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[Lil Giants]

Pricy lil buggers! Quite an investment in tools to make these cheap models, eh?

[ihbuilder]

Originally Posted by Lil Giants

Pricy lil buggers! Quite an investment in tools to make these cheap models, eh?

LOL . I'm doing my micro mill shopping right now

looks great Ari . did you make 2 extra of each panel ?

[dabears]

WOW!!! Awesome work Ari!!! Its really coming together! Keep up the killer work!

[SonoranWraith]

I have been away for a while had to reread this one and it is as beautiful as the grader. Excellent progress.

[TRUCKMAKER]

It's coming along nicely Ari! I'm waiting impatiently to see it win build of the month/year!

[cdm]

truly amazing.

[gipicarto]

[ThunderTruck]

I've been following several builds on the site and I'm amazed at the talent and skill shown. Thank-you for sharing.

[Hemi1966]

Some progress with the upper body

[RCP57]

Looks amazing Ari! I'm not sure if I missed the info but what are you using for the hydraulic pump and valves? Are you going to make your own?

Keep up the great work!
Reg

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by RCP57

Looks amazing Ari! I'm not sure if I missed the info but what are you using for the hydraulic pump and valves? Are you going to make your own?

Keep up the great work!
Reg

I'm using Jung pump and Kampfer valves: http://www.123modellbau.de/modules/w...7&cat_id=52019

[Fierce Hitachi]

Very very interesting build. what pressure will the hydraulics run at?

**edit**

Just seen it, 20 bar. Should have some good digging power

[speedy8305]

Ari I have worked on Cat machinery for about 15 yrs and I must say your detail is fantastic keep up the good work I cant wait for the finished product

[Hemi1966]

Thanks guys

Here's what I got done today:

[D8R]

are you milling those square holes on engine doors and anti skid plates?
With 1mm end mill or??

[Stefan]

Parts, parts, parts... so excellent!!!!

Ari, did you plan the complete support structure for the panels in advance or do you decide as you go along?

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by D8R

are you milling those square holes on engine doors and anti skid plates?
With 1mm end mill or??

Those square holes are milled with 1.5mm tool and skid the plates with 3mm radius mill.

Originally Posted by Stefan

Ari, did you plan the complete support structure for the panels in advance or do you decide as you go along?

I had some vision in my mind but it often changes on the way

Got the rest of the anti-skid plates done and also the hinged center section of the engine cover.

[D8R]

Those square holes are milled with 1.5mm tool and skid the plates with 3mm radius mill.

Oh , now when changes glasses I can see the radius on the square holes. Looks familiar with holes on my hood, guess they have same supplier there.
What speed can you go with a 1,5mm mill? 4"/min??
Dan

[kerst]

The attention to detail is amazing!

Kerst

[Espeefan]

Wow. I am at a loss for words. This is another great Caterpillar model, built with incredible detail. A work of art, that will really work, when done!