First custom project: CAT M322D Wheeled Excavator

[ptebbe]

Thanks all!!

The model features:
Drivetrain: Servonaut S23 ESC, Robbe axles (fixed diff locked, turning axle open), Robbe transfer case/gear reduction unit, Fulda Crossforce tires on Robbe plastic wheels (painted.)
Hydraulics: Leimbach pump and 5 valve channels, leimbach cylinders (14mm on arm, 9mm on stabilziers and plow)
Power: 4000mah 11v LiPo
Radio: Spektrum DX-18, 12 channels required
Body: all aluminum except for body shell which is from a plastic 1/16 Bruder excavator. I had initially wanted to custom build the boom/arm/bucket but due to time restraints I decided to use a spare Stahl 922 arm/bucket I had around. Lower body made from 3" square aluminum tube.
Finish: all powder coat except for plastic parts which are painted.
Lighting: Custom LED lighting system with 4 front headlights, tail-lights, and backup lights.
Sound: Servonaut SM3 with mini-model railroad speaker.

More to come.....