Tesla Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) I finished this build in February. It's the NewRay excavator. I really enjoyed this project and would like to build more construction equipment. As always, thanks for looking Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Edited June 29, 2017 by Tesla
Jim B Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Very realistic looking. Will make a great load for a low-boy.
Tesla Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 Thats nice. What scale is it ? Thanks Alan. It's 1/25 scale.
Tesla Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 Very realistic looking. Will make a great load for a low-boy. Thank you Jim. This is why I started my trailer the Rogers FG35D http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=87000
alangarber Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 1/25 where do you get those? I'd love to have one for my lowboy. The dozer is too wide
Tesla Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 1/25 where do you get those? I'd love to have one for my lowboy. The dozer is too wide Alan, here's a link to the kit that the excavator comes with. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Ray-1-32-Peterbilt-379-w-Lowboy-Trailer-Challenger-Excavator-NRY11283-/321315452174 The truck and trailer are 1/32 scale, but the excavator is 1/25 scale. The link is for reference only. Shop around and you'll find these selling between 25 and 30 dollars.
Tesla Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 Here's a few pics of the CAT on my current work in progress:
tbill Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Dennis, said it before, will say it again, that came out terrific, and is going to look great on that low boy.
impcon Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 What an outstanding conversion from a toy to a replica!!!! May I ask where you got the decals? I just bought one of the excvators and would like to decal it like yours is plus add somemore features. It looks kind of cheesy in its opriginal state but it sure transforms nicely with the proper colour and some extra detailing! Also - onemore question - how did you prepare the plastic for paint? A light scuff with some fine sand paper and laquer primer?
Dave Van Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 I bought one of those....but it will never look that good!!!!
alangarber Posted April 9, 2014 Posted April 9, 2014 I'm glad some people are finding them. Everyone I find on E-ripoff they want a fortune to ship to Canada. One I seen was free shipping in the U.S. and $43 to ship here.
Casey Posted April 9, 2014 Posted April 9, 2014 Love it. Nice work on the weathering, Dennis. You've turned a toy into a treasure.
Tesla Posted April 9, 2014 Author Posted April 9, 2014 What an outstanding conversion from a toy to a replica!!!! May I ask where you got the decals? I just bought one of the excvators and would like to decal it like yours is plus add somemore features. It looks kind of cheesy in its opriginal state but it sure transforms nicely with the proper colour and some extra detailing! Also - onemore question - how did you prepare the plastic for paint? A light scuff with some fine sand paper and laquer primer? Thanks Gary. I printed the decals myself. As far as prepping, I washed all parts thoroughly. For primer I always use Rustoleum light gray automotive primer.
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