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I'm even excited to see it start to take shape. One more full week of cutting out parts, then I can begin tack welding some of them together.
Three weeks it should get some shape to it.
I hand cut all the parts either with the plasma cutter or my small hand shear and a small hand operated knotcher. I also use a hand held band saw for cutting thicker metal .
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Todays picture shows both booms, sticks and cylinders roughed in. There is plenty more to do on them later, but this first part of the building process is done. Anyone following the picture progress can view the next picture at www.doncampbellmodels.com
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wow!! How long does it take you to cut out the parts? Can't wait to see the body being built! 
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I try to design and cut out about 15 to 20 parts each day .
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Anyone following the building process can see the first stage of the frame welded together today at www.doncampbellmodels.com
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My god, the first time I saw it I thought it was a roof rack for a car. That is going to be massive, thanks for the update.
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Yes, just imagine it will be sitting over 12 inches from the ground on the track frame too. Trust me , it won't look like a luggage rack in a few weeks, ha,ha.
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Todays progress picture shows the first side panel openings cut out and the first set of stairs and railings bolted in place. You can see todays progress at www.doncampbellmodels.com
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Wow, awesome work, Don!!
This will be an absolutely stunning model!
Leo
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Looking good Don! I want to see this beast finished!
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I have never showed daily progress building any of my models. It is usually very boring and most people aren't very interested until the end when it starts taking the final shape. But this time I thought I would post a picture each day showing the daily progress . Todays picture shows the right side panel being cut with the plasma cutter and filed and screen welded in place. Anyone wanting to follow the daily progress can see todays picture at www.doncampbellmodels.com
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This is already looking spectacular Don! I love watching every one of your builds come together and appreciate the day by day updates! Rowan.
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Thanks,
I guarantee in two more weeks it will start taking shape, next week you will start to see some of the familier looks. I will get the front sections boxed in tonight and get going on the front stairs in the morning.
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Nice job Don!
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Just hope you have a door wide enough to get it out of the shop  Man that is a lot of time and work
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Todays picture I just posted shows the sheet metal now attached to the front frame . Also it shows the front stairs and railings along with the first two top cab platforms and railings. Now I am working on the rear sheet metal . Anyone following Leon's Liebherr Excavator Model progress can see todays picture at www.doncampbellmodels.com
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Todays progress picture shows the rear ladder hanging on the side and the rear curved sheet metal now welded to the frame. You can also see I am working on the top outside railings. Next I will work on the top sheet metal . www.doncampbellmodels.com
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That's really looking good Don!
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Thats awesome looking! How much does it weigh?
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I figure it will weigh around 100 lbs. when completed.
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