This is the latest release from Tamiya…It’s been such a long time since I’ve done work in 48th scale…it sure is small. Don’t ask me why but apparently I’ve got a big soft spot for dozer’s and construction equipment so when I saw the announcement for this kit release I was very excited.
The model is so lovely that I basically built it straight from the box. The only tweak that I made was to replace the kit’s smooth plastic hydraulic lines with new hoses made from solder wrapped with wire to hopefully more accurately represent the real thing.
In progress…
And here is where it stands at the moment - I have a few more things to attend to but it’s basically there…
Very nice build! I love the transition from pretty, clean and green to well worn and rusty. The weathering on that blade and the runnning gear is superb! About how long is this model, a few inches I guess?
I wish there was more construction equipment out there, especially in 1/35. Maybe Tamiya has more plans down the road.
[dto:]. RIck, I’ve seen your works up close and personal at the McMinville show several years running now and, have always been impressed with what you present. That dozer is stunning. Looking forward to what you will be bringing this year.
Rick, i gota soft spot for dozers too–musta been seeing the Fighting SeeBees as a kid
The Seabees big post is 10 miles from here too-great buncha guys
Your little tractor is fantastic–a tribute to dirt-work! Nice little addition to a Dio too–I’m betting / hoping Tamiya gives us this model in 1/35 next year
Thanks again. Funny thing about posting on the forums it seems that there are a lot of very nice, smart, and informed people who are willing to share information with you. One such individual has stepped up to offer me some additional photos of this little 'dozer which will require a few changes on my part to give it better detail.
Wow are you going to bring this little dude to Seattle this weekend? Love the sublime weathering. After seeing your mini-Marder at Evergreen, this ought to be a gem.
