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Working on the turn-table...

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this model is one of the best i have seen can't wait to see it do some gradeing

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Installing the hydros. Tested everything on the bench, how it all goes back together and worked as tested...:D


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Looking great, I can't wait for a video.

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Great looking work, it's hard to remember that alot of the parts are wood they look so good.

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Wow. just wow! keep the steam going!

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Can't wait to see it in person! Has to be your best build to date!!

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Going nutty with the hydos eh?:eek: That will be a grader I'll have to see someday !
I just moved the frame of my 1930 Caterpillar Motor Patrol grader into the shop yesterday. I want to get it ready to be sand blasted so I can start the restoration.

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This is gone be a great model.
Really like the high level of detail.
I am very comfortable with metal but with wood never in a 100 years i could do what you are doing.
Hard to believe there is wood under there , never thought you could finish that so smooth.
Keep us updated on this super project and thanks for the pics so far.

Eef

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awsome work can't wait to see it working

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Looks great. You're not meticulous by chance are you (haha)? I can't wait to see this one full functioning and in person.

What servos are you using for the valve block?

Ben

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wow thats sweet, loving the attention to detail!

Chris

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These are FU 3107's

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just a lil...hehehehe

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I am glad yoiu did, you will have to enlighten me on what you found the problem to be.

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that will be a good restoration project. I have loved mechanics all my life and the way intricate parts work together. It might take me a lil longer to build a model like this, but i try to make function as close to the real machine as possible.

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Thanks Trucker47

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maybe one day we can park our machines in the same pit......ur cranes are awsome.

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Installing the circleboard gearbox.

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awsome job very cool

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This build just keeps getting better and better.:D:D I know i have said this before but I really want to see this under it's own power. And you are not a "pro":rolleyes::rolleyes:

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your grader is really coming along. looking good too

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" you are not a "pro" :rolleyes::rolleyes: "


nope :rolleyes::rolleyes: just 1 of the best masters of his craft I've seen :eek::eek::eek:


Looks REAL good Rob

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Rob, you're moving right along and man it looks good. What is the ETA on this build? I can't wait anymore. We have to get together again, soon.

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Hey Joe, its good to hear from ya. I am working on the cab and interior....today, I painted the inside with the sand tone, tomorrow I will prime and paint the outside. I made the windows and got them on the dorrs today. If the weather holds as far as temp. and low humidity, this should all be done by the wknd.

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This looks really wonderful!
The care you took in the appearance of the circle gearbox and the lattice(?) work on the back of the moldboard-carrier - sweet!

How strong is the circle rotation?

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90% complete....I still have several pieces to make and add some lights. Finish detailing the cab interior, add details to the control column and make arms rest for the seat.

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Making the hydraulic levers.
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Have to detail the side panels next:
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Engine Compartment
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WOW WOW WOW WOW Man is that nice! I really like your detailing,right down to the door pulls smashed on the ends like a real one.

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Under Power

http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=MVI_2609.mp4

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That works just beautiful. JOB WELL DONE

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All I can say is you built a "MASTERPIECE". I just gasp in aaahhh:D
I can't add anything that hasn't been said, you're da man:)

Big John

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Rob you have done a spectacular job on that grader. I like the way all the functions work, you have done tour self proud. Ed

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Rob, You have truely outdone yourself this time!:eek: Except for the wood beams in the engine compartment, there is no way a persone would or could know that it is made from wood. This tops your sprayer and your cotton bale truck combined!! :D Now I just need to see it in person!

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Truly a museum masterpiece. But you've taken the next step and made it operate as well. What have you got on your plate to top this one.
Rob

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Wonderful :)
Had seen the video before (or one like it?) but not the details of the cab.
IMO that level of detail just puts this over the top (in a good way)!

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Awesome :D

It's very good looking, and it seems to operate very well.

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:) What a great model - looks, operation, detail - all just awesome. I'd never believe it started life as a tree! Wood is such an unexpected medium for a working machine, but when done so well, who'd a thunk it!

Kudos for such a wonderful project!

Ken