Scratch built Toys

[Iron Art]

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

[RCLogger]

Lookin real good Fred

greg

[Iron Art]

Thanks Greg, means a lot!! Fred

[tracksntreadslou]

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

[Iron Art]

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

[Iron Art]

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

[RCLogger]

Great job Fred. What tires did you use ?

greg

[Iron Art]

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

[RCLogger]

Originally Posted by Iron Art

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...

greg

[modelman]

Outstanding work!!!

[rc_farmer]

Fred, that is an outstanding model!

[cummingsman29]

I 2nd that, awesome !

[Espeefan]

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.

[sneaky-pete]

Very cool,I would love to own construction eqip.

[Iron Art]

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

[Iron Art]

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

[RCLogger]

Originally Posted by Iron Art

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..

[Iron Art]

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

[Iron Art]

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

[Iron Art]

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