Orange Hobby 1/72 Cat D-7M

[jeaton01]

This was a very enjoyable build, everything fit well, though if I weren't so familiar with the subject the instructions might have been a problem as they were not too precise as to placement of parts. It fit's in the palm of my wife's hand. She thought it was so cute I wasn't too sure I was going to get it back!

Model Master Faded OD for the paint, Midge tubing was used for the hydraulic lines as they were not in the kit or mentioned, and instead of the supplied PE I used fine music wire for the clutch, friction levers, and gearshift. I passed on the hydraulic and throttle levers and I won't tell you where they should be. The exhaust pipe is a neat little piece of turned brass that was in the kit.  The wear pattern on the dozer is how they often look, unless you are pushing dirt in a channel no wider than the blade dirt doesn't roll up into the outside corners.  The 7 doesn't really have the power to push that much dirt.

Thanks to Mark Deliduka, whose build of this kit put me on to it.

 

 

 

 

 

[dean48ws]

The detail on this is outstanding! A superb build.

[cheyenne]

Very cool build !!!
I can't even see to work in that scale , beautifully done !!

[406 Silverado]

Jan 25, 2024 5:26:41 GMT -5 cheyenne said:

Very cool build !!!
I can't even see to work in that scale , beautifully done !!

  Right on Glenn. I have to cut it at 1/48 lotsa times. Verrrry impressive work in this scale John!! 

[kyledehart5]

This is outstanding!! What a super sweet little build. I love the weathered look and the colors.

[stikpusher]

Now all you need is an airfield build diorama or beach obstacle clearing diorama base to show this off. What a nifty little project!

[brandonk]

There's something you don't see everyday. Very cool and so well done. I love it!

[lyle]

That is so neat! A very handsome build.

[moparmadness]

I’d say cute too!

[M1Carbine]

John - outstanding my friend. Don't know how you do it in 1/72 but you nailed it.

-Bob

[jeaton01]

Thanks, you are all too kind. It was an easy and fun build. Extremely well engineered, as they say. Minimal fiddleyness.

[dukemaddog]

Way to go John! Yes, that is magnificent! Perfect amount of weathering and dustiness for a well maintained vehicle!

[TOWGunner]

Oh John you nailed it. This dozer is beautiful.