Mirror Models Bulldozer.

[outrunner]

Still chipping away at this thing, do not want to overdo it, but having driven this type of machine I know how much abuse they get from the ground they work on so I may have to strip some more paint later.
Loosely assembled the frame and engine to have a look see. [ATTACH]391382[/ATTACH]
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All opinions and advice welcome as this is the first time I have tackled this type of work.


Andy.

[Steve Jones]

Looking good Andy. Are you caking the lower sections in mud?

[outrunner]

Looking good Andy. Are you caking the lower sections in mud?

Something like that, if I run out of pigment there is plenty of stuff in the garden. :smiling2:

Andy.

[scottie3158]

Andy,
Looking good mate all coming together very nicely

[Jim R]

Looking good Andy. Weathering is all about layering up effects.
Still enjoying the many, many parts :smiling:
Jim

[outrunner]

Slowly moving along with this model and it never fails to entertain, and annoy me at the same time.
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I keep shifting from the big bits to the not so big bits, like all the fiddly stuff to construct the winches.
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I will get there although it looks like it will be a fight to get ropes through those sheaves as there is not much clearance.

Andy.

[Gern]

Slowly moving along with this model and it never fails to entertain, and annoy me at the same time.
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I keep shifting from the big bits to the not so big bits, like all the fiddly stuff to construct the winches.
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I will get there although it looks like it will be a fight to get ropes through those sheaves as there is not much clearance.

Andy.

Well use thin thread instead of thick rope:smiling::smiling::smiling:

[Lee Drennen]

Andy. Looking very good

[outrunner]

Well use thin thread instead of thick rope:smiling::smiling::smiling:

Now why didn't I think of that? I wondered what the thread in the kit was for. :tongue-out:

Andy.

[Lee Drennen]

Andy. I would try thin craft wire you will have more control over it like I used on this 1/48 winch. And it’s more convincing and will not collect dust.

[outrunner]

Andy. I would try thin craft wire you will have more control over it like I used on this 1/48 winch. And it’s more convincing and will not collect dust. [ATTACH=CONFIG]n1128279[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]n1128280[/ATTACH]

Great idea Lee, now just need to figure out what mm thickness for 1/35 scale.

[Lee Drennen]

Andy your on your own there.

[Guest]

Fine work Andy.

[outrunner]

Not much done the last few days, been on the bike, too busy in the garden, fell asleep, or any other excuse will do. However, I decided to have a change and have another look at the tracks.
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I mean, with parts as big and strong as that what could go wrong?
Fit the bits together and glue the pins to the pad.
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Then when fully set just click them together.
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They even came out straight.
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They are workable as the picture shows but as the sprockets and idlers are fixed it is a bit of a time waster, link and length would have done the job, still, only another 62 to do so that will keep me going until my varnish arrives.

Andy

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
Well done with your start on the track. You have a system so just patience now :thumb2:
Jim