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OH MY GOD that is way too much awesomeness right there. Top notch build. May I have it please ?? LOL .

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I love to see it digging :)

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Catwalks are done :)

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Its an epic build, amazing how scale it looks!

How much does it weigh now?

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Thanks guys:)

It weighs 24 kilos now without batteries and counterweight fillings.
When finished I believe it will be close to 30 kg.

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Ohh, so its that heavy already, that will be a good weight for digging i think, it should be very stable! :)

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this machine is AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWesome

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I started to fit the pump and the oil tank to there place. I also mount the valves. I will attach one more block to the valve assembly for some future needs.


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WOW! I just finished going thru the entire thread!

I would love to see a a bit more of you taking a new part from the drawing into the computer and machining it. This would be a great "how it's made" style video!

Jim

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I work with the undercarriage today:)
I chanced the track recoil springs more stiffer and adjusted the tracks to correct tension. I added pair of track guides too. Also there was many :eek: bolts and spacers missing which I added.

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Impressive Ari!!

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Beautiful work Ari. Build of the year winner again for sure! I'm really looking forward to see it digging some dirt.

Reg

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Incredible work on this machine. The build quality and detail is just over the top!

Don't ever paint it...just clear coat everything and leave it bare.:D

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THE best build I have seen so far on all forums !

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Thanks guys for the nice words:o

I got the fourth block to the valve assembly and made some more work with hoses:)

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So what is the plan for the fourth valve? Top secret?

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Hi-flow for a mulching head? Eh?

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I actually have no plans for the extra valve yet, it's just easier to put it there at this stage:)

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Sure keep it a secret!:p

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Add a couple more "dummy" hyd lines for electrical accessories, like remote quick-tach coupler and/or screening bucket. ;)