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Forum: Construction Equipment 05-21-2015, 08:47 AM
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Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Finally finished...:bounce:

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Forum: Construction Equipment 03-26-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Thank you both.


Here are a few pics i thought were worth posting again, turned the LED shop lights off and the color is much more accurate now. Got some masking and painting left before...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-25-2015, 09:00 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

I look forward to plenty of pictures then when you get back. Indy.. Ill have to work on that.
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-25-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

No, I wish i could get over there. Hopefully next year, i would have my junk running hopefully by then, cause id like to bring something. You?
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-25-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Thank you, its getting there. Shooting for 1/14 scale.
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-25-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Thanks, No prob, No rush Reg.



Thanks Ed, Theres a place about 10 minutes from me that we use for water jetting. Not exactly a cheap process, ($ 160 for these 5 parts, one not shown)but you...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-25-2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Thank you,

A few new pics of powdercoated body and parts from Water Jet. Pictures dont represent the true color of the Cat yellow, but its really a good match. Im pleased as well with the color...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-20-2015, 08:50 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Haha, Ya that's right. Had the tires..I'll build something to put them on.
I've never used glue, only acetone and a small paint brush. Welds the parts together like nobody's business, just like...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-20-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Thanks, one other limitation which Ive spent countless hours working around is how to strategically slice up a model to be printed using the least amount of support which relates to a cleaner,...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-20-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

I am a fan of Cat, and like a the uniqueness of this project. Not sure I've seen another Vario done up like a Cat yet. Anyway, I print at .15mm layer height on detailed stuff like this and especially...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-20-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Thanks man!
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-20-2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Been a good while since i updated this thread. Just a couple new things, made some decals, added railings, catwalks, and finished the battery cover. Got the counterweight finally shaped a bit...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-27-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 101
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Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Drawing of cab

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Forum: Construction Equipment 05-27-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 101
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Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

:D Thanks Fellas, I wish I had more to share but I haven't had lots if time lately to work on this.

Nate, yes sir. I try to use the help of the printer whenever I can. I'm happy with the cab but...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-27-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

A few recent shots of mocked up detail panels. Starting to think the cab is a bit more 1/12 looking than 1/14, so I may downsize a bit. Perforated steel on the table will become walkways soon..I...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-20-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Ed, no I haven't had much time recently but thanks for the suggestion. Gonna try to give Spektrum a call soon.
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-16-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Thanks Pal! Haha, No, not yet. But checking the tracking everyday. ;)
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-16-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

A little progress this week.

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Forum: Construction Equipment 05-13-2014, 08:36 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

I should rephrase that, I don't have the skill to be very accurate that some others do when cutting by hand.
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-13-2014, 06:45 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Thanks guys!

Wow, that's a vote of confidence Nate. I do have plans to purchase a cnc plasma table sometime this year. The possibilities with something like that are endless. So who knows :)...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-12-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Nathan, yes I'm planning to, Got a few ideas I'm still playing around with.
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-12-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Thanks, It looks a bit like scrap metal still to me, but i have a plan that i think will help bring some of the detail out. In the meantime Ill get to finishing the cab, and get the body filler out. ...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-12-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Got a little further on the cat 385 -type body. Ive been scaling up 4.57x from the 1/64 scale diecast model to get near 1/14 scale. The counter weight is completely boxed with a fill hole, and...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-27-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Joe, yes the steps and hubs are printed. The bolts are metal. I printed the holes close enough and screwed them in. the steps are surprisingly sturdier than you'd think.. I was thinking they may be...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-20-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 41,836
Posted By JDH429
Re: Vario Digger in Cat Yellow

Thanks Nate, and great explanation.That's how I set it initially , on the safe side, but wanted to make sure.
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