Scale Art USFS Loader

[Mitch]

New completed Scale Art USFS Loader...





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[CrewCab59]

The green looks good , nice to see a different color for a change. Did you make the USFS badge?

[woodhog]

Looks real good a very nice model for sure;)

[Mitch]

I work for the Forest Service and the badges are lapel pins.

[Espeefan]

These are such nice looking models. I also like that it's a unique color. Not just the usual Cat yellow. Is that orange stuff on the track bolts and nuts some type of thread lock? Hard to believe these models are functional RC machines!

[Mitch]

I used scale nuts and bolts on the tracks instead of the supplied brass pins. I promoted actual rust by placing the tracks in the dishwasher. Thought real rust would look better. Additionally, the tracks screech ;) like the full size version. ;)

[dabears]

Now that is pretty cool!!! i love it! I agree its nice to see one not in yellow.. I love that you made it a forestry machine looks great!! Good idea on the lapel pins!

[pigeonfarmboy]

I bet the green paint tastes better than the cat yellow..... :P

[hintzconst]

I love "real" rust idea and the green reminds me of my time as an operator ahh.. CARC Did you paint it or did it come painted?

[elliot330]

Wow, looks stunning. Its the first one I've seen with a ripper fitted as well.

Did you install the electrics? I haven't seen string tyes for years. Much smarter than plastic tyes wraps ;)

Looks fantastic.

[Snochaser]

Nice job! They are nice models for sure! I had heard the ripper was i development, look like its in the USA, haha. Nice!


Ben

[Mitch]

Thanks for the kind words. The wire ties are used in aviation applications (I work in aviation) and the electronics were installed by me. They consist of ServoNaut (BMA,SMX,M220) and the Scale Art mother board. I had Scale Art paint the parts for me. The Ripper is new and the Scale Art folks had not yet worked out the placement of the electrical components, so I simply placed them in the front compartment with the speaker, and went to a LiPo battery (smaller) to make it all fit.:)

[cyanide]

Beautiful model, I really like the colour.

[rc_farmer]

I like your rusting idea, very nicely done.....a great change from the usual

[calm n sedated]

Hey, Waz up muscle man! nice to see your building again! Do you still have your other scale art and wedico stuff? If i remember right you sold your Deere dozers but kept that magnificent blade...right? Just wonder as I'm redoing my dozer and may need some of your expertise. Later, Greg

[PROBUILDER1964]

Wow...looks great ! its almost to nice to get dirty LOL ahhhh go ahead...do it ! LOL

[Mitch]

Hey, Waz up muscle man! nice to see your building again! Do you still have your other scale art and wedico stuff? If i remember right you sold your Deere dozers but kept that magnificent blade...right? Just wonder as I'm redoing my dozer and may need some of your expertise. Later, Greg

Greg,

Still have the other stuff +/- a thing or two. I have spare tracks and other parts you may be able to use.

[speedy8305]

I love the model I think the rust is a great touch and It came out fantastic good job

[Claus]

That is a beautiful machine. The green is very nice, I think it would also look good in fire red paint.

BTW, I think the rear ripper adds a lot of play value and coolness to the loader.
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[ngward79]

Was the ripper included? I didn't see where you could buy it separately on the scale art site.

[Mitch]

I found that I had to specifically request the ripper. The reason given, they had not yet worked out how to place the electronics (ServoNaut) and they were reluctant to advertise until engineering had figured it out. I found it easy to figure out. Simply go to LiPo batteries and place the BMA and SMT in the nose.

[ngward79]

I found that I had to specifically request the ripper. The reason given, they had not yet worked out how to place the electronics (ServoNaut) and they were reluctant to advertise until engineering had figured it out. I found it easy to figure out. Simply go to LiPo batteries and place the BMA and SMT in the nose.

Thanks Mitch, the loader looks great. I was planning on getting the cheaper Carson tracked loader and wanted to get a ripper for it is why I asked but will probably make my own. Post a vid when you get a chance. I'd love to see your loader running.

[Mitch]

I have seen and driven the Carson Loader. If you install the PREMACON "Zinc" tracks ( as seen on my Stahl Dozer)and the newly developed hydraulic system. You will have a better working machine then the Scale Art. I love the Scale Art loader, and the company has responded to all my concerns and needs, but the Carson Loader (with aftermarket components) is the best bang for the buck (my opinion). I will get one soon as well.

[liftmys10]

Woooweee, that's amazing!