Chuck Most Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 (edited) My brother got this for me for Christmas a few years back. I didn't do much aside from strip the chrome parts and stick it back in the stash. About a year ago I ran across some aftermarket decals, featuring a grille pattern and Caterpillar graphics. I don't know who printed them, they came with an envelope of various decals I bought along with a few other farm and construction kits. Anyway... Earlier this winter I finally decided it was this kit's turn at the bench. I kept it mostly box stock, with three exceptions. Obviously the aftermarket decals, and also a milk crate for a little extra storage, and seat cushions cut from balsa foam. The balsa foam was painted Tamiya Rubber Black and then sanded to simulate exposed padding. I went with the drawbar option instead of the ripper. Paint overall is Revell Matt Yellow, with Tamiya Linoleum Deck Brown on the tracks. LDB was also brushed and misted to simulate rust and grime, along with Tamiya Hull Red. The blade face is Revell Steel misted with more LDB and washed with Vallejo rust wash. Monroe weathering powder was also applied throughout. I definitely wanted a weathered appearance but something a touch more subtle than how a lot of people tend to build these. It's actually a pleasant kit to build, despite what I've heard about it. Kicking myself now for waiting this long to tear into one. Eventually I may add some hydraulic hoses but overall I'm happy enough with it. Edited March 19, 2023 by Chuck Most 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Great looking dozer. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 great job.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Nice patina! And the seats were usually like that as well. if they were there at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Looks great! The weather is very nice! I like the seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Oh, that seat is the best part. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Really nice work here. The weathering looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcoat Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Amazing overall but my favourite is the spilled fuel running down from the filler. That is the perfect touch of realizim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcoat Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Amazing overall but my favourite is the spilled fuel running down from the filler. That is the perfect touch of realism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 34 minutes ago, Tcoat said: Amazing overall but my favourite is the spilled fuel running down from the filler. That is the perfect touch of realism. Just noticed the gear oil running out of the final drive in the back, Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinCarroll Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Sweet build, Chuck. Can you share where you sourced the decals, please? Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Great Build! I want to build one, to recreate the one my Dad built for in the 1970's when this kit first came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Looks great! I'll use your's as a guide to building mine soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 nice looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Very realistic build. Great job on the details and weathering. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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