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1/25 scale AMT Caterpillar D8H build


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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.

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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 

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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! 

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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.

20231030_161010.jpgOverall view of the Cat D8H. I added some anti-slip tread plate to the cab area.

20231030_161514.jpgI 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.

20231030_161554.jpgLeft hand side of the drive train. Need to add bolt heads to this area on both sides.

20231030_161638.jpgLeft side view, everything is only temporarily mounted for pictures. I also need to scratch build a R.O.P.S. for this.

20231030_161246.jpgThis view shows the photo-etch front grill.

20231030_161358.jpgCloser view of the grill. I need to add some bolt heads to this.

20231030_161200.jpgThis view shows the photo-etch fan shroud.

20231030_162138.jpgA 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 

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  Some more work done on the AMT D8H.

20231101_173634.jpgThis view shows the triple ripper mounted and the blade cylinders in place.

20231101_173712.jpgCloser view of the triple ripper.

20231101_173728.jpgThis view shows the blade cylinder rods connected to the blade.

20231101_174214.jpgThis 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 

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 Some more work done on the AMT Caterpillar D8H.

20231103_164529.jpgThis view shows the seat that I modified with masking tape to represent leather and I ripped it to look worn.

20231103_164606.jpgThis 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.

20231103_164856.jpgThis 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.

20231103_165422.jpgThis 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 

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 More work done on the AMT Caterpillar D8H.

20231105_163315.jpgThis view shows the scratch built air cleaner intake.

20231105_163435.jpgThis view shows the left side drive frame with the bolt heads I added to the lower track guides.

20231105_163542.jpgThis view shows the right side drive frame with the bolt heads I added to the lower track guides.

20231105_163640.jpgThis 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 

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

20231107_150634.jpgThis view shows all of the parts painted yellow.

20231107_150957.jpgThis view shows the main body of the D8H looking forward.

20231107_151019.jpgRight side view.

20231107_151057.jpgView looking rearward.

20231107_151232.jpgThis view shows the top of the blade and support arms.

20231107_151253.jpgRight side view of the blade.

20231107_151311.jpgBottom view of the blade.

20231107_151442.jpgLeft side view of the blade. You can see the blade lift cylinders and the tilt cylinder.

20231107_151642.jpgFront view of the blade, I need to paint this steel/silver. 

20231107_152505.jpgThis 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.

20231107_152657.jpgThis view shows the engine cover, dash board & controls, radiator with the fan in place and front radiator cover.

20231107_152727.jpgThis is a view of the other side of the previous parts.

20231107_153759.jpgThis is a view of the blade lift cylinders and the cross support tube with the hydraulic cylinder manifold.

20231107_154008.jpgThis view shows the all the ripper parts.

20231107_170754.jpgLeft side view of the D8H.

20231107_170915.jpgRear view of the rippers for the D8H.

20231107_170938.jpgRight side view of the D8H.

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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 

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

20231109_124809.jpgThis view shows the tow pin with chain.

20231109_180749.jpgThis view shows the blade painted steel/silver. I added some more steel paint to the tracks. 

20231109_180800.jpgThis view shows the blade tilt cylinders hydraulic hoses, also the hoses for the blade lift cylinders.

20231109_180809.jpgThis 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.

20231109_180819.jpgThis 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 

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

20231111_141738.jpgLeft side view showing the decals added.

20231111_141852.jpgSame view with the operator in place.

20231111_142010.jpgRear view showing the decals.

20231111_142055.jpgRight side view showing the decals.

20231111_142227.jpgFront view of the D8H with the decal.

20231111_142317.jpgClose up view of the operator.

20231111_163558.jpgOk this view shows the front part of the R.O.P.S.

20231111_163606.jpgAnother view of the front part of the R.O.P.S.

20231111_172508.jpgThis 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 

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

20231115_162358.jpgLeft side view.

20231115_162451.jpgRear view. I got the screen off of the internet. It's stainless steel wire about 0.04" dia. & 1/8th inch spacing.

20231115_162707.jpgRight side view.

20231115_162749.jpgFront 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 

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

20231118_152813.jpgView showing the operator and some of the placards.

20231118_153011.jpgAnother View of the operator.

20231118_152824.jpgView showing the placards.

20231118_152859.jpgThis View shows the lower placards and the dash panel.

20231118_153149.jpgThis view shows the front head lights and there guards.

20231118_153250.jpgView of the rear lights.

20231118_153330.jpgClose up View of the lights. Well that's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

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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!

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