1/14 Grader Caterpillar 12F

[grumpygrady]

nice job weathering ,but were is the oil from that one leaking joint that just seems to leak once in a blue moon and the grease spots around each grease fitting lol

never mind just kidding lololol

this is one of the best weathering jobs i have seen
grader looks worked but not abused

[ihbuilder]

Holy crap !! that 1st pic I thought it was the real 1 great job

[just getting started]

man I just love the old cat emblem can't stand the new one very awesome build

[Espeefan]

Wow, this has become a truly beautiful model! It looks perfect. Some good old classic Caterpillar iron. I really enjoyed watching this one take shape. Not much more to go now, is there?

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by fuchs301

(I don't like really new machines )

I do Still, I think your model is an absolutely amazing piece of work, one of the very best builds I´ve ever seen.

Stefan

[Lil Giants]

That almost seems criminal to add weathering to a rc construction model.

A skillfully unique creative ingenuous fine working model you have created Chris.. now let's see it work!

[Pedrocrisostomo]

I think you should start your own business making models for people like us to buy. This could be a competitor to the wedico and permacon or Scaleart. Keep up the good work

[fuchs301]

Hi,

thank you for your friendly comments…

@grumpygrady,
… good ideas, I will try to add it…

@Nathan,
… now I am working at the engine hood and the electrical equipment…

@Lil Giants,
… the functions you have seen already in the youtube-vids, and after I have finished the model, I will try to make some vids outside…

@Pedrocrisostoma,
… for me it is only a hobby and so I have no interest of making a business of it…

Chris

[jtroyer06]

Chris

Wow this model looks great and great work on the weathering! TOP-NOTCH!

Jordan

[catmack]

Chris,

This an outstanding machine. Great job! Colin

[fuchs301]

meanwhile the grader is ready and in the german RC-model-magazine there is a report and a video on youtube:

http://youtu.be/pYKFc0RlGNo

Chris

[Seilbagger]

Hello Chris,

when i saw the new Rad&Kette first time with the cover of the grader, i thought it will be a real and there was a mistake by printing. This is so amazing.

[Rvjimd]

Happy to see this bump back to the top. Wow, very nice!

Jim

[9W Monighan]

Hats off to you on your completion! I like the weathering. Looks very nice where there is some rust were the factory missed covering the metal with a even layer of paint like the 1:1.
As a owner of several antique Caterpillar tractors and road graders, This really gets my attention.

I don't know if you know this or not, but the Cat #12 grader just had it's 75th birthday. And is the longest running non tractor in the Caterpillar lineup.

[JAMMER]

Chris you have done a spectacular job on the grader so good it looks real. Ed

[egronvold]

An amazing build! The paintjob is spot on for the grader.

[RCLogger]

WOW The bar has been raise to a new level....

greg

[doodlebug]

Congratulation's on the magazine spread!
Cheer's, Neil.

[BigCATRod]

This is an amazing model. I am amazed by what I have seen since joining this forum. I used to run an old 12F. This operates just like the real thing. If those controls were worn and wouldn't knuckle in properly they would break your arm if you held on. Great model!

[ederson]

moito real gostei muito