment:rolleyes:.Hahaha I'm not really one to talk. I have more fun building than playing....

Reg

Re: CAT 374D L
 

Are you going to make the boom out block that you machine hollow or how?

My cylinder tubes are mostly 5/3mm.

Re: CAT 374D L
 

I know I should use my machines more, but I guess I like more of the building process.

And about those details, they really are fragile, made of 2mm brass rod they bend quite easy:mad:
The carrying it is the most dangerous moment for the details, it's so heavy you have to keep it close to your body and everything that sticks out might get damaged:mad:

Re: CAT 374D L
 

I think I would enjoy playing with my models if someone else was around to join in the fun. I don't really live near anybody that's into this so it's always just me by myself and I get bored really quickly. When I'm in the shop though I want to be left alone so that I can concentrate! My Volvo fits in the trunk of my car but you have to tip it over quite a bit to get it through the opening. If it had detail like yours it would most certainly get wrecked. I have too many big models to move now though so I guess I will be using the pickup truck from now on. Lots of room there but wide open to the elements and burns fuel like it's going out of style!

Reg

Re: CAT 374D L
 

The step you have made.(the one at the top) Can i ask you to make me 2 pieces fo my Cat 345 D LME. I dont have the machines or skills to make them.

You can also send me a PM.
I really enjoy your master work...

Re: CAT 374D L
 

I started painting the 374:) The counter weight got color first.
I still have the cab unfinished, I need to purchase a tig welder for that soon.

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps79dc7d6f.jpg

Re: CAT 374D L
 

Whoa! I likey! When is that TIG arriving Ari?

Re: CAT 374D L
 

Hei Ari.

Impressive work as allways. This machine is going to be just as nice that your grader is...keep up the goooood work.

Re: CAT 374D L
 

:eek: Oh dang this is going to be so awesome.:D

Re: CAT 374D L
 

Some more parts painted:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps8d839406.jpg

Re: CAT 374D L
 

I am so impressed of the work you are doing.
This machine is going to be awsome. Im looking forward to se the machine painted. and ready to dig....:D

Re: CAT 374D L
 

Hey Ari congrats on your Build of the month win ..Definatley well deserved..Are you priming the aluminum before paint and if so what primer do you use.. By the way what you have done so far looks great..I would be nice to see a photo of this machine next to your grader for a size comparison .

Re: CAT 374D L
 

I'm priming the aluminium with Mipa rapidprimer spray.

Here's a picture of the 374 with the grader as you request:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps99170401.jpg

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Wow .It is quite large..It almost Dwarfs the grader ..I didn t relise it was going to be so big in that scale ..really puts things in perspective ..Thanks Ari

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Is that shelf dust or work dust on the grader? :p :D

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Wow, you need a bigger grader....

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:D

Good zone Joe !