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Dad's motorgrader Update 1/18/12

Re: Dad's motorgrader

moon puppy said:
Holy Cow!! Outstanding, looks like it's ready to go! (y)
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Thanks son, I appreciate that!

sharkmouth said:
That really looks good... ah, to be so driven!

Regards,
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Thanks Saul. Driven???? You should have seen me 30 or 40 years ago. THEN, I was driven, now I just mosey along! :D :D

Bob

Thanks Laura.

Hmmmmm, I didn't know you could be speechless. :idonno :idonno :idonno :D :D

Bob

panzerace007 said:
BoB ,

Steady Rollin Man !! Lookin' Great ... you are makin' quick work of this & it's beautiful !!

:ro: :drinks
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Thanks Erik,

I'm getting ready to post another update. This is really coming along nicely!

Bob
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/8/12

I got another afternoon in. I am trying to keep track of the hours. With today, I have 39 hours on this project. I am guessing another 10 - 12 including paint and weathering. A total of about 51 hours. That isn't bad for an elderly person I guess. :idonno :idonno :idonno

A lot of details added, some of the exterior wiring, all the lights front and rear, the front axle and steering mechanism. I was able to use a lot of 3/4 and 2 & 1/2 ton truck drive shaft linkage in this that saved a lot of time. I got the engine painted and will detail that completely before I base coat the grader. After that, it will be a month or so before I start weathering and the final detailing. I like to weather with very hard basecoats.

Here is a front shot. Forgive the background. I didn't feel like going to the museum where the photography setup is. Just a few good old kitchen island photos.

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A shot of the right side.

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Left from above.

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Right overhead.

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And a direct overhead.

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A couple of rear shots. Yes, I just stuck the tires on for the photograph. The tread is backward on a couple but won't be on completion.

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And one more for good measure.

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I still have a lot more details, mostly a bunch of rivets, nuts and bolts, and so on.

It seems to have the look I wanted, at least it LOOKS like a road grader, WW II vintage.

That's it for now!

Bob
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/8/12

Nice to have it up on wheels ain't it? 39 hours, that's a work week, it would take me that much time to muster the courage to cut the first part. :notworthy :notworthy
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/8/12

Great work Bob!!! I would still be trying to figure out where to start.

(y) :notworthy
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/8/12

... :huh: ... :blink ... (<- speechless again that is! :D )

i wish i had more time to comment on outstanding works like yours but RL doesn't really allow me to spend as much time on modelling as i wish to ...

scratching may be easier than it looks but it still needs a lot of what i lack - patience and passion!

i'm in awe of your phantastic work and i already can see the grader integrated in 'logistics' ... and i look forward to that!

:popcorn
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/8/12

A wonderful piece of mechanic marvel :)
I love scratchbuilding but most times i just go wild with imagination, not like this with the research and so.
//Mats
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/8/12

Gee Bob, don't know what to say. Fantastic . I can easily echo the others. Don't even know where I would start. Thankfully I won't need to .

It's screaming for a coat of yellow paint.

Cheers, Christian B)
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/8/12

moon puppy said:
Nice to have it up on wheels ain't it? 39 hours, that's a work week, it would take me that much time to muster the courage to cut the first part. :notworthy :notworthy
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Yeah, now I have finished it completely and have base coated it. I have to admit, it was easier than I thought it would be!

Bob

panzerace007 said:
BoB ,

WoW !! Lookin Great ! Masterful !!! :yipee
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Thanks Erik!

sharkmouth said:
Fabulous!

Regards,
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Thanks Saul!

MrT said:
Great work Bob!!! I would still be trying to figure out where to start.

(y) :notworthy
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Thanks Terry,

It is finished and as soon as I answer the comments, I will post it.

Bob
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/10/12

Kreighshoer said:
... :huh: ... :blink ... (<- speechless again that is! :D )

i wish i had more time to comment on outstanding works like yours but RL doesn't really allow me to spend as much time on modelling as i wish to ...

scratching may be easier than it looks but it still needs a lot of what i lack - patience and passion!

i'm in awe of your phantastic work and i already can see the grader integrated in 'logistics' ... and i look forward to that!

:popcorn
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Hey Laura,

We all know why you can't post as often as before. I;m happy you like your job, also, there are always those damned bills to pay! Hang in there!

Bob

bagge said:
A wonderful piece of mechanic marvel :)
I love scratchbuilding but most times i just go wild with imagination, not like this with the research and so.
//Mats
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Mats, I'll say it again, scratchbuilding is not that difficult, even with the research! I had this one base coated after 44 hours.

Bob

phantom II said:
Gee Bob, don't know what to say. Fantastic . I can easily echo the others. Don't even know where I would start. Thankfully I won't need to .

It's screaming for a coat of yellow paint.

Cheers, Christian B)
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No, this one will be, (In fact it already is), painted with olive drab and American markings.

Thanks, it was really no big deal, but I'm glad you guys liked it!

Bob
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/10/12

I put in 5 hours today, finished it and gave it a base coat of Olive Drab.

I had all six wheels to finish. Then lots of small details all over the frame. I used a lot of the PE brass weld beads, a lot of the Grandt Line nuts and bolts and rivets. Once finished with that, I started finishing the motor. A four cylinder Caterpillar diesel inline engine. you won't really see a lot of it after it is installed and the cover in place.

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The other side. Note where the diesel fuel gauge was located.

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Then various shots taken just prior to painting it. From the front.

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Rear shot

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Now two final shots with higher definition.

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It should be dry tomorrow. I'll post the painted model over the weekend.

Bob
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/14/12

It looks like a bug, a beautifully done but ugly bug!

(y)

Regards,
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/14/12

sharkmouth said:
It looks like a bug, a beautifully done but ugly bug!

(y)

Regards,
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Saul, ugly is beautiful, I mean, think about a Tiger I, ugly, but gorgeous! Right? There are no cooler models than very busy and very ugly, vehicles! Smooth and sleek = boring! :geek :geek :geek Think praying mantis!

Bob
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/14/12

Amazing work Bob!!! :woohoo: Diesel engine is beautiful and details are stunning! :eek:hmy: (y) (y)

All the best!!! :drinks
Dusan.
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/14/12

Fantastic work Bob. Cant wait to see the paint job, but even looking at it as is it is awe inspiring.
James
 
Re: Dad's motorgrader Update 1/14/12

Dusan said:
Amazing work Bob!!! :woohoo: Diesel engine is beautiful and details are stunning! :eek:hmy: (y) (y)

All the best!!! :drinks
Dusan.
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Thanks Dusan, I'll post some pics of it painted maybe tomorrow.

Bob

Sherman 18 said:
Looking great!
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Thanks Jeff!

Bob

jknaus said:
Fantastic work Bob. Cant wait to see the paint job, but even looking at it as is it is awe inspiring.
James
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Thanks James,

I'll be posting it soon. I ran into a very, very old problem I haven't encountered for 40 years. The tires are neoprene. When you paint neoprene with enamel, they won't dry, ever. So, I have replacements for all and this time, I'll use water based paint.

I didn't even know they still used that crap anymore! :idonno :idonno :idonno

Bob

randy_ditton said:
Hi Bob, WOW!!!! This looks awesome (y) (y) Scratch work at it's finest.


Randy
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Thanks Randy, I appreciate that!

Bob
 
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