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Forum: Construction Equipment 11-13-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

The blade lift cylinders....i had those made by this guy ib canada...http://www.up-1.com/products.html I sent him my drawing and he made them. I order them w/o the nipples so i could slide the...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-13-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Hey Lou, i know you will do a fine job on your grader. There is a lil geometry to that center pin....what i did....i made a rough bar and measured the holes at different intervals by swing the the...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-20-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

I think we all inspire eachother to build something that we may have thought was too difficult or too long of a building process.

Bring that big monster on Steve and add it to the fleet!:D
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-25-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Joe, U seemed right at home driving my grader. I deem it an honor to get such praising words from U and all the other fellows. I have no time or experience on the 1:1., I just studied the machine...
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-18-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Since Indy, I have been asked to post some video of my grader, so here is a lil sinppet of it doing some dirt work....enjoy:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ldAlbO33oRQ
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-23-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Joe, i remember you talking to me about that some time ago......i was looking forward to you building one too. Your work is truly an amazing piece of craftmanship. I was hope we could push some...
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-19-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Hey Greg, glad to see you made it over!

Thanks!
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-17-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Thank you for the Happy BD wish Madza

We had a great time and it was a pleasure to meet each of you and put a face to a name.
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-07-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Guys and Gals, I can't say thank you enough for the kind words. I don't know what my next major endeavour may be as of yet.

Again thanks everyone.
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-07-2011, 09:03 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Contrare to belief about the weight, it is quite heavy, I estimate about 30 lbs at least. I have plastic BB's in the rear tires. I had them in the front, but turning was harder.....it just pushed...
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-07-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Hey Nat, I do plan to put some lights on it and I do have an idea for GPS gear on it too. I am having some rippers being made now for it. All of these items were planned as accessories. The...
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-06-2011, 12:31 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Thanks EVERYONE for the kind words! There are 6 things I want to change on it........the WHEELS, these are bad for traction and steering, overall, I am satisified.

Here is a size comparison:
...
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-04-2011, 10:50 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
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...
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-28-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

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...
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-15-2011, 10:13 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Thanks Trucker47. was a long project, but i'm pretty proud of the outcome so far.
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-15-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Thanks Lynn, I plan to have it at Indy.
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-15-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

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.
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-05-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

The Cat Personnel have been very supportive. The want to put a write-up in the compnay news letter. I am also planning a trip to the 14M factory down in Little Rock, which is about 2 hrs from me. ...
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-05-2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Almost done...

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/Cat_table.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/interior2.jpg...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-09-2011, 10:09 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Thanks Iz,
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-09-2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Jens, I am using an Airtronics 10G.....U can assign the functions to any channel that suites your desire. Here is how I have mine cnfigured:

Elev stic=circleboard rotation
Aile stic=Steering...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-09-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Thanks guys for the kind words. Yes,i have a little tweeking to do and learn how to drive it :D. I only have one switch that is spring-loaded. It would be nice if all the controls were, but I am...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-08-2011, 11:04 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Under Power

http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/?action=view&current=MVI_2609.mp4
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-08-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
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.
...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-04-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
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...
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