elmarriachi Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Hello, I want to make a civil version of the Caterpillar D9 dozer, looking like this one .... Picture from Wikipedia ... based the 1/35 kit of Meng Models: I have started with the preparation of the parts of the civil D9 cab. Added some putty on it for the first time ... sanding .... now the same procedure again and again until it is a totally smooth surface .... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Hello, some further progress on the Caterpillar. The engine covers sanded ... the armored grills removed, putty and sanding was necessary to get a smooth surface .... front grill follows later. The floor of the cabin is reworked and adjusted at the new cabin ... also some first details added. Some etched parts and grips will follow ... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I’m following this, got the kit and this is my plan too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Here we go again! I like the scratching. I was just curious about the engine screen and engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Hello, a small update about the Caterpillar. The interior moved forward a little bit ... .also some etched parts and wire were added at the cabin.... There will not be any engine insde .... remains empty The front grill follows later, on the sides it remains closed (I have some good photos of a Cat D9 with closed engine covers on the sides) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solowing666 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) I'm surprised the front part (engine covers and others) also need so much mods. I was thinking of similar feat but I'll ask myself more whether I have the necessary skills. Edited October 18, 2017 by solowing666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoly Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Hi elmarriachi, love your work, but where do you keep them all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Looking good,built one myself,a year or so back,really enjoyed it,found it had great detail inside the cabin,your's is looking to be a Super build.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 Hello, some progress with the Caterpillar dozer. Some more details atted at the cab, the floor and interior.... also the engine hood received more details. The running gear and the ripper were built without bigger modifications. Only some pipes will follow later. The hydraulic cylinders for the blade were modified. I have used wonderful replacement parts and modified the upper area (in the kit it is armorerd). Next I will take care of the blade itself .... Cheers Micha 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Ooooooh, I like it a lot... Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 Hello, some new pictures of the Caterpillar D9 civil version. Shortly before starting the painting / primering of the model. Cheers Micha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Looks good, are there some 3D printed parts there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 This is looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 Yes, the cab, the tank, the grills, the hydraulic parts of the dozer blade .... all these are 3D printed parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Hello, after a black/iron/brown primering and some chipping medium the first color of the final painting is on. Next: Red/brown washing .... then black painting .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Looking very good indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fiat Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 This is absolutely incredible! Nice job! It's looking like something you'd see on a construction site!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Hello, some clear coat, some brown wasings and a black painting session later .... the details colored with a brush, the decals added and etched parts at the drivers cab added .... Cheers Micha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 On 16/11/2017 at 11:52, elmarriachi said: Yes, the cab, the tank, the grills, the hydraulic parts of the dozer blade .... all these are 3D printed parts. Would like some copies if they’d possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 Hello everyone, The metal tracks are mounted, painted and added .... also the windows and final details added ... Now ready for weathering Wish you all a Merry Christmas! Micha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Looking very tasty indeed, congrats... Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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