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Shay Stutsman

Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2017 2:16:22 PM

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Hi All,

I wanted to share with you a new model that just arrived, a custom CAT 345BL series II by Greg Ferguson. Greg did an absolutely stellar job on this model!! I'm so very pleased with how it turned out, in a word "FANTASTIC". The model is equipped with a quick coupler which will accept a hammer that Greg also built along with both buckets off the CCM 349. Hopefully Greg will add some pictures of the build as this was a very involved project and took loots of hard work. Enough talk...I'll let the pictures do the rest!!! Also, I added some other pix of the collection! Happy Sunday and I hope you all enjoy.

Sincerely,
-SS

325cl

Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2017 3:26:29 PM

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Some in progress photos:

Base Tony James 345BL:

Undercarriage detail:

Swing motor detail:

Hydraulic lines and grease lines:

Greg

Greg's Custom Models-Built for the Serious Collector

R Jordan

Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2017 4:07:11 PM

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Excellent work again Shay and I like the photo showing the rear end of the counterweights. Keep the excellent photos coming.

Roland.

Jamiescotland

Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2017 4:31:11 PM

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Looks excellent! What glue do you use to stick down hydraulic lines? Nice neat job!

Dex

Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2017 5:46:28 PM

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Wow, Greg knocked it out of the park with this one, nice work. Congrats Shay!

Campmb

Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2017 7:51:44 PM

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Another great custom by Greg. A true master craftsman , and a great friend as well. Lots to admire on all of his work. Great collection Shay. By the way, the 345 was one of my favorite rigs to operate during my working career.

kokosing Const Co

Posted: Monday, January 09, 2017 12:43:35 PM

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Unbelievable!! Applause

BPMfore

Posted: Monday, January 09, 2017 10:16:53 PM

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Very cool!

Basketball Man

Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 2:05:15 AM

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Looks great. Probably the best 345B I have ever seen, there have been quite a few made.

-Ethan
Collection 8/2/2016
For more of the Diorama and my collection: On Facebook or On YouTube

Ajax Man

Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:45:42 PM

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Wow !!! Excellent job on the 345B. Beautiful model and I am very impressed with your collection. Beautiful collection, very well done !!!

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