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Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer
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i think your right, i added some crude weight to the back and its rolling a lot better on the tracks now. Plus i added some stiffer rate springs to the tensioner and that seems to help as well. I have started the ripper now so should have it attached in a couple of weeks. in the mean time i added some details to the blade: must be like strengthening bars on the side of the blade My own version: I will take some pics to give a sense of size later today maybe with a can of coke or something but blade is about 500 mm wide ( 21 inch) x 250 high (10inch) Rob |
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Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer
Yes, ribs for strengthening but also anti-abrasion. These machines were used to push in all kinds of material. WV and KY machines worked slot-dozing in a lot of sandstone, so experienced extreme wear on the ends - I've seen those ribs completely worn away. Often users would add more abrasion resistant steel on the blade ends before ever putting them to work.
While the weight is extreme compared to other RC dozers, it was huge in real life - largest production dozer in the world. Big dozers are just heavy! You are doing a great job! Ken
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Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer
Keeps looking better all the time!
Ken
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Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer
Impressive machine!
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