CAT 14M Motor Grader

[johnboyee]

Kinda off/on topic, as I'm sitting here in my cab with the radio and a/c on, it jus hit me, it would probably be cheaper(not including cost of machine) to turn this machine into remote control, everything except throttle, and on/off runs through joysticks, a 14 channel radio would cover it! But I think that would be pretty awesome, but nit sure if it would fit in my garage!

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by johnboyee

Awesome job, I operate this beast everyday, just amazing the detail you done so far! If you decided, or had it all on paper, I would buy a set of plans!!

If you ever have camera with you, I would be grateful if you are able to take some photos of the machine, mainly on the back wall of the cab.

[johnboyee]

I'll grab some shots tomorrow and try to get them uploaded or sent to you, I want tonsay most of the stuff back there is A/C stuff, but no problem!

[Espeefan]

This build is insane! I can't get enough of it. The level of detail is so incredible. A true matster piece in the making. I have to agree that it will almost be a shame to paint and decal this machine up, as it is a work of art!

[johnboyee]

Back of cab shots[IMG]http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z451/Johnboyee/54184271.jpg[/IMG


Steps on newer blades

Light bar on newer ones

[johnboyee]

Best one didn't post first time

Also CAT went back to an I-beam front frame piece instead of tubular due to cracking issues ..

[Hemi1966]

johnboyee, great pictures. Many thanks

[tc1cat]

Ari,
Do you know of a source for the step material that you used? Hopefully, on this side of the "pond"! Need some no matter where you got it from

Thanks in advance.

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by tc1cat

Ari,
Do you know of a source for the step material that you used? Hopefully, on this side of the "pond"! Need some no matter where you got it from

Thanks in advance.

I got it from here: http://www.fechtner-modellbau.de/sho...2006s002_1.htm
it´s the number 2639 on that page. I have no idea is it available on your side of the pond, but I´m sure you can get something similar there.

[Hemi1966]

I made some details to the back of the cab, I will add some more hoses there.
Many thanks to johnboyee from the detailed pictures of the real machine

[pugs]

Just amazing.

[Azonic]

This is one amazing build, respect!

[D8R]

nice details, Ari.
Did send you a pm
Dan

[RCTech9]

Great details! Cant wait to see this in action!

[johnboyee]

That's just takes the cake, great detail, glad I could help...

[Hemi1966]

I started to decorate the cab

[JensR]

You are a crazy man!

[Hemi1966]

I test fit the valve block and the pump to the grader, and they seems to go in wihtout any problems. I will add second valve block in front of the other and they go so low I can add pump over them and there still over 2 inch clearance to the hood.

[steamer]

Ari, just a quick suggestion. Loosen the set screw that holds the motor to the the pump and turn it 180 degrees to the bottom. That way if there is any pump leakage it will drain out the hole and not gum up the motor. Thanks for showing us that just about anyone can build this caliber of model with just a small shop. Well Done.
Rob

[Espeefan]

I found myself starting from the beginning of your thread once more, today. I just can't over how much talent you have, to create a machine like this. We can't even call it a model because it's not. It's a true, functional, working machine, but on a smaller scale. Unbelievable! What a masterpiece. I think even some the best model builders on this site can't help but be humbled, when they view your thread!