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I also managed to make the circle shoes:)
There is also a short video clip of making them.

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...IMG_3323-1.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3321.jpg

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

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Wow. Incredible!

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Outstanding craftmanship!! Can't wait to see it action.

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Wow it's really starting to take shape:cool:
What grade of aluminium are you using? The endmill is leaving an awfully nice finish without any coolant or cutting oil.

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Looking great.
I see some pics with what looks like prints. Are you designing these complete before starting or just using a parts manual from the 1:1 to go by?

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That is is one nice looking machine.

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Nice circle. How long does it take to mill those 6 brackets out?

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I´m using AlCuMgPb (3.1645) grade aluminium.

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48 min. + tool changes:)

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Those prints are from Cat 14M Operation & Maintenance Manual that you can find on there home site. There are many useful detailed drawings of places you dont see on the photos.

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Ari It is not very often I don't have anything to say, BUT everytime I check out your build I can't speak because I am drooooling to much. WOW
Very nice

greg

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WOW, the competition has really ramped up since I build my dozer and pan. I must say you are doing it right, hiding the fasteners as much as possible and all the detail you are putting in this, makes it a much more realistic looking model. Outstanding work!!!!!!

How did you make your circle gear and how are you planning on powering it?

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Some unbelievable workmanship there.
The way you milled (engraved) and bent the brass cowling - wow!
Interesting way top offset the motors to allow central pivoting. This will lead to a slight difference in bogie/tandem loading due to torque left and right but probably not enough to cause problems.
In case the motors are not strong enough - I hear you can replace the motor with 380-sized motors, including the rather powerful Speed 400 from Graupner.

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wow that is awesome!

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Got the remaining access hatches done and attached :)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3325.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3327.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3328.jpg

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Beautiful work - I like the lock machining - adds nice detail

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I got the grill done today:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3340.jpg

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Complete crazy !:D

Well done !

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:cool::cool: love this kind of build:)