dwc43
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Post by dwc43 on Jun 15, 2014 17:45:06 GMT -5
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Post by dwc43 on Jun 15, 2014 17:59:15 GMT -5
Couple more shots. It's a little further along now. I need to get some more pics. I'll have to do some weathering on parts of it. I want it to look semi used or slightly new. lol
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2014 19:36:43 GMT -5
Pretty cool looking. Is this the Ertl kit?
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Post by dwc43 on Jun 16, 2014 15:03:21 GMT -5
Yes, it is. I also used wire to make my own radiator hoses and I have the starter hot wire to it. Need to put the energizer wire on it. I was lucky to get real reference pics of the real thing in action. I'm going to add all the hydro hoses that I can stand to add to it. lol I don't have them in these pics, but I have already added the hydro hoses to the stabilizer arms behind each wheel.
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Post by gatormarcstaug on Jun 19, 2014 7:19:28 GMT -5
That is looking good so far. I ran one of these model JD 's for a total of 4 years for two different companies back in the late 70's and early 80's. As far as I am concerned that were a really good piece of machinery. And I have never liked the newer versions that they produced later on down the line. If you are up to sharing your reference photos .I would really appreciate it.
Be Well Gator
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Post by dwc43 on Jun 20, 2014 11:56:18 GMT -5
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Post by denc on Sept 13, 2014 13:48:49 GMT -5
Looks nice! I wish more construction equipment was available...
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Post by gatormarcstaug on Sept 15, 2014 11:20:51 GMT -5
Denc, Aside form the Cat D8H and John Deere 310 and the ERTL PayHauler there is not much out the. The alternative is to scratchbuild your own.Or kit bash and heavily modify a stock kit. ie make a D8 into a 583 sideboom!
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Post by denc on Sept 16, 2014 5:25:14 GMT -5
Thanks Gator. I've been watching Ebay for a CAT dozer...someday I'll snag one
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