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Pricy lil buggers! Quite an investment in tools to make these cheap models, eh? :p

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LOL . I'm doing my micro mill shopping right now :eek:

looks great Ari . did you make 2 extra of each panel ;) ?

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WOW!!! Awesome work Ari!!! Its really coming together! Keep up the killer work!

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I have been away for a while had to reread this one and it is as beautiful as the grader. Excellent progress. :D

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It's coming along nicely Ari! I'm waiting impatiently to see it win build of the month/year!;)

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truly amazing.

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:eek::eek::eek:

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I've been following several builds on the site and I'm amazed at the talent and skill shown. Thank-you for sharing.

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Some progress with the upper body:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...L/IMG_0943.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...L/IMG_0937.jpg

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Looks amazing Ari! I'm not sure if I missed the info but what are you using for the hydraulic pump and valves? Are you going to make your own?

Keep up the great work!
Reg

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I'm using Jung pump and Kampfer valves: http://www.123modellbau.de/modules/w...7&cat_id=52019

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Very very interesting build. what pressure will the hydraulics run at?

**edit**

Just seen it, 20 bar. Should have some good digging power :)

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Ari I have worked on Cat machinery for about 15 yrs and I must say your detail is fantastic keep up the good work I cant wait for the finished product

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Thanks guys:)

Here's what I got done today:

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...L/IMG_0948.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...L/IMG_0952.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...L/IMG_0953.jpg

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are you milling those square holes on engine doors and anti skid plates?
With 1mm end mill or??

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Parts, parts, parts... so excellent!!!!

Ari, did you plan the complete support structure for the panels in advance or do you decide as you go along?

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Those square holes are milled with 1.5mm tool and skid the plates with 3mm radius mill.

I had some vision in my mind but it often changes on the way:)

Got the rest of the anti-skid plates done and also the hinged center section of the engine cover.

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...L/IMG_0964.jpg

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Oh :o, now when changes glasses I can see the radius on the square holes. Looks familiar with holes on my hood, guess they have same supplier there.
What speed can you go with a 1,5mm mill? 4"/min??
Dan

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The attention to detail is amazing!

Kerst

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Wow. I am at a loss for words. This is another great Caterpillar model, built with incredible detail. A work of art, that will really work, when done!