Mirror Models Bulldozer.

[outrunner]

Still chipping away at this thing, do not want to overdo it, but having driven this type of machine I know how much abuse they get from the ground they work on so I may have to strip some more paint later.
Loosely assembled the frame and engine to have a look see.


All opinions and advice welcome as this is the first time I have tackled this type of work.


Andy.

 

[Steve Jones]

Looking good Andy. Are you caking the lower sections in mud?

 

[outrunner]

Looking good Andy. Are you caking the lower sections in mud?

Something like that, if I run out of pigment there is plenty of stuff in the garden.

Andy.

 

[scottie3158]

Andy,
Looking good mate all coming together very nicely

 

[Jim R]

Looking good Andy. Weathering is all about layering up effects.
Still enjoying the many, many parts
Jim

 

[outrunner]

Slowly moving along with this model and it never fails to entertain, and annoy me at the same time.

I keep shifting from the big bits to the not so big bits, like all the fiddly stuff to construct the winches.

I will get there although it looks like it will be a fight to get ropes through those sheaves as there is not much clearance.

Andy.

 

[Gern]

Slowly moving along with this model and it never fails to entertain, and annoy me at the same time.
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I keep shifting from the big bits to the not so big bits, like all the fiddly stuff to construct the winches.
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I will get there although it looks like it will be a fight to get ropes through those sheaves as there is not much clearance.

Andy.

Well use thin thread instead of thick rope

 

[Lee Drennen]

Andy. Looking very good

 

[outrunner]

Well use thin thread instead of thick rope

Now why didn't I think of that? I wondered what the thread in the kit was for.

Andy.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Andy. I would try thin craft wire you will have more control over it like I used on this 1/48 winch. And it’s more convincing and will not collect dust.

 

[outrunner]

Andy. I would try thin craft wire you will have more control over it like I used on this 1/48 winch. And it’s more convincing and will not collect dust. View attachment 391509View attachment 391510

Great idea Lee, now just need to figure out what mm thickness for 1/35 scale.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Andy your on your own there.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Fine work Andy.

 

[outrunner]

Not much done the last few days, been on the bike, too busy in the garden, fell asleep, or any other excuse will do. However, I decided to have a change and have another look at the tracks.

I mean, with parts as big and strong as that what could go wrong?
Fit the bits together and glue the pins to the pad.

Then when fully set just click them together.

They even came out straight.

They are workable as the picture shows but as the sprockets and idlers are fixed it is a bit of a time waster, link and length would have done the job, still, only another 62 to do so that will keep me going until my varnish arrives.

Andy

 

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
Well done with your start on the track. You have a system so just patience now
Jim

 

[JR]

Andy those tracks are very similar to the Stalin version, your doing well with their assembly.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Andy. Mr Race is on his mark when he said the track looks good your doing a great job with this

 

[Jakko]

Then when fully set just click them together.

That is very good to know. I think I would have tried putting the links together before the glue sets, but if they will go together after the glue dries, things should be much simpler.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice work on the track parts.

 

[outrunner]

That is very good to know. I think I would have tried putting the links together before the glue sets, but if they will go together after the glue dries, things should be much simpler.

I may try that method with the other track as the one I have done has developed a distinct curve, not that it matters as they will be glued on so I will be able to eliminate the curve.

Andy.