CAT 14M Motor Grader - Page 15

rc_farmer · #**281** 02-23-2012, 11:15 AM

I need to find a thesaurus so i can find some more descriptive words for this CAT!!!

jtroyer06 · #**282** 02-23-2012, 04:21 PM

Hemi1966

What type of tool did you use to make the details on the cab and hood? Also where did get all your micro fasteners from? Keep up the amazing work!

Thanks JT

Hemi1966 · #**283** 02-24-2012, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jtroyer06

Hemi1966

What type of tool did you use to make the details on the cab and hood? Also where did get all your micro fasteners from? Keep up the amazing work!

Thanks JT

All the grooves and panel lines are milled with this tool :http://www.cut-tools.de/cnc8fold-tool-p-3817.html

Small nuts and screws are from here :http://www.knupfershop.de/shop/index...a1&cp_tpl=main

Hemi1966 · #**284** 02-24-2012, 02:24 AM

Have you guys ever tinted your windows on these machines, what is the best way to do it. I would like to get the grader windows little darker shade.

trucker n · #**285** 02-24-2012, 10:18 AM

hey ari they make spray tint for cars use that on some plastic

JensR · #**286** 02-24-2012, 12:48 PM

Tamiya has translucent paint for exactly that purpose.
It tends to be darker once mounted than when spraying, so do not overdo it

modelman · #**287** 02-24-2012, 01:15 PM

This is a great build-your attention to detail is amazing, but the sound system is what puts it over the top for me. It's perfect!!!

Hemi1966 · #**288** 02-26-2012, 01:24 PM

Thanks guys for the information of the window tint

Here is a few shots of the progress:

D8R · #**289** 02-26-2012, 01:49 PM

See you like details to, Ari. The small stickers add realism!
Is everything manufactored now? Only painting and assembly left?
Dan

9W Monighan · #**290** 02-26-2012, 03:31 PM

Outstanding in every way! I've watched your videos a few times too. Your making this grader to a new standard that others can look up to. I can't wait to see some video of it in real dirt conditions with close ups.

Espeefan · #**291** 02-26-2012, 10:46 PM

It's really coming to life with the paint! I know raw models are really neat to look at too, but nothing says 'real' like a metal painted model.

Vanisle · #**292** 02-27-2012, 05:45 PM

Not sure if I have commented yet but, wow, the level of detail is amazing. I agree that the paint really does bring it to life.

fuchs301 · #**293** 03-06-2012, 11:41 AM

it is a very amazing model and I really admire the details.
- How did you make or get the decals / sticker ?
- what kid of CNC-machines you have available ?

Hemi1966 · #**294** 03-07-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by fuchs301

it is a very amazing model and I really admire the details.
- How did you make or get the decals / sticker ?
- what kid of CNC-machines you have available ?

The Cat decals are printed on this: http://www.bare-metal.com/Experts-Ch...ecal-Film.html
The warning stickers are from Fechtner-Modelibau: http://www.fechtner-modellbau.de/

I have Optimum BF20L milling machine, that I have converted to CNC.

Hemi1966 · #**295** 03-17-2012, 05:28 AM

I made few more details to the drawbar/circle by adding wear strip covers.
This is one of the last parts that is not painted, so it looks like the painting will hopefully end soon...