Carson L634

[thercfreak2012]

are u posting more progress pics of it and are u doing the hydraulic coversion

[Mitch]

Working on the hydraulics now. Later, I'll be painting the cabin and remaining parts.

[thercfreak2012]

ok mate could u give me a list of everything u bought with this machine and what transmitter are you using

[Mitch]

As follows:

1. Complete hydraulics (Includes Ripper)
2. M220
3. BMA
4. SMT w/Speaker
5. Lighting Set (Servonaut)
6. Metal Tracks (Needed Milling & Different bottom rollers)
7. John Deere Powder coat
8. John Deere Gray paint
9. Switch for lighting
10. Spectrum 8 channel radio

[thercfreak2012]

wow i bet that was not cheap with the machine as well as these parts

[Espeefan]

Nice progress Mitch! I take it that is a powder coated finish, on the main chassis and track frames? Do you powder coat things yourself, or hire someone?

[ngward79]

So did Premacon cut you a deal for buying 160 track links ? And great build so far, can't wait to see some video of it digging some dirt !

[Claus]

Looks great Mitch! Keep the photos coming.

[Mitch]

Powder coating was done by me at home. No deals w/Premacon on any of the items. In addition, I had to pay a machine shop (90 USD) to mill the tracks to proper width. BTW, powder coating is a little messy but you get a nice durable product.

[MoRockN]

Man that bottom weight block is an awesome idea. I might have to copy you ( if not trade marked ) or if you make them your self I'd buy one from you. Everything looks fantastic Mitch !!

[ngward79]

Came across a few web sites you guys with the L634 might be interested in. I know its a little too late for Mitch but they have the factory track rollers , main track drive sprocket , replacement plastic track and a few other things.

https://www.mbs-modellbaushop.com/mo...65e7a294f&sas=











And at this site they have metal replacement teeth for the ripper.

http://www.afv-model.com/4711shop/pr...oducts_id=3564

[Mitch]

[thercfreak2012]

post more pics please of the cab if possible mitch

[Espeefan]

Looking great Mitch! Now that I see they have metal ripper shanks available, I think I'm going to look into getting a ripper a little more seriously!

[Mitch]

Tried to order the metal shanks from AFV as recommended, but was unable to work through problems with their website. This has been a recurrent theme. Has anyone else had success with ordering from AFV? I had no problems last time (year ago).

[Mitch]

[apfubar]

Looking good!

[Claus]

True work of art. The upgrades you have done are so nice, taken a nice model to a whole nother level.

[ngward79]

Looking sharp ! Did you ever have any luck getting the ripper shanks from AFV ?

[Mitch]

Metal Ripper shanks required a little trimming to make them fit. They appeared to be made of Brass. Thanks for the comments