Heavy Metal

[grumpa]

Got some engine work done on dozer

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[Dave Jay]

I've got the an idea, you build the dozer and send me the buick to build, then I can save it from being crushed


You could always use an old early Datsun model, mind you Datsuns normally disolved before getting anywhere near a crusher!


*Edit* or you could use a Holden and upset Monica.......not wholly recommended or endorsed!

[monica]

looking good so far Jm,


what size wire did you use ,as is it phone cable, ?

[grumpa]

looking good so far Jm,
what size wire did you use ,as is it phone cable, ?

Thanks Monica, yeah it's 24 gauge phone wire. Tried to figure out how to glue wires where I wanted them to imitate hydraulic, fuel and water lines then it dawned on me to just drill out where I wanted the lines to go and it's worked great I think. Have different gauge wires for other hoses and lines, trying to include all I can {why noto_O} I like this particular project, it has much more detail than most tanks plus different color schemes and bigger scale.


I am a slow poke compared to you Monica so this whole deal should be quite drawn out, good for a winter project {snowed a good bit already so it should be a good one this year}............Jim

[monica]

what a great idea,why not if you know how it all look,s ,bit hard for me,as I,m not good with some parts of motor things,


a bit over this girl;s ,what I know,lol, google please help me,


will look forward to seeing this all come together and maybe even lean some think as well,


so your going to have an early autumn this year,by the sounds of it,I do lov that time of year,o_O


maybe were in for a hot summer which I,real hate,we are 3 or so weeks into spring and I have not even planed


any veges let,

[PhilJ]

Looking good Jim, good subject to boot!


Phil

[grumpa]

what a great idea,why not if you know how it all look,s ,bit hard for me,as I,m not good with some parts of motor things,
a bit over this girl;s ,what I know,lol, google please help me,


will look forward to seeing this all come together and maybe even lean some think as well,


so your going to have an early autumn this year,by the sounds of it,I do lov that time of year,o_O


maybe were in for a hot summer which I,real hate,we are 3 or so weeks into spring and I have not even planed


any veges let,

Thanks, I've studied what pics I could find plus I've worked on some stuff over the years. /cleared all the land for the three houses myself with a 1973 "Case" 450c about 12 years ago


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[grumpa]

Well, got some work done on dozer. Nice working in a bigger scale for once. Still very busy round-a-bouts but as it gets colder and we settle into winter then I'll shift into a higher gear.


Very preliminary of course, seems every part needs extensive cleaning up but it's easier with larger parts to work with. A very old model it seems {mid to late 70s} and it may have suffered from some overheating in the attic thus a bit of warping though very slight luckily.ops: Engine not glued in yet just set it in to give an idea. Of course countless layers of color to go, I want it to look well used but not a salvage yard case...........Jim

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[Guest]

This engine looks magnificent!!!

[monica]

liking the look of this one well,used work horse,

[grumpa]

Ho-Hum... Getting some work done .....Must weather as I go, not like most tanks and such, but you know me, no short cuts, no rush. ..................Jim

[monica]

loveing it looks great top job on the wear and weathering of it well done,

[grumpa]

loveing it looks great top job on the wear and weathering of it well done,

Thanks Monica, slow going but enjoying it, glad you like so far..................Jim

[Snowman]

Knocking it outa the park, bub!!

[Guest]

That's some fine weathering.