Caterpillar D11R CD 1:14,5 by Gipicarto

[gipicarto]

Hi friends,

some pic of my craftmade model.

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Bye

[ihbuilder]

Hi Gipicarto, it is so good to see your D11 again . WOW!

IHSteve

[JAMMER]

Gipicarto Your work is amazing and your D11 is a work of art it leaves me speechless every time I see it. Did you ever get it completed and running? Great job. Ed

[SmallHaul]

Gipicarto Your D11R is is incredible!

It is mesmerizing to look at:cool:

[SonoranWraith]

Thanks for bringing this build over to share on this forum! Amazing work. So beautiful I will almost be sad to see it painted, almost.

[CustomRCmodels]

Now that is some fantastic machine-work Gipicarto !

( I am always jealous when I see these type of projects ,
would love to do stuff like that , but never would have the time for it .)

[sparkycuda]

Ever since I first saw this build, I have been totally amazed by the detail and workmanship. And, I believe, all the machine work is manually controlled - no CNC? Thanks for sharing this incredible project!

Ken

[RCLogger]

WOW Thanks for posting your model, great work..

greg

[grumpygrady]

ahhhh WOW

that is a work of art
more pictures please

[tracksntreadslou]

Great to see you here Gabriel...Truly an amazing build ...You wont want to get it dirty when its all done :D Cheers lou

[9W Monighan]

I'm so glad we have this thread here to refer to. I haven't seen this machine for a while. I had a guy yesterday at our Antique Caterpillar meet show me a picture of a D9 with lots of detail including hydraulics he bought that's powered by a model airplane engine. He wouldn't tell me what he paid but he did say he traded things and a real machine but didn't say what machine.
If you don't mind me asking, What would your D11 be worth? I know it's not for sale but the D9 model doesn't have no way near the detail as yours and it sold for a pretty penny.

[ddc333]

the craftsmanship in this build is amazing I'm truly gob smacked by the detail and how well it replicates the real machine

[gipicarto]

Thanks to all friends,

soon I hope to show you some new works.

Bye

Gabriele

[Espeefan]

Wow. This is without a doubt the coolest project I have ever seen, done in miniature RC scale. I'm completely lost for words. It's as if you shrunk down the 1:1 machine. It's perfect. Amazingly epic! Incredible.

[CatdrvR]

Wow, truly outstanding build. I remember seeing this on an Italian construction equipment forum I believe. I was amazed then and am amazed now. She will be quite the looker when a coat of CAT yellow gets thrown on her.

Dan

[td9clyde]

yea i think this D 11 is one fantastic model i really like it alot alot of time and work

[rappy]

bloody **** that is fantastic what do you do in your spare time
I could only wish

[pugs]

This thing is is amazing!

[Southgate]

Gipicarto Your D11R is is incredible!

It is mesmerizing to look at:cool:

yeah:eek:

[Rogue]

Mere written text cannot even begin to express the WOW factor of this build !!

The time, patience, skill, and attention to detail are just beyond belief. It is almost criminal to think this craftsmanship will be hidden beneath a coat of paint.

[pugs]

I would opt to leave it bare metal, looks to good to paint.

[Mrfish55]

Thanks for sharing that, absolutely stunning, looking forward to some updates.

[D8R]

Amazing work, I try to put in some details in my model but this is in a class of if self.
Dan

[gipicarto]

A little news that I forgot to show you,

the lines for the tilt cylinders

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and the ripper updated in Carry Dozer version

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bye

Gabriele

[pugs]

Very impressive work!

[tracksntreadslou]

Looks awsome Gabreil...Coming along nicely... Looks as though you will be ready for your pump and valves soon..Do you plan to make those as well or purchase ?...Do you ever mess up parts and have to reproduce them?

[gipicarto]

Hi tracks,

I hope to build pump and valves alone but if my job will be too long perhaps I will have to buy it, for the moment.
Until now, thankfully not, I wasted almost nothing ...

Ciao

Gabriele

[Trixx]

Wow im speechless. amazing


Andreas

[mazdaparts]

I am awestruck. That has to be a top build of all time. Any idea of what it will weigh?

[dirtpusher9]

I'm always amazed at your work Gabriele. I was going to run lines like that on my dozer but couldn't figure out just how I would transition to hose but the way you done it is simple. Very nice work as usual.

[woodhog]

words dont even describe your work i wished i had these kind of skills.simply amazing looks extremely nice. what does it weigh?:D

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Gabriele I am at a loss of words looking at this Dozer it is truly amazing.

[rappy]

Gee some you guys are unbeleaviable dont know what else to say that is
S--- Hot

[gipicarto]

Thanks friends,

.... about 30 Kg

Bye

[td9clyde]

this dozer is amaizing in every detail i don't think i would paint anything on it , it is just exceptional work i like this build alot

[Steelefx4]

Any luck we could get the information on the chain that you used for the tracks on your D11R....

[pugs]

Looks like he made the chain from scratch.

[Steelefx4]

I was thinking the same thing...

Hoping for at least the tolerances used in pressing the links and maybe how he milled? the individual links....

Looks great!!!

[doodlebug]

http://www.das-baumaschinen-forum.de/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=3783
This is the link to his build, if you want to see all of the picture's they require you to join. My German suck's, but google helped me fill in the blank's.
Hope this anwser's some of your question's!
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[tc1cat]

I saw this build on a different forum and was completely awe struck that it is all manual mill and lathe work. NO CNC at all. I can only imagine the number of hours that are in this build. Very well done, Gabriele! My hat is off to you for your skills that only a few can or could match.

[Car5858]

Sitting here in awe of this workmenship.

[gipicarto]

Thanks friends,

almost four year of manual hard work (no CAD, no CNC).
I hope to finish the model before the end of this year.

Bye

Gabriele

[gun]

wow !!!!!! wow !!!! i mean,,,, well !! dont know what to say just have one question. how do you top this build !

[kenlms]

Just came across this! ABSOLUTELY amazing!!! Wish I had 1/10th his ability to make stuff!

[Heavy Metal]

Fantastic Gabriele....and let me tell you...it looks like 8 years of work not 4. And no CNC?? Just awesome. Joe

[fuzzy]

that has to be the best in the forum

[JensR]

Fantastic! So detailed in 1:14.5 - it is truly phenomenal!

[gipicarto]

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[dirtpusher9]

What a magnificent work of art. The cab on these machines is quite difficult to get right do to the different angels. Great job, Gipicarto.

[9W Monighan]

Patients! patients!! patients!!! patients!!!! patients!!!!!

[JAMMER]

This is one magnificent model it leaves me speechless. The time, the detail and care you put into this model is incredible, my hat's off to you. Ed

[tc1cat]

There are no words to describe this build. It has gotten better and better with each update you send. To do this without any type of CNC equipment is just unbelievable. With me being a machinist by trade, I can see all of the time and effort that has gone into this project. This has got to be one of the best or the best build on this forum. Not sure if I would paint this outstanding model but that will be your call.

[Straywolf]

This build is truly a Dozer of beauty, i am just speechless very outstanding work.

[Slick]

Really well done.

[gipicarto]

... the cab inside ...

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[Vanisle]

Wow, your talent never ceases to amaze me. This is an incredible build and truly is a masterpiece. Hard to believe you did it all manually. Do you have a Digital Readout on your mill and, if not, that makes the work that much more amazing.

Richard

[Espeefan]

Wow, like all the others who have said it before me - this is an incredible build. I can't even begin to imagine the work you've put into this, especially after learning this was all done with manual machines. It looks so perfect and exact.

[gipicarto]

Unfortunately no Digital Reaout,
I use Proxxon PD400 and FF400 machines, they have high precision bat all manually.

Bye

[tc1cat]

When this is finished, it should make build of the year, not just build of the month. While I might try to make some of the parts in this build by hand, to do this without CNC machines or even without digital readouts puts this build completely in another class of machining that is completely out of my league. I am afraid that I am at a complete loss of words for this build. Everyone has already said everything that can be said about it.

I must bow to a world class master builder. Please tell me that you are a tool and die journeyman or master tool maker and not just a hobby machinist???? :eek::eek:

[gipicarto]

Hi tc1cat,

I was a bank clerk,
now only a hobby machinist .....

thanks

[BOBCAT]

Absolutely awesome,best build i have seen,words cant do it justice.

[Pippoe]

The amount of detail is amazing. And the precision w/o CAD is fantastic. I envy you for your skills.

Well done!

Cheers

Pip

[gipicarto]

Hi friends,

today a bit of relax ....


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[ihbuilder]

:eek::eek::eek::cool::cool::cool: that is awsome , great work

[arh_3000]

Absolutly amazing! its a work of art :cool:

[Car5858]

Gets better with each update. Nice work

[doodlebug]

Thank's for sharing, outstanding pedal's!
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[td9clyde]

very nice work

[Panther F]

You gotta be kiddin' me!! Unreal detail!!

It would be a shame to lay paint down on this beaut!


- Jeff

[Trucker47]

Amazing work i always look forward to updates they blow my mind!

[gipicarto]

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[Azonic]

Speachless!! What an epic model you have there! :eek:

[crawler07]

Superb!! You Sir are an artist and for this to only be a hobby WOW!!! I do have a few questions for you, How long have you been in the machinist hobby? How about a pic or two of your hobby room so we can see the tools you use? Did you go to some sort of machinist school or are you self taught?? I have been wanting to get a lath and a mill and teach myself how to use them,but was afraid I wouldnt be able to do it without CAD and digital readouts but it seems it is possible to do anything manually with skill and patience thanks for sharing you time and tallents..

[gipicarto]

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I am in the machinist hobby from some year and as you can see I use Proxxon manual tools. No machinist school, only self taught. Unfortunately I have no CAD and no digital readouts, too many expensive for me but as you say with skill, patience and passion all is possible ........

[JAMMER]

Your D11 is very well done I do not think any one could ask for anything better even your shop show how you are about the way you do things very nice. Ed

[Espeefan]

Oh my gosh. You made everything for this model with manual machines, not even having digital read outs?!?! You have an incredible gift. How did you machine the parts that have a radius? Do you have an indexing table? Your work is so amazing. I wish I had the same level of skill that you do! There would be nothing I couldn't make!

[Grainfarmer]

Fantastico...!

[crawler07]

Thanks for posting that shop pic! I gotta say I figured it would look that clean..
Do you use cutting oil as you machine? If so how do you ceep it off those pretty floors??

[gipicarto]

Yes Espeefan, I use the Proxxon indexing table.

Crawler07,
with a little of attention the Proxxon machines can work also dry, without cutting oil, I use it only for hard steel. Then every day I clean and lubricate the tools so they will hold out a long time and after I clean also the floor ....

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[pigeonfarmboy]

So amazing!!! Cannot wait to see this bad boy painted up and some video!

[gipicarto]

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[ihbuilder]

:eek::eek::eek::cool: looks great

[tc1cat]

I think everyone has used all of the words available to describe this build already:eek: :eek: :eek: Simply amazing is an understatement.

[B-Train Hauler]

Simply amazing (oops, I think somebody have already said that... ;))
You got an incredible level of mastership by yourself, I can't imagine what it could be if you were an engineer :eek:!
Since how many times are you working on that superb project? I don't think I have enough of my entire life (ok, I don't have the skill too :() to build a machine like this! I think everybody knows here how much the entire work, with draft, planification, parts ordering, etc., implies in time and energy... And each parts done looks like a jewel!
It's a great realisation, congrats! As many says: I can't wait to see it finished, and before that to see the next steps. ;)

[Brian in PA]

A true work of art!!!! Amazing

Brian

[CustomClod]

That is the best looking D11 Ive seen yet! Nice work.
Scott

[gipicarto]

Thanks friends,

I am working on it about from four years ....

;););)

[gipicarto]

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Bye

[crawler07]

So Gipicarto is this finished?? Does it move under its own power yet? I just cant wait to see it in operation in the dirt!


You Sir make me want to be a machinist!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Absolutely Incredible! Based on your machining talent I wouldn't be at all surprized to find a fully functional engine behind the hood grilles!

[JZA80]

speechless.......what do i have to say?

[Azonic]

Its just amazing how good you are and how good the dozer looks, just crazy!

Have you done your track pads yet?

[gipicarto]

Thanks to all,

the track pads are in construction ....,
then I will have to arrange something in the transmission (now too much speed) and after the hydraulics components.

Bye

[gauthib12]

WOW Awesome! How are you making the pads? Are you machining them or casting them?

Can't wait to see it working!

[gipicarto]

... machining ....

.. rigid tubes for dozer tilt cylinders ...


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[gauthib12]

Amazing work! What kind of setup are you using for machining the pads?

[9W Monighan]

Eye Candy those front cylinders! I can still remember hearing the D11N's running over the hill from my house when they were stripping my friends farm for the coal 18yrs ago. I used to take my two sons over and every now and then were giving a chance when the operator was taking his dinner break, to push some blasted rock up the spoil pile. I would have a kid on each knee pushing in the dark with all the lights on. all you can see is the back of the blade. I remember the lights on the lift cylinders like you have constructed beaming over the top of the blade. Backing down the pile you heard the tell tail ckunk clunk ckunk of the tracks of the 11.

[Fired up]

amazing great work love the detail keep it

[SmallHaul]

Very nice work.

I would be happy to just machine one cylinder that you made and the tip of the ripper looks like it was time consuming.

[RCP57]

You are a MASTER! I don't know how you manage to build it so realistic but keep up the amazing work...and pictures.

[Stuff]

some photos on page 5 are not working.

[Espeefan]

I ran out of words for this incredible build too, so I'll just say keep going! Those hard plumbed hydraulic lines are very nice.

[gear jammer]

WOW! That's all I can say

[crazieyes85]

hey mate,
Build looks great. where did you aquire that manual you are building out of from?

[zookpower]

wow love it :):):)

[gipicarto]

Thanks to all,

.... I found the part manual searching in the web for cat manuals.

[sdjb]

WOW.

[millsie216]

Hi Gipicarto, After seeing pictures on the internet of you D11 I have joined this forum to congratulate you on a superb scale model, it is a credit to you. Hope you do not mind me asking questions, how long have you been building this? and the track plate have changed from the first pictures it look like they are cast now? I only ask because a long time ago I started to build a ¼ scale of a tiger 1 German tank but the tracks were one cast lump and I could not get anybody interested in casting them. Would love to see this close up it is fantastic.
Best regards
Brian

[gipicarto]

Hi Brian,

thanks for your words,
the new track pads are not casted, they are milled from full metal.

For cast you can see here
http://www.sicast.it/

By

[gipicarto]

Hi friends,

if it may be of interest to you please read the "projekt lines of action" in the news page of my homepage

Thanks to all

bye

Gabriele

[speedy8305]

Everyone on here is talented but this is the best detailed model to date in my opinion

[gipicarto]

Hi friends,

if you wish visit my facebook page !!

Thanks

Bye

;););)

[liftmys10]

Masterpiece! Such amazing talents. Keep up the awesome work!

[Engine man]

This is just outstanding work.
I have one question, can you post the manuals you are building from.
Or web page or something.

[gipicarto]

Sorry, I have not pics.
It is a standard D11 R Track-Type Parts Manual like this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAT-Caterpillar-D11R-Parts-Manual-9TR-/230751200887?pt=BI_Books_Manuals&hash=item35b9d7e677

more recent (Dec 2003) but are there not measurements !

[rc4ever]

Thanks to all friends,

soon I hope to show you some new works.

Bye

Gabriele

Can I call you "MASTER":);)

[intz2nu]

I am curious to know the price for this model being you are planning to make them for people who are willing to purchase. I am guessing it won't be cheap, and it will most likely cost double from current construction equipment already produced by other manufactures. I am also curious to know if when you do produce a model or two to sell if you will be doing everything manually like you are doing with your model currently. Or will it be made much more quickly with higher-end commercial machining?

[gipicarto]

Although the project is not yet defined, I'm going to make sure that its cost of production will be aligned, or slightly higher, to the business models currently in production but always taking into consideration the craft quality of the product !
For the realization of the models will be employed traditional construction processes and assembling conjugates to cutting edge technologies so the building will be faster.
I would like to point out that this project has no profit and that each participant, that I personally will choose, will fund only his model !!!

Bye

[intz2nu]

I look forward to the day that such people who are lucky enough to be able to purchase such a beautifull work of art from you that it will be of the most highest quality we've seen here as this is by far one of the most greatest builds ever seen to date amoung many scratch built models out there. This is my personal feeling towards the project. Give the fact of being able to own such a piece in a level of quality unseen by anyone else or by any manufacture sure will be nice. I can only hope that the next project is a CAT excavator. You have already done the worlds most famous dozer and to have a mid to high range CAT excavator would be another fine addition that I am almost sure you could pull off making with every single detail this machine has. Do keep the folks informed of when you will be ready to look at having a production start as this is something that I know A LOT of people would love to see, regardless if they can afford one or not. However given a price subject could put a few on the early savings edge. LOL

[Engine man]

Hello, Gipicarto after admiring your work for some time, i decided to offer my help to you in documenting this model. I am very proficient in 3D CAD Design and simulations, especially Autodesk Inventor and CATIA. If you decide to go documenting this model, at the end you will have a complete 3D documentation of you work. By the way I am chief automation design engineer, and in my spare time I am trying to provide some help to model engineer community. In the following links you can check out what I am doing at the moment:
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f12/mconies-s-oscillating-engine-3d-cad-19308/

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f28/hardinge-hlv-h-restoring-13399/

[jetdog]

simply outstanding....

[gipicarto]

Hi Engine man,

congratulations for your great work and also for the intention of offering help to the modeling community.
Thank you so much for your availability, we will talk when the time will be right, although I believe that the distance that divides us is a major obstacle ...

[Engine man]

Thanks, I just want to help If you decide to go documenting your model.
Regarding the distance I don think is going to be the problem as everything can be done over email or by some other means of digital communication.

[gipicarto]

The oil cooling system

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/8291/dscf2176c.jpg

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/3664/dscf2169b.jpg

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/5873/dscf2238b.jpg

see you soon ....

[dabears]

HOLY COW man!!!! That radiator looks killer!!! Is that all brass??? What dia tubing is that?

[Hemi1966]

That's simply amazing, every single part you have made for this are masterpieces :):)

[gipicarto]

Hi Hemi,

... I think only about your masterpieces .... :eek::eek::eek:



Hi dabears,

all brass, the fittings are from http://www.beswick.com/


Thanks

Gabriele

[cosworth34677]

ok this thing is a work of art! i would not even drive it! wow wish i had that skill

[ThunderTruck]

This blurs the line between fabrication skill and art, outstanding!

[gipicarto]

... the fun of Christmas day

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/593/dscf22597.jpg

see you soon

Gabriele

[Azonic]

Wow, thats a real joystick right? :)

How long do you have left until a test run?

[gipicarto]

I'm working hard, tests are in progress but to do things right I still need a little patience ...

;););)

[gipicarto]

the old oil pump:

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/712/dscf22701024x768.jpg

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/6311/dscf22831024x821.jpg

it will be replaced with a more compact and efficient version,
soon some pics ...

bye

[gipicarto]

Hi friends,

from dream to reality !

The collaboration with Oro2Model (www.oro2modell.it) turns my dream into reality,
with the work plans and components engineering the project starts to become really operational in all,
begins construction of the first parts of the limited number of bulldozer models dedicated to real fans.

I'm really glad

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1825/cattura0.jpg

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/9343/cattura1450x335.jpg

[Madda]

Gipicarto, congratulations! These models will be top notch for sure.

About that oil cooling, how do you make it look like that after brazing? I mean the matte look.

[gipicarto]

hi Madda,

sandblast !!

Bye

[Espeefan]

You're opening a shop, and you're going to offer your models to other hobbyists? That's quite an accomplishment! Congratulations! I'd like to see an english version of your site.

[doodlebug]

Thanks for the link, I see they have hydraulic pumps and components.
The dozed looks great!
Cheers, Neil.


Hi friends,

from dream to reality !

The collaboration with Oro2Model (www.oro2modell.it) turns my dream into reality,
with the work plans and components engineering the project starts to become really operational in all,
begins construction of the first parts of the limited number of bulldozer models dedicated to real fans.

I'm really glad

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1825/cattura0.jpg

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/9343/cattura1450x335.jpg

[oldwestrnwear]

this is a true work of art
simply beautiful

perry

[gipicarto]

This is the temporary link to my site that is currently under maintenance.

http://gipicarto.wix.com/model

Bye

[gipicarto]

... the new "oil flow" for best cooling ...

http://imageshack.us/a/img15/6816/7vlz.jpg

:)

[Espeefan]

That's a pretty cool heat exchanger. At first I was a little confused about the oil flow and coil tubes in parallel, but after following the path, I think it will work just fine. I'm used to seeing single coil tubes, so this is a bit different, but should reduce some flow resistance. Nice work. What diameter will the tubing be?

[gipicarto]

... the tube diameter is 4 mm out and 3.5 inside ...

http://imageshack.us/a/img401/7150/l353.jpg

;)

[john]

I am strongly impressed with your talent! So much detail very impressive.

[JAMMER]

Gabriel your cooler is designed very well and looks very good just like the rest of your D 11 dozer. Ed

[bruce]

Your D11 is a work of art, truly a master piece. Seems a shame to paint it and cover all your beautiful work

[gipicarto]

Thanks to all !!

here an example of how are conceived the bulldozer kit installation instructions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMCf5_zoSVM

is working on the website section, of course reserved for future owners of the model, dedicated to photos, videos and documentation for the Assembly of the model

bye

;)

[JAMMER]

Gabriel that was a very nice video of the assembly and how it would go together. Ed

[gipicarto]

... bulldozer D11 coming soon !!!


http://youtu.be/9Ia1Xj4ReRw


Many wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all !!!

[kenobi]

... bulldozer D11 coming soon !!!


http://youtu.be/9Ia1Xj4ReRw


Many wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all !!!

The last link does not work for me :(

[gipicarto]

Hello kenobi,

I'm sorry but it seems that everything works fine,

try to see here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7yXhcxfyi6yAhtQpc_2T9Q/videos

bye

[kenobi]

I get this message, when I try to watch it

this video contains content from sacem,umg, umpi one of which has blocked viewing in your country.

Strange , because I can watch all your other videos.

[gipicarto]

.... try again, I deleted the music ...:mad:

[scottwear262]

This is awesome and Where did you find the blue prints for the d11r

[gipicarto]

Hello scott,

I have not blueprint,
the project was taken from a 1:50 model, photos and cat maintenance manual,
but most of all with years of hard work !!!

;););)

[scottwear262]

That's awesome I've been looking everywhere for some tide of plan cause I want to start something like your d11r

[doodlebug]

That's awesome I've been looking everywhere for some tide of plan cause I want to start something like your d11r

Try this site, http://www.the-blueprints.com/vectordrawings/show/5780/caterpillar_d11t_track-type_tractor/
Cheer's, Neil.

[gipicarto]

Hello friends,

this is the best building plan I've ever found but it is a mix between d10 and d11 and also there are many errors ... However, is better than nothing ... :):):)

http://shop.vth.de/bauplane-frasteile/automodelle/caterpillar-d-11-r.html

bye

[gipicarto]

Hello friends,

finally !

From today we officially opened reservations for the model of bulldozer D11.

You can see more here:
www.oro2modell.it
www.gipicarto.it

Over the next few days we will contact personally those who already showed interest in giving their membership.

Thanks to all who will trust us and especially to those who, although indirectly, have already done making it possible to start the implementation of this project.

Bye

Gabriele

;););)

[wes454]

is this a kit or fully custom

[pigeonfarmboy]

Hi Gabriele, looks like you came in at a very reasonable price for the base model.

I'm confused on the statement on the Blade Optional Components page: "the following groups of components and their optional parts are available at the end 2014"

One can reserve the model now but the blade and components won't be available? Do you have any kind of release date for when the kits might ship?

[gipicarto]

Hello friends,

we made sure that the choice of the model configuration of the future owner might be more flexible as possible.
Someone prefers only the base machine for towing a scraper or simply put it on the shelf as knick-knack.
Others now might prefer to book only the base machine to reduce the initial cost and then take the utensils by deferring spending over time.
The tools can be easily installed after on the model.
Now the model bookers, that falls within the batch will be delivered by 2014, must anticipate only spending on basic kit, consisting of over 1700 parts to assemble and paint.
To protect those who book receipt shall be issued stating the reason for payment.
The kit will be delivered (shipped) at the latest by December 2014.
Optional components (blade, ripper, ...) will be put into production once we have finished the first batch of the basic models.
As you well know, we are small and simple craftsmen to make things right need time ...

I remain at your disposal for any further clarification

bye ;););)

[gipicarto]

Hello friends,

the new track link system ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=druu3XtwVIc

;)

[gipicarto]

... the chain link prototypes casted in hardened bronze

http://s13.imagestime.com/out.php/i961118_20140705111536resized.jpg (http://www.imagestime.com/show.php/961118_20140705111536resized.jpg.html)

and the waxes for the lost-wax casting

http://s13.imagestime.com/out.php/i961123_104118651015257453047190760320547249843561 70n.jpg (http://www.imagestime.com/show.php/961123_1041186510152574530471907603205472498435617 0n.jpg.html)

http://s13.imagestime.com/out.php/i961122_104564261015257453086690712310998513699531 38n.jpg (http://www.imagestime.com/show.php/961122_1045642610152574530866907123109985136995313 8n.jpg.html)

[BERNA]

Hello friends, I remain astonished mind all project made ​​for you.

[gipicarto]

... the new improved and more powerful gearmotors ....

http://s13.imagestime.com/out.php/i961523_20140714143033resized.jpg (http://www.imagestime.com/show.php/961523_20140714143033resized.jpg.html)

bye

;););)

[gipicarto]

... the new improved and more powerful gearmotors ....

bye

;););)


http://s13.imagestime.com/out.php/i961592_20140714143033resized.jpg (http://www.imagestime.com/show.php/961592_20140714143033resized.jpg.html)

[gipicarto]

... a special cab seat for very demanding customer ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S0z954lPXA

http://i62.tinypic.com/vq1xsn.jpg

bye

[speedy8305]

that seat is killer

[gipicarto]

and ... the ripper hydraulic control implement ...

http://s13.imagestime.com/out.php/i979218_DSCF2783.JPG

bye

[gipicarto]

and ... the steering control system ...

http://i61.tinypic.com/2rf7iap.jpg

bye

;););)

[liftmys10]

Very nice details!

[jack van]

so if you wanted to sell a kit what would be the cost for the d11

[gipicarto]

I don't know if I can put prices on the forum, if no administrator please delete this post, thanks

Hello Jack,

Sorry for the late response but I have not always time to access the forum.

These are the € prices of the main components of the model that can also be booked separately.
D11 base model 9150
-Full front blade 2170
-Adjustable blade stabilizer with rigid piping 190
-Hydraulic Set for tilt of the blade 290
-Ripper mono blade with hydraulic 2290
-Hydraulic Pin Puller Set 190
-ROPS 240
-Oil cooler with electric fan 150
-Rock hunting grid 110

Total kit full option not Painted 14780
-Assembly, painting and test 3500

For details of each component I can send the price list for privately to your email that you can send through my web site.


Thanks and a friendly greeting.

Gabriele

[Cooper]

Do you have any that are working? If so post a video.

[jack van]

a great model would love to see it in a video

[gipicarto]

Hi friends,

if everything goes well as I hope, between a few weeks deliver an unpainted RTR model in Florida, it will be a pleasure for me and a good opportunity to show pictures and videos ...

see you soon

[gipicarto]

a small news ...

http://gipicarto.wix.com/model/gipicartoeng#!__gipicartoeng/updates

bye

[gipicarto]

the D11 cab, unpainted as chosen by the owner, ready for delivery ...

http://s23.postimg.org/j2oyl7rmj/DSCF3080.jpg
http://s30.postimg.org/vetngolxt/DSCF3081.jpg
http://s2.postimg.org/jajy9qad5/DSCF3082.jpg
http://s1.postimg.org/8h32njibj/DSCF3067.jpg
http://s18.postimg.org/a8kjvsb21/DSCF3071.jpg
http://s11.postimg.org/59qsk07pf/DSCF3074.jpg
http://s11.postimg.org/s2eedkjyb/DSCF3075.jpg
http://s10.postimg.org/vxkjoy9rd/DSCF3078.jpg

;););)

[Trucker Al]

AWESOME !!
I want one....

Alan

[woodhog]

VERY VERY nice craftsmanship :eek:

[Gibbs98]

Amazing CAT project. keep it up.

[gipicarto]

the hydraulic cutting tool movements ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFgysM2IhfE

bye

[gipicarto]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soTYZToylHo

[Wiskybilt]

Sounds like everyone liked his build, I can't see any of the pics, so? What happened

[Lil Giants]

Many pictures on his website to see.

http://gipicarto.wix.com/model/gipicartoeng#!__gipicartoeng/prototype

[gipicarto]

new holed step plates

http://s9.postimg.cc/4o7wbb6xr/DSCF3320.jpg

[gipicarto]

... and then installed on the fender

http://s8.postimg.cc/ujz97e0kl/DSCF3324.jpg

[gipicarto]

http://s14.postimg.cc/avhycmd6p/DSCF3435.jpg

... ready to use

;)

[chris1210]

Hi, I'm interested in your 3D joystick for Graupner MC 20. What is the price? You can pm me the price. Thanks

[gipicarto]

I'm sorry :o, I didn't really understand and perhaps there is a misunderstanding, the joystick is not really working, is just 14 mm high and is for full option cab.
Let me know if I misunderstood ...

[gipicarto]

http://s24.postimg.cc/d997no8ph/Cattura2.jpg
http://s15.postimg.cc/oe5arkt2j/DSCF3474a.jpg

;)

[gipicarto]

D11R CD sn 2015P running

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7E7zryZTJk

;)

[Cooper]

Let's see that bad boy in some dirt!!!

[RCP57]

Let's see that bad boy in some dirt!!!

X2!

[gipicarto]

Hello friends,

only the owner has the right to put it on the ground,

the most I can show a power test ..., I hope soon

[Cooper]

Aren't you the manufacture? In my eyes you are the owner first then to whom you sell to. At least one in dirt for advertising /testing ya know get all the bugs worked out before the customer finds them. Like making sure the tracks don't arch up from sand grains, or are these made with the purpose to be desk dwellers. ?

[gipicarto]

Hello Mr. Cooper,

surely you're right, but I think that ... yes I am the constructor and the owner of the object, but until it is not paid, even if it is in my house.
I think also that are most important the agreements with who pays rather than advertising.
I also always like to specify that when a model leaves our laboratories is a fully functional, unique, unrepeatable and guaranteed for life.
This does not exclude that someone want to keep it on a shelf.
Luckily we don't need to prove anything to anyone and always thank those who give us trust !

Bye

;););)

[Cooper]

you surly are building an amazing model, good luck with the trusting customers and lifetime guarantee.

[gipicarto]

... thanks for your greetings,

because forced choice and philosofy, at this moment, we test each model exclusively on the bench just to get a chance to deliver the healthy model in every detail.
At the moment the high cost of materials and components do not allow us to have a model to use as a test machine.
You need to know that in order to increase the technical quality of my work and achieve these results, for buy new equipment, I had to give, even if absolutely reluctantly, my prototype costed years of toil, used for many tests maybe incorrectly not documented.
I hope that we can then improve again and satisfy the needs of all.

;)

[Cooper]

I would run the guts out of it and find the weak points and improve, (if there is any). That's just the cost of r&d (research and development). You got a kick-a$$ model!! Don't skimp on the testing. For the quality and high price it easy can be passed onto the customer in trusting a high quality high functioning model is being delivered. Just my .02$ as I know how much time is involved in making this and the detail and quality should reflect that in price. I am a big dozer fan and have thought hard about one of your models as it will save me an amazing amount of time in the shop and to be honest I just don't have the time and skills for such detail!! Got a bit of jealousy factor too! Lol!! Tell your customers to post some digging videos, it's a piece of work for sure!!! Run the guts out of that prototype!!! You surly would achieve more sales!!

[gipicarto]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lijcB5KCiR4

;)

[gipicarto]

the assembly of the first two 2016 models goes on ...
Thanks to all who have trusted us,
a special thought for Antnrc which unfortunately left us ...

http://s4.postimg.org/5augzcs59/DSCF3565.jpg

Bye

[Mikem]

This is a really beautiful dozer amazing when I win lotto max someday . But one thing I noticed on the videos the muffler caps don't flap , on my Farmall it does . How about a little fan blowing air up the pipe ! Happy new year Mike

[Fierce Hitachi]

Very nice. How much would one of these retail at?

[gipicarto]

Hello and thanks,

you can find the price in previous post,
for more details please send PM.

Bye

[gipicarto]

a small example of the site documentation for those who prefer the model in kit form

http://s33.postimg.org/lzxymrh0v/0005000_radiator_guard_parts.jpg

[gipicarto]

and two dozer frames ready for painting

http://s33.postimg.org/5yo0aloj3/DSCF3736.jpg

[gipicarto]

the new shipping box
http://s33.postimg.org/dme4kixrj/IMG_20160517_WA0002.jpg

[Kaan]

Work of art, amazing.

[Northern Farmer]

Any video footage of this beauty pushing some dirt ?

[gipicarto]

Hi,

Even if costs are really prohibitive, especially for us craft builders, we are preparing a demonstration model that will be used at our liking and for new components tests.
Until now our models were required "cleaned".

This past year we were forced to slow down the production of our models due to major health problems that affected my partner and later because of severe seismic events that have hit our territory and our lives. We spent dreadful days and terrifying nights. Yet the situation is not reassuring but we are trying to resume our activities in full swing even if we cannot work with serenity and concentration required. We're behind with deliveries of models already booked and we hope to catch up.
We ask for understanding and patience of those who have trusted us.

Bye

https://s21.postimg.org/bonyi750n/DSCF3768.jpg

https://s11.postimg.org/nzcaj2ug3/DSCF3825.jpg

[Northern Farmer]

Sorry to hear about the bad news :( I hope your partner's health improves and life stablizes for you.

[gipicarto]

https://s21.postimg.org/jypnujifr/DSCF3840.jpg

The new hydraulic oil compensation tank made of brazed welded brass sheet.

bye