CAT 14M Motor Grader

[Trucker47]

I've never seen better craftsmanship! Keep up the amazing work, i always look forward to your updates

Chris

[mgb]

This is killer, can't wait to see it grading. Keep those pics coming.

[Ken Orme]

That is a neat way of makeing 90 deg bends.

I hope I can rember that method.

I know I can NOT match your workmenship.

Ken

[Hemi1966]

More steps for the stairs

[SonoranWraith]

Awesome treads! Did you mill those? In any case fantastic detail on a small piece of the build.

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by SonoranWraith

Awesome treads! Did you mill those?

I did not, luckily I had few strips of that at home

[jffhrvstr]

That is a masterpiece!! Amazing detail, I can't wait for more updates with pics!!! Great work!!

[CAT29]

Simply amazing cant wait to see it in action

[mazdaparts]

I'm thinking you should make a second one and don't paint it. Leave it in raw metal look, maybe clearcoat so it doesn't rust or corrode. I can't wait to see the vids of the grader.

[johnboyee]

Awesome job, I operate this beast everyday, just amazing the detail you done so far! If you decided, or had it all on paper, I would buy a set of plans!!

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by johnboyee

Awesome job, I operate this beast everyday, just amazing the detail you done so far! If you decided, or had it all on paper, I would buy a set of plans!!

If you ever have camera with you, I would be grateful if you are able to take some photos of the machine, mainly on the back wall of the cab.

[johnboyee]

Kinda off/on topic, as I'm sitting here in my cab with the radio and a/c on, it jus hit me, it would probably be cheaper(not including cost of machine) to turn this machine into remote control, everything except throttle, and on/off runs through joysticks, a 14 channel radio would cover it! But I think that would be pretty awesome, but nit sure if it would fit in my garage!

[johnboyee]

I'll grab some shots tomorrow and try to get them uploaded or sent to you, I want tonsay most of the stuff back there is A/C stuff, but no problem!

[Espeefan]

This build is insane! I can't get enough of it. The level of detail is so incredible. A true matster piece in the making. I have to agree that it will almost be a shame to paint and decal this machine up, as it is a work of art!

[johnboyee]

Back of cab shots[IMG]http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z451/Johnboyee/54184271.jpg[/IMG


Steps on newer blades

Light bar on newer ones

[johnboyee]

Best one didn't post first time

Also CAT went back to an I-beam front frame piece instead of tubular due to cracking issues ..

[Hemi1966]

johnboyee, great pictures. Many thanks

[tc1cat]

Ari,
Do you know of a source for the step material that you used? Hopefully, on this side of the "pond"! Need some no matter where you got it from

Thanks in advance.

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by tc1cat

Ari,
Do you know of a source for the step material that you used? Hopefully, on this side of the "pond"! Need some no matter where you got it from

Thanks in advance.

I got it from here: http://www.fechtner-modellbau.de/sho...2006s002_1.htm
it´s the number 2639 on that page. I have no idea is it available on your side of the pond, but I´m sure you can get something similar there.

[Hemi1966]

I made some details to the back of the cab, I will add some more hoses there.
Many thanks to johnboyee from the detailed pictures of the real machine