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Thanks to the guys who have set up the new forum, I was somewhat depressed with the thought that I was going to miss all the great RC models that all of you have built. With that said heres an update on the Tigercat swamp logger. Just need to turn out some wheels(8), build grapples, powder coat and make the decals. Fred

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Lookin real good Fred

greg

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Thanks Greg, means a lot!! Fred

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Great to see you here Fred ...skidder is looking awsome ..I cant wait to see your next build ...hopefully RC next time ...Be glad to help with advice ...Cheers lou

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Thanks Lou, theres a toy show in late Sept at Lynden WA, be great to see you guys there. Fred

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Heres the finished project,1/16 scale, all steel except the wheels, scratch built. Next project??? Fred

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Great job Fred. What tires did you use ?

greg

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Greg, Those tires are from Dakota Toys, size is 30.5-32 (2"x4"). They are of a size that is used on the Big Bud tractor and they fit the Skidder for 1/16th scale. What are you working on now? Fred

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Outstanding work!!!

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Fred, that is an outstanding model!

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I 2nd that, awesome ! :cool:

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Wow. That is a piece of art! If I could build something like that, I would be proud! Its a beautiful model for sure. I would love to see you eventually build something like this for a functional RC model. Even so, its incredible.

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Very cool,I would love to own construction eqip.:D

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Thanks guys, I appreciate you having a look at the Tigercat. Fred

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Thanks for the tire information Fred. As for me I am trying to stay away from my next build because once I start, WELL you know how it goes. ( I want to work on it 24-7 ) My winter project is going to be a John Deere 748 Grapple skidder to add to the fleet. I have the tires, hyd cylinders and electric motors already. Only have to buy the pump and spools. :D

Won't be as nice as yours, but I am looking forward to operating it. I have a few years of time on a CAT 518 line skidders, good fun when I was young. My body pains remind me of those days from time to time though...

greg

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Greg, If I were to build a RC piece of equiptment at this time I would like to build a Cat 527 Track skidder. It would make a good duel purpose machine, logging and dozing plus I just like the looks of them. I attended a farm tractor show today with a table full of painted boat anchors ... static models. Lots of interest in the Tigercat because of the TV show,"Swamp Loggers" I put in a lot of good word on you guys and all your RC logging equiptment, A lot of the people I talked to are looking forward to seeing yours and Lou's Videos. Fred

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I would love to see a Cat 527! I liked those the moment I first saw one! Definitely would be a great RC build.

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you have the skill to build a rc machine so go for it that logger is truly amazing

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We are on the same page Fred, as I have the 527 in a future build. I took photo's of one with plans to build it, BUT, not sure if there would be room for 3spools to control that 6 way blade and 3 spools for the grapple.

My brother in-law has one, I have to say it is SCARRY the steep ground they operate them on.... Years ago I ran a CAT 518 skidder, switch back trails up the hill and come straight down with logs pushing you. With the 527 it backs up steep hills better than going forward..

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Greg, I was wondering if at 1/14 scale there would be enough room for all the RC componets in a track skidder. Also what do you think about building with steel, would it end up being to heavy? I got a Broder tractor to build before I make the commitment to build a RC model. Fred

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Fred, I was going to say that the skidder looks like it is factory built but it looks way better that a factory could make it ,well done. Stay with that RC track skidder idea.

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Thanks having a look at the Tigercat Joe, I appreciate your opinion. As far as the track skidder goes, its the one I would like to build. I will need to put it off for a while because I'm working on a 1946 John Deere LA ( full sized).Its not a restoration, just a complete overhaul with a paint job included. Then I have a 1/16 scale Broder tractor to build. After that, the Cat skidder would be next. I have been working on the concept and drawings. I'm going to need some help with the electronics and the best way to build the Tracks with the least amount of friction. Thanks again. Fred

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Awesome build, I remember the early stages on the Garden, now look at it...really really nice! Great job.

-Ben

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Wow! That skidder is amazing. I love the Tigercat. A 527 would be pretty nice too.

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Thought I would add these pictures of the Madill 046 for those who may not have seen them. Now building a Broder Tractor, be a while yet before pictures. Looking forward to seeing a Cat 527 RC skidder that should be taking shape in some of our fellow members shops. Fred

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The Broder Tractor is slowly taking shape. Its a small 3 wheeled tractor built in the early 1900s. Fred

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Wow, the Broder is looking very nice. Look at the engine detail! I've never seen a tractor with one driven wheel. I am more used to seeing them the other way around. Two driven wheels, and tricycle steering wheel up front. Definitely a one of a kind model.

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Heres a bit of an update on the Broder, maybe the Radiator will be next. Fred

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The Broder Tractor is finished. This is a one of a kind, built from a sales flyer and a picture, the original tractor was built by American Universal Tractor company out of Portland Oregon. The model is scratch built, all steel and powder coated. The actual model is a dark gray but the pictures were taken in low light, no flash, so the color is not very accurate. Happy New Year everyone. Fred

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Hey Fred another outstanding model...great job ..Ill be looking forward to your next build...RC I hope ...lol

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Thanks Lou, I'm working on my John Deere now, I did try to buy some K1
chain for building the tracks, I emailed 3 differant suppliers without any response so I set the CAT SKIDDER project to the back burner for now and started another project. Fred

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very nice~!

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Wow! Now that is art. Great job.
How long did the skidder take to build?

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Wrekage, I worked on the skidder off and on for 4 months, hours taken, a lot. Fred

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a small crane truck that would be neat is a Smeal Derrick.

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http://www.smealderricks.com/show_im...o-Photo-22.jpg

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Great looking model Fred. Whats next ? 527 would sure be nice to see...:D

Do you want some K1 like I use ?

greg

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Greg, yes, thats what I was looking for, you have had such good sucess with it that I think thats the way to go.
I have another project started, so I will be busy on it the rest of the winter. It won't be RC but a person will be able to drive and operate it, I'll wait to describe it with pictures, provided its not a failure. Its a unique project. Fred

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Heres a scratch built tractor for my Grandson to drive in a tractor parade, got aways to go but will continue to forge on ahead. Fred

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Fred. Will you adopt me for a grandson? That's going to be great to see him driving it in a parade. He'll be so proud. What brand of tractor is it, looks McCormick to me. Keep the pictures coming.;)
Rob

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Steamer, This thing will be a sort of a John Deere GP when finished,"sort of". Grandson was here yesterday and it met his approval. Thanks, Fred