I love excavators, and ProfessorBoots did an amazing job in designing an RC model of one. These aesthetic modifications are designed to resemble a more realistic excavator. I chose Kobelco as it is a personal favourite. Do comment if you have any questions or requests. 

Note: I have not finished building the model, apologies for any hiccups if there is any!

Guide

• Use a torch or flame to get rid of white cut marks from supports/brims. Especially useful for the edges of the filleted Rear Cover and Step
• Use only a tiny amount of superglue to attach the Ladder onto Step Mat and hold in place for a few seconds to let the glue cure.
• The modified models does not alter any parameters that may affect the building process. However Rear Cover and Lower Body goes together due to the filleted rear.
• Print the Step Mat, Rear Cover Mat and Ladder in PLA

Future Plans

• Rear Cover equipment rack to store props
• Bucket Hook
• White letterings for “Kobelco” on Main Boom and Rear Cover

See below for list of modifications..

Modifications:

• Cab
  • Removed grilles
  • Stiffened screw mount
  • Adjusted window shapes
• Rear Cover
  • Removed chamfers
  • Filleted corners
  • Embossed “Kobelco” at rear
  • See-thru engine vents
  • Added two extra holes for future mods
• Lower Body
  • Filleted corners (to accommodate contours of Rear Cover and Step)
  • Added another small footstep below Step
• Engine Cover
  • See-thru engine vents
• Step
  • Removed chamfers
  • Filleted corners
  • Added 90 degree steps
• Step Mat
  • Adjusted length
  • Added two holes to mount Ladder
• Step Ladder (New part)
  • Attached onto Step Mat