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Got some painting done.l Had to put some parts together to see how its looking. I like it :D

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-G...2B15.42.49.jpg

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Looks good with the color on. Did you use some kind of primer on the blade to keep the paint on when starting to push dirt?

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Wow looks killer!! Same question about priming, I assume you were using petroleum based cat paint? Was wondering about it melting the abs. I've never painted any 3d parts, but plan on in future, thanks for sharing, your doing an amazing job!!!! Can't wait to see it pushing

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Yes I definitely primed everything with Rustoleum Self Etching primer. After doing some scratch tests on ABS, i found the Self Etch Primer held up the best. But Krylon primer Ive used many times before without any issue. I felt better about the Etching primer on this build being everything was going to see abrasion....But its a dozer, its not supposed to stay looking pretty for ever. If the paint wears off, im fine with that. :) I also topcoated everything with Rustoleum Satin Clearcoat. It helps for sure, and i like the way it takes the shine away. Ive always thought models look better on the dull side, seems to highlight detail.

Got my replacement motors today, so im redesigning the mounts to accommodate the larger motor cans. Tracks are painted and curing over night. hope to be testing the motors tomorrow. I hope these are stronger- 194.4 oz-in. @ (12VDC), we shall see..

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Looks awesome!

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Looks great with some paint, the finish turned out very well! I agree with the matte-ish finish, looks more realistic.

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Thanks for the comments,

Got most of the assembly done, and took advantage of the nice day to snap a few pics outside. Need to work on some electronics and should have it on the move soon.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3...2B16.24.35.jpg

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Looks awesome! Can't wait to see it push dirt:bounce:
I notice your missing one thing on the paint job or just on the to do list. You need to add the red stripe that runs along the hood line and makes the black and yellow come together nice. ;)

I noticed you didn't paint the idler tubes. Nice touch :)

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Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to win the lotto so that I can afford a printer! I'm not saying I have the skills to put it to this kind of use but man it would be fun to try! While I'm dreaming I would like a CNC mill and a waterjet.:rolleyes::rolleyes:

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Turned out insane! Now about that roller kit..........

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Thanks Mario, I haven't finished the detailing yet but did forget about the red accent. I will def add that. The idler tubes needed to not be painted in order to function, i agree it looks cool.

Thanks Reg. I could use a cnc plasma table, much more affordable. Could open up some possibilities.

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Thanks man, im happy with the look of it. The kit.. I'll continue to ponder that. :)

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Any thoughts on just releasing the CAD and/or stl's? I have a printer and would love to give it a shot in the spare time I don't have.

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Fantastic job, how long has it taken to do?

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Worst case, you have a really nice trailer queen that can drive around! Hope it's able to push dirt without too much strength issues.

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JDH 429,
What sort of 3d printer are you using? Love the build it is very impressive.

Cheers

Trackerman

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Look out Bruder..No coversion here ..way better ..A fully functional model to start with ..Im impressed with your Cad/printer skills and design..Awsome work Jd

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wooow:jaw::jaw: nice Work looks very nice

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You should try autodesk 123d design. It's an easy program to help get started in designing your own stuff.. It's what I use, practice, practice, practice. 😄

Thank you! I'm a fan of your YouTube videos and machines.👍🏻 Prob about a month and a half. I'd say design took me a week or so, printing took about 2 weeks, and assembly about another 2 weeks. Just about done now, just finishing up a few details.

No trailer queen here, I don't see any real issues with strength other than maybe the track pads and sprockets wearing out, but that's realistic in a way. 1:1 dont last forever either. I used #4 drill bushings on all the working joints and after running it around a bit and pushing some chunks of 6x6 on the shop floor, it will push some dirt nicely I think.
Thank you, I use Afinia printers. Very pleased with them.

Lou, thank you!

Thank you!

Updated pics soon.

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very nice can u make me one

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Jason, out of curiosity how many pieces did you print for this machine?

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CAD experience isn't the problem (Solidworks, AutoCAD, and Alibre, lots of experience). My problem is the time available in a day to do the work. I have a 3D printer with a large work volume so I would like to give this a shot. Just curious if you would consider releasing the STL's. I totally understand if you don't want to. Can't hurt to ask :)

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I also have a 3d printer but not the time or skills with the whole design thing to produce a product as good as you have.
I am amazed how well it has turnned out and you should be commended for an awesome result.

but for a reasonable price I would be interested in buying the stl files.
or would you consider printing another dozer to sell.

cheers andy

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Awesome Jason!! Are you using the H800 or the 480? Afina filament or another brand?
Using software for the supports or adding them manually?
I'm also interested in the STL's for a reasonable price.

John

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Not interested in selling files.

Truckmaker, there are roughly 250 pcs printed to make this model.

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Thanks Jason, that's not bad as far as a kit would go, design and print, well thats a different story!

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Yes, if i had a larger printer some parts would not need to be cut up, so would mean less parts, but the same amount of time. There are few things i would change in the design if i made another one. It was fairly time consuming for this one build...

A few more pics and vid of the full assembled running test with sound. Imagine you dont hear the air purge :) And excuse the slight shakiness of the video, I had clamped my phone to a 60" straight edge, and it wombled a bit as it was leaning against the table. I also need a little practice smoothing out my control.

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Bench Test vid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMtr...ature=youtu.be

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It's not even mine and yet, I'm all excited! What a beauty! :D

Top notch work Jason :cool: everything fits inside so nice and organized...runs smooth, and it has a red stripe! :lol:;).

You sir, are a 3D master. :)

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so any interest in selling in kits

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JDH429,
Well done, an absolutely brilliant model and build log. Looking forward to seeing where the project goes from here.

Cheers

Trackerman. :bounce:

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Mario, thank you for the comments and suggestion on the red accent. It really added a lot to the look. It pays to listen to the pros :)

I have some tweaking to do to the design, and am waiting on some new equipment. Once I get caught up, I'll def put some time into producing a few kits to sell for sure.

Thank you, I have a few more accents to finish and am then looking forward to getting it dirty.

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Awsome Jason ..Are you happy with the power of the new gear motors now?...Im looking forward to seeing this beast in the dirt ..Nice

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That is one beautiful machine, awesome build thread. Now get it dirty!

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Lou, yes I'm pretty happy with the gear motors now. As you can see from the vid, the speed is perfect And I need to test a little bit more by adding some plate steal inside the chassis for weight but the motors will not stall while pushing an object heavier than the dozer itself. The tracks loose traction, but this was on concrete. Dirt will be diff but I think the tracks will still break loose if pushing something too heavy. Thanks for following.

Thank you. Will post some video in the dirt asap.

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An absolutely unbelievable build! It is so realistic. I don't have much experience with electronics so what sound system are you using? Ken

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Thank you, and sorry about that I never mentioned anything about that, or showed that the Servonaut SMT I'm using for sound is tucked up under the 2 Sabertooth 2x12 motor controllers. I printed a little organizer for the electronics to mount to, to keep things neat and the sound module can't be seen in the pics.

The sound isn't bad, actually sounds good in person due to the larger speaker and speakerbox I'm using. I had this SMT laying around, I'm curious to know what the new sounds on the new Servonaut modules sound like.. May have to place and order cause this SMT was actually supposed to be for my excavator.

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Added a few small details to finish off the build.

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Jason that looks real good. Ed

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Wow, very nice looking!

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Jingle bells, Jingle bells.......:D, very nice build and extraordinary talent!