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Title: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: Jeff on August 18, 2015, 07:35:11 PM
About a week prior to the Pigroast we received an awesome package in the mail.  A few months ago, member coxy had viewed the video I made of a walk through our house, showing some of the stuff we had collected over the years. At that time he decided we would be the perfect place to house this wonderful model log truck and skidder. He said it was one of two.  II'll let him give us the details on it if he would, but I'll post the photos and a shore video I took.  I get to look at it all the time because it is now on our mantle. :)

Thanks again Coxy!



 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/20150818_183119.jpg) 

 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/20150818_182240.jpg) 

 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/20150818_182250.jpg) 

 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/20150818_182310.jpg) 

 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/20150818_182334.jpg) 

 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/20150818_182400.jpg) 

 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/20150818_183105~0.jpg)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEq4tT9qLsw
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: Magicman on August 18, 2015, 07:41:02 PM
And wow at the detail.  That is more than a treasure, it is also a work of art.   smiley_thumbsup
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: thecfarm on August 18, 2015, 08:43:24 PM
My turn,my turn,my turn.  ;D
Oh my God,that is almost beyond words.
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: WDH on August 18, 2015, 08:48:15 PM
Fantastic.
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on August 18, 2015, 08:51:50 PM
I was privileged enough to see this truck and skidder in person.
But evertime I got close to it....well, have you ever felt like someone was watching you?  smiley_curtain_peek

:D
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: Pine Ridge on August 18, 2015, 09:20:49 PM
It would take a very talented person to build that, that is great !
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: samandothers on August 18, 2015, 09:25:16 PM
WOW
Fantastic detail!
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: Chuck White on August 18, 2015, 10:09:15 PM
Really nice addition to your collection Jeff!   8)

Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: sawguy21 on August 18, 2015, 11:20:37 PM
The attention to detail is absolutely amazing. I would be proud to have it on my mantelpiece too.
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: Howdy on August 19, 2015, 01:39:42 AM
Just goes to show how special and talented the members of the Forestry Forum are. That is one incredible work of art, and a fun thing to enjoy.  Have fun with it and if you ever get tired of having it around, I am sure more than one of us would like to see it as a auction item. 
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: 47sawdust on August 19, 2015, 06:05:35 AM
Now that's the type of equipment I could afford to own!
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: thecfarm on August 19, 2015, 06:06:06 AM
Howdy,what's up with Casper??  ;D
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: WDH on August 19, 2015, 07:26:46 AM
Ray,

I think that you must be seeing ghosts. 
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: loggah on August 19, 2015, 07:36:18 AM
Thats Awesome!! someone really took some time to build that combo!!!
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: GAB on August 19, 2015, 10:13:19 AM
If I understand it correctly he built 2 sets.
It must of been a long winter!!!
Gerald
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: petefrom bearswamp on August 19, 2015, 04:09:45 PM
Wow! what patience and artistry in building it
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: SwampDonkey on August 19, 2015, 04:24:43 PM
That sure is a nice gift. It's really awesome. The detailed work, and also the moving parts. A real treasure to own.  8)
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: isawlogs on August 19, 2015, 07:57:34 PM
 A whole bunch of time was put in to that project, looks good in its new home!!!   :)
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: maple flats on August 19, 2015, 08:32:27 PM
Absolutely super!
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: coxy on August 19, 2015, 08:33:27 PM
im glad they made it in one piece  and you like them   saw a pic of it in one of the pr pic but the goat was blocking most of it :D   the guy that made them was a school friend he made some skidders and a few front mount pickers and a few tractor trailers  and no one would buy them the kicker was he was only asking 100 buck for them   he made the 2 sets and showed them to my wife and she said ill buy them he told her no that when we were in school I was the only one that would stick up for him and when he was down on his luck my dad gave him some money when no one else would   so one set was mine and one set was dads  so after dad passed away and I seen the video of jeffs house with all the cool stuff he has the wife and I said that's where there going  and the guy that made them dropped out of school in 7th grade I never thought he was capable of making some thing like them  :D as the old saying goes never judge a book by its cover   
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: Chuck White on August 20, 2015, 07:43:16 AM
Good on ya, Coxy!   smiley_thumbsup   smiley_thumbsup
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: lowpolyjoe on August 24, 2015, 05:04:45 PM
Wow - that thing is sweet.
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: Jeff on October 25, 2017, 02:38:00 PM
I plum forgot to update this Topic. Before this year's pigroast, Tammy and WDH conspired to make an anniversary present for me that they gave me at the Pigroast. Danny created a beautiful display case to put the log truck in that Coxy gave me. I'm proud to have such great friends and proud to have the truck and it's custom case on my mantle where I see it everyday.


 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/20171025_142940.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1508956620) 

 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/20171025_142950.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1508956663)
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: coxy on October 25, 2017, 04:02:00 PM
that's sweeeet  8)  it looks good at your house with every thing you have I know my dad is proud of you having it and how your displaying it  :)   I know a guy that would love to BUY one similar to that for his truck  :) :-X 
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: SwampDonkey on October 25, 2017, 05:58:45 PM
Yes it definitely complements the great workmanship of the truck and nicest thing is you can see the truck as well in a superb display case.  :)
Title: Re: Thanks again Coxy
Post by: Peter Drouin on October 25, 2017, 07:13:10 PM
Very Nice workmanship.  :)
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Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on October 26, 2017, 06:56:23 PM
Gorgeous!  :)