my dozer build

[col11]

Hi all.. This is my first post. Not having some of the fantastic skills some of you guys have ;) I have always wanted to have a go at a scratch build and not being in a position to purchase an all metal model I decided to give it a go... No access to CNC mill or even a power hacksaw I'm using basic hand tool's.

I have not modeled this on any particular Dozer just a mix of the bits I like although it does look D11 ish :) unfortunately I do not know anything about hydraulics so this is being powered by two geared 24volt 450watt motors with a secondary reduction.. Not sure what scale this would be but its big (1300mm) long and the weight will be around the 90/100 kg.. Blade is 820mm in width, I'm hoping it fits in my van :D

Thanks guys.. Col

[bigford]

wow that looks killer

[djcrabtree]

Wow looks amazing for just using hand tools.

[col11]

Thanks guys.. The only thing I did purchase was a tig plasma combo (hobby variety) all sheet cuts are using a straight edge and a lot of cleaning up (:

[titandigs]

Looks great, got any more photos?
What part of the world are you from?

[Radar]

Ya that looks great what scale is it and yes we need more pic and keep up the good work

[Exclusive RC]

thats sick especially for being made with all the barbaric tools.... throw some paint on that bad boy!

[Radar]

Lookin good what scale is it and ya more pics

[Radar]

Sorry did not read the whole thing scale ? Answered but still realy cool

[col11]

Hi titandigs... I'm from the uk. More pics coming up ;)

Exclusive RC.. Yep I'm itching to slap some paint on.. I've the ripper to build and trying to source some linear actuators that would look about right.. I'm looking for this to be striping top soil in under two months :D

[col11]

And some more...

[col11]

And more....

[col11]

More...

[tc1cat]

WOW!!! Very impressive for just a welder and hand tools no matter what scale it is in. Now it just needs some paint:D:D

[cosworth34677]

very nice heavy metal!

[littleiron]

Nice work wish I had your talent. How are you powering it?

[dirtpusher9]

Very nice work, your to be commended.

[col11]

Thank you guys for your kind words...

dirtpusher9... Your models are amazing, so much detail I've had to watch your video uploads numerous times 😀

Littleiron... Power drive is using two 450watt geared motors with a second reduction... ESC is a duel 60amp... Battery's are 2x 36amp (running on 24volt) Here's a pic of the drive..

[RCKiwi]

very business interior...me like! Look forward to seeing her in action.....

[Gibbs98]

lovely build. keep it up.

[col11]

Quick update... A while ago I was thinking about a suitable transmitter to run my dozer and didn't want to use a standard plastic one which would be intended for aero or helicopter with computer control I just didn't need so I purchased this 30 year old 6 channel 27MHz for next to nothing... I had a guy work his magic and now it has 8 channel's and is now 2.4MHz...

Two of the spare channel's have three position switches which will run the sound system and lights etc... Now I have a all metal dozer and transmitter :D

[col11]

Had a couple of hour's spare today so I made the exhaust stacks.. That's something else done from the long list of things to do :rolleyes:

[modelman]

That is an old radio!! I thought I was the only one that had any 27mhz stuff left. Nice find!! Great work on the dozer also.

[Jaden]

Hi all..
I have not modeled this on any particular Dozer just a mix of the bits I like although it does look D11 ish :) unfortunately I do not know anything about hydraulics so this is being powered by two geared 24volt 450watt motors with a secondary reduction.. Not sure what scale this would be but its big (1300mm) long and the weight will be around the 90/100 kg.. Blade is 820mm in width, I'm hoping it fits in my van :D

Thanks guys.. Col

Hi there nice work! I did some calculations and your dozer would be about 1:8-1:8.5. What did you use to make your rollers and idlers for your tracks?

[JDH429]

That looks great! Looking forward to video. Nice job using your hands.

[col11]

Hi jaden... Thank you for your calculation. Track is 5/8 pitch conveyor chain, Idler's are stock item that are used for rolling large gates on a track... Bottom rollers are floating to keep track in line.. I'll try and find a picture ;)

[col11]

Nearly ready for paint.. Ripper finished now, bonnet grill's re made for the third time :eek: lol

[col11]

Anyone know if there is a RAL paint number cat use ? I can't find anything on this.. Maybe a trade secret by cat :D

[jack van]

awsome work cant wat on the videos

[modelman]

Dozer looks really good-more pictures please.

[littleiron]

Great work still wish I had your talent. Paint here in the States is just Cat yellow sometimes even has there logo on it

[col11]

Hi guys... Nearly finished my dozer project. She is now painted but I still have to install all electronics, speed controllers, sound system etc..

Col

[Seth C]

That thing looks amazimg!! I just cant believe it was built completly by hand.
keep up the good work!