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Old 06-06-2011, 08:24 AM
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Rob,
This has got to be your best and most impressive build to date You need to get some pics of it next to the real thing. Please let us know what the people at the Cat factory think of it.

OH ya, PLEASE don't break it before Indy!! I really want to see it run!
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Old 06-15-2011, 09:37 PM
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Rob, YOU KILLED THIS THING Man that is nice, can't wait to see it.
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Old 06-15-2011, 10:10 PM
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Thanks Joe,
I take notes form the best. I have been doing some field-testing before I finally release it. Tweeking a couple of things to make it a lil more durable.
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Old 06-15-2011, 10:11 PM
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Rob,
This has got to be your best and most impressive build to date You need to get some pics of it next to the real thing. Please let us know what the people at the Cat factory think of it.

OH ya, PLEASE don't break it before Indy!! I really want to see it run!
Thanks Lynn, I plan to have it at Indy.
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Old 06-15-2011, 10:13 PM
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Thanks Trucker47. was a long project, but i'm pretty proud of the outcome so far.

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wow that it beautiful! who got to be proud of your self for that! to tell you the truck i couldn't tell the difference between 1:1 an yours in the picture of the cab.

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Old 06-16-2011, 03:16 PM
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You are a true artist!
All I can say is WOW
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Rob you did a beautiful job on that grader it looks real and to think some of it is wood you never know it. Spectacular job. Ed
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Old 06-27-2011, 09:05 PM
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That is one sick looking machine very impressive can't wait to see the finished product.
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What do you cover the wood with?, Bondo, gel-coat?
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Old 06-28-2011, 09:25 AM
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Sneaky-pete, thanks for the complments

Jammer, I appreciate the helpful information on parts to make this model possible.

Hammer, I should be putting the step ladder on today and she will be finished......WHEW!!!!

Cbazq271, To prep it, i used a balsa filler called Hobby-Lite. The filler is easy to use and contours very well. That sealed all the cracks and holes. I used a wood sealer/primer for base coat, then the Cat yellow........oh i almost forgot, 1st thing was to sand, sand,sand, sand up to and including the primer.
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Sneaky-pete, thanks for the complments

Jammer, I appreciate the helpful information on parts to make this model possible.

Hammer, I should be putting the step ladder on today and she will be finished......WHEW!!!!

Cbazq271, To prep it, i used a balsa filler called Hobby-Lite. The filler is easy to use and contours very well. That sealed all the cracks and holes. I used a wood sealer/primer for base coat, then the Cat yellow........oh i almost forgot, 1st thing was to sand, sand,sand, sand up to and including the primer.
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Old 07-04-2011, 10:50 PM
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Rob first glance of the 1st pic , I thought it was the real 1 looks great , another great build by you
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Old 07-05-2011, 12:43 AM
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WOW I too thought the first few pics were of the 1:1 for comparison sake. You nailed it. Great Job.
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Old 07-05-2011, 02:11 AM
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Rob, Your grader build is awesome and knowing how it was built is amazing. Great work from a very skilled builder. We need one more picture though, you standing proudly beside it so we can see how big the model actually is.
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Old 07-05-2011, 07:47 AM
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Another outstanding build from an outstanding builder Unless someone knows, you would never guess there is wood under some of that paint.
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Love that grader, top shelf work if ya ask me.

Nice job
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Old 07-05-2011, 02:14 PM
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Great
And I mean "great" - not "great considering it's wood"

I'd love a play area like this close by #sigh#

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Old 07-05-2011, 07:00 PM
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All I can say is "WOW"
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Old 07-05-2011, 08:36 PM
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rc farmer-the model looks great and all systems seem to work flawlessly! Sit down and have a cold one. You deserve it!!
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