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Looking better with each picture!! This is truly a great model. Can't wait to see it "in the dirt". Great job

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it looks beautiful! But in a way it is a shame it's finished. I really enjoyed following this project.
So, what is next?

Kerst

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It`s very nice model, fantastic job and the way you have donne is inspiring. Hope see video soon.

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That is one fine looking model. I think it put the 'scale' in scale model. It couldn't have turned out nicer. It looks great just sitting there. It doesn't even have to be in the dirt to look good! I think it would look equally well in the dirt, as it would as a trailer load!

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Awesome !!!!

It's really inspiring to see what you have achieved and certainly raises the rib for my own efforts (in particular in terms of bringing the build to an end :o:o). Now, think I have to get down to the workshop right away... :D:D:D

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Very nice to see done. I'll miss seeing your updates like the others have commented. Just to get a feel for the overall size of this grader, can you take a picture with you holding the model or standing next to it?

Soooo... What do you have in store for us to watch on your next build?

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What a beautiful work of art. That big guy came out amazing. I can't believe that the machine is rc as it looks so realistic in the last few pics. I can't wait to see the vids of it.

Tyler

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Most impressive build! Hope to see it in person some day.
Those grader builds seems to be top notch nowdays. Will be looking forward to see more models coming from your workshop!

Dan

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Screw that!!! He's got a lot of videos to make dulling the shine on that paint! No more building till next winter, get to work shifting dirt! :D

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Job well done! This is one of the finest scale models I've ever seen of anything, let alone one of my favorite pieces of construction equipment!:eek::eek::D:D

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Simply AWESOME.This guy is incredible.This is the build of the YEAR.

Ed

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Fantastic! Congratulations :)

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Thanks again guys for your nice words.
I haven´t got any in action videos done yet cause the weather has been poor and the spring took few steps back.
I added some lights to the grader while waiting the weather to warm up:)

I´ve also been thinking what to build next, and my next project might be a Cat 374D L excavator;)


http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_4382.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_4379.jpg

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Few outdoor shots:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_4456.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_4454.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_4452.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_4462.jpg

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:confused: Still clean??? :D:D

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Very nice. With the right background I would have a hard time telling it from a 1:1 machine.
Yes I agree with Stefan, Need some wear on the mold board but it does look great all painted up.;) I have a friend that restored a 1948 Cat 212 grader and it took about 4yrs before it saw dirt on the blade and I was the one who got to try it out and wear some paint off.:p

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Nice pictures! The blade should be shiny (silver) by now!

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Hemi,

Great photos. Looks like the real thing to me.

Alan

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Hemi1966.
I think a spectacular job and I would like someday to achieve this level of acavados in my models.
An affectionate greeting from Malaga, Spain.

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Must've had some good weather by now to make a few ten minute vids..

.. show us how it performs already! Or send it to me & I'll make it dance! :p :D

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That grader is top notch! I thought the last set of pics were of a real one! Wow

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Finally got the grader out in the dirt, I'm uploading the video right now.
Here's a few teaser shot of it. Thanks for your patience:D

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_0034.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_0023.jpg

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Here's the first video, stay tuned more to come;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBJu4...ature=youtu.be

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looks good and you made it look easy to drive as well..

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Awesome. Perfection! Great job, thanks for the video.

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Ut seems to work just as good as it looks! It's truly an amazing build :)

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Another Homerun:D:D:D Look's like the weight and balance are perfect!
Thank's for sharing the video.

Cheer's, Neil.

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Thanks guys:)
Here's a video with onboard camera (GoPro Hero 2). Sorry for the shaky picture, my camera mount was a bit sloppy. Hope you don't get sea sick:o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqqth...ature=youtu.be

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More of the same :o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_WD2...1&feature=plcp

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What an awesome model you have built, respect!

How about a stick control video? :)

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This is truly an amazing build with a lot of detail and time put into it. With that being said now I have to be "that guy". Why with all of the detail that went into it why did you stop at the wheel fasteners and just use plain old lock nuts?

Travis

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My plan was to make covers for the wheel hubs, but totally forget it:mad:
So it's back to the machine shop;)

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I know what you talking about it is always one more thing.

Travis

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Absolutely a superb job!

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That is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing. Please keep the videos coming.

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Incredible machine you have built there :)

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The model seems to work as well as it looks!! I like the last video the best. That's just me personally,but you can see the whole machine and the work it is doing. I really like when it has a full blade with the sand rolling off the blade. Looks like a real machine. Great job!!

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I would love to see a video where you show the full range of motion of all of the machine. I know you built a lot of the real functions into it. for instance does the blade shift side to side, do the front wheels tilt, does the cab and boom pivot for tighter steering etc...


Thanks, Again your machine is incredible.

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WOW that works very well! Can you roll the blade forward some? That would work better for maintaining sand and gravel and the material won't collect on your blade.
Next test get it in some damp clay with the blade back like in the video and lean the wheels to keep the front end from sliding sideways.
Great job!!!!