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RCP57
12-30-2012, 11:56 AM
My fiance bought me this for christmas so I thought today was as good as any to convert it. I used some 360 servos for the drives and an old standard futaba on the blade to make it work. It still has the usual problem of the tracks slipping but I think I can fix that...maybe. Anyway this was fast and fun, only taking 4 hours to complete. The ripper does not function but I don't plan on using it so I will leave it static. The first picture gives you an idea of the scale difference from 1/10-1/16.:eek: http://youtu.be/57bJTp5KRnc
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Thanks for looking!
Reg

Supermario
12-30-2012, 01:06 PM
What a great idea Reg ! I purchased one also just to have on my lowboy. Might not push dirt but I could at least drive it on and off the trailer :cool:
Thanks, you just added to the future projects list:D:eek:

Mario

RCP57
12-30-2012, 01:18 PM
No problem Mario! It's by far the cheapest toy in my collection. The dozer came from Winners at $20 plus tax, the 360 servos came from Sparkfun and are under $15. They seem to have ok torque(60oz/in I believe) considering I'm running it on 4 AA batteries at the moment. The biggest trouble is the tracks but I don't think its unfixable. Should be good fun in soft stuff or as you say just to load and unload.

Reg

RCP57
01-04-2013, 04:51 PM
I had some LED lights kicking around for another project that isn't floating yet so I thought I would stick them on this. http://youtu.be/HQcgEUg4ORA They sure are bright considering how small they are.

Thanks for looking

tracksntreadslou
01-04-2013, 05:15 PM
Good fast build Reg ..Nice work ..It willcome in handy to clean up those wood pellets we are going to scatter all over the museum ..lol

RCP57
01-04-2013, 05:40 PM
That will be about all it is good for Lou. I've started referring to the Bruder's as my "inside toys":D. I had some fun driving it back and forth on the living room floor last night. If only I had an "inside" loader now....

Thanks

cdm
01-05-2013, 04:42 PM
Who makes that volvo? I've heard about them but haven't seen any for sale anywhere

RCP57
01-05-2013, 04:51 PM
Well...me I guess. This one was scratch built by yours truly. I can't say for sure if anyone builds a kit volvo.
http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=3135

Reg

Espeefan
01-07-2013, 09:33 PM
Only 4 hours? Gezz, I think I'd have the model all broken apart and destroyed in 4 hours, let alone functional, and back together again! Those Bruders are tough to disassemble. I tried it with a Mack Granite truck, and I spent a lot of time trying to take it apart, without breaking all the tabs. I still broke at least one.

RCP57
01-08-2013, 03:53 AM
Only 4 hours? Gezz, I think I'd have the model all broken apart and destroyed in 4 hours, let alone functional, and back together again! Those Bruders are tough to disassemble. I tried it with a Mack Granite truck, and I spent a lot of time trying to take it apart, without breaking all the tabs. I still broke at least one.

They are put together very well but the only thing I removed from this was the drive wheels and blade. This has to be the simplest Bruder conversion out there but its probably the worst for performance. Its tough to get it to do much work with the track design the way it is. I have some things I want to try but I've been sidetracked the last two evenings:D.

Reg

edwalsh18
01-08-2013, 10:35 AM
I think i have seen someone use the tracks from a bruder excavator. It looks like thats what bruder is going to use on their new model of this dozer. You thinking you want to make it push dirt? :D would like to see how you go about it! I hope to see more of your work, your conversions are great!

P.S. We would not be mad at you if you take your bruders and a camera out in the dirt to play and post a video up!! Not mad at all! Hehe.

Thanks for sharing!

cdm
01-08-2013, 01:57 PM
Well...me I guess. This one was scratch built by yours truly. I can't say for sure if anyone builds a kit volvo.
http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=3135

Reg


Ah nice. yes i never recalled one either so i had to ask.

motocrawler
01-09-2013, 01:34 PM
No problem Mario! It's by far the cheapest toy in my collection. The dozer came from Winners at $20 plus tax, the 360 servos came from Sparkfun and are under $15. They seem to have ok torque(60oz/in I believe) considering I'm running it on 4 AA batteries at the moment. The biggest trouble is the tracks but I don't think its unfixable. Should be good fun in soft stuff or as you say just to load and unload.

Reg

Well done! I have done a similar conversion but I used the wheels closest to the blade as my drive wheels. If you look at the track you can see that the wheel provides the most surface area against the track and therefore reducing slip. I also lined all the wheels with a 1/16" rubber to reduce any slack and increase friction. The dozer works incredibly well once I did this, my weak link now is the torque on the continous rotation drive servo's.

RCP57
01-09-2013, 04:53 PM
Well done! I have done a similar conversion but I used the wheels closest to the blade as my drive wheels. If you look at the track you can see that the wheel provides the most surface area against the track and therefore reducing slip. I also lined all the wheels with a 1/16" rubber to reduce any slack and increase friction. The dozer works incredibly well once I did this, my weak link now is the torque on the continous rotation drive servo's.

Thanks, I agree that it would have been the better place for them but it doesn't work too bad where they are. I have some rubber coating stuff that I'm going to try on the drive wheels but it if doesn't end up having a lot of power to push dirt that's ok. I have the metal toys for outside anyway but I'm no longer allowed (for good reason) to bring them in the house so the Bruders are house pets!
I hope to do the wheel loader next so I may steal some of your ideas!

Thanks Reg

thirty two
02-03-2013, 01:39 PM
Can anyone give me a link or some details to the volve excavator in the first picture please.

Lil Giants
02-03-2013, 09:45 PM
http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=3135

thirty two
02-04-2013, 06:11 AM
Thank you very much for the fast response. I am new to the rc construction but have been in rc scale crawlers for years, just trying to get some info.

Thanks again

kcusumano
03-06-2013, 07:48 AM
great conversion

RCP57
03-07-2013, 05:45 PM
After playing with my 955 I thought I would see how a plastic toy would do. It did OK at first but once the tracks and drive wheels got dirty they started to slip. I may have to build some tracks for this down the road...and then probably a blade and a....lol

http://youtu.be/g6ioXe_rYfU

RCP57
10-24-2014, 11:07 PM
.....I've been telling myself not to do this for over a year and a half but I figure WTF! So here we go....

I've never tried making sprockets before....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4377_zps64b16947.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4377_zps64b16947.jpg.html)
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chaseracer
10-25-2014, 12:54 AM
I like what I'm seeing .. Maybe dozer for me too lol

RCP57
10-25-2014, 08:58 AM
Hahaha, your the only person that I didn't want to see this Jason. I guess I should have cut another set of sprockets hey? I hope this works but we'll have to wait and see.

RCP57
10-25-2014, 09:21 PM
Well, this thread should not be called "4 Hour Bruder Dozer" anymore. I spent at least 5 hours working on it just today alone!lol

I finished up the sprockets and made new idlers for the front and rear. I'm cheap so the plan is to TIG weld nuts to the chain again like I did on my 955K and EC300. I wish I could just use K1 links but it's not in the budget. Right now it is still running the 360 servos that I put in it to begin with. They are only 50-60oz/in so they need to be upgraded. In the video it is only running off of 4, AA batteries. After filming the video, I wired in a BEC switched to 6v and ran everything off of a 7.2v battery. It was a definite improvement but still not enough for metal tracks. I made the hubs so that they can be drilled out to fit on gear motors should I ditch the servo idea. I may just go that route instead of using high torque servos but I will have to see what fits best in the model and my budget.

Here's how things are turning out so far. Kinda like putting lipstick on a pig I suppose....

http://youtu.be/jGtNWZWy_1s

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4379_zpsf2f79a6e.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4379_zpsf2f79a6e.jpg.html)
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Thanks for looking.

RCP57
10-26-2014, 09:15 PM
After finishing up my work day in the shop I spent a couple of hours tonight working on my dozer again. I have to pick up some things before I can make any more progress on the tracks so I decided to get started on the blade. I made it slightly wider than the plastic blade and angled out the corner bits. I am looking at this project as practice for my next scratch build so hopefully I can learn a thing or two along the way.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4384_zps789d268f.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4384_zps789d268f.jpg.html)
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justin
10-27-2014, 10:11 AM
Hey reg
Nice looking tipper. Great job on the dozer

chet
10-27-2014, 11:40 AM
looking good! How hard were those servos to convert to 360 rotation? I'm looking at the hs85mg's but they are quite a bit more

RCP57
10-28-2014, 09:14 PM
Hey reg
Nice looking tipper. Great job on the dozer

Thanks Justin. I guess we will see what you think of the tipper in about a week and a half hey?lol


looking good! How hard were those servos to convert to 360 rotation? I'm looking at the hs85mg's but they are quite a bit more

Thanks. These servos are already 360 rotation. I ordered some new ones this morning that are 13KG. Hopefully they will be strong enough to push a little dirt.

A little update. I spent a few hours today finishing up the tracks. I TIG welded 112, 4-40 nuts onto the chain. This took approximately an hour and a half. Then I proceeded to cut, drill and slot 56 pads. After that I bolted it all together and took some pictures. I took a test drive too but will make a video of that after I finish up the rollers under the track frames. Next up will be a new C frame for the blade!

I would also like to add that this is all Mario's fault!:D

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4395_zps27810497.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4395_zps27810497.jpg.html)
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chaseracer
10-28-2014, 11:02 PM
Hope you made 2 sets ....looking great wow

RCP57
10-29-2014, 05:08 PM
Sorry Jason. So far I have only done one set. Money talks though so if you or anyone else wanted a "KIT" I would happily build another.;)

modelman
10-29-2014, 06:45 PM
RCP57-nice work on the conversion. How did you possibly weld those 4-40 nuts? :eek: Did you have a jig? Did you consider using button head screws on the pads? Guess it really doesn"t matter though but it might look better. Nice work anyhow.

RCP57
10-29-2014, 09:36 PM
RCP57-nice work on the conversion. How did you possibly weld those 4-40 nuts? :eek: Did you have a jig? Did you consider using button head screws on the pads? Guess it really doesn"t matter though but it might look better. Nice work anyhow.

Thanks! Yes I made a jig a couple years back when I did my 955K. It is a pain in the AZZ welding the nuts to the chain but with a little care it goes OK. I didn't ruin any nuts so it can't be that bad. The worst part is the smoke off of the chain as the oil burns out. Man that's toxic!:( I agree that the socket heads look out of place and I ordered up something else but this is all I had enough of in my drawers.

Today's update!!!! After playing "dump box builder" I shut down the business side of the shop to finish up the undercarriage on my Lil Dozer. I made up a pair of sliders for the chain to run in where the rollers should be. It seems to work pretty well and I know other people us a similar setup so I think it will be fine. Once the new servos arrive I will beef up their mount and the underside will be complete! The amount of time I have in this has added up quickly. If I had given it more thought before I started I would have probably started building my D8K instead but this will be cheaper and that was the main reason for doing it.

Anyway, I'm pretty stoked to be half way toward having a dozer!:bounce::bounce:

http://youtu.be/bD40EylUQ-Q

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4408_zps9ee7337a.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4408_zps9ee7337a.jpg.html)
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Trackerman
10-30-2014, 04:23 AM
Reg,
Are you using gas or gas less tig welder? Nice build really enjoying the innovation in the build.

Cheers

Paul

RCP57
10-30-2014, 08:57 AM
Thanks Paul! I'm using straight Argon. I didn't know you could TIG weld without gas? I've never heard of that but I'm not saying it's impossible. I think it would be possible to MIG weld the nuts on too but my MIG welder is a bit large and I only have .035 wire in it. I would end up with the chain welded into a blob by the time I was finished!haha

Might get some work done on the blade later but we'll see. Customer projects need attention first!

Trucker_Jo
10-30-2014, 09:58 PM
Woah your cheap tracks are awesome! Did I read somewhere that those pads are the rails that are for carpeting of some sort? I may have to steal that idea of welding nuts to the chain although I only can MIG and might end up with a solid chain with welded links by the time i'm done:D

Trackerman
11-01-2014, 01:49 AM
Reg,
I am not sure about the gassless myself. Any pictures of your jig for holding the track and nuts please.

Cheers

Paul

K-Man
11-01-2014, 10:15 PM
Great work on the dozer. I you decide to skip the servos (and if you have the space) this geared motor could be worth a shot. They're about the price of a regular 360 rotation servos (minus the speed controller, of course) and much more powerful and longer lasting. The site has plenty of gear that could be of use for RC conversion projects, and free shipping to boot.

K-Man
11-01-2014, 10:17 PM
OF course it would help if I actually include the link!!!

http://www.dx.com/p/hzdz-370-worm-gear-motor-silver-12v-282245#.VFWRhVc0-So

doodlebug
11-01-2014, 11:57 PM
Hey Reg, It's ready for a scraper can now! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7HrKvlg19I

Cheers, Neil.

RCP57
11-04-2014, 09:00 PM
Thanks for the links guys. I received some parts today in the mail. Somewhere along the way my "do not safe drop" package got ran over by the looks of it! Some stuff inside was crushed to but by the looks of things none of the actual parts were damaged just their packaging.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4430_zps32942eb3.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4430_zps32942eb3.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4431_zpsc3c55051.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4431_zpsc3c55051.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4432_zps6f0e9150.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4432_zps6f0e9150.jpg.html)

I am already regretting the choice to use servos for the drives. I ordered some 360 tower pro servos and one glitched and fried within 30 seconds of plugging it into the receiver!:mad: This on the bench long before it had even seen the model....Not happy! Anyway I ended up ripping the guts out of both and turning them into gear motors. This defeats the purpose as to why I chose to run them in the first place so I am kinda pissed. Now they are in there and wired up to a Sabertooth ESC so at least that part works. Now I can push into a pile of dirt and strip the gears.lol I did a pretty hill billy job of installing them because I don't think they will last long. That link to those gear motors will come in handy yet, trust me!

I picked up some actuators from Ian at Firgelli on Sunday for the blade movement. I haven't made much progress but I have done a bit toward the C frame and actuator mounts.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4433_zps3f67f0bb.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4433_zps3f67f0bb.jpg.html)

Here's a picture of my jig when I did the Volvo's tracks. It's nothing special that's for sure...
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0629_zps138e09b9.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0629_zps138e09b9.jpg.html)

Trackerman
11-05-2014, 06:21 AM
Reg,
Thanks for the jig photo, explained a lot.

Cheers

Paul

RCP57
11-05-2014, 09:05 PM
OK, so this thing might as well have been a scratch build... I seriously doubt it would have cost much more and probably would have only taken twice as long to build. Having said that I am starting to think that this may be the most rugged looking example of this particular type of Bruder dozer.

I spent some more time on this tonight and it's starting to take shape now. I have the lower part of the blade mounted to the c frame and the c frame mounted to the Cat. While I was at it I decided that the blade was too narrow so I added 1/2" to the middle. Not a big deal, although I wish I had done it right the first time. Once I had that to my liking I milled up the guarding on the top and welded it on.

Let me know what you think!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4435_zps8a6066ae.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4435_zps8a6066ae.jpg.html)
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chaseracer
11-06-2014, 01:52 AM
Wow reg looks really great

PaulNZ
11-06-2014, 02:16 AM
slowly each plastic part is replaced with aluminium........nice!

DieselKid
11-06-2014, 08:32 PM
This is sweet Reg! How did I miss this until now?!!

A million times more real with the metal tracks and other additions!

Great job!,

-Alex

Trackerman
11-07-2014, 04:01 AM
Reg,
Guarding and blade assembly turned out nice. It's the little things by way of detail that breaths life into what was a toy. Very well done.

Cheers

Paul

JohnStilwell
11-08-2014, 04:39 PM
AWESOME work Reg!!

So how much are you gonna charge for a complete aluminum replacement parts kit for this bruder so we can build one like it? :rolleyes:

John

RCP57
11-08-2014, 05:09 PM
Hey John! Good to see you're still around here! I'm not sure exactly but if there was a demand I would make the parts. How's the popcorn supply this time of year???:cool::rolleyes:

I am slowly trying to rid this thing of the "earth touching plastic". I got 50mm actuators for all four positions but I have discovered that 30mm ones would have worked better on the blade so I will need to get those before I finish it up. Lots of other work to do yet though so stay tuned!

Joe25
11-08-2014, 09:54 PM
FWIW I would invest in a set great work

RCP57
11-09-2014, 03:47 PM
Here's a short video of it running around....http://youtu.be/TpfMGHOYgJI

RCP57
11-09-2014, 08:36 PM
Here's a couple videos of it pushing! I still need to add the cutting edges to the blade so I think it will work pretty well in loose soil considering how wet and heavy the sand was in video 1.

http://youtu.be/5Oj61IHCvHc
http://youtu.be/33QzeIHWhr8

TRUCKMAKER
11-09-2014, 08:58 PM
Nice job Reg, the blade looks great. Some day when I get around to doing my D5 I might have to talk to you about tracks.

RCP57
11-12-2014, 08:13 PM
I finally took the time to make the steel cutting edge for the blade today.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4448_zpsc83a1c23.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4448_zpsc83a1c23.jpg.html)
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JAMMER
11-13-2014, 02:36 PM
Very nice job Reg looks real good. Ed

RCP57
11-13-2014, 08:24 PM
Thanks Ed. Sometimes this stuff just gets outta hand... Anyone want a Bulldozer built?:D

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4454_zps49344087.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4454_zps49344087.jpg.html)

bigpipespete
11-14-2014, 04:07 PM
Hi Reg,
how much will one of those cost and did you get my order for the dumpbox ? Thanks !
Mike.

John T.
11-15-2014, 08:29 PM
Sure I'll take one ... How much rtr

Cooper
11-15-2014, 09:53 PM
You have done some real great work to the little guy!! You might have to rename the thread,, 4 hour dozer?? :).

Supermario
11-15-2014, 11:24 PM
You have done some real great work to the little guy!! You might have to rename the thread,, 4 hour dozer?? :).

Maybe it started as a 4hr build but since Reg blamed me for the inspiration....again....:rolleyes: I think this should be called the 4 day dozer maybe? :lol::lol:

Looks great Reg! Just when I was happy with what I had you create this! ;):D

RCP57
11-15-2014, 11:37 PM
Haha, It's definitely not a 4 hour project anymore that's for sure. For those that have expressed an interest, I am going to build one for someone and see how it goes for cost + time, then I will come up with a solid price. I have ordered all the parts for it so I will be putting it together(with some changes/updates) soon. I will keep everyone up to date as I make progress.

Here's a bit more video of mine working. So far I am quite impressed with it considering it's only about 6lbs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfTswRHSr78&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nRBmeLgWI4&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

Thanks for looking.

bigford
11-16-2014, 08:23 AM
how about one of these??
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/bruderd9_zps2b5c5c12.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/bruderd9_zps2b5c5c12.jpg.html)

RCP57
11-16-2014, 09:57 AM
how about one of these??
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/bruderd9_zps2b5c5c12.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/bruderd9_zps2b5c5c12.jpg.html)

Yes, I think that would be sweet! I may order one and try the metal track conversion in the near future. It definitely is a more detailed piece and it also provides another size option. The current one I am doing really is only about D6 size and fits nicely on a lowbed but that big one would provide a lot more pushing power!

Themonty73
11-16-2014, 10:43 AM
Hi big ford,

I'm looking to convert one of those to rc, should be a good project if I can get it right.

:bounce:

JohnStilwell
11-16-2014, 11:09 AM
Now you're thinkin' Reg.... LOL Two different sizes, with and without ripper, right!!! Assembled dozer or upgrade kits ;) When you get so busy you need help, just let me know....

RCP57
11-16-2014, 12:33 PM
You hit the nail right on the head John. I won't be trying to do anything with the ripper on the small Dozers. I will be adding a drawbar option and I want to put a winch on my own. The D10 has a lot more space to work with so it might be cool to have the ripper on.

I need help now!lol I work on this stuff 7 days a week and can't keep up. It's not that I am incredibly busy, just that everything takes way longer to build than I think it should because every piece is a "one of". With the prices I charge, most jobs generate $10-$15 dollars per hour after expenses so I don't think I can afford to hire anyone though....Well maybe Cooper's squirrel....lol

RCP57
11-18-2014, 08:26 PM
I started doing a little painting on this today. I like the black cab but I'm having a hard time matching up the yellow. It is definitely not Old Cat yellow... Does anyone know what will be close? I did some more trial and error underneath too but nothing worth photographing....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4467_zps7e6c6157.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4467_zps7e6c6157.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4468_zps5bd315cd.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4468_zps5bd315cd.jpg.html)

Thanks

JohnStilwell
11-19-2014, 07:59 AM
Looking good Reg, as always!!!
Well, I hate to say it but you'll probably never find an exact match or a close enough matching yellow from any "ready made" paint. I've tried several myself trying to match the JD Dozer color with no luck. You might try a local auto paint supply store, they can color match most anything, but you might have to buy a quart minimum, which for you might work out for you if you have several models to paint.


John

steamer
11-19-2014, 01:10 PM
Reg, next trip into town take the dozer to Home Depot. They have colour scanners and will match the Yellow perfectly. We did the same with parts from the CMP we're restoring and it worked great. They'll even make up a small tin for you to try it out!

RCP57
11-19-2014, 01:28 PM
That sounds like a great idea Rob! Thanks. I know John is on the right track too but I am not interested in painting this with multi-step automotive paint. For me, it would be too time consuming and expensive for a one-off type build. I was hoping that I could get the parts powder coated in a color that was close but it's not looking like an option either.

Thanks again for the help guys.

Mikem
11-19-2014, 04:31 PM
When I went to the automotive store they made a color match rattle can for me while I waited . It cost me $12 cDN . Mike

RCP57
11-19-2014, 05:32 PM
Where was that Mike? That's not too expensive! Me likey that idea!

modelman
11-19-2014, 06:20 PM
RCP57-yellow is a difficult color to do because of the lack of pigment. I can't tell from the picture if the tint is off but you might try a sample pc. by laying down a coat of white then after that tacks over put on the yellow. The white will make it brighter.

Arnd
11-20-2014, 11:37 AM
cool job.
would be great to see it work.

Mikem
11-20-2014, 04:41 PM
That was at a automotive shop in ottawa called Hosie and Brown , they must have something like that on the island . The last time I was there was in 1983 and there was an amazing junkyard North of Victoria and of course the logging museum in Duncan but that's all I remember oh and big trees . Mike

Mikem
11-20-2014, 04:52 PM
Reg I found a shop on the island which could help you JBs Auto Parts Plus they have a bunch of locations . Mike

RCP57
11-20-2014, 05:12 PM
Sweet! Thanks Mike. I was thinking that they might be the best bet because they have a lot of autobody stuff. I may try Lordco too because we "know a guy" there that gives killer discounts.

Thanks again for checking that out! It sounds like you need to refresh your memory of what the island looks like....:D

Mikem
11-20-2014, 05:33 PM
Yes I want to do that again I also have a friend in Parksville . My wife has never been . Hey now I know two people on the island , and can visit Mario on the way ! Mike

Cooper
11-20-2014, 08:39 PM
How far is the RCP compound from Seattle, Tacoma ? I may be up for a day trip in January!?!?!!

RCP57
11-20-2014, 09:41 PM
How far is the RCP compound from Seattle, Tacoma ? I may be up for a day trip in January!?!?!!

Well, a couple bodies of water and a different country is all that stands in your way!:rolleyes: It's quite a ways for a day trip. It would be better if you had a couple days but it could be done in one I guess. Taking the Victoria Clipper from Seattle to Victoria would be the best bet next to flying but you would still be an hour away from my house.

Supermario
11-21-2014, 12:23 PM
Yes I want to do that again I also have a friend in Parksville . My wife has never been . Hey now I know two people on the island , and can visit Mario on the way ! Mike

My yard and man cave is always open to a fellow RC freak.:D Lots of toys to play with and work to do.
I'd be upset if you passed through without stopping :eek::D

Mario

RCP57
11-23-2014, 07:23 PM
I finally got started on #2 today! I hope it's more like #2 from Austin Powers than what we all usually refer to as #2:jaw:

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4481_zps7ad38e2a.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4481_zps7ad38e2a.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4482_zps95a1b3dd.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4482_zps95a1b3dd.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4480_zpsc436c346.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4480_zpsc436c346.jpg.html)

JohnStilwell
11-24-2014, 03:29 PM
:confused:

that there looks kinda like a grader blade...

Now that I see your fingers for size comparison, maybe you're going for the old school D8 straight blade look. :cool:

RCP57
11-24-2014, 04:47 PM
Not to worry. the blades aren't finished yet! They will not be a carry blade like on my dozer but they won't be a straight blade either.

Kinda like this. http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.machinesbox.com%2Foffers%2FCA TERPILLAR_CAT_D6_R_-XL%2F11438&ei=F6dzVIqEB4XloAT1o4HgDw&bvm=bv.80185997,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNEsUlSpG7sFDGkZjr9KyscgR6H-Rg&ust=1416951949301575

RCP57
11-26-2014, 07:32 PM
A little more progress on the blades today. I'm aiming for the look of a D6 with these so no more carry blades. This style will cut a lot better too with such a light machine.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4485_zps201ba140.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4485_zps201ba140.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4486_zps06a886fc.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4486_zps06a886fc.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4487_zpse14a9468.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4487_zpse14a9468.jpg.html)

Barker196
11-26-2014, 10:29 PM
Unbelievable skills! Would love to have the talent you do

RCP57
11-28-2014, 08:10 PM
Thanks a lot Barker. All I can say is practice, practice, practice! That's what I do but nothing ever turns out perfect.

I made up these little motor mounts this morning.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4496_zpsc15fe50a.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4496_zpsc15fe50a.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4495_zps3053cd13.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4495_zps3053cd13.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4492_zpse06cfd5a.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4492_zpse06cfd5a.jpg.html)

RCP57
11-30-2014, 04:00 PM
I finally finished up the sprockets for dozer #2 today! They took a long time to make but I think they turned out pretty well.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4501_zpsfe4ecffa.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4501_zpsfe4ecffa.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4502_zps8bc73045.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4502_zps8bc73045.jpg.html)

JohnStilwell
11-30-2014, 06:54 PM
Killer :D

I'm always amazed to watch your builds, umm ehh...Craftsmanship !! :cool:

John

Supermario
11-30-2014, 08:19 PM
Those turned out great! Your really going all out on this one Reg and the results are awesome. These dozers are gonna kick a**.

RCP57
12-01-2014, 10:51 AM
Thanks guys. I think they are a little too time consuming for "mass production":rolleyes: but I guess it all depends on what someone wants. I like them a lot and wish they were on my dozer! I got a good start on all the other idlers yesterday so hopefully this one is rolling in the very near future. It will be interesting to see how it works with gear motors vs servos. Hopefully it is more durable!

modelman
12-01-2014, 02:05 PM
RCP57-please understand, I am not criticizing your work. You are doing outstanding work on these plastic models but I noticed on your 1st. dozer the sprocket looked a little small for a scale-appearing look. This last one you made looks larger and more detailed and probably fits the scale better (just my opinion). However, I realize that you are trying to build something affordable for these tighter budgets and saving labor is crucial. Maybe you should offer-2- models. A bare bones cheaper machine and an optional model with all the good parts. Just a suggestion but you probably know what you want out of this. I know from my tries that machining detailed parts takes a lot of time and that is money. I am not a big fan of plastic models but I will be keeping up with this!! Very interesting thread.

Nhrafan
12-01-2014, 06:49 PM
Awesome build Reg !!!!!!! I know somebody is going to be really happy with that D-6 !!!! wink wink lol !!!!! Another home run !!!!!

RCP57
12-01-2014, 08:36 PM
RCP57-please understand, I am not criticizing your work. You are doing outstanding work on these plastic models but I noticed on your 1st. dozer the sprocket looked a little small for a scale-appearing look. This last one you made looks larger and more detailed and probably fits the scale better (just my opinion). However, I realize that you are trying to build something affordable for these tighter budgets and saving labor is crucial. Maybe you should offer-2- models. A bare bones cheaper machine and an optional model with all the good parts. Just a suggestion but you probably know what you want out of this. I know from my tries that machining detailed parts takes a lot of time and that is money. I am not a big fan of plastic models but I will be keeping up with this!! Very interesting thread.

Yes the sprockets on the first one were just to see if the conversion would even work. I made them up out of two pieces using chunks of stuff lying around my scrap bin. The new pair are one piece and made to look much like a D6 planetary. Even though the sprockets are exactly the same as the original ones I made the planetary hub larger to hide the sprocket and look more "scale". You're right, cost vs build time is almost always an issue so I'd like to keep it simple...Well actually, I would like to build it very detailed but trying to get $1500-2000CAD for a conversion like this might be tough. If people are willing to pay then I am happy to make the parts however they want! I won't make anything like the first drive parts again. I was just thinking that instead of drilling all those holes and making fake bolts, I would just drill dimples and save a bunch of time. When it's finished though, all the critical parts are metal so I guess that price maybe not so out of line. I don't know:confused::confused::confused:


Awesome build Reg !!!!!!! I know somebody is going to be really happy with that D-6 !!!! wink wink lol !!!!! Another home run !!!!!

I'm glad you like it Keith! I hear Santa has it on someones wish list for Xmas this year so this elf is working hard....:cool:

doodlebug
12-01-2014, 09:35 PM
Hey Reg, set the sprockets up on a rotary table, make a plunge cut with a hollow end mill, the nub left can be the faux bolt. see link, http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/411XLsIngJL._SX342_.jpg Then index to the next bolt position, new plunge cut with depth stop. Clean the rest up on the lathe later. Hope this makes sense?

Cheers, Neil.

RCP57
12-03-2014, 09:45 PM
That's a good idea Neil.

A short video of Dozer number two on the move for the first time. I still have much to do!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4tqnlfFQxw&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

Cooper
12-03-2014, 11:17 PM
Don't know if it helps but all I did on my d11 drive sprockets was drilled the holes and pressed the bolts in. Had to use tweezers to hold the bolts vertical then just pressed them in. Or uhh maybe Santa has room on that list for a printer? Lol. It looks really good, the movement looks strong and fluid. Great job!!

RCP57
12-03-2014, 11:31 PM
That's what I did on my KW build as well. Interference fit is way better than threading all those tiny holes when the bolts are just for show! On the dozer I just drilled all the holes to the right size and glued in left over pieces of filler rod. Once the glue dried I used my 6" disc sander to make them all the same length. Cheaper than using bolts and it looks nearly as good I think.

Hmmm, my list for Santa already has something really expensive on it so I think I will just try to save up for the printer....:rolleyes: I do want one though...

doodlebug
12-04-2014, 12:51 AM
Anybody looked at the Dremel printer at Home Depot yet?
Cheers, Neil.

RCP57
12-06-2014, 10:38 PM
I have been working on these steady lately trying to finish them up. Dozer #1 finally got a paint job and nearly all the track and blade parts are finished for Dozers 2 and 3.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4505_zps4e5e9baf.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4505_zps4e5e9baf.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4506_zps3ee18a63.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4506_zps3ee18a63.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4507_zps42547117.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4507_zps42547117.jpg.html)

I made up this fake cylinder for the right hand side while the left is rigid. It is spring loaded to allow some give while tilting the blade. The result is some pretty serious articulation without binding.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4508_zps22262c36.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4508_zps22262c36.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4509_zps5710ea2e.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4509_zps5710ea2e.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4510_zps2d1b5a7a.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4510_zps2d1b5a7a.jpg.html)

1 and 2 sitting side by side. I found some paint that matches pretty well.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4511_zpsea35f6da.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4511_zpsea35f6da.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4512_zpscfe67757.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4512_zpscfe67757.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4513_zpsf1226425.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4513_zpsf1226425.jpg.html)

RCP57
12-07-2014, 02:03 PM
#2 in action...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS0mvhb6Nd4&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

Stuart
12-07-2014, 02:54 PM
Nice job reg, works really well, how do like those motors vs servos?

bigpipespete
12-07-2014, 10:40 PM
Thats impressive Reg , looks to push that wet dirt with ease.

Firgelli Technologies
12-09-2014, 01:04 PM
Nice job Reg! Looks great all painted.

RCP57
12-09-2014, 08:56 PM
Nice job reg, works really well, how do like those motors vs servos?

Thanks Stuart. Well I have busted both so that's not good but I think I have things sorted now. The converted servos are easier to mount in the machine but require more fiddling to attach the sprocket. I think the gear motors are smoother in operation but are more difficult to fit into the machine because of their width. I have one more experiment to try with dozer #3 but both 1 & 2 seem to be working OK.

Thats impressive Reg , looks to push that wet dirt with ease.

Thanks Mike. Yes I think it pushed a respectable amount for a small machine.

Nice job Reg! Looks great all painted.

Thanks Ian!

Today's update. I added the cutting edge to the blade and started work on the open D6H style cab. I have raised the height and added width to the cab in an attempt to make it more to scale for a D6. I still have a bit more to sort out and then I will mount some grab handles and such.

Keith, I know you were totally in love with the stock exhaust pipe but I had to change it...Sorry:rolleyes:

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4519_zps1cf11bfb.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4519_zps1cf11bfb.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4520_zps9fbc4e95.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4520_zps9fbc4e95.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4521_zps6fded9f0.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4521_zps6fded9f0.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4522_zps1286bc45.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4522_zps1286bc45.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4523_zpsb8bfb3eb.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4523_zpsb8bfb3eb.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4524_zps6edd3213.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4524_zps6edd3213.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking!

Nhrafan
12-09-2014, 10:09 PM
:jaw::jaw::jaw::jaw::jaw::jaw::jaw::jaw::bounce::b ounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce: WOW !!!!!!! Reg that looks awesome !!!!! Oh yea your more than welcome to the other exhaust stack ;). Thanks man looks GREAT !!!!

RCP57
12-11-2014, 09:46 AM
I finished up the cab details yesterday on the D6H. I think it is ready to have the remaining bare parts painted.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4525_zpsf070fb63.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4525_zpsf070fb63.jpg.html)
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http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4529_zpsd56f158b.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4529_zpsd56f158b.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4530_zps6f5ff812.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4530_zps6f5ff812.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4531_zpsd3629d21.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4531_zpsd3629d21.jpg.html)

Bo Wallen
12-11-2014, 10:11 AM
Thats impressive Reg, The Winner is D6H i think ;o) a must have.......
can i have one please ?!

RCP57
12-11-2014, 10:19 AM
Thats impressive Reg, The Winner is D6H i think ;o) a must have.......
can i have one please ?!

Thanks, I like it too and will probably convert the cab on mine to something similar.

Yes you can have one! I have built all the parts for dozer #3. I am just waiting for motors and someone to step up with some $$$$.:D

Bo Wallen
12-11-2014, 12:19 PM
How big step do i need to make with some $$$$ ? :bounce: Sir.

bigpipespete
12-11-2014, 12:47 PM
Your killin me Reg ,
ive yet to get an ESC for the dumptruck : ) Your build keeps getting better , love it !

RCP57
12-11-2014, 01:29 PM
Depending how they are outfitted with aluminum parts, I'm looking to get $1300-$1500 Canadian for them. Either way that would include everything short of a battery and TX/RX. Actually if an Orange RX receiver is compatible with the customers TX, I would include that too. I guess I could sell them with the TX/RX but it would obviously cost more.

If we start talking about these kind of details on the open forum, maybe this should be moved to my vendors section? If any mods see fit to do so please go ahead!

Reg

Exclusive RC
12-11-2014, 01:52 PM
cant wait to outfit that bad boy with a beautiful interior :bounce:

Bo Wallen
12-11-2014, 01:57 PM
Sounds Great Reg.
I will send you a pm. after the weekend when i return from work tour.
Bo

RCP57
12-11-2014, 02:21 PM
cant wait to outfit that bad boy with a beautiful interior :bounce:

Yeah Brian! It needs a scaled up seat and some other details. You are just the right man for the job! It will definitely be the sweetest Bruder conversion out there(my biased opinion:D). You may need to make more than one set...

Sounds Great Reg.
I will send you a pm. after the weekend when i return from work tour.
Bo

Sounds good Bo. I am still waiting on some parts for #3. #2 needs to go before #3 gets it's electronics.lol Gear motors for it should be here soon though. Santa has them on early delivery from China:lol:.

Bo Wallen
12-11-2014, 03:18 PM
cant wait to outfit that bad boy with a beautiful interior :bounce:

Yeah Brian! It needs a scaled up seat and some other details. You are just the right man for the job! It will definitely be the sweetest Bruder conversion out there(my biased opinion:D). You may need to make more than one set...



Sounds good Bo. I am still waiting on some parts for #3. #2 needs to go before #3 gets it's electronics.lol Gear motors for it should be here soon though. Santa has them on early delivery from China:lol:.

Brian might outfit many D6H is my thinking Good idea Brian
Yea let,s hope Chinese Santa get here soon ;o))

RCP57
12-14-2014, 04:27 PM
No sign of the Chinese Santa yet but this one is nearing completion.

I just assembled it this morning so I need to go over it and brush paint a few nuts and bolts. I also made a drawbar for it but the paint needs another day to dry before I install it. I think it turned out pretty good although I wish I was a better painter.

http://youtu.be/b94Ve-jpaQc The light is not the best in this vid so the color doesn't show up very well.

These pictures do it more justice!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4535_zps7e3be1c9.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4535_zps7e3be1c9.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4536_zps0f1a7b04.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4536_zps0f1a7b04.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4537_zps5f843618.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4537_zps5f843618.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4538_zpsf116f40f.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4538_zpsf116f40f.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4539_zps5f65ec0a.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4539_zps5f65ec0a.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4540_zps8a4cde39.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4540_zps8a4cde39.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4541_zpsbf99b22b.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4541_zpsbf99b22b.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking!

TRUCKMAKER
12-14-2014, 05:05 PM
I've been following along Reg and this conversion turned out incredible!

JohnStilwell
12-14-2014, 05:07 PM
Another AWESOME build Reg!

:cool: You are "Scale Art of Canada" :cool:

Can't wait to see the D11 :rolleyes:

John

Cooper
12-14-2014, 05:37 PM
Dang reg!! For a four hour conversion you have out done yourself:). Looks awesome!! I wish Santa would make a trip to Vancouver island and pick me up one of them, but he may be overweight with my bag of coal!!!! This has turned out incredible. And the videos look smooth and pretty powerful. I think you put all the right parts in all the right places. Good job man!!

Mikem
12-14-2014, 05:46 PM
I want to know how they slow down time on the island because if that is 4 hours that would be 3 weeks for me on the mainland ! Mike

Nhrafan
12-14-2014, 05:46 PM
:jaw: It's incredible Reg !!!!! I absolutely love it !!!!!! Can't wait to get this baby home :bounce:

RCP57
12-14-2014, 08:32 PM
I've been following along Reg and this conversion turned out incredible!

Thanks very much! I hope it works as well as it looks.

Another AWESOME build Reg!

:cool: You are "Scale Art of Canada" :cool:

Can't wait to see the D11 :rolleyes:

John

Thanks John. I was going to name my business "Tungsten Art" but I kinda got swayed to name it RCP's because people knew me as that. I might have to change it.:rolleyes:lol I know that I have a long ways to go before I am even at the level of Scale Art's rejected parts but I keep tryin!

Dang reg!! For a four hour conversion you have out done yourself:). Looks awesome!! I wish Santa would make a trip to Vancouver island and pick me up one of them, but he may be overweight with my bag of coal!!!! This has turned out incredible. And the videos look smooth and pretty powerful. I think you put all the right parts in all the right places. Good job man!!

I want to know how they slow down time on the island because if that is 4 hours that would be 3 weeks for me on the mainland ! Mike

RW/Mike, Thanks guys! The 4 hour thing is at least 10 fold per dozer now! I think I have polished a bit of a turd into a gem stone now though. It looks better under my tree than Keith's so I might have to keep it!lol

:jaw: It's incredible Reg !!!!! I absolutely love it !!!!!! Can't wait to get this baby home :bounce:

Sorry Keith, as I said above I have decided to keep it. Haha, just kidding! I know you will take better care of it than me and you have waited long enough. Just to be sure though, which one would you rather have???

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4542_zpse5c51d34.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4542_zpse5c51d34.jpg.html)

Nhrafan
12-14-2014, 08:42 PM
Haha !!!! Let see ????? I'll take box number 2 lol !!!!! Good one though !!!! You should put rops on number 1 !!!!

RCP57
12-14-2014, 09:19 PM
OK, I will try to make sure that I ship the correct one...

Cooper
12-14-2014, 09:23 PM
Thanks very much! I hope it works as well as it looks.



Thanks John. I was going to name my business "Tungsten Art" but I kinda got swayed to name it RCP's because people knew me as that. I might have to change it.:rolleyes:lol I know that I have a long ways to go before I am even at the level of Scale Art's rejected parts but I keep tryin!





RW/Mike, Thanks guys! The 4 hour thing is at least 10 fold per dozer now! I think I have polished a bit of a turd into a gem stone now though. It looks better under my tree than Keith's so I might have to keep it!lol



Sorry Keith, as I said above I have decided to keep it. Haha, just kidding! I know you will take better care of it than me and you have waited long enough. Just to be sure though, which one would you rather have???

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4542_zpse5c51d34.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4542_zpse5c51d34.jpg.html)

What a delight it would be to go to toys-r-us and pick the one on right off the shelf!!

modelman
12-15-2014, 11:26 AM
RCP57-this came out very nice. I like the new cab design. A blend of the old & the new. If I were a real dozer operator I would prefer this to the new closed in cabs with the small windows. I thought the actuators looked a bit big but after it is painted they don't look much different than round cylinders. Nice job!!! Do you know what the model weighs?

RCP57
12-15-2014, 03:57 PM
Thanks modelman. I like the open style cab on this too. I think it changes the scale appearance without having to change the whole body. I wish there was an alternative to these actuators but I don't know of one other than hydraulics. I am happy with there performance and ease of use but they don't look very nice on a model with their square shape. Of course I'm sure they weren't built with our hobby in mind. I weighed the dozers. Stock they are about 1.5lbs and after modifications they are about 6.25lbs with battery.

RCP57
12-15-2014, 09:32 PM
I started fitting parts onto #3 today. The blade and all related parts are the same as #2. I'm using spherical bushings in the blade arms on #2-3. They provide pretty nice movement while tilting the blade.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4543_zps498117ea.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4543_zps498117ea.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4544_zps4b15acfa.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4544_zps4b15acfa.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4545_zps20877082.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4545_zps20877082.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4546_zpsa1da65c3.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4546_zpsa1da65c3.jpg.html)

I also just made up this piece so that I had a spring return on the throttle side of my DX6i. I had been given a screw and hook for the spring tension from a friend at my local hobby shop a couple years ago. The parts needed to be modified because they weren't from a Spektrum radio but with them , 3 short pieces of welding rod for pins and the aluminum part it works!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4547_zps96de3071.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4547_zps96de3071.jpg.html)

Now I can run more stuff off of this radio!:cool:

sparkycuda
12-16-2014, 10:26 AM
CTI makes round actuator cylinders that have been used on some models I've seen published. Have not used them myself but seem to be popular in Europe. Cost and sizes appear similar to Firgelli.

Ken

bigford
12-16-2014, 11:11 AM
only problem with cti is they wont ship to the u.s.
no

RCP57
12-16-2014, 12:19 PM
I have heard that before about the CTI actuators. I can't complain about the Firgelli's too loudly because they are built an hour from my home and Ian has gone out of his way to get them to me ASAP when I've needed them. Do I wish they were round?YES! But I will continue to use them because of the convenience/service. Maybe with enough pressure/demand they will design a different body someday in the future.

Junkrunner786
12-16-2014, 02:25 PM
I am new to construction Rc I know how much mfg dozers cost how much do u have into conversion ?

RCP57
12-16-2014, 04:14 PM
I am new to construction Rc I know how much mfg dozers cost how much do u have into conversion ?

There's easily $600 Canadian in materials not including TX/RX or battery. More if I factor in shipping on ordered goods, driving to pick up supplies from various places and keeping the lights and heat on in my shop.

RCTech9
12-16-2014, 11:52 PM
Great work RCP, you have created some masterpieces.

sparkycuda
12-17-2014, 08:34 AM
only problem with cti is they wont ship to the u.s.
no

Did not know that. Thanks for the info.

Ken

Firgelli Technologies
12-17-2014, 01:25 PM
If you guys want round actuators - ask for them! Send an email to sales@firgelli.com so I have something other than my own opinion to show the Chief!
I have brought this up before with management and they are open to the idea but aren't convinced there is enough of a market. You guys need to be more convincing and let us know about it!

Ian

RCP57
12-17-2014, 09:04 PM
If you guys want round actuators - ask for them! Send an email to sales@firgelli.com so I have something other than my own opinion to show the Chief!
I have brought this up before with management and they are open to the idea but aren't convinced there is enough of a market. You guys need to be more convincing and let us know about it!

Ian

Good to know Ian! There probably isn't enough market but it doesn't hurt to try and I believe the market is increasing. An actuator that more resembled a hydraulic cylinder would certainly be a hit with the RC crowd.


Looking at Cooper's killer hydraulic lines has been making me want to bend something so today I made up this canopy for my Dozer. The square stock started life as 3/16x1 flat bar that I split into 4 pieces on the bandsaw and then milled to true up the cut edges. Fiddly work but it needed to be done to get the size close to being right.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4548_zpsf931ddff.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4548_zpsf931ddff.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4549_zps1ff0b080.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4549_zps1ff0b080.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4550_zps6e78b0f8.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4550_zps6e78b0f8.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4551_zps8f379cf6.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4551_zps8f379cf6.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4552_zps12eee6bb.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4552_zps12eee6bb.jpg.html)

Here's what it looks like on #3

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4553_zps978debcd.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4553_zps978debcd.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4554_zps8a038e38.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4554_zps8a038e38.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4555_zps3170a0cd.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4555_zps3170a0cd.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4556_zpsbc0717b6.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4556_zpsbc0717b6.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4557_zps2117d5f5.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4557_zps2117d5f5.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4558_zps4df4ec6b.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4558_zps4df4ec6b.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4559_zpsc4a07383.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4559_zpsc4a07383.jpg.html)

Personally I like the cab I built for Keith's more but this is starting to grow on me too.

Thanks for looking!

Mikem
12-17-2014, 09:28 PM
Hi RCP you said you cut aluminum on your bandsaw and then milled it . When I need bar alum I cut it on the table saw with a fine blade slowly and a quick file smooth and knock the edge off , just a suggestion . Mike

bigpipespete
12-17-2014, 09:55 PM
Reg , that looks really good !
A single blade ripper will finish it off nicely.

RCTech9
12-18-2014, 12:37 AM
Great looking protection for the dozer. And i agree a ripper would be cool.

RCP57
12-18-2014, 10:10 AM
Hi RCP you said you cut aluminum on your bandsaw and then milled it . When I need bar alum I cut it on the table saw with a fine blade slowly and a quick file smooth and knock the edge off , just a suggestion . Mike

I'm not really brave enough to make a cut that thin on the table saw. It would be faster though providing I still had all of my body parts afterward. I need to make a new insert for the table on my saw. It has a large gap around the blade for angle cutting so cutting thin strips is a struggle. A thinner blade would also be nice. I would have needed twice as much material by cutting it on the table saw and losing 1/8" or more with each cut. The best thing would be getting the right material for the job in the first place. Unfortunately it isn't available...:(

Reg , that looks really good !
A single blade ripper will finish it off nicely.

Great looking protection for the dozer. And i agree a ripper would be cool.

I want to build a winch for my dozer. A ripper would be OK but there isn't a lot of room left to hide an actuator inside the body. I guess it could be done with a servo mounted on the outside though. I'm just not sure how useful a ripper would be on a 6lb machine.

Cooper
12-18-2014, 12:33 PM
Where does the madness stop?!?!?! Hey the rops look great!!! I agree a which would be a better fit, more of a logging/road building machine. I've often thought about some roll over protection, not for the machine working but for me working on it, pretty high drop or bump from the work bench!!!! Looks great reg, keeps getting better!!!

RCP57
12-18-2014, 01:15 PM
I'm not sure where it stops RW! My guess is, when we stop having the imagination and will to continue....or we run out of money....

I agree 100% that for me and this area a winch is a better fit. Someone posted a picture of a high track Cat set up for logging on another forum that was painted the same as my Hayes truck. I was trying to find the photo this morning but had no luck. I know the guy personally that posted the picture so I am going to email him and ask for a copy. If he can find it there is a good chance that my dozer will get a color change in the new year. Oh, and an arch to go with the winch.

I added some "bling" to Keith's dozer today. No drawbar is complete without a pin!
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4560_zps35b067be.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4560_zps35b067be.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4561_zps5dd0e0aa.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4561_zps5dd0e0aa.jpg.html)

I have to go into town today so I needed to clean off my "GMC bench". I managed to find enough space on the shelf beside my 850 Kenworth for all three dozers. Look at the size difference! Man I love that truck!:bounce:

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4564_zpsa1a3c8e7.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4564_zpsa1a3c8e7.jpg.html)

chaseracer
12-19-2014, 10:26 PM
Simply awesome reg great job.. Guess I better start saving

rc13
12-20-2014, 01:18 AM
Cool stuff as usual.. I didn't read the entire thread, but looked through pretty good. It is so cool to see what everyone does to modify the Bruder items. I have some modified Bruder equipment. I love it. I buy some for my kids to play too. I constantly come up with ideas for modifications to their out of the box basic bruder toys... But, I have too many other projects.. Cant go wrong with Bruder.
Love the blades. I would like to get a different blade for my Stahl dozer. Something that looks like yours, or the one that Mitch built for his a while back (The dozer that he sold). I read that you don't have a big shop for the modifications like some do, but you still have made some amazing stuff. I don't think I have the means to build a blade like that. Let me know if you are ever up for building a blade for my Stahl.
Thank you!

RCP57
12-20-2014, 08:19 PM
Thanks very much guys.

I have been putting around the last couple afternoons on my Dozer adding some details. I made up some grab handles for the canopy yesterday and threw some paint at them today. While I had the spray cans out I thought I should make it look more like a typical slobbering Cat so I sprayed some black onto the exhaust tip and canopy. I also took the lazy route for now and instead of making new sprockets that look more scale I just cut up the stock Bruder stuff and glued it on. It doesn't look as nice as dozer #2 but I still think it is an improvement over what I made previously for this one.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4565_zpsef16d5b4.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4565_zpsef16d5b4.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4566_zpsa42b3a14.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4566_zpsa42b3a14.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4567_zpsfc991707.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4567_zpsfc991707.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4568_zps474c03ef.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4568_zps474c03ef.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4569_zpse533943c.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4569_zpse533943c.jpg.html)

Cooper
12-20-2014, 09:01 PM
Ahh quit painting the work wounds and put some real ones on,,,,, as in another video!!!! Looks great reg!!! Oh and ya need an operator in there!!! Lol!!! So when do you ever take some time off?? That's when I want to come out,, with a small van, when your not home,,,,, :).

Nhrafan
12-20-2014, 10:14 PM
Looks good brother Reg !!!! Another masterpiece :jaw: !!!! You can accidentally drop # 3 in the bag too lol!!! Just kidding haha !!!!! Nice job and I think a winch will really set that thing off !!!!

Nhrafan
12-20-2014, 10:17 PM
Correction # 1 lol !!!! Hey just put them all in a gift bag haha !!!! They all look great !

RCP57
12-21-2014, 10:56 AM
Ahh quit painting the work wounds and put some real ones on,,,,, as in another video!!!! Looks great reg!!! Oh and ya need an operator in there!!! Lol!!! So when do you ever take some time off?? That's when I want to come out,, with a small van, when your not home,,,,, :).

I do need an operator! I would like to go and put some real wear on it but the weather has been really wet here lately and I like being in where it's dry.lol
I was at a Xmas party last night and someone else asked when I wasn't going to be home so that they could drop by.... I think I should start boobie trapping my shop...

Correction # 1 lol !!!! Hey just put them all in a gift bag haha !!!! They all look great !

Hey Keith, you can have them all if you want! I'll work you out a special Xmas price for all three!:D

Trucker_Jo
12-21-2014, 04:26 PM
Hey Reg these look great! I saw that your bench has a weight limit of 2500lbs. I think with all this equipment on there you got er' maxed out:D The "Forester" cab looks pretty sweet.

Barker196
12-28-2014, 01:56 AM
I love the diesel soot! Your craftsmanship amazes me!

*tonto*
01-02-2015, 05:51 PM
After reading this entire build thread like 20 times, the craftsmanship and detail you put into these machines just blows my mind. I could watch your builds for hours, and I would still not have seen enough. You have inspired me to build my first Bruder dozer. I noticed that you had a carton of the metal track pads in one picture. Just wondering if they were just put in there, or were modified pieces of some sort? Also on #2 it looks like you used a different method of attaching the pads to the chain drive. I would like to use your ideas for my own build and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Once again well done, and thank you for your builds.

*TONTO*

RCP57
01-03-2015, 12:08 AM
After reading this entire build thread like 20 times, the craftsmanship and detail you put into these machines just blows my mind. I could watch your builds for hours, and I would still not have seen enough. You have inspired me to build my first Bruder dozer. I noticed that you had a carton of the metal track pads in one picture. Just wondering if they were just put in there, or were modified pieces of some sort? Also on #2 it looks like you used a different method of attaching the pads to the chain drive. I would like to use your ideas for my own build and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Once again well done, and thank you for your builds.

*TONTO*

Thanks tonto and welcome to the forum. I see you are in Vancouver. Perhaps we will see you at one of our shows on the island this year? The track pads are made from trim that you can buy at Home Depot or Rona. It comes in 8' lengths so you will need to cut it to the size needed and drill the holes for mounting. The chain used on dozer #2 is #35(3/8 pitch) with K1 attachment on every other link. If you have any other questions fire away. Good luck with the conversion should you take it on!

Reg

*tonto*
01-03-2015, 12:48 AM
Thanks for the info. I just picked up a dozer from Winners, and will definitely be trying to do a chain conversion. I live in Abby, I just like to put in Vancouver just so people know the general area I live in. As for shows, how do you find out if there is going to be a setup for R/C's there? At the end of January there is an agricultural show at the tradex, I just don't know who to get into contact with.

Rvjimd
01-04-2015, 10:58 AM
Reg,

Do you have a part number or measurement on the edging material for the track pads so I can make sure I get the right stuff?

And, I don't think I understand the slot in each pad? It sort of looks like it could be used to drive the tracks from the sprocket, but that is being done with the #35 chain right? Is the slot for looks or something else I do understand? :confused:

Jim

RCP57
01-04-2015, 11:24 AM
Reg,

Do you have a part number or measurement on the edging material for the track pads so I can make sure I get the right stuff?

And, I don't think I understand the slot in each pad? It sort of looks like it could be used to drive the tracks from the sprocket, but that is being done with the #35 chain right? Is the slot for looks or something else I do understand? :confused:

Jim

It's called 7/8 grooved edging(Rona part# DUA101MLU08). I have been talking back and forth with someone else in the US about finding some for them. It almost seems as though only Canadian stores carry it which seems odd. The slots in the track pads are to let dirt out. Without them I found that dirt packs up in the links and won't come out. Milling the slots almost doubles the time it takes to make the pads but I like the look of it and at least some of the dirt escapes.

Rvjimd
01-04-2015, 11:31 AM
Ah ha, great idea. I knew there was a reason and I agree I DO like the look. It sounds like maybe I won't find thAt stuff at my Home Depot huh... I have a new farm store, menards and lowes. I will let everyone know what I find.

Also, I assume you had to cut off one leg of the edging and bend down the leading edge to form the pads?

Thanks for you help!

RCP57
01-04-2015, 11:49 AM
It is already an L shape and has grooves on the other side. Bend it at the first groove for a perfect fit! It is almost like it was made to be used as track pads!lol

Snochaser
01-04-2015, 01:03 PM
I've looked and looked for that aluminum and still can't find it after Greg introduced it years ago. Definitely a Canada only thing. ARG!!

RCP57
01-04-2015, 01:17 PM
I've looked and looked for that aluminum and still can't find it after Greg introduced it years ago. Definitely a Canada only thing. ARG!!

It seems so! Weird! The other member I have been talking with said he had looked at Lowes and Home Depot with no success. I did an internet search a couple days back and came up empty other than a few Canadian home improvement stores. I would be willing to get some and ship it out but shipping will probably make it expensive.

Rvjimd
01-04-2015, 01:46 PM
I don't know for sure if this would actually make it to my store in Iowa until I try ordering some BUT, is it TOO big? It says 15/16" not 7/8". Is that going to make it not work out properly?

http://t.homedepot.com/p/Alexandria-Moulding-1-4-in-x-15-16-in-x-96-in-Metal-Mira-Lustre-Grooved-Edging-Moulding-AT018-AM096C03/205576705?keyword=Grooved+edging

Jim

RCP57
01-04-2015, 01:50 PM
That's the stuff!

Rvjimd
01-04-2015, 02:02 PM
Cool, I'll order some! Just to save some wear on my calculator, how many sticks do I need for a typical set of tracks? Is one 96" piece enough?

Jim

RCP57
01-04-2015, 02:15 PM
You will probably need 1 stick and about 10".lol I would buy two because if you are like me, some will end up less than perfect and spares will be needed.

Rvjimd
01-04-2015, 04:08 PM
Well, I ordered 4 sticks of it so I could get free shipping to me instead of the local store. Supposed to arrive in 10 days or so. I'll let you know how it goes.

Jim

RCP57
01-04-2015, 05:03 PM
That's great Jim! Hopefully it works out as I'm sure others from the US will follow your lead!

Ben1272
01-04-2015, 07:39 PM
That's great! I will order some and have it sent to my local home depot. I have been wanting to try this approach for years, ever since reading about Greg (RCLOGGER) using it on his equipment!

Thanks for posting your find! Now I can stop bothering Reg offline. :)

-Ben

RCP57
01-04-2015, 07:45 PM
That's great! I will order some and have it sent to my local home depot. I have been wanting to try this approach for years, ever since reading about Greg (RCLOGGER) using it on his equipment!

Thanks for posting your find! Now I can stop bothering Reg offline. :)

-Ben

Haha, you were no bother at all Ben. I hope this works out for you guys!

Reg

DieselKid
01-08-2015, 08:51 PM
These are so cool Reg!!! Love the ROPS cage!:)

-Alex

Rvjimd
01-15-2015, 03:29 PM
FYI ...

I got my aluminum edging stock today. Looks like the rest of the free world can order grouser raw material!

Thanks Reg!

Jim

RCP57
01-15-2015, 08:21 PM
That's great Jim! I'm glad it all worked out.

Ben1272
01-16-2015, 05:00 PM
Reg, do you think plastic sprockets could hold up for use with the #35 roller chain based tracks? I can design and print them on my 3D printer in ABS plastic or PLA plastic, which is a bit harder than the ABS. Will sand, etc., just wear them away prematurely?

I think I am going to give it a shot and see. Can always convert to aluminum if it is a no go.

My aluminum extrusion is due here any day.

Thanks for your help,

Ben

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RCP57
01-16-2015, 05:20 PM
I guess it depends on how much sand you are running in but I'm sure they will last a while. It's not like it's a really heavy model. You can always print more anyway right! I like the design! They look good. I need to get myself a printer that's for sure. What type do you have?

Ben1272
01-16-2015, 05:26 PM
I have a solidoodle4. It is not bad for the $599 price tag! I have mine adjusted pretty nice right now and get pretty decent prints now. It definitely takes a little bit to learn about the machine and what it can do and how to design parts given its limitations. The parts being ABS allow solvent bonding so larger more complex parts can be broken down into smaller more manageable parts and then bonded together. The sprocket I showed was printed from two parts, designed to be keyed together, and then solvent bonded.

I am going to make the entire drivetrain with this approach and will post pictures as I get further along.

I think I am also goinf to use the printer to make a fixture to hold the extrusion while I mill the sides clean and drill holes and mill slot.....we'll see how that idea pans out!

Mikem
01-16-2015, 05:44 PM
Today I was a the home despot to find the track pad material and the lady who looked for it for me found out it is a discountinued product . So I bought the remaining stock 3 pieces . Mike

Ben1272
01-16-2015, 06:30 PM
Here is a shot of the printer making the sprocket I showed a couple of posts ago.

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RCP57
01-16-2015, 08:28 PM
Sounds like I need to try and buy some more of that trim! and a printer.....

RCP57
01-26-2015, 08:52 AM
Plastic pushing leaves and crawling around...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_UoAvpK1pc&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EykE8GEFFZM&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

jwpage07
03-05-2015, 01:26 PM
your work is incredible any advice for us beginners

JohnStilwell
03-05-2015, 03:53 PM
As always, awesome work Reg!!
I sure hope your operator has a really soft seat in that dozer... I'd have a pretty good headache taking that many 'seat slams' from crawling up and down that ledge :D :lol:

JDH429
03-16-2015, 08:52 PM
Reg, what can I say that already hasn't been said. Your the man! Really... Love the exhaust soot and cage which is similar to the one on my D6D...really adds some character, And more cool factor :). Seeing your attention to detail is like mine, I have a suggestion, one thing I wanted to build for my 1:1 after blowing out a few windows doing some deep woods clearing were some expanded steel window protection. The forestry dozers run them, I'm sure in your area they are common. Might be a neat option of you could find the right material. if not, that's where a printer comes in handy, for those hard to find detail pieces. :).

RCP57
03-17-2015, 07:49 PM
Thanks Jason! It's not a bad little toy but the carry blade design is holding it back. I wish I had never copied the Bruder blade as closely but I did on this one. The blades I made for #2-#3 are great and cut very well. I still have dozer #3 and if no one is interested in it I will take the blade and put it on mine. I am hoping to paint #1 to look like the one in the picture so that it matches my Hayes.

http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=131744&d=1424971696