Re: 140H Grader
 

awsome job very cool

Re: 140H Grader
 

This build just keeps getting better and better.:D:D I know i have said this before but I really want to see this under it's own power. And you are not a "pro":rolleyes::rolleyes:

Re: 140H Grader
 

your grader is really coming along. looking good too

Re: 140H Grader
 

Re: 140H Grader
 

" you are not a "pro" :rolleyes::rolleyes: "


nope :rolleyes::rolleyes: just 1 of the best masters of his craft I've seen :eek::eek::eek:


Looks REAL good Rob

Re: 140H Grader
 

Rob, you're moving right along and man it looks good. What is the ETA on this build? I can't wait anymore. We have to get together again, soon.

Re: 140H Grader
 

Hey Joe, its good to hear from ya. I am working on the cab and interior....today, I painted the inside with the sand tone, tomorrow I will prime and paint the outside. I made the windows and got them on the dorrs today. If the weather holds as far as temp. and low humidity, this should all be done by the wknd.

Re: 140H Grader
 

This looks really wonderful!
The care you took in the appearance of the circle gearbox and the lattice(?) work on the back of the moldboard-carrier - sweet!

How strong is the circle rotation?

Re: 140H Grader
 

90% complete....I still have several pieces to make and add some lights. Finish detailing the cab interior, add details to the control column and make arms rest for the seat.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...IMG_2612-1.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...IMG_2613-1.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_2614.jpg
Making the hydraulic levers.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_2615.jpg
Have to detail the side panels next:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_2616.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_2617.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_2618.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_2619.jpg
Engine Compartment
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_2620.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_2621.jpg

Re: 140H Grader
 

WOW WOW WOW WOW Man is that nice! I really like your detailing,right down to the door pulls smashed on the ends like a real one.

Re: 140H Grader
 

Under Power

http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=MVI_2609.mp4

Re: 140H Grader
 

That works just beautiful. JOB WELL DONE

Re: 140H Grader
 

All I can say is you built a "MASTERPIECE". I just gasp in aaahhh:D
I can't add anything that hasn't been said, you're da man:)

Big John

Re: 140H Grader
 

Re: 140H Grader
 

Rob you have done a spectacular job on that grader. I like the way all the functions work, you have done tour self proud. Ed

Re: 140H Grader
 

Rob, You have truely outdone yourself this time!:eek: Except for the wood beams in the engine compartment, there is no way a persone would or could know that it is made from wood. This tops your sprayer and your cotton bale truck combined!! :D Now I just need to see it in person!

Re: 140H Grader
 

Truly a museum masterpiece. But you've taken the next step and made it operate as well. What have you got on your plate to top this one.
Rob

Re: 140H Grader
 

Wonderful :)
Had seen the video before (or one like it?) but not the details of the cab.
IMO that level of detail just puts this over the top (in a good way)!

Re: 140H Grader
 

Awesome :D

It's very good looking, and it seems to operate very well.

Re: 140H Grader
 

:) What a great model - looks, operation, detail - all just awesome. I'd never believe it started life as a tree! Wood is such an unexpected medium for a working machine, but when done so well, who'd a thunk it!

Kudos for such a wonderful project!

Ken