Fumotec PC 490

[extremetrucksaus]

Hey all here is my new build of the PC 490. This is going to be a slow build as I am doing 3 projects at the same time !!! . The other projects will also be listed here. Time is what drags us all down and I am no diff to any one. So here goes

All my comments are my personal observations they are in no way a measure of comparision in terms of quality to quantify the value of what the model is worth. All comments are only observations in positive aspect with room for improvment.Thanks to Franks to his quick reply and and support to his product.He is quick and promt and support is secont to none.

these are the pics of the kit . The kit is heavy and well constructed. the body is all plasctic and the some parts are 3d printed. . Lets Roll

[Lil Giants]

Congratulations! Fumotec models are great kits to put together. :cool:

My 490 showed up a couple wks ago, but it'll have to wait till fall when I have time & space to put it together. :(

It'll be great to see yours go together in the meantime. :)

[avel]

Looks fun! Where the tracks assembled or did you put them together?

[extremetrucksaus]

no in the pic the tracks are just place to gether I have not yet put them together. I have picked all the parts i wanted powder coated. The next step would be assembly. I try not to paint my models as far as I can. I usually get it powder coated easy that way.

[Claus]

You guys are lucky men! Looks like a lot of fun owning a model like that, congrats!

[extremetrucksaus]

It's yet one more job we have taken on lol . Prolly the only job we like :)

[Cooper]

Keep the progress posted. I love to see these things come to life and all the added things people do during a build.

[extremetrucksaus]

Ok here is the pic of the bucket not the best one sorry . Will get some more on the way .

[JDH429]

Looks like a really nice model, based on the Vario kit, which Frank designed, It looks similar in alot of ways. But looks like it is much improved in a few areas too. Enjoy!

[extremetrucksaus]

HI Green Horn ,

you are right the model is nice . But the a normal guy would need a lot of skill to put it to gether . Has all the bits skill is the key to un lock the secret of the assembly .

[extremetrucksaus]

Looks fun! Where the tracks assembled or did you put them together?

Had to assemble them they there a bit tricky to do as I powder coated these

[extremetrucksaus]

Here are all the parts after powder coating its hard and tough just have to be careful not to impact it or might chip .Its nice in terms of wearing

[extremetrucksaus]

Here is i have just started the assembly of the under carriage and the car body

[extremetrucksaus]

The model we well build with out doubt strong study and fits well. The fun part is not and ready done for you .There are still bit you have to work out your self .This improves your skill and makes you think .

[extremetrucksaus]

Just started putting the HYD valves together . This is sure exciting

[extremetrucksaus]

Assembly of the gear box

http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah18/extremekev/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1450_zps07693760.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/extremekev/media/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1450_zps07693760.jpg.html)

[extremetrucksaus]

http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah18/extremekev/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1459_zpse337ae5c.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/extremekev/media/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1459_zpse337ae5c.jpg.html)

[extremetrucksaus]

With out doubt these drive have the power and will chew your finger if u get in those gears .

http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah18/extremekev/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1460_zpsd696e30e.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/extremekev/media/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1460_zpsd696e30e.jpg.html)

[extremetrucksaus]

I normall powder coat my models as its hard and tough . Did this to the tracks too had to ream the all the pin holes

http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah18/extremekev/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1464_zps1cc0561e.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/extremekev/media/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1464_zps1cc0561e.jpg.html)

[extremetrucksaus]

Test of fitting the track drives to the under car body
Due to the car body being powder coated its all tight !!

http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah18/extremekev/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1470_zpseb8667d3.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/extremekev/media/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1470_zpseb8667d3.jpg.html)

[extremetrucksaus]

Assembly completed

http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah18/extremekev/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1472_zpsf2af8002.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/extremekev/media/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1472_zpsf2af8002.jpg.html)

[extremetrucksaus]

Tacks ready for assembly.

http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah18/extremekev/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1488_zps424c38c0.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/extremekev/media/CSMI%20Komatsu%20PC490/IMG_1488_zps424c38c0.jpg.html)

[liftmys10]

Niceeeeeeeeeeeee

[PaulNZ]

Looking Good Kevin

[RomeoFoxtrot]

Nice build. Good job on the finish. Looks sharp.

[apfubar]

Sweet!