JD 8430T
 

While awaiting for other parts to come in, I picked this lil puppy up in Sykeston Mo 2 wks ago. Had been looking for the one with the gel-tracks. I think it will work just fine.

Enjoy!

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Awesome Rob! I have an older model, I looked at the insides and didn't see enough room for my talent of skills to fit. I'm sure you'll to a fabulous job. I managed to screw up my Challenger and just got my machined hubs from the machine shop yesterday.

Get back to work!!!

Ben

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Looks great Rob. I had every intention of attending that show, but got tied up and couldn't get there. I can't wait to see it finished.

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Looking forward to this one, Rob, even if I'm more of a red machine fan. Those tracks look really soft and flexible! They 'ought to hook up good.

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Nice model! You will be surprised about the traction and power!

regards
Frank

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looks really good ,i almost bought one at jackson dont know if it had gel tracks though.I hope you dont have the trouble with your saber as we did on mine with the tags wrong:cool:

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Painted parts holder:
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Fitting electronics:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...IMG_0060-1.jpg
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All put back together:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...IMG_0064-1.jpg


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...IMG_0063-1.jpg
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http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_0065.jpg
Nothing Runs Like a Deere!
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darn u bet me to building one. I have had the same model for over a year.

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Great job Rob,any plans for a outside video in spring?

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Looks great! Even performs well with the tracks on sdrawkcab (backwards) =)

Ben

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Awesome conversion Rob. Any room for a working 3 point hitch? Or any plans for a implement?

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the sabertooth worked just fine, thankfully

The gel-tracks are wonderful.........so far, i don't need sandpaper on the drive wheels.

If it gets to 60 degress as the weather man promise this wknd, i will make an outside video

all the electrics fit just fine........after alot of milling ut of metal. Had to use a 11.1 lipo 1230 Mah bat. (the short stick)


You gotta get that challenger back working.....with all these new tractors, we could a mock dealership at Indy:D

No room for a 3pt hitch, but i can put a port on it.

Thanks all for the comments and looking.

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Hey Rob, I've seen the Bobcat sqaure dancing video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V80txXwylHQ Have you and your East coast friend's ever considered an R/C Tractor Sqaure Dance? Yah, I'm full of it tonight, LOL!
Tractor look's great!
Cheer's, Neil.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmvhCpEKAjY

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SUPER job Rob, but what do we expect from you!!

Ben - Good ketch on the tracks!

-Terry

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Great Job!
Will there follow some equipment?

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Rob, did you ever get good enough weather for some outdoor video, "workin' it"?

I finally finished the Challenger.

Ben

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Really nice conversion-I like it!!

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You make converting to RC look so easy! I really like the idea of a dealership display. But then you need a field so prospective customers can try the equipment. Does scale-sized seed really germinate in scale-time? So 90-day corn, at 1:16 scale = 5.6 days. You'd have to plant early the week of Indy so harvest could be done during the show?!? A well-done conversion.

Ken

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Great Idea! Where can I get these seeds?

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what scale is it

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it is 1/16th scale but will go with the tamiya trucks just fine;)

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Rob,

Where at exactly in sikeston on did you get it? Is there a diecast store or implement dealer or what? I just drove thru there today and the entire trip (12 hours of drivin) I was thinking, where are the neat hobby shops or diecast places around here?

Jim

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I'm not in Sikston, Mo, I am in West Memphis, Ar.

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Sorry, I thought you indicated the purchase was in sikeston, mo?

Too late now anyway, I'm back in Iowa. I just thought if there were a dealer or shop in the area I might swing by on the way thru.

Thanks anyway

Jim

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If I wanted to add 3pt hitch and lights could I use the same type of controller pictured?

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which controlled are you referring to? This is the smaller version 8430T, it may not have sufficient room for a 3-pt hitch. Lights are easy to instrall. These are the gel tracks. The sabertooth is ideal for these type models, never had any problems with them. I havent found any after market gel tracks.

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This controller