WHITESNAKE01 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, JEP said: That looks excellent. What scale is it? And who makes them (l assume it is made up in kit form?). Thanks. Hi all, @JEP: This is a bulldozer in scale 1/24. The current conversion is made by AMT, and originally it was put on the market as Caterpillar. Also by AMT. Probably the license had run out of date in the meantime, so now the kit is called "Construction Bulldozer". Best regards, Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Thanks for that Jan. Looks really good. Looking forward to seeing it finished, with the cab. Regards John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 bit of all sorts today,started the trailer, waiting on something for that,, but also swapped the wheels on the 185, aded the rest of the board to the dowdeswell 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 this is only the prototype,and i have altered a few bits already,stuff learnt from this,draw bar, hinge hole size(these are way to big) .also had a scare as it looked way to big, turns out had i take notice that the 6 ton and 8 to. are the same size body wise,just single axel and tip ram or tandem axel and twin tip rams ,only big difference is they dont do a 8 ton silage version officially. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 8 ton 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 53 minutes ago, Tractorman810 said: 8 ton Taking orders Sean? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Looks good from the photos Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 That's turned out really well Sean, Very impressed, Reckon pin diameter would be a bigger issue than hole diameter. Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 3 hours ago, FendtFarmer said: Taking orders Sean? 😉 not for the mo, still not really happy with it,recon i will find issues even with the next. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 3 hours ago, smithy said: Looks good from the photos Sean cheers smithy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 1 hour ago, catkom3 said: That's turned out really well Sean, Very impressed, Reckon pin diameter would be a bigger issue than hole diameter. Regards Joe. na, got a good selection of nice small dome head pins and nails,all are 1mm or less diameter,the model boat boys are good at stuff like that .theres also the good old brass rod if all else fails😀😀😀 need something to arrive first before i get any paint or wood in, see if its strong enough first,if not rethink and alter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I recently got 1.2mm and 1.4mm brass screws from the guys at Cornwall boats, and I know you like makeing your own planking. But Wood effect filament is really nice it has a semi rough finish plus you could sketch it up to the exact size to fit your trailers platform, could be printed as individual planks or as a complete piece. Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 That looks fantastic Sean still wish you could cast that cab it's spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, IH885XLMAN said: That looks fantastic Sean still wish you could cast that cab it's spot on the cab may come,have been looking in between this at the frame at least.nothing is set in stone yet mind, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 17 hours ago, catkom3 said: I recently got 1.2mm and 1.4mm brass screws from the guys at Cornwall boats, and I know you like makeing your own planking. But Wood effect filament is really nice it has a semi rough finish plus you could sketch it up to the exact size to fit your trailers platform, could be printed as individual planks or as a complete piece. Regards Joe. to be honest i dont think it would colour in as nice, this stuff will need staining down, as they were a darker timber, not seen any timber filament close to the right colour,plus it would mean changing spools over ect. once i sand the edges down to a angle it should do, plus for the amount i would use, woods cheaper overall. theres a set of tyres and rims currently printing .see soon how they look 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHITESNAKE01 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 On 2/14/2022 at 1:27 AM, JEP said: Thanks for that Jan. Looks really good. Looking forward to seeing it finished, with the cab. Regards John. Hi all, Thank you John! Stay tuned, the day is coming it will be finished! In the meantime you might wanna take a look at the whole process over here: https://modelbrouwers.nl/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=54085 Although it's in Dutch language, the process is filled with a lot of pictures! Best regards, Jan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 coat of red on the chassis now, it aint perfect ,but its my first go, no2 and 3 have a few adjustments on them . first blue of the bed,with no2 running at the mo, also have a new set of wheels on the way for them,kindly resin printed by james . so those wil be cast. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 popped a 1 hr print on last night, not to bad for my first attempt at it, done of my scratch built one meassurements wise , just needs a little refinement on the rear legs, have a canopy i may try tomorrow as well, see if it fits ?? or print even as its fine and hollow, 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Looking good Sean, very clean finish on it👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Combining 2 into 1 good one… my head is starting to hurt😂 a lot of pipes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Tractorman810 said: popped a 1 hr print on last night, not to bad for my first attempt at it, done of my scratch built one meassurements wise , just needs a little refinement on the rear legs, have a canopy i may try tomorrow as well, see if it fits ?? or print even as its fine and hollow, I think if you tried white flexible TPU the colour and texture might just be spot on, might be a little shiney but can't say as never used white, Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Not tried printing it yet , only did it after i put the frame on , honestly recon i will just print it red in one go , save swapping reels , nothing a coat of primer and white wont cover , they were never pure white anyway ,i did mine in a racing white, has a slight hint of cream to it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 40 minutes ago, Tractorman810 said: Not tried printing it yet , only did it after i put the frame on , honestly recon i will just print it red in one go , save swapping reels , nothing a coat of primer and white wont cover , they were never pure white anyway ,i did mine in a racing white, has a slight hint of cream to it Love the massey Sean, cracking job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/20/2022 at 3:42 PM, Tractorman810 said: coat of red on the chassis now, it aint perfect ,but its my first go, no2 and 3 have a few adjustments on them . first blue of the bed,with no2 running at the mo, also have a new set of wheels on the way for them,kindly resin printed by james . so those wil be cast. Trailers look absolutely superb Sean. Good effort. I really must get back to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillTEF20 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Nothing ground breaking but more fun than buying off the shelf models! Shelbourne Reynolds feeder wagon and a Kidd 450 straw blower to go on a layout I’m working on! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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