October 4, 2024

Cat 657E Coal Scraper Don Campbell’s 6 foot long model progress



657EB, originally uploaded by Don Campbell Models.

Cat 657E Scraper- Here is a picture of a scraper similar to the one I am working on now as a model. . Today I got the cushion hitch center tension cylinder built and mounted and also I got the Lift arm for the front apron built and am working on the lift cylinder and the pivot brackets it mounts to now.
I can see a little bit of the size it is going to be but I got a long ways to go to really get the idea in three dimensions. .
Hot in Northern Michigan – Deb and I got a 3 mile walk in this morning and ran about a dozen blocks and biked a easy 6 miles. It was hot already early so we just took it easy and went a little shorter distance.
Chicken Wings – Deb made a nice batch of baked barbecued chicken wings so we can have them later in the week for a easy cool meal.
Motorhome – I waxed part of the motorhome last night and am going to wax more of it tonight after it is in the shade . It’s still a pretty nice looking camper and we sure have enjoyed it.
Waldons – I fired up both Waldons a couple days ago and the smaller one I plowed snow with fired up first thing but the other one with the front blade would not start . The fuel line must have drained because after i returned and tried a little more it did a quick fire and then started up. It has sat all summer and the other one i have started twice this summer. Looking forward to playing in the snow this winter now I can drive it in the backyard too . So if I shovel the roofs I can scoop it up and move it away from the house if I want too. Mostly for fun , ha,ha.
Hope you all have a nice Monday !!