Another KAT on the prowl

[rc_farmer]

Much has been already written about the chinese KAT, so i won't bore you with many of the particulars. I have been asked a couple of times though what i thought of it........I would venture to say that some unique building skills are required to make this a more working models. I was disappointed but not supprised at the workmanship. Loose screws, missing screws, filled-n-holes, bent-undercarriage (when received) loose turntable, etc. Over all though, i figure that i have a good set of parts to work with at a relative inexpensive cost. For the time it would have taken me to get all the pieces drawn, laser cut , time involved, i would have spent close to this money money.

I have already started changing some things on it.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0779_zpsa3f1cadb.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0779_zpsa3f1cadb.jpg.html)

Square-up body
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0788_zps6d3dcc0a.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0788_zps6d3dcc0a.jpg.html)

Replaced these with.......
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0787_zps8695a5d8.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0787_zps8695a5d8.jpg.html)

With this aluminium C-channel.....and machine shop making idle wheel, this is not a bicycle, two sprockets on one chain doesnt work.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0782_zpsef0888ca.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0782_zpsef0888ca.jpg.html)


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0783_zpse11fabf2.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0783_zpse11fabf2.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0786_zps453efd2e.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0786_zps453efd2e.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0785_zps3523f5bd.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0785_zps3523f5bd.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0784_zps43347b57.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0784_zps43347b57.jpg.html)

Tapping M5 holes
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0781_zps1110bcfb.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0781_zps1110bcfb.jpg.html)

Nylon bushings with nut inserts
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0780_zpsf40d0fb7.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0780_zpsf40d0fb7.jpg.html)

[Rimrock]

Welcome to the club;) I am not surprised to see another 'demolished' KAT on the 'operating table'..:cool: My guess is that the fabricator have $150, maximum?, in labor and materials put into the basic machine) But as stated before, with some modifications, it can turn out a fine machine. I most of all like the tracks, I think that the fabricator has done a good job on them.

[rc_farmer]

I agree with ya on the tracks........going to get mine sand blasted

[rmunson21]

I also have this excavator. I received mine on 1-16-14 I also had damage on delivery. Mine has a bent track drive outer plate at the rear sprocket, the undercarriage is bent, I also had missing bolts. I guess every body that buys this excavator can expect to do some fab work.

[cdm]

give that its not cheap, is it worth it? looking at input so far, you have to basically rebuild it...

[liftmys10]

give that its not cheap, is it worth it? looking at input so far, you have to basically rebuild it...
I too would like to know this.
If it needs the 4200xl cyl.and all this modification to make it worthy, wouldn't it be as expensive just to purchase the 4200xl as it's a proven sting digger compared to wedico? Don't get me wrong, I like to see different companies building them to allow competition and lower prices.

[JAMMER]

Looking good there Rob. When I saw you got one I knew there were going to be some good modifications coming. Ed

[rc_farmer]

A lil more progress....

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0794_zps5a6fde3e.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0794_zps5a6fde3e.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0795_zps1581f64b.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0795_zps1581f64b.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0798_zps2bc341eb.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0798_zps2bc341eb.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0799_zps5922675d.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0799_zps5922675d.jpg.html)


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0797_zps7a496d7f.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0797_zps7a496d7f.jpg.html)

Track runs much smoother now
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0801_zps5b591eae.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0801_zps5b591eae.jpg.html)

[DADSGARAGE]

Looking better all the time...good job well done!!

[rc_farmer]

Video of Track test

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/th_MVI_0802_zpsae48702d.jpg (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/MVI_0802_zpsae48702d.mp4)

[rc_farmer]

Great idea. Fixed 2 things with the 1 mod. how much to make me a pair?

Chris


I might be crazy, but this thing is kinda fun to work on.



Chris, i farmed them out to a machine shop.....it was 200.00 for all the peices excluding the rods and springs. If you interested, ill check see with him. He does this in-between his real work. Took three wks for all parts.

[dirtpusher9]

Hey Rob,I forgot to ask you on the phone, how are you getting access to too the slack adjusters? The tracks work great.

[rc_farmer]

A few more upgrades:


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0805_zps528fc16e.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0805_zps528fc16e.jpg.html)


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0806_zpsc61f571d.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0806_zpsc61f571d.jpg.html)


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0804_zps0597ce4a.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0804_zps0597ce4a.jpg.html)

[rc_farmer]

I would be further along if I could get rc4wd to answer their emails or get a phone.......geeeeze! By the time they answer your questions, the part is out of stock again.

[dabears]

Looking great so far!

[Azonic]

The tracks looks really nice, steel, alu or die cast?

What's the measurements of the track pads?

[rc_farmer]

These are the same tracks that came with the KAT......I just had them sandblasted.

[Chrisbird]

I've been thinking of scrach building an excavator to go with my rc low loader. But seeing this thread has made me think of buying one of these kats and modding it. So the question is can the flimsy sounding kat take it and can it take the hydraulics and the power that goes with them

[rc_farmer]

I think i made a good choice. I am redoing it a bit to make it stronger and up to my spec's. Im using rc4wd cylinder and a brushless pump.

[rc_farmer]

Got Slewring today.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/Slewring_0807_zpsc7951c12.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/Slewring_0807_zpsc7951c12.jpg.html)

[rc_farmer]

I bought this new swing ring. It is approx. 2 1/4 across from inside to inside. The Slipring from rcwd will not fit insode this ring. You will need a slipring smaller than this one. The pinion gear is large thus taking up the space inside the ring. The ideal slewring would have an external tooth.....for that i am still searching. Also i purchased the slipring that is advertised on the KAT website.....it is not going to work either. The wires are somewhat bigger than human hair. and the turntable is about the size of 6 stacked quarters.

http://img02.taobaocdn.com/bao/uploaded/i2/T1XkOJFwFXXXXXXXXX_!!1-item_pic.gif_80x80.jpg

http://img02.taobaocdn.com/bao/uploaded/i2/12093027995853833/T10jm4FnXbXXXXXXXX_!!0-item_pic.jpg_80x80.jpg

[Lil Giants]

The Leimbach is external teeth. Contact this place in Germany to get it. (I doubt you find part/price on his website).

http://www.der-getriebedoktor.de/shop2/index.php?sprache=2

The Gear Doctor - he writes good English.

[rc_farmer]

Much ablidged Joe

[JAKEBRAKE]

Nice upgrades Rob!! Will you use the RC4WD radio for this machine or just a standard?

[rc_farmer]

I did got the new slewring but the pinion takes up most of the space. That rc4wd slipring is huge. I ordered the one from Germany.

Jake: I'm going to use my Airtronics, it has all the mixing features i want for the pump operation.

[carp]

Hey Rob you rdoing an excellent job on this, im interested to know how strong that new slew bearing from china is? would it be suitable for a bigger machine? are the gear teeth metal or plastic?

cheers

[rc_farmer]

Here are several pics of the new slewringw with and w/o the pinion and slipring.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0833_zps7c82f32f.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0833_zps7c82f32f.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0834_zpsfb1d8db8.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0834_zpsfb1d8db8.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0835_zps523ef17a.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0835_zps523ef17a.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0837_zpsac38d321.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0837_zpsac38d321.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0836_zpsb0e5f785.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0836_zpsb0e5f785.jpg.html)

The new ring teeth are made of metal.

[rc_farmer]

Well, I think i have figured out the slip/slew ring problem that has been plaguing the KAT. The pics will explain.

I cut and shortened the rc4wd slip ring down to a workable height
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0846_zpsaaa15063.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0846_zpsaaa15063.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0842_zps25f42d0a.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0842_zps25f42d0a.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0847_zps86515204.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0847_zps86515204.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0840_zps3e9e2c09.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0840_zps3e9e2c09.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0845_zps66e761d4.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0845_zps66e761d4.jpg.html)

I bored out the diameter of the slew ring to fit the diameter of the slip ring. This not fits atop the slip ring.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0843_zps11d850f7.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0843_zps11d850f7.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0844_zpsc65b009e.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0844_zpsc65b009e.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_0841_zpsf48835d6.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_0841_zpsf48835d6.jpg.html)

[tracksntreadslou]

Hey rob glad you are getting things worked out with the rotory ..Sometimes it takes a bit to find something to fit ..Question ..your opinion on the tracks ..are they cast aluminum and do they look strong enough ?..they look pretty good from the photos

[rc_farmer]

Hey rob glad you are getting things worked out with the rotory ..Sometimes it takes a bit to find something to fit ..Question ..your opinion on the tracks ..are they cast aluminum and do they look strong enough ?..they look pretty good from the photos

Hey Lou, yes they are cast alum. and they are pretty beefy. I think they are worth a buying to build other projects. I actually bought extra links too.

[woodhog]

Glad you got it figured out now you can move on forward:D

[rc_farmer]

Got my new cylinders in for the KAT....

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/th_MVI_1074_zps14h2jjxe.mp4 (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/MVI_1074_zps14h2jjxe.mp4)

[bigford]

who makes the cylinders? i'm having nothing but trouble with my kat..
it will spend most of this weekend at cabin fever on the lowboy

[rc_farmer]

These are the replacement for the original ones. I got the second version of the KAT and it came with smooth cylinders. Once i figured out the hydraulic, everything else was pretty easy. What are you having issues with....im no expert, but maybe can shed some trial and error experience.

[bigford]

stupid stuff. cylinders leaking the pump is shown as
a brushless but i got a brushed and it screams to make
the cylinders move. you cant do more then one function at a tim

[rc_farmer]

You are absolutely right about the brushed pump....if yours is like mine was, the coupler is off-centered too and it wobbles. It sitting in my junk pile. I bought the brushless the same time i bought the unit. I also junked the valves too. These valves are from tawain. they work great. I drilled the open from 2mm to 4mm for a better flow. What you see in the vid is after the mods to the valve block. i cleaned the threaded area REAL-GOOD and applied TL to the nipple and let set....no leaks there and no leaks .....so far from the heads.

[bigford]

are you using the morpower valve??

[rc_farmer]

Yes i am and Hitec servos

[rc_farmer]

Some more update pics:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/th_MVI_1088_zpsvovppxwf.mp4 (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/MVI_1088_zpsvovppxwf.mp4)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1087_zpsqwdcngzg.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1087_zpsqwdcngzg.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1086_zpspvmzfkhz.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1086_zpspvmzfkhz.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1084_zpsojkgzss4.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1084_zpsojkgzss4.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1082_zpsytw0yx7y.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1082_zpsytw0yx7y.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1080_zps2htjybxk.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1080_zps2htjybxk.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1081_zpsrjjpwzgw.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1081_zpsrjjpwzgw.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1083_zpsxt410fxz.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1083_zpsxt410fxz.jpg.html)

[JAMMER]

Looking real good Rob your getting close to being able to dig dirt hopfully you got all the bugs worked out so you can have some fun time. Ed

[rc_farmer]

i put plastic bushing at many of the metal-on-metal moving parts. The table rotates good and all the movements seems to be moving smoothly. I didn't run the pump full open on the test setup cause i didn't clamp the hoses, but everything seem to hold up and no leaks. I now have to rearrange some of the electronics so everything fits. Then its time to break everything down and prime and paint.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/th_MVI_1088_zpsvovppxwf.mp4 (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/MVI_1088_zpsvovppxwf.mp4)

[egronvold]

It's very quick. Good job so far!

[rc_farmer]

Here are some update pics to the KAT


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1100_zpscwcehxeh.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1100_zpscwcehxeh.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1099_zps5noger3s.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1099_zps5noger3s.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1097_zpswbagxnbk.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1097_zpswbagxnbk.jpg.html)

[bigford]

looking real good!!! nice brass work

[rowings farms]

Hey rob do you do laundry? In all your builds they seem to end up on the washer and dryer.

[Wiskybilt]

Hey rob do you do laundry? In all your builds they seem to end up on the washer and dryer.

That just cracked me up!

[rc_farmer]

looking real good!!! nice brass work

Thanks, took a minute to get that brass block hot enough and then to keep all the tubes in place.

[rc_farmer]

Hey rob do you do laundry? In all your builds they seem to end up on the washer and dryer.

yeah, but its a &^%$ when you end up with more screws and nuts in the wash than underwear....:D......should see my portable table (ironing board)

[rc_farmer]

A couple more washing machine knob pics......:D


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1107_zpsfqz6cgxv.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1107_zpsfqz6cgxv.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1108_zpsvltgukkp.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1108_zpsvltgukkp.jpg.html)

[rc_farmer]

Well, while working on the KAT, I let Jeanie out the bottle this afternoon....pink, white, gray....pretty colors.....looked like crayola exploded in the room....had a spare ECS on the shelf though..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1131_zpsmoevy32b.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1131_zpsmoevy32b.jpg.html)

Everything all tucked in and heat-shrinked really good this time.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1128_zpsh7pgsu5s.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1128_zpsh7pgsu5s.jpg.html)

And she lives!
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/th_MVI_1130_zpsqv61fqvp.mp4 (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/MVI_1130_zpsqv61fqvp.mp4)

[headers]

Looking good rob what do you of the pump so far?

[rc_farmer]

After getting all the helpful info from the fellows, i was able to figure out how to set the pump up. So far i am happy with the setup. The valves hold very good.

[bigford]

i forgot what valvebody did you use??

[rc_farmer]

Magon's valves

[Radar]

I'm vary happy with there valve I put one in my loader it does hold very well and does not leak a drop
Your Kat is looking vary good can't wait to see it in action!!

[cosworth34677]

Magon's valves

Love there valve, never have to many problems with them. Pump..... well there old style one aren't that great haven't used there bushless pumps yet.

[rc_farmer]

Some updated pics

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1132_zps3murfhkd.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1132_zps3murfhkd.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1133_zpsp6gsphih.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1133_zpsp6gsphih.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1134_zpsxjgx0eur.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1134_zpsxjgx0eur.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1136_zpsm0qw4fhv.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1136_zpsm0qw4fhv.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1135_zps2b4dyphr.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1135_zps2b4dyphr.jpg.html)

[RCTech9]

Very Nice Rob. How much does it weigh?

[heavy_duty]

:jaw: Simply Amazing. Rob you always pull the rabbit out of the hat trick perfectly. Great job.

ED

[RCP57]

That looks great! Nice to see something other than Cat, Volvo or John Deere too!

[Digger_Bear]

Looks awesome. Well done.

[dozerbuilder]

Really good to see a model of a big U.S. hydraulic hoe after all the jap machines that are so common. I was at a show a while back and they had a big Insley hydraulic hoe with an 8V92 in it running, really cool machine to watch running. Who's gonna build the big Northwest 100DH in 1/16?

[headers]

You her looking amaaaaaaazing good job rob

[DieselKid]

Awesome machine Robert!!!:eek:

Love the Link Belt colors!:)

-Alex

[RCLogger]

Your machine looks great, the LinkBelt decals are perfect.

greg

[TRUCKMAKER]

This turned out real nice Robert! I agree with the rest the LinkBelt theme makes for an excellent model.

[FabOne]

Another GREAT job Robert!!

-Terry

[rc_farmer]

Thanks guys for the kind words. I wanted to do something different and i really like the Linkbelt colors too. The guys at the local LBX dealership helped me out with some paint....Big-Ups to them:):). I took the EXC by their office a couple days ago and they couldn't believe this actually ran off mini hydraulics.

[rc_farmer]

A little test video......getn it tweeked a lil more atta time

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/th_MVI_1137_zpscgenvfyh.mp4 (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/MVI_1137_zpscgenvfyh.mp4)

[bigford]

hey rob
i got my more power valve and 2 of the 3 servos are glitching!
what mini servo did you use?
looks great in link belt colors

[rc_farmer]

i hope you have better luck with them, the two sets i had didn't have a center. i am using the valves from Magom.....great holding power. they don't sink at all. They servo that come with them are no good, i tried the Hi-tech mg 85 i believe and they worked good, no glitching.

[rc_farmer]

Very Nice Rob. How much does it weigh?

29.5 lbs

[rc_farmer]

:jaw: Simply Amazing. Rob you always pull the rabbit out of the hat trick perfectly. Great job.

ED

Thanks Ed

[rc_farmer]

hey rob
i got my more power valve and 2 of the 3 servos are glitching!
what mini servo did you use?
looks great in link belt colors

i'm using the Magom valves, very good holding power.
For the Morepower valves, i didn't have any luck with them, no center, no holding power at all. the servos that came with them too are no any good, i think i used hitec mg-85, i will check see.

[Scott M]

Wow man!!! What a build, great job on everything I especially liked the hard lines and body. Kinda scares me about buying one, and having to do all those upgrades I don't think I'd have the patients

[rc_farmer]

Imo of the KAT machine, one would be better off buying the bare machine w/o hydraulics. You will want to upgrade them so don't pay the extra money for it. I had new bottom and top plates cut. The aluminium that comes with it is very soft and and thin.....which makes it hard to tap. To make it more scale like requires quite a bit of upgrading. I will figure a total for the finished model excluding the R&D parts that are scattered across the room.

[rc_farmer]

First pics of it outside in the dirt and video coming soon, whenever it finishes uploading to PB.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1141_zpsduecyedr.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1141_zpsduecyedr.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1140_zpsrluaqzrp.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1140_zpsrluaqzrp.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1139_zpsvwwngddw.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1139_zpsvwwngddw.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1138_zpsyiik24pf.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/602bpilot/media/IMG_1138_zpsyiik24pf.jpg.html)

[headers]

DAAAAM she looking good

[rc_farmer]

Had to upload video to youtube first

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJuben1xYYI&feature=youtu.be

[headers]

Hey Rob you got your YouTube set to private can't see the video

[rc_farmer]

Hey Rob you got your YouTube set to private can't see the video

Think i got it fixed now, thanks for the headsup

[rc_farmer]

Think i got it fixed now, thanks for the headsup


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJuben1xYYI

[bigford]

nice video rob

[550166681]

Very beautiful ! Can see your valve drawings ?