Another Tigercat...

[RCP57]

I've been somewhat reluctant to post this build because it has already been done by others(greatly I might add) and I kinda feel like I'm being a copy cat but I like the machine so here it goes... 1/10th again... Tigercat 630D...

Two brand new griders were destroyed for this build...RIP

[RCP57]

rims...

[RCP57]

Please ignor the rubber bands... I ordered a rotary table and chuck today to drill the bolt patterns in the axles and wheels/hubs.

[RCP57]

Here's a few pics of the sheetmetal and boom. I'm having trouble with my eyes and I'm unable to weld so it's p!ss!n me off!


Thanks for lookin! Reg

[ihbuilder]

thats 1 way to get 2 matching sets looks great so far I cant wait to get a tig

[Construction]

Im liking the rims and tires.

How did you break your griders?

Can't wait to see the finished product!

[fhhhstix]

Originally Posted by Construction

Im liking the rims and tires.

How did you break your griders?

Can't wait to see the finished product!

He tore the grinders apart to get the gear sets out of them.

Travis

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by fhhhstix

He tore the grinders apart to get the gear sets out of them.

Travis

Sure did! Cheapest way I could see to get two heavy duty ring and pinion sets... I even smashed apart the motors and used the shafts(modified of course) and bearings. Later I'll cut them to length and connect them to the rest of the driveline. I'm headed out to the shop soon to bash some more tin.

[RCLogger]

Reg you are a building machine, looking forward to another great build... What tires are you using, I like them. What size are they.

greg

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by RCLogger

Reg you are a building machine, looking forward to another great build... What tires are you using, I like them. What size are they.

greg

HAHA Thanks Greg! I'm a little PO'd that I can't weld because I had hoped to finish this very quickly but time will tell. The tires are from some sort of Newbright monster truck and are about 7.75"x4"... perfect height but a little wide for my scale. I was looking for Juggernaught tires to build a skidder in 1/14 but a friend at the local hobby shop came up with these for $20. I like the look of them too, and they allow me to build in 1/10 to match my other stuff. I want to get this done because I want to pull off one more two part build after this before July.

Thanks for lookin!

[Vanisle]

Wow, you don't rest much. I think Tigertcat skidders look great. Looking forward to seeing them done ... in March.

[Snochaser]

I'm anxious to see your progress I'm sure you will do a fantastic job!!!

Ben

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Snochaser

I'm anxious to see your progress I'm sure you will do a fantastic job!!!

Ben

If I can get close to the quality of your Cat I will be very happy Ben.

I didn't really get much done tonight... lame. Too much time looking at pictures and not enough time turning the images into real life, or scale life.LOL

[Snochaser]

Well Thanks. I've seen your work and I'm sure you will do just as well if not better than my stab at it. The tires look much better than the ones I used for sure. When you say mills, does that mean pepper mill/ grinder?

Ben

[RCP57]

Here's the grinders I used... Under $20 each at princess auto. They had some for less online but they were out of stock at the store nearby. As most of you have probably figured out I'm impatient and wanted them that day.

I haven't decided how to power it yet, all I know is that it will take a lot to spin 4tires this size!

[edwalsh18]

Originally Posted by RCP57

Here's the grinders I used... Under $20 each at princess auto. They had some for less online but they were out of stock at the store nearby. As most of you have probably figured out I'm impatient and wanted them that day.

I haven't decided how to power it yet, all I know is that it will take a lot to spin 4tires this size!

i have a coupon to get these from harbor freight for $9.99

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-1-2-h...der-95578.html

[RCP57]

It's been over a month but I spent a little time welding on my skidder today. I have some time off coming up so I hope to have more time to devote to this.

Reg

[chaseracer]

looking good Reg!!!!

[modelman]

Looks like you are well on your way to another great build. Nice work!!

[Iron Art]

Rcp57. Hot Dog!! A Tigercat skidder,They are great machine and it will be neat to see it powered up and moving a turn or two of logs. Keep up the good work, looking forward to the finished model. Fred