CrankyCrafstman Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Hey guys Here are some pictures of the Cat D8H I'm doing on Unigraphics NX11. I have access to UG while my wife is working at home for FCA (Chrysler). So I've been working on the computer instead of my work bench and I'm trying to get everything done before she has to go back to work at the Tech Center. So here they are. this view shows the D8H on a 3 axle Loadking drop nose lowboy trailer being pulled by a lloonngg! Pete 359 heavy haul tractor. same thing from the rear. It still needs a lot of work to get it to be done. Ron G 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Hey all Here are some more pictures of the Cat D8H dozer. side view of the D8H. this view shows the body details and the blade all in preliminary status. this view shows the rear body details and tracks. this view shows the tracks a little better. this view shows the undercarriage detail in the preliminary stages. Well that's it for now be back with more soon. Ron G 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Hey guys I found this model on the internet. It's a Cat D11!...BiiiG... It's a pretty good model, just needed some tweaking here and there. I had to replace the crappie simple tracks that it had. So I took my D8H tracks and up sized them to fit, now it looks proper. It actually has the engine modeled up in it. But it's just a sheet body not a real solid model, so I'm not sure if I can print it, we'll see. So here are some pictures for you to look at. she is definitely a BIG MOTHER! But it does fit on the 4 axle drop nose lowboy trailer, barely. side view of the D11. view from the rear. this view shows the D11 next to the D8H, big difference. Now I just need to finish up the D8H. Be back soon with more updates. Ron G 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Hey all I've been working on the D8H Cad model some more. I have the D352 engine just about done, still have a few large items to do plus all the plumbing. I have the blade and the blade arms almost complete, still need to do the blade tilt cylinder and the plumbing. Here are some pictures for you to look at. front isometric view. rear isometric view. this view shows the grill and all gazillion holes I had to put in. this view shows the operator area, still have a few controls to add here. view of the D352 Cat engine and all tge bolt heads I added ( I lost count side view of the engine. I still have to make the transmission, fuel injection pump, hydraulic pump, water manifolds, etc., etc. view from the other side of the engine with more bolt heads...lol Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Ron............. is the Cat going to get a ROPS ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 9 hours ago, Jeff said: Ron............. is the Cat going to get a ROPS ? Yes it is 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Yes it is COOL! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 Hey all Here are some update pictures of the Cat D8H. Jeff you wanted a R.O.P.S. and here it is, it still needs the attachment brackets and hardware. I added the Cat logos and lettering to the sides, front and rear. front isometric view showing the R.O.P.S., blade lift cylinders and tilt cylinder. rear isometric view showing the battery box next to the seat and in front of the R.O.P.S. top isometric view. side view. front view. rear view. top view showing the blade, lift cylinders, tilt cylinder, and attachment mechanism. side view of the Cat D352 engine and transmission. left left side isometric view of engine. right right side isometric view of engine. I still have several things to add to the engine and I also have to do the rear rippers. Well that's it for now be back with more soon. Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 NNNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiccccccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeee !! The ROPS look spot on...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 47 minutes ago, Jeff said: NNNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiccccccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeee !! The ROPS look spot on...... Thanks Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Hey all Well It's finally finished!!! The Cad model that is, here are the final pictures for you to look at. front isometric view. rear isometric view showing the rippers installed. Added wire mesh and roof to the R.O.P.S. left side view showing the entire length of the Dozer. front view showing the front and rear lights added. right side view. top view showing the blade and rippers. this view shows the front lights a little better. this view shows the (2) batteries and cables, also the rear lights. Now all I have to do is actually finish the model kit. Ron G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 TOP DRAWER My friend......................... Top Drawer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Excellent ! (Although, given the size of your truck and trailer, I’d have said the D-11 was more appropriate to fill the flat bed ) Hubert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 4 hours ago, HubertB said: Excellent ! (Although, given the size of your truck and trailer, I’d have said the D-11 was more appropriate to fill the flat bed ) Hubert Hey Hubert Actually the D8H just barely fits on the 3 axle trailer with the rippers on it. I'll post some pictures of it on the trailer tomorrow. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 8 hours ago, Jeff said: TOP DRAWER My friend......................... Top Drawer Thanks Jeff, now I just have to finish building it, the kit that is...lol Ron G 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperSix Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Fantastic Build. Keep going man, great looking machine! Ron you have the knack. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hjörleifur Ingason Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Hi guyes Just found this site and thought I would thought I´d show you my version of the AMT D8. I constructed and 3D printed the tracks, cab and lift cylinders myself and a couple of other small additions including track tensioners. Might add some more details later. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Wow, great entrance! I like your work.....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 WOW ! I have to agree with Harv..... your mods are awesome... LOVE the tracks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hjörleifur Ingason Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Thank you guys, has been great fun making 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hjörleifur Ingason Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 On 9/29/2020 at 12:11 AM, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey all Here are some update pictures of the Cat D8H. Jeff you wanted a R.O.P.S. and here it is, it still needs the attachment brackets and hardware. I added the Cat logos and lettering to the sides, front and rear. front isometric view showing the R.O.P.S., blade lift cylinders and tilt cylinder. rear isometric view showing the battery box next to the seat and in front of the R.O.P.S. top isometric view. side view. front view. rear view. top view showing the blade, lift cylinders, tilt cylinder, and attachment mechanism. side view of the Cat D352 engine and transmission. left left side isometric view of engine. right right side isometric view of engine. I still have several things to add to the engine and I also have to do the rear rippers. Well that's it for now be back with more soon. Ron G What 3D software are you using? I mostly use Inventor.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 Hey Hj]orleifur I'm using Unigraphics NX16, my wife works for FCA (Chrysler) and is furlowed at home because of the Covid crisis. So ive been using her laptop setup to do my designs. Sad thing is once she goes back to work it's all gone Ron G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hjörleifur Ingason Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 14 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey Hj]orleifur I'm using Unigraphics NX11, my wife works for FCA (Chrysler) and is furlowed at home because of the Covid crisis. So ive been using her laptop setup to do my designs. Sad thing is once she goes back to work it's all gone Ron G Hey Ron I guess you could save the parts as .sat, .iges or similar. Then you could open them in any 3D program later on... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hjörleifur Ingason Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, Hjörleifur Ingason said: Hey Ron I guess you could save the parts as .sat, .iges or similar. Then you could open them in any 3D program later on... Your model looks really good btw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 Hey Hjorleifur that would work but right know FCA is upgrading to a new version of NX and nothing is working, IT problems. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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