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Hi gang, My next project is underway, I'm turning an ERTL 988B into a 988F. Well, not much of the original 988B will be left, as I've been slowly learning just how inaccurate the base model actually is. The following videos are the start up until now. Basically, I'm building it all from scratch. Workshop Overhaul and Project StartThe Build BeginsBuilding the Rear FrameStarting the Front FrameFinishing the Front Frame  I'll update this thread as the project rolls on!
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Hi Dex.
So good to see some earthmoving stuff on here.
Great craftmanship you got going there. Thanks for sharing the project with us. Keep it coming!
Leo
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Wow, great project there Dex. I'll sure keep an eye on this one 
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Wow! Really enjoyed your videos. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for the kinds words gang! New video up, Happy New Year! 
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Greetings New video up. Update covers the 'transmission' I CNC'd plus the rest of the driveline. 
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Hi Dex,
wheel loaders, especially the older types, offer so much chances to display an interesting driveline. That's one reason I like my CCM 988 log loader so much. And you catch it so well in your model, the drive shaft with the sliding part is just so nice. I really like how you made the transmission, too. Is this a resistance soldering unit you are uising?
I enjoy your videos so much. I have a much more basic set of tools as I am mostly building in Ho scale - but your videos give so good hints in for what to invest in next.
Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing,
Prost, Max
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Hi Max,
Thanks for kind words. Yes, I've finally joined the resistance soldering world, and I am glad I did. I'm using the probe and negative lead for the transmission mounts, and the tweezer attachment for the articulating hydraulic attachment point.
I've learned it's very beneficial to learn the manual, often inexpensive, methods first and build up to the more advanced tools. Takes longer, but it develops a solid foundation to build skills upon.
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As always, it is amazing the talent and patience you have. Really enjoy your videos, thanks for making and sharing them!
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Hi Dex,
what you describe about learning skills, I only can second that. I have worked here in Germany in the metal aswell as in the wood trade - and our apprenticeship system works exactly like you said: Even when the goal is to work on a 5 axis CADCAM cutter, you start with a file in your hand. So that you can develop a feeling for what you are doing. I just stumbled upon this RSU thing on the YouTube channel by Paul Budzik and it really got me interested. The videos on YouTube are just great, because you can see how it is actually working. What is amazing about it, they say there is even a way of soldering white metal with brass parts. That is really something.
My soldering skills already improved when I bought a soldering torch like I have seen in your videos. I tin the parts with the electric iron and sweat-solder them together with the torch just as you have shown it. Very fast, clean and solid connections - a real improvement for little money.
Best regards,
Max
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Hi Gang, Sorry I've been neglecting this thread. I've Finished scratch-building a new cab frame for the loader. and figured out how to attached it to the main frame. I'll create windows and moldings at the end of the build when I do all the tiny stuff. (clicking the photos will link to the videos)   
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Excellent progress! Love the metal working skills!
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Besides kind of looking like a Caterpillar 988, how much of the original model is really left??!!
Looks good man.
Are you an enviromentist, or do you work for a living?
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JTL wrote:Besides kind of looking like a Caterpillar 988, how much of the original model is really left??!!
Looks good man. At this point, not much! Pretty much everything is going to be scratch built. It was all just too low detail to be usable, plus the F model is geometrically different in many areas.
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There is in fact a casting difference between NZG 988B and 988F. This is a nice custom and conversion however expensive.
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DOLPHIN wrote:There is in fact a casting difference between NZG 988B and 988F. This is a nice custom and conversion however expensive. The NZG F is close, but I would have still needed to fix the cab, the engine enclosure, and a few more things including the under-sized tires. Honestly would have been the same amount of work. I'm a bit obsessed with accuracy 
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Latest videos! Building the ROPS  Making the F-generation fuel tank and hydro tank cover.  This project has been a marathon, I never expected it to be so complex! It's been fun though.
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Latest video is up: Finished all the new brass panels for the rear end of the model, plus the see-though 1:50 scale grills. 
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Saw your video too. Super nice work.
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