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Rob that looks real great you have don a excellent job if it looks this good in a picture I can't imagine how good it looks in person. Ed ;);)

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looks down right awsome i like your grader alot i dentical to the one i used to run

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That is going together nicely! Can we see a closeup of the grill? That has some nice detail to it.

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WOW how did i miss this thread? it looks amazing!!

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amazing work

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The grille and fan look to be a very good printing. The paint and detail are amazing. Its hard to believe this is wood.

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Thanks guys for all the kind words...... they help me stay focused at times. It's been a long build but its finally coming together. I am working on the interior while i wait for the pump/valves to get here.

Thanks again!

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Rob, truly fine craftsmanship. My first though when I looked at the first pic, looking at the back of the motor was how the heck did he make that fan look so real. It wasn't till I looked at the lights that I realized it was a print of a real one. I know how small of an LED you can get and they come small but not small enough to put that many of them in that size space..

-Mike

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Isn't that kind of cheating to use a pic of the grill instead of making the grill and fan:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: It does look very real! With most of this build being wood, it is still unbelievable the way you make it look like metal.

Lynn

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Wow. The painted parts look just like die-cast metal or something similar! I know it's wood, but seriously, no one would know the difference, unless you told them, or they felt the model with their own hands. Super clean paint job.

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Awesome!!! Can't wait for more updates!

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update update update pics please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait to see this thing all together and moving

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WOW Rob, that is outstanding work. I don't know why I'm surprised with the quality work you do. Can't wait to see it blading a pass. If you need an operator, let me know.

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Great work Rob !
Can't wait to see it moving dirt, it will be alot of fun moving dirt. We could sure use it up North for finishing up all the dirt roads we build.

greg

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Thanks guys. In the past two wks, I have had two toy show, so progress has been a lil slow, plus I am still awaiting the pump and stuff. I am workign on the interior while i wait.

DirtP9: I will probably need a block of instructions on how to run this thing after i get it all together.:D

Greg, I will get it on a flatbed to ya...lol

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nice build

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We need a update.

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as is ussual - Very Nice Rob.......still can't believe how you get such a nice look - it really looks like castings...... - must be in the flowing raius and fillets......

really looking forward to seeing this run about......how long is it anyway??

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Grader really looking good. Still can't believe that so much is wood, but doesn't look like it. I'm not coordinated enough to run a real grader, so I am waiting to see you operate this rig! Keep up the great work!

Ken

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I should have some more updates by next wk's end.

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I made the protection brackets, the bottom plate and tow hitch. I didn't want to have all that open space in the rear. I am going to make somewhat of a motor to look the part.


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looks awsome i comend (if thats the right word)you boyz that are building these graders nice work

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It looks great Rob now hurry up I want to see it doing some work.

Travis

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Here ar a few more pics, I tried to put them in the correct sequence, but they may be out of sorts. Too tired to explain each pic, but if someone have questions, feel free to ask.

enjoy!

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4 new 36in/oz 12v 58-rpm motors
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Remarkable craftsmanship Robert, no one would ever guess it's made from wood. Keep the pics coming. :cool:

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wow looks great! just like lil Giants said no one would ever be able to tell its wood :D

Chris

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Wow, that's good :). How did you worked the surface that the paint looks so smooth? Did you fill the tyres or are they just hollow?

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You would make one heck of a pattern maker with the way you can make that wood do what you want!

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Pattern maker-HA- more like a pro model maker, museum quality models that is!!:eek: I do believe this tops your ag-sprayer and cotton bail truck.

Lynn

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Thanks all for the kind words, but "pro", no not me, i just have a habit of trying to pay attention to the details. Patience goes a long ways in this hobby.

tc1cat- when iset out to build a model, i look for something to challenge me

9W- thats how i got suckered into building two Globe Theatre's for Romeo and Juliet set while in High Sch.....it was fun to do

Lorenzo-To get the paint to look smooth, i cover the wood with glass cloth, then sand, fill, sand to the touch

Lil Giants and Trucker47, those words mean alot coming from your guys!

Thanks again:D

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very nice work i really like the details and the way it turns out when the part is made

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WOW ROB great work...

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Rob , I said it before and I'll say it again you are a master :eek: attn. to detail = master ;)

IHSteve

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Tim, i used fine-weave cloth and CA. I also used gap-filler CA. There is also a lite-filler called balsa Rite. I use that after the first or second sanding to get low places or maybe where i sanded thru the cloth.

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Thnxs Steve, coming from a true craftsman.

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I have to agree with everyone, you truly are amazing graftsman:D
Wish I could get even half of those details on my 14M:o

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That power unit is stunning...... Looks great!!!

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I agree! Totally insane level of detail here, Rob. Incredible work. I don't care what you call yourself, but I think you are more then worthy of the term 'pro'. Good work.