CAT 14M Motor Grader

[td9clyde]

yea your grader is very awsome i like it alot keep up the awsome work

[Izzy]

Ari - welcome --- where have you been hiding??

Your machining skills are great....I like the front axel set up... And the multi point backers are sweet.....


Are you scaling this all from photos and measurements? Or are you engineering and using the 1:1 for inspiration---- either way it's up there with a few of the the greats........

Chris

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by Izzy

Ari - welcome --- where have you been hiding??

Your machining skills are great....I like the front axel set up... And the multi point backers are sweet.....


Are you scaling this all from photos and measurements? Or are you engineering and using the 1:1 for inspiration---- either way it's up there with a few of the the greats........

Chris

For measurments I´m using Norscot 1:50 14M diecast model witch I hope is accurate enought, and also I have some 14M brochures witch have some measurments. I also have many photos of it.
Sadly I havent been able to take any photos of it myself.
I wish have one in my yard witch I could take measurments and maybe do some road work also...

[elliot330]

Hi Ari... fantastic opening post and I knew your machining skills would be appreciated here... keep the photos coming...

[RCLogger]

Great work Ari
thanks alot for showing us your skills, I am impressed with the work you have done. Keep the photo's coming.
How many spools are you planning on useing, there sure could be alot of functions if you went with all the grader has..

greg

[Espeefan]

Wow. I'm at a loss for words! I wish I had half the talent you do in your little pink alone! Your machine work looks incredible! The front axle is a work of art. Amazing. This will be one build to keep an eye on for sure. 5 star thread!

[hawgfanman]

I think everyone has pretty much summed up my feelings with WOW! Absolutely awesome!!!

[modelman]

All I can say is-I agree with everyone-amazing work!

[Hemi1966]

Today I made the housing that covers the frame in front of the cab.
Here is some pictures of making it:

[tc1cat]

There are no words left to describe this build. Making your own body shells like photo-etched brass is completely over the top.

Lynn

[cjwrctrucker]

Words cant describe this build. Incredible!

[Lil Giants]

Nifty seeing how you planned the cut so it bent into the right shape... did ya do it on the 1st try?

I never could draw or inivision in 3D before, likely the reason why I get frustrated with scratchbuilding. You however are doing a fantastic job!

What's its current weight?

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by Lil Giants

Nifty seeing how you planned the cut so it bent into the right shape... did ya do it on the 1st try?

I never could draw or inivision in 3D before, likely the reason why I get frustrated with scratchbuilding. You however are doing a fantastic job!

What's its current weight?

First I made the part out of cardboard, bend it and try fit it to it´s place. Then I took the measurments of that, and made the program for the milling machine.
And it was not successful on the first time, I actually made a new one today, the one I show you earlier was too wide.

Weight of the grader so far is 5,5 kg

[Hemi1966]

Today I made the roof side sections, witch where difficult to make.
What makes them hard to make is that the other side is straight, and the other is curvy like an airfoil. To be honest I´m not totally satisfied how they turn out, but maybe some bondo and paint will do the trick

[doodlebug]

Hey Hemi1966, do you need any detail shot's taken, will be at the Cat booth next week?
Let me know.
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by doodlebug

Hey Hemi1966, do you need any detail shot's taken, will be at the Cat booth next week?
Let me know.
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

I would be grateful to have all the detail shots you are able to take

Thanks in advance

[elliot330]

Looking good.. quick question, what is bondo?

[9W Monighan]

I don't think it looks too bad. Don't be so hard on yourself.
Elliot, Bondo is a cheap 2part autobody filler that can be sanded once it has hardened.

[td9clyde]

looks great i can't wait to see this thing workin

[rc_farmer]

Hemi, you are not half-stepping by any means on this fantastic build. I commend you on your skills.......i can't wait to see "yours" working!!! Are you going to use hydro on the cylinders?

Keep up the great work!