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Paul you are making good head way with the dozer and it looks real good. Ed

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I have to say that is my Brother in-law in the photo but yes it looks bigger now.

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This work shop belongs to my brother in-law Robert, If you look at the early posts you can see a lot of the CNC machines used to create these three machines
(D11)

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Thanks Ed, more work is being done this week, we have a full weekend show at the end of this week and so the push is on to get more detail to show at the Perth Truck And Trailer Show. It will go on display as under construction to show that our models are hand made as well as purchased kits.
Paul

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Wow! This build is amazing, you really are doing a great job with this dozed, I hope one day to have the tools and patience to do a build like this, but for now I'll just keep an eye on this awesome build. Keep up the great work.

Buzzy

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Here is a photo of the Cab beginnings and oil tank.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...psf177906b.jpg
Paul

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Paul, it looks like your going to knock this one out of the park. I wish I would have had CNC when I built my dozer but then again I'm not smart enough to figure out how to use it. Great job, looking forward to more.

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cool ,I saw the machines in the other posts and was just wondering if it was a rental place .
you have a great place to do this at

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i been wondering what happening to this beast. glad to see progress is still going on. keep it up boys

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Here are some more shots of the undercarriage from the last week or so.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...psdd1c1555.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...pse69c7cc6.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps87441baf.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps97706e33.jpg

Paul

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Very cool!:):)

Jim

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Paul the undercarriage and the idlers look great keep up the good work. Ed

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Awesome work!! Your a true craftsmen!!!

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That's nice. It looks very exact. Do you have a set of blueprints you are working from, to build to scale?

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The original plans that we got were for a static model:confused: ( this was not known at the time). The plans came from the net. The problem was, when one part was made the next part did not fit to it and allow it to run:mad:
A lot of work was needed on the drawings by a couple of talented guys Robert and Alex to make this project come together.

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The next parts to be made is the rear ripper frame, there was 2 operations for what you see now. There is another 5 operations to finish this part.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...psc70ab832.jpg

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Here is the latest update from the last week or two.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps94912118.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...psaaa3096d.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps679c1e86.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps08d8082b.jpg

Paul

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I know this has probably been said over and over again, but this dozer is amazing! Some really good engineering going into this biuld. Can't wait to see more!

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Ah, those are some great looking parts! I'd love to have the ability to machine things like this! I need CNC!

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Here is another shot of the ripper, Hopefully this gives a better idea of size. Thanks for all of the good comments.:)
Paul
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...psdfbe82f1.jpg

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Paul one word fit it ( HUGE ) and very nice work. Ed

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That was a lot bigger then i thought it was, **** this machine must be huge when done, great work!!

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Some more detail is being completed now with the high track idler and the recessing of the drive gear to take the new bolts.
The motor mounts should be complete in a week or so, then the long awaited motor test.:bounce:
Paul
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps10e8de1e.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4f7e67b2.jpg

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It looks very good, and durable as well!

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Amazing work and details, can't wait to see it moving! :)

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Drool!

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Looking good titandigs, when you finish it and then if you want to make it into kit to sell, I would buy one off you?

regards From Cameron.

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The dozer may well be made into a kit or pre assembled but it would depend on the level of interest. Having said that there is a long way to go before completion of these three units and a lot of testing (fun).
Paul

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Mature response: Drool.... dribbling appropriately....

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Hi Paul,
Nice work, I saw them in Robert's workshop yesterday, they become more impressif ever time. looking forwart to see them moving.

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Hello Paul very impressive job and the size is great, the only thing I need to know is HOW LONG BEFORE I GET MINE? Ed

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I'd register interest, either kit or RTR

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So work has started on the motor mounts, squaring up and proper alignment will follow.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...psd8e245e4.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...psf860c697.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps842a4cc8.jpg

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I'd be interested to see this become a kit as well. That ripper is huge! I didn't think it was that big. That's impressive. Of course a 1:1 scale D11 is a monster too, so it's not that much of a surprise to see it takes two hands to hold the ripper.

What kind of motors are those? 12 volt?

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Yes it is getting bigger it's not until you see the material to be machined you get a better idea of the size.
I will re weigh the machine soon to find out where is at for weight and put it up on a Wedico float to put the size of it into prospective.
The motors came from a friend in Germany.
They are a worm drive unit and are 12 volt, from memory they do about 21 rpm and stall at about 7 amps so they should be strong enough to do what we want without breaking the drive line inside with to much power.
Testing will tell.
Paul

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Sounds interesting Paul. 7 amps is pretty low current draw, but with two motors, I guess you're up to 14 amps, stall current. That's still not bad.

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I dug out the spec sheet and found that my memory must be fading:(, the motors max current is 9amps and do 60RPM, a little better than I remembered.
Paul

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Paul,

Quick Q: Are you planning on powering the motors with ESC's?

I think it will be interesting to see how the Wedico float copes... I haven't seen one in person to get a feeling for how strong they are... but I have a feeling this model will push the limits of most 1.14 floats...

Cheers,
Andrew P.

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Hi Andrew,
The speed controller I will be using is a Servonaut M220 for tracked models.
I think to be honest the Wedico float will die a crushing death but will put it on to have a look anyway. One of the guys here in Perth has an RC4WD trailer and I think they are rated to about 80kg

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Amazing build...keep the photos coming! P