Takom 1/72 D9R

[Andy T]

Firstly I hope I've picked the correct section for this. Being armoured I figured this was the best fit.

I don't think Takom do this as a stand alone model, it came with an M1070 & trailer kit that arrived today




The above box contains 10 sprues in all, a few larger items like the trucks cab & chassis, 2 packs of rubber tyre, decals and a small fret of PE. Plenty to go at!

I'm saving the truck parts in case I want to enter it into Pete's GB so here is what you get for the dozer



There's is another sprue of tiny parts but I missed it at first. I thought it was marked E, but turns out to be an M on its side :upside:

Nice crisp detail for 1/72, although some of the sprue gates seem relatively large and plentiful





And some of the parts are just plain tiny! :nerd:



Tracks are mostly complete thank goodness, but have a cracking mould line right down the centre that I'm finding tricky to remove. Mud may be my savour there!



And with a bit of dry fitting it's already starting to look like a bulldozer

[Scratchbuilder]

Hello Andy,
This looks like a fun build. I would titn the clear parts for the cab with a thin blue coating, the real thickness of the glass makes them look that colour (it will also hide the bare interior).
Chair in place ready for more.
Mike.

[Andy T]

Thanks Mike, I was thinking of a blue or green tint sprayed on the inside.

It would be easier to do while they are all still on the sprue but I can't yet figure out which is back or front :smiling5: They have moulded both the inner and outer frames onto the transparencies making it tricky to decide!

I'll get back to that one later in the build I think.

[Jim R]

I think I've seen this built in 1/35 somewhere. It will be interesting to see your smaller version. Looks to be a nice kit with good detail. Just don't cough or sneeze anywhere near those tiny parts.

[Andy T]

Yes Jim, Mike did an amazing build with the bar armour a couple of years back. Or someone with a similar name did anyway

Obviously mine won't be in that kind of league buts it's a great reference for colours etc

Talking of small parts, I can't see all of these grab handles surviving since they are smaller than the attachment points :smiling5:





I have the ripper built as a sub assembly though (23 parts) and it dry fits pretty well

[Gern]

That's a real tempter! Off to see how much.

[Andy T]

Not the cheapest Dave but think of it like 3 models in one.

Plenty of plastic for your money

[Ian M]

Nice.
I was tempted by the 1/35 but then I looked at the shelves.... Bugger!
This little one looks rather nice but I will settle for watching you build your one.

[scottie3158]

Andy,
That's a great start. It looks like a very nicely detailed kit.

[JR]

Looks a very clean moulding, apart as you say about the tracks Andy.

I'll grab a seat now please.

[Gern]

Gulp! I forgot this comes with the transporter. That makes it expensive for a passing fancy, but it's still lurking around at the back of my mind. Maybe when I see what the transporter build is like ....

[Andy T]

Thanks Paul & John.

Yes it's well detailed for such a small kit. Interior is surprisingly good! I'm finding some of the smaller parts taxing but it's forcing me to slow down and take more care.

I'm sure there are loads of hydraulic hoses I could add but we'll see :smiling5:

[JR]

Thanks Paul & John.

Yes it's well detailed for such a small kit. Interior is surprisingly good! I'm finding some of the smaller parts taxing but it's forcing me to slow down and take more care.

I'm sure there are loads of hydraulic hoses I could add but we'll see :smiling5:

Go on you know you want to , think how good it will look

[Andy T]

Go on you know you want to , think how good it will look

I'm more worried about how it will look flying across the shed when I've launched it in frustration :smiling3:

About a dozen pipes to fit in a volume smaller than a sugar cube. What could possibly go wrong lol?

[Airborne01]

Interestingly complex paint job required here methinks!
Steve