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I'm just dumbfounded by the level of detail and exactness of the parts you machine. I feel like a broken record because all I can keep saying is 'wow'! This is one of the neatest builds I have ever seen.

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Thank you guys again for all the compliments:o

Got the steering cylinders done:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3560.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3562.jpg

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

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I just can't design and build as fast as you do. So So NICE! You give many of us inspiration and ideas to build. Bravo!!

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Excellent, so smooth and powerful :)
Great how all the functions fit together in the tight space :)

Will be interesting to see how the steering feel is, if the stick position is proportional to steering speed and not steering position?

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I am amazed at your engineering and building talent. Can't wait to see it all work together.

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I got the blade tilt cylinder done. That´s the last cylinder for now.:)
I have to abort the build process for a while, because we are moving to new a house. I must start to pack my machine shop to boxes, not to mention all the rest of the house... :eek:
Luckily I´m on my summer vacation:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3573.jpg

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Looks fantastic! great workmanship!

Kerst

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Great looking model! You are working really fast!

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My trailer is slightly too short for the 14M:(

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3591.jpg

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Sounds like an new project, extending the trailer.

That grader is a very nice work of art IMHO.

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Another impressive build!

You guys really know your ways. WOW!!!

Great job.

Cheers

Pip

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Hi guys, I´m finally able to get back to work with the grader after moving to a new house:) What a job that was:eek: it took a while to get my "machine shop" up and running.
First part I made was the front piece of the engine cover top.

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3630.jpg

Re: CAT 14M Motor Grader
 

Unbelievable, Ari, Just Awesome!!!

I've never seen anything like this, Great Work, Mate :D

Paul

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Fantastc model! Great job!

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Wow such an amazing build, would love to see some pics of your work place where you are creating this work of art. So when will you be mass producing the kits for these?:D

Mike

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It's great to see you back to making progress on this fine project Ari... patiently awaiting further updates with great interest. :cool:

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I got the engine compartment bigger top piece done. The piece is curved half of it´s lenght, and I was not sure how it´s going to bend cause it´s 5 mm thick.
I did mill grooves in the underside in the area that should curve to help it bend.
Then I band saw a wood block to the same curvature and place the aluminium piece between them. Next I put it to a hydraulic press and press the wood blocks together (plate between), but as I release the pressure the plate returned straight:( Then I decided to heat the aluminium plate hot and did the pressing again. I left it under pressure to cool down, and this time it did stay in correct shape:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3643.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3644.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3647.jpg

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You don't need to make two dies. All you need is one. Take a piece of soft rubber or urethane (you can get different hardiness) Place the part on the rubber then ram the die. The rubber will conform to the die pressing the metal. This may take some practice on what hardness rubber but the end result will leave no marks on the aluminum piece. I have a long urethane die I use on my press brake that I bend painted aluminum sheet on and the die leaves no marks.
Here's a picture I found on the web of what I was describing.
http://sheetmetal.me/wp-content/uplo...hane-Pad-3.jpg

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great work on the grader Ari, bravo on the heat :cool:

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STUNING JUST STUNING you are a model enginering god we are not worthy
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::cool:

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I added some details to the engine cover:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3676.jpg

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Some more details:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3686.jpg

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Just getting better and better!
Dan

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That is some incredible detail. Beautiful work!

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Yup.............. wow................ wow...........

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some it up in one much spoken word WOW

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couldn't of said it better myself

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Today I made the fuel tanks under the cab:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3702.jpg

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You have some grade A+ machine skills looking amazing

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Today I started to make cab stairs:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3707.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3710.jpg

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I've never seen better craftsmanship! Keep up the amazing work, i always look forward to your updates :D

Chris

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This is killer, can't wait to see it grading. Keep those pics coming.

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That is a neat way of makeing 90 deg bends.

I hope I can rember that method.

I know I can NOT match your workmenship.

Ken

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More steps for the stairs :)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3719.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3721.jpg

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Awesome treads! Did you mill those?:eek: In any case fantastic detail on a small piece of the build. :)

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I did not:eek:, luckily I had few strips of that at home:)

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That is a masterpiece!! Amazing detail, I can't wait for more updates with pics!!! Great work!!

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Simply amazing cant wait to see it in action

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I'm thinking you should make a second one and don't paint it. Leave it in raw metal look, maybe clearcoat so it doesn't rust or corrode. I can't wait to see the vids of the grader.

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Awesome job, I operate this beast everyday, just amazing the detail you done so far! If you decided, or had it all on paper, I would buy a set of plans!!