Cat D-7 is finished.

[Chariots of Fire]

It's now loaded up and ready to travel.  The cable guides and pulleys were completed and painted and some decals were added.  A little of that red dust was applied as well.  Got to go shag down the M-20 and get it moving!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Awesome job as always Charles! Looks amazing!

[Warren D]

Great job as always!

[ChrisR]

Absolutely awesome!

[PappyD340]

Outstanding build!!

[Old Buckaroo]

Wow - that is spectacular to see a cable drive dozer built.   As with all your models your level of detail is top notch.

 

My dad had one very similar and a cable drive D-2 loader, he didn't believe in anything modern such as an electric start. It was "pony engines" or nothing.

[Pete68]

Very nice finish as always. 

[Rockford]

Just spectacular. I think my dad drove one in the late 50s in Malaya (as it was then known) during his British national service. I'll have to see if I can find the picture. 

[Jim B]

Great looking dozer & trailer. Very well done. 

[BK9300]

Terrific job on the D7, Charles.  I like the dirt from the boots of the operator on the floor of the operating platform - all your weathering looks good, but that especially caught my eye.

[Chariots of Fire]

Thanks for the comments, guys.  Much appreciated.  On to the next build!!

[rekcirb13]

Magnificent build, Charlie!!

[TransAmMike]

I tend to seldom look at builds like this but I clicked on this one (no clue why).

Wow Charles, that's an impressive and I'll bet fun build.  Great work 👍

Edited November 29, 2024 by TransAmMike

[hct728(Bob)]

SHE IS A BEAUTY! From every angle there's another detail to focus on, so pardon my staring! The D7 kit and cable conversion is great, very effective. Looks great on the trailer

[Biggu]

Spectacular !

[Chariots of Fire]

16 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

I tend to seldom look at builds like this but I clicked on this one (no clue why).

Wow Charles, that's an impressive and I'll bet fun build.  Great work 👍

First time ever building a 3D printed kit.  The fit was perfect and the printed detail was superb.  It was so smooth no sanding was necessary.

[Bainford]

I always enjoy checking out your builds, Charles. Very nice old Cat. Your work in an inspiration.

[gotnitro?]

Fantastic work! The 3d printed parts are definitely improving our hobby w variety

[Biggu]

9 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Fantastic work! The 3d printed parts are definitely improving our hobby w variety

No kidding , we are definitely living in the golden age of modelling.  

[Bronzekeg]

very nice as usual!!

[spencer1984]

Outstanding work on this, great job!

[Firebuilder]

Excellent build Charles , great detail  and scratch building and paint !