[D8R]

Originally Posted by modelman

This beast is looking really good!!! It,s hard to tell just how big this model is but when it is finished I'm sure we will get a good look and size comparison. You are doing a great job!!

Thanks, see below, comparison to a coke can

Originally Posted by ngward79

I've been into r/c for 15+ years and scale trail/ Crawler rigs for 3 years and this is probably the best build and largest undertaking I have ever seen. Can't wait to see a vid of the dozer pushing . Thanks for posting. -Nick -

Thanks, will post vid as soon as I starts the engine!

Originally Posted by hintzconst

I'm really interested in the build you have here as I am currently in the planning process of a similar project. Mine will be a D9T in 1:5 scale with a diesel I6 and hydrostatic drive. Can't wait to see your's move, your thread is great really has given me a taste of what i'm in for.

With what I know today, I would concider an alternative to hydrostatic. But, I don´t have bad expirience yet from it but it´s a nightmare to get everything to fit inside body. A D9 and in scale 1:5 will make it a little easier, bigger machine, bigger scale. You will need all room for a oil tank as big as possible. I very exited to see how it works when finished.

Originally Posted by speedy8305

I love the model so far verrrrry detailed **** thing looks like they shrunk a real D8 down

It was my intention from beginning that machine should look like a real one, compromising done inside where nobody can see.

Did put the test decals on today, will be changed to vinyl ones later






Comparison with a coke can (note: capacity in oil tanks is more than 2 gallons, 9,5L metric)


Blade vs coke can


Will have some more pics from exihibition this weekend later, when machine is with blade.

Model finished? No way, if I should make notes of what´s still to be done I guess it´s more than 100 points
But to see it from the bright side, I´m closer than ever

Have a nice weekend
Dan