CAT 14M Motor Grader
 

Hi guys,
I finally got time to start thread of my current project, CAT 14M motor grader. It´s going to be in 1:14 scale and build mostly of aluminium.
Here is the original:

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...4M/Cat_14M.jpg

And here is mine from the beginning:

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...at%2014M/2.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...at%2014M/3.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...at%2014M/4.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_2764.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...at%2014M/9.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/10.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/11.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/13.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/14.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/17.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/23.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/26.jpg

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More pictures:

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/32.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/33.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/42.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/43.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/47.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/48.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/49.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/60.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/61.jpg

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This is where I´m right now:

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...2014M/62-1.jpg

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WOW AMAZING work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/s...lies/shock.gifAri, this is truly amazing work. http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/s...ies/YESBIG.gif

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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! You got some skills dude!! Looks Great!

Brian

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AWESOME machine!!!!!!!! Very nice work!:eek:

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What an outstanding start to a great looking model! Will keep an eye on this build!

Lynn

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very nice

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WOW again!!!

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wow love your work. i tell right now this is top noch and i don't think anything can come close to it. you are a ture craftsman. thanks for shareing.

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Thank you for all the compliments:o. There are plenty of great builders in this forum that I admire:)

Today I made housing for the hydr. pump and the motor. As you can see I use tooth belt between the pump and the motor.
The pump is from Jung-Fluid.

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/63.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...t%2014M/64.jpg

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Velcome to this forum, nice to see some more from Nordic to build those models. looking very good, you have skills! Hope you keep us updated on progress, pics please!
Saw in background you had a CNC controller, are you happy with the Optimum machine?
Dan

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Hi Dan,
I´m more than happy with the Optimum. I have the BF20L that I converted to CNC, it´s amazing machine:)

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Ari. That's one fantastic Cat. Are you a machinist by trade. Keep the pictures coming.
Rob

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Very nice looking work and cool build!

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That is just BEAUTIFUL!!! You have some of the best skills on the forum!!!

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Great looking build, fantastic workmanship!

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WOW ..Nice build..Like the choice of tires you picked as well...Where did you find those?...Cheers and welcome to the forum. Lou

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I have got to give you PROPS on your build. Great machine work.

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Rob,
I am a machinist, but in the engine rebuilding section.

Lou,
those tires are from German company called AFV-Model http://www.afv-model.com/4711shop/pr...le-1-14-5.html

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Great detail and workmanship. Would like to see the your CNC setup. Would you post a picture of the machine running one of the next parts for your grader?

Thanks.

Ken

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Yes indeed this is a very nice build. I have a soft spot for road graders. I own 4 antique Caterpillar graders built in the 1930's.

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You have a lot of skill. All I can say is wow. I am among very talented craftsman on this forum.

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Wow this is an absolutely beautiful build. I can't wait to see more photos.:cool:

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Saw these on Big Lorry Blog yesterday, somewhere in Australia.
Enjoy, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

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beautiful work, this is some fine craftsmanship, the finished result will be exciting to see.

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Wow this thing is amazing. Keep up the great work.

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Awesome! You guys are killing me with your CNC machines. Great work.

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At a loss for words... :cool:

I've been dreaming of one of these in 14th scale for yrs!

I hope you are saving all your G code to make more than one? :D

How much time has past to get to this point in the build?

What rpm gear motors on the rear drives?

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yea your grader is very awsome i like it alot keep up the awsome work

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Ari - welcome --- where have you been hiding??;)

Your machining skills are great....I like the front axel set up... And the multi point backers are sweet.....


Are you scaling this all from photos and measurements? Or are you engineering and using the 1:1 for inspiration---- either way it's up there with a few of the the greats........

Chris

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All G-codes are saved, but I might do many parts differently if I ever build another one.

I haven´t kept any records of how much time have I use, but I would estimate something about 300 to 400 hours:confused:

The motors are RB 35 with 1:100 gear boxes.

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For measurments I´m using Norscot 1:50 14M diecast model witch I hope is accurate enought, and also I have some 14M brochures witch have some measurments. I also have many photos of it.
Sadly I havent been able to take any photos of it myself.
I wish have one in my yard witch I could take measurments and maybe do some road work also...;):)

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Hi Ari... fantastic opening post and I knew your machining skills would be appreciated here... keep the photos coming...

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Great work Ari
thanks alot for showing us your skills, I am impressed with the work you have done. Keep the photo's coming.
How many spools are you planning on useing, there sure could be alot of functions if you went with all the grader has..

greg

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Wow. I'm at a loss for words! I wish I had half the talent you do in your little pink alone! Your machine work looks incredible! The front axle is a work of art. Amazing. This will be one build to keep an eye on for sure. 5 star thread!

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I think everyone has pretty much summed up my feelings with WOW! Absolutely awesome!!!

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All I can say is-I agree with everyone-amazing work!

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Today I made the housing that covers the frame in front of the cab.
Here is some pictures of making it:):

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3122.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3124.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3126.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...6/IMG_3131.jpg