Tesla Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) 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: Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Edited June 29, 2017 by Tesla
Petetrucker07 Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Dude, you are an artist of styrene. Still cant believe youve only been doin this a year. Keep at it. Ill probably be right behind ya on 1 of these.
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I'll be enjoying seeing this come together too.
Old Buckaroo Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 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 )
Tesla Posted January 19, 2015 Author Posted January 19, 2015 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!
Tesla Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Here’s the cab re-assembled. The cab length still needs to be shortened: Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki The radiator shroud is removed and .060" styrene extensions are added. The extension is 18 scale inches at the top.Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Edited June 29, 2017 by Tesla
Old Buckaroo Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 What kind of plastic are these made out of ? like model type plastic or that "rubbermaid type soft stuff " ?
Tesla Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 A model type plastic Sean. Bruder toys are extremely rugged.
Tesla Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) 01/25/15 update: Here’s the cab after being shortened by 10 scale inches: Hosted on Fotki 20 scale inches have been removed from the back: Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Edited June 30, 2017 by Tesla
Petetrucker07 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Awesome work. Your making some nice progress. Lookin good man.
Superpeterbilt Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 This is coming along great Dennis. Im very glad your tackling this. I cant wait to see it progress
Tesla Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 Thank you Clayton and Terry. It's a "learn as you go" project that I really enjoy
Petetrucker07 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I'll be ordering this this week. I'll be right behind ya.
Tesla Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 I know you'll enjoy this build Clayton. I'll make sure I keep taking plenty of pics
Petetrucker07 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks man. Your a trailblazer in modeling now, and early in your experience.
Tesla Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 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!
Petetrucker07 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 That's right. All it takes is a bit of ingenuity and set of tools.
Madd Trucker Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 willbe watching this also where did you get the Dozer from
Tesla Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 willbe watching this also where did you get the Dozer from I purchased mine from http://www.ruralking.com/ You can also Google Bruder #02424 for more choices
Tesla Posted February 2, 2015 Author Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) I completed shaping and drilling each hood side panel. My first step was to get a detailed layout of each panel: Hosted on Fotki My next step was to transfer that onto the metal I used as a template: Hosted on Fotki I drilled out the side panels…538 holes in each. It’s a good thing I have a foot switch for my drill press Here’s a mockup of each side: Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Now panels lines have to be scribed and slam locks installed. Edited June 30, 2017 by Tesla
Tesla Posted February 2, 2015 Author Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) 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: My next step was to transfer that onto the metal I used as a template: I drilled out the side panels…538 holes in each. It’s a good thing I have a foot switch for my drill press Here’s a mockup of each side: Now panels lines have to be scribed and slam locks installed. Edited June 30, 2017 by Tesla
Tesla Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 Thank you Clayton and Terry One of the next things to tackle are the triple grouser track shoes. I plan on changing them to a single grouser.
Old Buckaroo Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 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.
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