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Old 08-16-2010, 12:25 AM
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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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Old 08-16-2010, 09:52 PM
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Lookin real good Fred

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Old 08-18-2010, 04:57 PM
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Thanks Greg, means a lot!! Fred
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Old 08-20-2010, 08:41 PM
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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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Old 08-24-2010, 12:58 PM
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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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Old 08-26-2010, 06:25 PM
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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 ?

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

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...

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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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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
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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