CAT 14M Motor Grader

[B-Train Hauler]

Just see the seat and cabin... This build is litterally modelism at an art level !!! Can't wait next pics

[ihbuilder]

Looks great Ari . a true insparation for me to go into further detail on my loader

[Hemi1966]

Thanks guys

Forget to put the pictures of the cabin interior, but here they are:

[Snochaser]

Absolutely amazing! I look and read in amazement just shaking my head.

Ben

[johnboyee]

That is jus amazing, Caterpillar should pay you for making their machine look so good! I was serious about a set of plans for this thing!

[Espeefan]

Wow! I've seen guys use fishnet stockings to paint fuel tanks for motorcyles. It gives the paint job a neat snake like scale look, but using screen or mesh to paint the seat is even better! Very cool. I might have to remember that, and try it in something.

[rustybucket]

I hope you don't try to tell us that you jus' knocked this up over a couple of weekends Seriously - some very nice craftsmanship. Graders are not my thing really but I shall certainly watch the progress of this model. To me engineering is one of the most pure forms of art and you ain't a bad artist

[rc_farmer]

I need to find a thesaurus so i can find some more descriptive words for this CAT!!!

[jtroyer06]

Hemi1966

What type of tool did you use to make the details on the cab and hood? Also where did get all your micro fasteners from? Keep up the amazing work!

Thanks JT

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by jtroyer06

Hemi1966

What type of tool did you use to make the details on the cab and hood? Also where did get all your micro fasteners from? Keep up the amazing work!

Thanks JT

All the grooves and panel lines are milled with this tool :http://www.cut-tools.de/cnc8fold-tool-p-3817.html

Small nuts and screws are from here :http://www.knupfershop.de/shop/index...a1&cp_tpl=main

[Hemi1966]

Have you guys ever tinted your windows on these machines, what is the best way to do it. I would like to get the grader windows little darker shade.

[gear jammer]

I'm goin with everybody else that's awesome it looks great I'm ready to see some paint on it and running

[modelman]

This is a great build-your attention to detail is amazing, but the sound system is what puts it over the top for me. It's perfect!!!

[Hemi1966]

Thanks guys for the information of the window tint

Here is a few shots of the progress:

[D8R]

See you like details to, Ari. The small stickers add realism!
Is everything manufactored now? Only painting and assembly left?
Dan

[9W Monighan]

Outstanding in every way! I've watched your videos a few times too. Your making this grader to a new standard that others can look up to. I can't wait to see some video of it in real dirt conditions with close ups.

[Espeefan]

It's really coming to life with the paint! I know raw models are really neat to look at too, but nothing says 'real' like a metal painted model.

[Vanisle]

Not sure if I have commented yet but, wow, the level of detail is amazing. I agree that the paint really does bring it to life.

[fuchs301]

it is a very amazing model and I really admire the details.
- How did you make or get the decals / sticker ?
- what kid of CNC-machines you have available ?

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by fuchs301

it is a very amazing model and I really admire the details.
- How did you make or get the decals / sticker ?
- what kid of CNC-machines you have available ?

The Cat decals are printed on this: http://www.bare-metal.com/Experts-Ch...ecal-Film.html
The warning stickers are from Fechtner-Modelibau: http://www.fechtner-modellbau.de/

I have Optimum BF20L milling machine, that I have converted to CNC.