Scratch built Toys

[Iron Art]

Thanks to the guys who have set up the new forum, I was somewhat depressed with the thought that I was going to miss all the great RC models that all of you have built. With that said heres an update on the Tigercat swamp logger. Just need to turn out some wheels(8), build grapples, powder coat and make the decals. Fred

[RCLogger]

Lookin real good Fred

greg

[Iron Art]

Thanks Greg, means a lot!! Fred

[tracksntreadslou]

Great to see you here Fred ...skidder is looking awsome ..I cant wait to see your next build ...hopefully RC next time ...Be glad to help with advice ...Cheers lou

[Iron Art]

Thanks Lou, theres a toy show in late Sept at Lynden WA, be great to see you guys there. Fred

[Iron Art]

Heres the finished project,1/16 scale, all steel except the wheels, scratch built. Next project??? Fred

[RCLogger]

Great job Fred. What tires did you use ?

greg

[Iron Art]

Greg, Those tires are from Dakota Toys, size is 30.5-32 (2"x4"). They are of a size that is used on the Big Bud tractor and they fit the Skidder for 1/16th scale. What are you working on now? Fred

[modelman]

Outstanding work!!!

[rc_farmer]

Fred, that is an outstanding model!

[cummingsman29]

I 2nd that, awesome ! :cool:

[Espeefan]

Wow. That is a piece of art! If I could build something like that, I would be proud! Its a beautiful model for sure. I would love to see you eventually build something like this for a functional RC model. Even so, its incredible.

[sneaky-pete]

Very cool,I would love to own construction eqip.:D

[Iron Art]

Thanks guys, I appreciate you having a look at the Tigercat. Fred

[RCLogger]

Greg, Those tires are from Dakota Toys, size is 30.5-32 (2"x4"). They are of a size that is used on the Big Bud tractor and they fit the Skidder for 1/16th scale. What are you working on now? Fred

Thanks for the tire information Fred. As for me I am trying to stay away from my next build because once I start, WELL you know how it goes. ( I want to work on it 24-7 ) My winter project is going to be a John Deere 748 Grapple skidder to add to the fleet. I have the tires, hyd cylinders and electric motors already. Only have to buy the pump and spools. :D

Won't be as nice as yours, but I am looking forward to operating it. I have a few years of time on a CAT 518 line skidders, good fun when I was young. My body pains remind me of those days from time to time though...

greg

[Iron Art]

Greg, If I were to build a RC piece of equiptment at this time I would like to build a Cat 527 Track skidder. It would make a good duel purpose machine, logging and dozing plus I just like the looks of them. I attended a farm tractor show today with a table full of painted boat anchors ... static models. Lots of interest in the Tigercat because of the TV show,"Swamp Loggers" I put in a lot of good word on you guys and all your RC logging equiptment, A lot of the people I talked to are looking forward to seeing yours and Lou's Videos. Fred

[Espeefan]

I would love to see a Cat 527! I liked those the moment I first saw one! Definitely would be a great RC build.

[ddc333]

you have the skill to build a rc machine so go for it that logger is truly amazing

[RCLogger]

Greg, If I were to build a RC piece of equiptment at this time I would like to build a Cat 527 Track skidder. It would make a good duel purpose machine, logging and dozing plus I just like the looks of them. I attended a farm tractor show today with a table full of painted boat anchors ... static models. Lots of interest in the Tigercat because of the TV show,"Swamp Loggers" I put in a lot of good word on you guys and all your RC logging equiptment, A lot of the people I talked to are looking forward to seeing yours and Lou's Videos. Fred

We are on the same page Fred, as I have the 527 in a future build. I took photo's of one with plans to build it, BUT, not sure if there would be room for 3spools to control that 6 way blade and 3 spools for the grapple.

My brother in-law has one, I have to say it is SCARRY the steep ground they operate them on.... Years ago I ran a CAT 518 skidder, switch back trails up the hill and come straight down with logs pushing you. With the 527 it backs up steep hills better than going forward..

[Iron Art]

Greg, I was wondering if at 1/14 scale there would be enough room for all the RC componets in a track skidder. Also what do you think about building with steel, would it end up being to heavy? I got a Broder tractor to build before I make the commitment to build a RC model. Fred

[dirtpusher9]

Fred, I was going to say that the skidder looks like it is factory built but it looks way better that a factory could make it ,well done. Stay with that RC track skidder idea.

[Iron Art]

Thanks having a look at the Tigercat Joe, I appreciate your opinion. As far as the track skidder goes, its the one I would like to build. I will need to put it off for a while because I'm working on a 1946 John Deere LA ( full sized).Its not a restoration, just a complete overhaul with a paint job included. Then I have a 1/16 scale Broder tractor to build. After that, the Cat skidder would be next. I have been working on the concept and drawings. I'm going to need some help with the electronics and the best way to build the Tracks with the least amount of friction. Thanks again. Fred

[Snochaser]

Awesome build, I remember the early stages on the Garden, now look at it...really really nice! Great job.

-Ben

[Vanisle]

Wow! That skidder is amazing. I love the Tigercat. A 527 would be pretty nice too.

[Iron Art]

Thought I would add these pictures of the Madill 046 for those who may not have seen them. Now building a Broder Tractor, be a while yet before pictures. Looking forward to seeing a Cat 527 RC skidder that should be taking shape in some of our fellow members shops. Fred

[Iron Art]

The Broder Tractor is slowly taking shape. Its a small 3 wheeled tractor built in the early 1900s. Fred

[Espeefan]

Wow, the Broder is looking very nice. Look at the engine detail! I've never seen a tractor with one driven wheel. I am more used to seeing them the other way around. Two driven wheels, and tricycle steering wheel up front. Definitely a one of a kind model.

[Iron Art]

Heres a bit of an update on the Broder, maybe the Radiator will be next. Fred

[Iron Art]

The Broder Tractor is finished. This is a one of a kind, built from a sales flyer and a picture, the original tractor was built by American Universal Tractor company out of Portland Oregon. The model is scratch built, all steel and powder coated. The actual model is a dark gray but the pictures were taken in low light, no flash, so the color is not very accurate. Happy New Year everyone. Fred

[tracksntreadslou]

Hey Fred another outstanding model...great job ..Ill be looking forward to your next build...RC I hope ...lol

[Iron Art]

Thanks Lou, I'm working on my John Deere now, I did try to buy some K1
chain for building the tracks, I emailed 3 differant suppliers without any response so I set the CAT SKIDDER project to the back burner for now and started another project. Fred

[Stuff]

Thought I would add these pictures of the Madill 046 for those who may not have seen them. Now building a Broder Tractor, be a while yet before pictures. Looking forward to seeing a Cat 527 RC skidder that should be taking shape in some of our fellow members shops. Fred

very nice~!

[Wrekage]

Wow! Now that is art. Great job.
How long did the skidder take to build?

[Iron Art]

Wrekage, I worked on the skidder off and on for 4 months, hours taken, a lot. Fred

[Stuff]

a small crane truck that would be neat is a Smeal Derrick.

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http://www.smealderricks.com/show_image.asp?filewidth=580&filename=Photo-Photo-22.jpg

[RCLogger]

Thanks Lou, I'm working on my John Deere now, I did try to buy some K1
chain for building the tracks, I emailed 3 differant suppliers without any response so I set the CAT SKIDDER project to the back burner for now and started another project. Fred
Great looking model Fred. Whats next ? 527 would sure be nice to see...:D

Do you want some K1 like I use ?

greg

[Iron Art]

Greg, yes, thats what I was looking for, you have had such good sucess with it that I think thats the way to go.
I have another project started, so I will be busy on it the rest of the winter. It won't be RC but a person will be able to drive and operate it, I'll wait to describe it with pictures, provided its not a failure. Its a unique project. Fred

[Iron Art]

Heres a scratch built tractor for my Grandson to drive in a tractor parade, got aways to go but will continue to forge on ahead. Fred

[steamer]

Fred. Will you adopt me for a grandson? That's going to be great to see him driving it in a parade. He'll be so proud. What brand of tractor is it, looks McCormick to me. Keep the pictures coming.;)
Rob

[Iron Art]

Steamer, This thing will be a sort of a John Deere GP when finished,"sort of". Grandson was here yesterday and it met his approval. Thanks, Fred

[Iron Art]

Update picture, need to build the belt pully and flywheel and a few other odds and ends.(details) Fred

[doodlebug]

I like it!
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[Iron Art]

Nearly finished except for a few odds and ends, paint. Fred

[Iron Art]

"Got er done"!! Now to get the grandson tuned up on the driving. Fred

[doodlebug]

:D:D:D:D Great job!
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[Iron Art]

Grandson was here today and tried out the parade tractor, he did a good job as the operator, now to get the wagon ready. Fred

[steamer]

Fred. He sure looks like one happy boy. The Deere turned out great!! What kind of trailer are you building.
Rob

[doodlebug]

Grandson was here today and tried out the parade tractor, he did a good job as the operator, now to get the wagon ready. Fred

Bring it on! Nice craftsmanship!:D
Thank's for sharing.
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[Iron Art]

Rob, I'm building a 4 wheel hay wagon trailer with steel spoked wheels, working on the wheels now. Probably will put some tire tread on the wheel rim to quite the thing down. Neil, thanks for having a look! Fred

[doodlebug]

Hey Fred, I'm into garden tractor's too! Prefer homemade to store bought:D
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[Iron Art]

Ready for the parade. Fred

[Car5858]

That is awesome:cool::cool:

[Diesel Demond]

words cant describe it!!

[Iron Art]

Here's a couple of pictures of the latest incomplete project. Its a 1910 Big Four 30 built from pictures. Hope to have it completed for the Harrisburg Farm and Construction toy show in March. Fred

The picture of the Old tractor on display is included for reference only.

[Iron Art]

No Harrisburg, OR show this year, to bad , it has been a lot of fun for all. Here's a update on the Big Four. Hope to have it finished by March. Fred

[rcguyfarms]

that is impressive, I suggest to leave it raw.

[Iron Art]

rcguyfarms, Not sure if I left it raw how the alum. frame would look. The plus side of leaving it raw would be looks, and maybe easier than dissasembling for paint and reassembling. There are a lot of things that will be tuned up before the thing will be finished and reassembled. Fred

[RCLogger]

You are a true master builder Fred

Your builds are great..

Greg

[Iron Art]

Thanks Greg, I've got a lot of time in this build and there is still aways to go. The neat thing about this build is I met a older fellow whose Dad and Uncle utilized this brand of tractor in 1908 to plow the praire of North Dakota. He has been able to supply me with pictures of his Dad and the tractor. My plan is to take the completed model to the Toy Farmer Toy show this summer in North Dakota and also visit the ground that these tractors plowed. Thanks again, Fred

[Iron Art]

Well, after 7 months i'm close to having the Tractor completed, need to make the decals, floorboards and a 10 bottom plow. Fred

[Construction]

Your grandson is amazing. He is glad to have you as a grandpa! of course I would too.

Anyways, al your models are amazing. :D

[Iron Art]

Been a long haul on this one but really close to being complete, scratch built, all steel, built from pictures of the original, 1910 Big Four Tractor. Fred

[RCP57]

That looks awesome Fred!

[doodlebug]

Hey Fred, Another homerun:D:D:D:D

Cheer's, Neil.

[JensR]

Fantastic!
Is that a working platform on the plow?
And the front wheel is an automatic steering aid?
Very neat - haven't seen this before!

[Iron Art]

Jens, You got it right on both accounts, the steering chains are connected directly to the cable that runs around the guide wheel pivot. The guide wheel drove down the dead furrow and would guide the tractor. This would free up the operator to attend to the Tractor and plow. Being that this is a 1910 model tractor there's few to be seen but there are a couple on UTube. Fred