1/25 scale AMT Caterpillar D8H build

[DCF]

Nicely done.  
Just a note - be careful with the papy hobby guy.  I ordered a bunch of parts (looked good here).  He took the money, and after a bit over a month, I asked about the progress.  He got upset and just refunded the money.  Apparently not too interested in doing business.... beware.

[CrankyCrafstman]

6 hours ago, DCF said:

Nicely done.  
Just a note - be careful with the papy hobby guy.  I ordered a bunch of parts (looked good here).  He took the money, and after a bit over a month, I asked about the progress.  He got upset and just refunded the money.  Apparently not too interested in doing business.... beware.

Yeah, he did the same to me.

Ron G 

[fomocomav]

On 7/2/2021 at 9:45 PM, DCF said:

Nicely done.  
Just a note - be careful with the papy hobby guy.  I ordered a bunch of parts (looked good here).  He took the money, and after a bit over a month, I asked about the progress.  He got upset and just refunded the money.  Apparently not too interested in doing business.... beware.

I left him alone for 4 months, and it took a total of 6 months.  Nice stuff, but that's a long time.

 

CrankyCraftsman, very nice work! 

[miguel]

On 1/5/2021 at 7:53 PM, Hjörleifur Ingason said:

Hi Cranky Crafstman, your renders about this Cat D8H are great, maybe you can share your e-mail with me, I want to make some inquires about it

 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all

  I took a break from the Panzer and Tiger.  I needed to clear my head from tanks. Ssoooo.... I dug this out from the "I'll get to it later"  shelf. Yes I'm back on the AMT 1/25 D8H Caterpillar dozer.

Overall view of the Cat D8H. I added some anti-slip tread plate to the cab area.

I have the right side reworked to fit the 3D printed tracks. I'm waiting for some Evergreen plastic rod and tube for shafts so I can finish the drive train.

Left hand side of the drive train. Need to add bolt heads to this area on both sides.

Left side view, everything is only temporarily mounted for pictures. I also need to scratch build a R.O.P.S. for this.

This view shows the photo-etch front grill.

Closer view of the grill. I need to add some bolt heads to this.

This view shows the photo-etch fan shroud.

A better view of the fan shroud, this is going to be a real chore to get the fan, fan belt and motor mounted with out ripping the shroud off! 

  Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks everyone 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Small update.

I have the tracks primed in a rusty undercoat.

Ron G 

[biggtim]

So cool!

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

  Some more work done on the AMT D8H.

This view shows the triple ripper mounted and the blade cylinders in place.

Closer view of the triple ripper.

This view shows the blade cylinder rods connected to the blade.

This view shows the blade and ripper in the down position. I think I'm about ready for some yellow paint. Well that's it for now be back soon.

Ron G 

[BlrwestSiR]

Amazing work Ron. The tracks look great. 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

 Some more work done on the AMT Caterpillar D8H.

This view shows the seat that I modified with masking tape to represent leather and I ripped it to look worn.

This view shows the floor control pedals and the transmission control box. I made the grab rail out of brass wire. I also added the support brackets for the R.O.P.S. on both sides.

This view shows the dashboard, steering controls and throttle lever. I ordered a detail set with dash and gauge faces and build placards. I'll show pictures of it when they get here from Canada.

This view shows the blade cylinders and the crass brace tube with the hydraulic manifold for all the cylinders and tgere tubes.

 Well that's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks everyone 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

 More work done on the AMT Caterpillar D8H.

This view shows the scratch built air cleaner intake.

This view shows the left side drive frame with the bolt heads I added to the lower track guides.

This view shows the right side drive frame with the bolt heads I added to the lower track guides.

This view shows the bolt heads added to the rear panel. I have the Cat yellow paint mixed up and I'm ready for paint. I pulled everything apart so I could paint it. I think I'm going to prime it with Tamiya flat white, then I will do the yellow.

 Well that's it for now be back when she's all yellow...lol

Ron G 

[BlrwestSiR]

Incredible detail there Ron. The air filter is particularly impressive.

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

  Well everything is primed in white. I'll finish painting this tomorrow.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Ok, I said I would be back when she was painted yellow and she's now YELLOW!

This view shows all of the parts painted yellow.

This view shows the main body of the D8H looking forward.

Right side view.

View looking rearward.

This view shows the top of the blade and support arms.

Right side view of the blade.

Bottom view of the blade.

Left side view of the blade. You can see the blade lift cylinders and the tilt cylinder.

Front view of the blade, I need to paint this steel/silver. 

This view shows seat,  I added some rips in the leather and you can see the foam padding showing through, fuel tank, hydraulic tank, transmission control tower and the floor plate.

This view shows the engine cover, dash board & controls, radiator with the fan in place and front radiator cover.

This is a view of the other side of the previous parts.

This is a view of the blade lift cylinders and the cross support tube with the hydraulic cylinder manifold.

This view shows the all the ripper parts.

Left side view of the D8H.

Rear view of the rippers for the D8H.

Right side view of the D8H.

Front view of the D8H. All of this needs to be chipped, rusted and weathered. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

[PanzerWomble]

I watch too much Deisel Creek on youtube........ cna clearly imagine how weathered this will get. Great build of an interesting subject, all the extra bolts etc go a long way too. 

Link to one of his Cat shows

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

  A little more done on the AMT Caterpillar D8H. I have it assembled, everything and the blade, I still need to do the rippers.

This view shows the tow pin with chain.

This view shows the blade painted steel/silver. I added some more steel paint to the tracks. 

This view shows the blade tilt cylinders hydraulic hoses, also the hoses for the blade lift cylinders.

This view shows the hydraulic feed hoses from the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic manifold. Also the right lift cylinder hoses. I added some more weathering to the engine.

This view shows the finished operators position. I have some detail items for this area coming in the mail, placards and a better dash panel. Adding the decals is next. This still needs alot of weathering.

  Well that's it for now be back soon with more.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

  Ok this one's for Jeff. Way back when he requested a  R.O.P.S. and a R.O.P.S. it is.

Left side view showing the decals added.

Same view with the operator in place.

Rear view showing the decals.

Right side view showing the decals.

Front view of the D8H with the decal.

Close up view of the operator.

Ok this view shows the front part of the R.O.P.S.

Another view of the front part of the R.O.P.S.

This view shows the rest of the R.O.P.S. I still have more to add to it. Well that's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

[Jeff]

Wow, Ron this build is spectacular ! You are hitting every detail perfectly. Outstanding!! Take a bow ! I LOVE the Rops you are nailing that ! Very well done. Can’t wait to see the finished product. 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

  Ok, the R.O.P.S. is finished and painted.

Left side view.

Rear view. I got the screen off of the internet. It's stainless steel wire about 0.04" dia. & 1/8th inch spacing.

Right side view.

Front view. The brass head light shields are from ST Supply in Canada. I have there head lights and rear lights. I need to add them and wire them. 

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks everyone 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

   OK, I believe that she's done, all except the rust and weathering.

View showing the operator and some of the placards.

Another View of the operator.

View showing the placards.

This View shows the lower placards and the dash panel.

This view shows the front head lights and there guards.

View of the rear lights.

Close up View of the lights. Well that's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey you guys remember this.

I'm making a two axle 35 ton version for the Cat D8H. I'm also making a 1/25 Revell Kenworth w900 to pull it. Everything will be rusted, dirty and weathered, like it just came off of the work site.

Ron G 

[Clunkmeister]

Brother, I’m simply blown away by the realism your talent imparted on this kit. It’s positively brilliant!  The builders tag, the air cleaner, the operator,…. It’s flippin’ insane, man!   
 

I LOVE IT!  Even the correct shade of Cat yellow!  NICE, and an OUTSTANDING build!