8103 Terragator

[rc_farmer]

Scratch-built Air Seeder/Sprayer:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2006_0215GatorNow0001.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2006_0215GatorNow0003.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2006_0215GatorNow0005.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2006_0215GatorNow0007.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2006_0215GatorNow0010.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2006_0215GatorNow0011.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/100_1307.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/100_1310.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/100_1306.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/100_1329.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/013_13.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/006_6.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/003_3.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/016_16.jpg

[ihbuilder]

Hi rob . This is one cool build :thumbsup:

IHSteve

[Espeefan]

Rob, this is my favorite farm related build, ever! I remember the first time I saw it. I haven't seen anything else come along nearly as cool as this. Beautiful model.

[tc1cat]

Thanks for the build pics! I have marvelled at that rig everytime I see it at Indy. See you in a few!!!!!

[rc_farmer]

Steve, you are right about time being short

Nathan, thanks for taking another look, it will be back at Indy

Tc, i appreciate the compliments!

See ya in about 48 hrs:D:D

[dirtpusher9]

This thing still just blows my mind, Rob. Your are a master craftsman.

[Juganought]

Some serious work there. The engine looks so real, can we see some close up's of it? I love it.....

[Cossett]

Hi rc_farmer,

You say it's scratch-built I'm in awe you've got some talent there great job

Cheers Cossett

[tracksntreadslou]

Rob that is a truly a unique and amazing build ..I first saw it in an issue of rc car action...That has to be a compliment just to have a feature in that mag... great work

[Pipeliner_970]

I agree with all, when I first saw this tractor I just couldn't believe it was a scratch build, definitely one of the nicest scratch builds of all time, and in any category! Fits very nicely with all of your machines, just some of the very best around, from one of the best builders around.

[rc_farmer]

Thank you all for the truly great compliments!.
about the gator, yes it is completely scratched. I started with a set of 3-view drawings out of the brochure and some wheels and tires. I made a photo-pack consisting of about 300 hundred pictures of every possible angle and upclose shot i could think of from the real vehicle. two yrs later......wala.

I just returned from Indy. Another great turnout! I truly had a great time with the fellows and fellowettes! For those who had the keys to the gator, hope you enjoyed the the drivers set view!

[rowings farms]

hey rob the gator does look great and thank you for letting me drive it. that just make my drive to get my sprayer finished that much more and hopefully i will have mine next year.

[SmallHaul]

That is one in incredible machine, great work!

[9W Monighan]

Wow:eek:, I never looked closely at this one. I thought it was a modified diecast model.Sorry:o. Did you build it from brass mostly? Do you have more photos of the "work in progress"? That Coke can really appeals to me because I drink WAY TOO much of the stuff every day.

[rc_farmer]

The frame is all brass. The cab and box are a combination of plywood, balsa and plexi-glass. the engine is from a die cast JD track-tractor. I cut the engine from the model and made the oil pan, turbo charger and other assemblies to resemble a complete engine. I put the electric motor inside the completed die cast. I will look see if i have any more building pics. Many times i build and forget to take pics, but i will check.

[rc_farmer]

hey rob the gator does look great and thank you for letting me drive it. that just make my drive to get my sprayer finished that much more and hopefully i will have mine next year.


That rig is gonna be sharp. I really look forward to seeign it run next yr. Hopefully we will have more acres to spary too!:)

[twotoots2]

Superb craftsmanship and an extremely cool work of art! I'm very familiar with those machines and you did an absolutely first class job!:cool:

[vmilnik]

That is awesome looking great work

[RAIDERS]

great job on the terragator....

[Dreamweaver]

Rob I seem to remember saying something about this build before, but I can't find the post so I will say it again.

This is amazing, I love the detail both on the model and that you obviously paid attention to.

I can even see details that most would not think of and that you might not even know you made.

The fact that it is all hand made, and the appreciation in the workmanship, specially knowing how hard it is to solder with a flame.

My hat is off to you Sir, You are a Master Modeler, Bravo ;);)

-Mike

[Darkrider]

It took me a couple looks to realize it wasn't a die cast as well! other then the size of the grass in that one pic one would think it was real!

[Stuff]

very nice indeed!

[td9clyde]

when and how did i mis this build ? awsome job very cool and realistic

[Pecos Kid]

One of the coolest builds I've seen, It's even better in person.

[jd*rccustoms]

by far my favorite build. this thing speaks for itself.

[modelman]

rc-farmer-this has always been one of my favorite farm model builds. Not only did you do a great job building this but the unique style and shape of this model is something I have never seen before. BUT-yesterday morning I was pulling out of a place I sometimes eat breakfast and waiting for traffic to pass and one of these machines rolled by right in front of me!! I was amazed!! I had never seen one of these before and now there was one in the small town that I live in. It was followed by a bulk liquid hauler and I assumed it was going to spray a field for someone. I followed it down the road for about 1 mile and it was cruising along at 45-mph. If my van wasn't about out of gas I would have followed it and maybe watch it work but I couldn't. Just thought I would pass this story along-THIS MADE MY DAY!!!!