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Rob,
This has got to be your best and most impressive build to date:eek: You need to get some pics of it next to the real thing. Please let us know what the people at the Cat factory think of it.

OH ya, PLEASE don't break it before Indy!! I really want to see it run!

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Rob, YOU KILLED THIS THING Man that is nice, can't wait to see it.

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Thanks Joe,
I take notes form the best. I have been doing some field-testing before I finally release it. Tweeking a couple of things to make it a lil more durable.

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Thanks Lynn, I plan to have it at Indy.

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Thanks Trucker47. was a long project, but i'm pretty proud of the outcome so far.

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You are a true artist!
All I can say is WOW:eek::eek::eek:

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Rob you did a beautiful job on that grader it looks real and to think some of it is wood you never know it. Spectacular job. Ed

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That is one sick looking machine very impressive can't wait to see the finished product.
Hammer

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What do you cover the wood with?, Bondo, gel-coat?

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Sneaky-pete, thanks for the complments

Jammer, I appreciate the helpful information on parts to make this model possible.

Hammer, I should be putting the step ladder on today and she will be finished......WHEW!!!!:D

Cbazq271, To prep it, i used a balsa filler called Hobby-Lite. The filler is easy to use and contours very well. That sealed all the cracks and holes. I used a wood sealer/primer for base coat, then the Cat yellow........oh i almost forgot, 1st thing was to sand, sand,sand, sand up to and including the primer. :D

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turned out great

Finished Grader
 

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2754.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2750.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2744.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2742.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2738.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2735.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2746.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2723.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/2753.jpg

Some action shots

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...th_ok_2729.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ot/th_2698.jpg

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:eek: Rob first glance of the 1st pic , I thought it was the real 1 :eek: looks great , another great build by you :)

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WOW I too thought the first few pics were of the 1:1 for comparison sake. You nailed it. Great Job.

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Rob, Your grader build is awesome and knowing how it was built is amazing. Great work from a very skilled builder. We need one more picture though, you standing proudly beside it so we can see how big the model actually is.
Rob

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Another outstanding build from an outstanding builder:D:D Unless someone knows, you would never guess there is wood under some of that paint.

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Love that grader, top shelf work if ya ask me.

Nice job :cool::cool:

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Great :)
And I mean "great" - not "great considering it's wood" :)

I'd love a play area like this close by #sigh#

Cheers
Jens

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All I can say is "WOW"

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rc farmer-the model looks great and all systems seem to work flawlessly! Sit down and have a cold one. You deserve it!!