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Thank you so much! I sent a e-mail for a quote but I had to use a translator so I hope it makes sense to them :/

Chris

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This is one amazing build, such an talented builder you are, respect!

Cant wait for more!

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wheres that jaw on the floor emoticon I know its around here somewhere,,,,Awesome in aver aspect!!!!!

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I made more cab interior parts while waiting some hydraulic parts to arrive

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_3927.jpg

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I love looking at this thread every time there is an update. This is just like eye candy. The dash looks great and very clean. I do have to ask though, what did you use for the pedals or did you mill the ribs into the brass?

Tyler

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I couldn´t find any ribbed plate, so I had to mill the pedals from 1mm thick brass.

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Hi guys, just got my internet connection up and running, my modem was broken:mad: It took me almost a week to get it working:o

During the past week I got the hydraulics working, and made few driving videos.
I will uppload those soon:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...IMG_3940-1.jpg
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_3942.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_3943.jpg

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Wow, 8 servos, i have 3 in my excavator! :) Looks great as always!

Looking forward to see the videos!

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That hydraulic system is mind boggling to me. Must be confusing making sure the correct tube goes where it's supposed to go. If you didn't already say in the past may I ask; What motors are you using? Reduction? RPM? torque output?

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Here are the videos:):

http://youtu.be/jZy3t-kwIEM

http://youtu.be/3mTxBGcVQ3U

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So badass! Here's an idea I've been thinking of. Using a helicopter gyro to automatically level the blade no matter the angle of the ground/tires? One less thing to operate on that beast!

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Even the dashboard looks amazing! Wow. Nice job on plumbing up the hydraulic lines! If I could pick a build of the year, this would be it!

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I really like how fluid your 14m controls are when she comes to life and the footprints in the sand are pretty cool also. You nailed it... Very nicely done!

-MPE

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crazy good work their Sir! I will own a mill and lathe one day and with enough practice I hope to pull off a build 1/16 as cool as yours!

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Grader looks great with the steering working. Sound unit in it also sounds very good and clear. Now all we need is some sand or dirt along with paint and you will have one very amazing project.

Tyler

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Just looked through the wholr build and this thing is amazing! Your skill is off the charts very nice work! Ill be watching this build for sure.
Scott

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Just awesome, looks like its almost ready for the gps setup! Lol, are you going to add rippers to it at anytime? Looks like you don't have to worry to much about the front end being pushed out by the all wheel drivin rear! Great job!!

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I had to get a new radio gear to get all the function work, so I went and bought this Graupner 12 channel radio. Those 12 channel will just be enough, but I can´t add any more functions like the ripper. I still have to add two more switches and the I can operate everything. Those self centering switches are quite handy to operate the hydraulic valves.

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_3960.jpg

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I began to tear down the grader for painting, here´s some parts that are ready for primer :)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_3989.jpg

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Not much to report here, I´ve been slowly painting some parts.
I have never liked painting:mad:, but now I bought a small spray booth which makes it a little easier.:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_4009.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_4040.jpg

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Nice job! What an incredible machine you have made.

It must be a blast to operate.

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Oh man u ruined the unique look of the model. I would left it raw with some decals.

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That's going to look ace!

Can't wait to see the first shots in the dirt that look like the full-size machine!

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This will be outstanding when assambled! Keep painting! :)

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Some progress:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_4084.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_4079.jpg

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Looks good, very nice panels with all those holes!
Dan

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Looks pretty as ****, we need more! :)

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:D:D:D:D:D "Killer'', Look's super!
Cheer's, Neil.

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Excellent work, nice decals!
Stefan

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Moving right along Ari :cool:.. I thought the completed grader looked great without paint, but now with paint it will be enjoyable watching the paint disappear. :D

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Just see the seat and cabin... :eek: This build is litterally modelism at an art level !!! Can't wait next pics :cool:

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Looks great Ari . a true insparation for me to go into further detail on my loader :eek:

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Thanks guys:)

Forget to put the pictures of the cabin interior, but here they are:

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_4131.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_4130.jpg

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:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: Absolutely amazing! I look and read in amazement just shaking my head. :D

Ben

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How did you do the paint job of the seat ? It looks really realistic !

Amazing model !

BR Ultrashort

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That is jus amazing, Caterpillar should pay you for making their machine look so good! I was serious about a set of plans for this thing!

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I kept a screen close to the seat, and spray the black color trough it creating those dots:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...M/IMG_4137.jpg

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Wow! I've seen guys use fishnet stockings to paint fuel tanks for motorcyles. It gives the paint job a neat snake like scale look, but using screen or mesh to paint the seat is even better! Very cool. I might have to remember that, and try it in something.

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I hope you don't try to tell us that you jus' knocked this up over a couple of weekends :rolleyes: Seriously - some very nice craftsmanship. Graders are not my thing really but I shall certainly watch the progress of this model. To me engineering is one of the most pure forms of art and you ain't a bad artist ;)

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I'm goin with everybody else that's awesome it looks great I'm ready to see some paint on it and running