CAT 374D L

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by Madda

Very neat!


What do you use for brazing?

Mostly silver.

[rockNmayhem]

That brass and soldering work is phenominal!!! I sure wish I could solder that clean in that small of a fitting with brass. Can't wait to see this machine operating.

Keep it up.

Tyler

[tracksntreadslou]

Ari every time I look at this thread my Jaw drops ..You are really setting the Bar really high now ..Hats off so far a perfect peice of art

[Hemi1966]

Got the boom boxed, and cylinders finished. Now I should get my hydraulic pump up and running to see if there's any leaks on the cylinder tubing.

[D8R]

Ari, looks better with the narrower tracks, the bigger machine, the narrower tracks it looks like.
This pic from a Swedish forum


What size is the L-connector on right side, M5?



Like your small connections (brazed) to cylinders, wish I had thought a little more about how to make those earlier. What´s the size of cylinders (good to know if I will build another hydaulic model, easier to find brass tubings).
Dan

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by D8R

What size is the L-connector on right side, M5?

Yes, those are M5

Originally Posted by D8R

What´s the size of cylinders (good to know if I will build another hydaulic model, easier to find brass tubings).
Dan

ID is 18 mm.

[Azonic]

Stunning!! Cant say more then that it looks fantastic, great job on the cylinders, hope they are leak free!

[RCP57]

Beautiful job Ari! I'm sure that with your skills there will be no leaks.

[Hemi1966]

I machined the tracks narrower, they are now 72 mm wide which is around 1 meter wide in full scale.
For my eyes they look more realistic now.
Here's a picture of the left track still wide.

[jack van]

Originally Posted by Hemi1966

I machined the tracks narrower, they are now 72 mm wide which is around 1 meter wide in full scale.
For my eyes they look more realistic now.
Here's a picture of the left track still wide.

hmm i like the wider version your awsome craftsman

[Alokocat]

Wo'nderful skills to bulle thismasterpiece ! Contrats.

I'd vote for the cat 974C, the meanest looking track loader ever built
In your hands it would be like a dream comes true.

[Azonic]

Spot on! That looks so much better!

[Hemi1966]

Here's both tracks done

[aussie mack]

looks great hemi loving the detail ur putting into it

[super2222]

nice work
i would like to have more information on how did you do the track pad
Steve

[Finster]

That's a really super job you've done on this model. It's almost a shame to put it in the dirt...

[dabears]

Man thats looking killer!!! One of the best ive seen!! Keep up the awesome work!

[D8R]

Did read thru whole tread again, had missed that some pic was a video. Realy liked those showing how your mill is working. Trying to learn as much as possible about this before deciding what to buy.
The bucket is impressive with all those extra parts. Looks from pic that you use aluminum EN755, is that the best for milling? Have found a local supplier where I live, hope that it´s possible to buy shorter pieces than 6m. Will do the shoes for keeping track right in alu.
Looking forward to more milling videos!
Dan

[Hemi1966]

I attached the swing motor and the worm gear assembly

[Hemi1966]

I made some upper structure parts