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I’ve been researching this project for quite some time. It’s the perfect load for my C500 prime mover.

I chose the Bruder #02424…it scales real close to a D11 @ 1/25, though quite a few modifications still have to be made.

First order of business is disassembly and cab modifications. Cab height and width will decreased by 10 scale inches:   

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Oh yeah, one of my most favorite pieces of equipment. Very much looking forward to this one transpire.

(I wish I had a model kit for every hour I spent contortioned down in the cab floor access on these ;) )

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Oh yeah, one of my most favorite pieces of equipment. Very much looking forward to this one transpire.

(I wish I had a model kit for every hour I spent contortioned down in the cab floor access on these ;) )

That has to be a tight fit!

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Thanks for the kind words. I have to say this project was born out of necessity. There are too few choices in the 1/24 - 1/25 scale for construction equipment. We're not as fortunate to have the selection that's offered in the 1/50 scale.

It only leaves us with one choice...and that's to improvise!

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I completed shaping and drilling each hood side panel. My first step was to get a detailed layout of each panel:

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My next step was to transfer that onto the metal I used as a template:

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I drilled out the side panels…538 holes in each. It’s a good thing I have a foot switch for my drill press :D

Here’s a mockup of each side:

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Now panels lines have to be scribed and slam locks installed.

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I completed shaping and drilling each hood side panel. 060" styrene was used. My first step was to get a detailed layout of each panel:

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My next step was to transfer that onto the metal I used as a template:

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I drilled out the side panels…538 holes in each. It’s a good thing I have a foot switch for my drill press :D

 

Here’s a mockup of each side:

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Now panels lines have to be scribed and slam locks installed.

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Thank you Clayton and Terry :D

One of the next things to tackle are the triple grouser track shoes. I plan on changing them to a single grouser.

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One of the next things to tackle are the triple grouser track shoes. I plan on changing them to a single grouser.

Well that cant be much more of a challenge then drilling all those holes !

Singles have that off road heavy duty tear'em up go anywhere look. That will really make this one jump out.

Excellent work , thanks for the detailed progression pics. B)

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