My new hobby: Wood military vehicles

[goldneagle]

CAT 140 Motor Grader completed today.

 

[Mullaney]

CAT 140 Motor Grader completed today.

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That is AMAZING!
The woodworking skills are "there" for sure...

 

[goldneagle]

Started on a CAT D10T High Track Dozer.

 

[Mullaney]

Started on a CAT D10T High Track Dozer.

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Lots of small pieces on this one!
The wood is really amazing. Dark. Light.

 

[goldneagle]

Made some real progress today....

 

[goldneagle]

Cab roof reinforcement and front blade fabricated.

 

[marchplumber]

Cab roof reinforcement and front blade fabricated.

Looks Very NICE....My Father was one of the original D-10 designers.....

 

[Mullaney]

Cab roof reinforcement and front blade fabricated.

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That blade looks awesome!
I can't wait to see the tracks...

 

[goldneagle]

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That blade looks awesome!
I can't wait to see the tracks...

That blade is made of 29 separate pieces. I hand sanded it for over an hour to blend them all in. I had to 3D cut the 2 supporting arms for it this morning. I will add the pictures later today.

 

[goldneagle]

More parts completed. Next I will work on the cylinders for the front and rear attachments.

 

[Mullaney]

More parts completed. Next I will work on the cylinders for the front and rear attachments.

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Wow. The details... Really amazing!

 

[goldneagle]

I've been working on the lift cylinders today. Got the 2 front ones fitted.

 

[marchplumber]

I've been working on the lift cylinders today. Got the 2 front ones fitted.

Some serious detail.....good stuff

 

[goldneagle]

Front tilt cylinders done.

 

[goldneagle]

Rear cylinders installed. Ready for tracks.

 

[goldneagle]

I finished the tracks and assembled the CAT D10T High Track Dozer. Ready for clear coat.

 

[Mullaney]

I finished the tracks and assembled the CAT D10T High Track Dozer. Ready for clear coat.

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Those tracks are amazing!
Gotta see how the clear coat looks applied...