Scratch built Toys

[dirtpusher9]

Fred, I was going to say that the skidder looks like it is factory built but it looks way better that a factory could make it ,well done. Stay with that RC track skidder idea.

[Iron Art]

Thanks having a look at the Tigercat Joe, I appreciate your opinion. As far as the track skidder goes, its the one I would like to build. I will need to put it off for a while because I'm working on a 1946 John Deere LA ( full sized).Its not a restoration, just a complete overhaul with a paint job included. Then I have a 1/16 scale Broder tractor to build. After that, the Cat skidder would be next. I have been working on the concept and drawings. I'm going to need some help with the electronics and the best way to build the Tracks with the least amount of friction. Thanks again. Fred

[Snochaser]

Awesome build, I remember the early stages on the Garden, now look at it...really really nice! Great job.

-Ben

[Vanisle]

Wow! That skidder is amazing. I love the Tigercat. A 527 would be pretty nice too.

[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

[Espeefan]

Wow, the Broder is looking very nice. Look at the engine detail! I've never seen a tractor with one driven wheel. I am more used to seeing them the other way around. Two driven wheels, and tricycle steering wheel up front. Definitely a one of a kind model.

[Iron Art]

Heres a bit of an update on the Broder, maybe the Radiator will be next. Fred

[Iron Art]

The Broder Tractor is finished. This is a one of a kind, built from a sales flyer and a picture, the original tractor was built by American Universal Tractor company out of Portland Oregon. The model is scratch built, all steel and powder coated. The actual model is a dark gray but the pictures were taken in low light, no flash, so the color is not very accurate. Happy New Year everyone. Fred

[tracksntreadslou]

Hey Fred another outstanding model...great job ..Ill be looking forward to your next build...RC I hope ...lol

[Iron Art]

Thanks Lou, I'm working on my John Deere now, I did try to buy some K1
chain for building the tracks, I emailed 3 differant suppliers without any response so I set the CAT SKIDDER project to the back burner for now and started another project. Fred

[Stuff]

Originally Posted by 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

very nice~!

[Wrekage]

Wow! Now that is art. Great job.
How long did the skidder take to build?

[Iron Art]

Wrekage, I worked on the skidder off and on for 4 months, hours taken, a lot. Fred

[Stuff]

a small crane truck that would be neat is a Smeal Derrick.

ex

[RCLogger]

Originally Posted by Iron Art

Thanks Lou, I'm working on my John Deere now, I did try to buy some K1
chain for building the tracks, I emailed 3 differant suppliers without any response so I set the CAT SKIDDER project to the back burner for now and started another project. Fred

Great looking model Fred. Whats next ? 527 would sure be nice to see...

Do you want some K1 like I use ?

greg

[Iron Art]

Greg, yes, thats what I was looking for, you have had such good sucess with it that I think thats the way to go.
I have another project started, so I will be busy on it the rest of the winter. It won't be RC but a person will be able to drive and operate it, I'll wait to describe it with pictures, provided its not a failure. Its a unique project. Fred

[Iron Art]

Heres a scratch built tractor for my Grandson to drive in a tractor parade, got aways to go but will continue to forge on ahead. Fred

[steamer]

Fred. Will you adopt me for a grandson? That's going to be great to see him driving it in a parade. He'll be so proud. What brand of tractor is it, looks McCormick to me. Keep the pictures coming.
Rob

[Iron Art]

Steamer, This thing will be a sort of a John Deere GP when finished,"sort of". Grandson was here yesterday and it met his approval. Thanks, Fred