roadtrain
Local Delivery Truck Driver
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Post by roadtrain on Sept 2, 2007 6:33:25 GMT -5
Hi folks, I have finally finished my D8 dozer. I scratch built an open ROPS with work lights, upgraded the plastic exhaust with a aluminium one, I wsnt really happy with the hydraulic rams for the blade once they were built so i rebuilt them using aluminium tube as well, i have added extra rippers , the engine and hydraulics have been plumbed and i cut open and hinged the radiator panel as well as drilling out the air holes.     I hope you enjoy the pics as much as I enjoyed building it. Thanks Al |
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Post by duckhunterkirby on Sept 2, 2007 11:20:43 GMT -5
Amazing detail! I like the added touch of the fire extinguisher. The ROPS looks very good as well.
Also the drilling on the grill along with the hinges is a nice added touch.
Well done.
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scones78
CDL Student Driver
my old fog dog
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Post by scones78 on Sept 2, 2007 23:30:42 GMT -5
love it mate,
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phoneguy
Regional OTR Driver
if you're done with it, it's not finished!
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Post by phoneguy on Oct 11, 2007 1:11:33 GMT -5
I like it--bring it by the house and I'll put you to work.
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Post by ssgkh on Apr 24, 2008 19:08:21 GMT -5
very very nice. Love the detail you've done. I'm looking for some parts to mine so I can get it going..
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Post by roadwarrior on Apr 27, 2008 9:28:55 GMT -5
Nice! Color is right on. Did you use cat yellow paint? I have the JD back hoe and bought the JD construction yellow to paint it. The front of yours looks real good! Glad you ditched the decal.
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roadtrain
Local Delivery Truck Driver
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Post by roadtrain on May 31, 2008 0:16:00 GMT -5
Hi guys, thanks for stopping by and having a look, i really appreciate you taking the time to comment as well. Win, you are spot on there, it took me a loooong time to get started on this, but once i got going it wasnt hard at all, a little planning goes a long way. Mitch, the colour is Humbrol trainer yellow (i cant think of the number right now) its the colour recommended in the instructions, its air brushed over a grey primer base and then 2 coats of Tamiya gloss clear, hope that helps. hey SSG, man i dont have any spares but the rippers are available from www.modeltrucks.com.au/ so thats that so far, as soon as i stop letting work get in the way i'll finish the low loader. thanksagain guys, keep building Alan |
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Post by Alfonso Barajas on Jul 10, 2008 10:19:23 GMT -5
excelent and beautiful model
Congrats Roadtrain
Greetings
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Chris Guthro
CDL Student Driver
If ya cant find'em grind'em
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Post by Chris Guthro on Jul 10, 2008 12:58:08 GMT -5
WOW very nice. Who makes these kit? theyd look good on back of a lowboy
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roadtrain
Local Delivery Truck Driver
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Post by roadtrain on Jul 20, 2008 19:36:19 GMT -5
hey there KWfreak,
its an AMT kit, still available on that auction site at fairly high prices though, it was rereleased a few years back so you might be able to find one in a hobby shop, and yeah, i'm in the process of building a trailer for it but i've got too many projects and no where near enough time..... hehehhehe.... same old same old.
thanks for looking.'
Al
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tony
Local Delivery Truck Driver
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Post by tony on Jul 28, 2008 4:50:36 GMT -5
Great work Al  Cheers Tony. |
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Post by DoubleBarrel on Aug 12, 2008 4:55:28 GMT -5
Great job on the details...... It really makes the dozer stand out.....
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Post by gatormarcstaug on Sept 5, 2010 13:57:33 GMT -5
Yup I agree with the rest of the folks. That is one fine model!
Be Well
Gator
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swamp rat
Local Delivery Truck Driver
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Post by swamp rat on Jan 21, 2013 19:36:22 GMT -5
I LIKE IT...GREAT JOB..
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Post by slurrydog on Jan 30, 2013 9:23:18 GMT -5
Looks great, very nicely done.
Dave
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