MENG. D9R Armored Bulldozer. WiP

Post by **schweinhund227** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 2:28 pm

She is going to be big!

More later!

Norm.

Post by **Tamiyasnob** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 3:09 pm

At last the wait is over, it look,s superb. Just wish mine would hurry up and get here.But at least I can now enjoy your build of it while I do have to wait, can,t wait for more build thread,sand hop e it all go,s well with the rest of the build, cheer,s Dave.

My Youtube Channel · Post by **NorthernSwede** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:17 pm

This is going to be interesting to follow. This kit is definitively on my shopping list

Post by **Paul** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:19 pm

Nice that looks a great kit, may have to get one myself.

Post by **NovYank** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:06 pm

Norm, I believe you parked a castle in the middle of your bulldozer.

Post by **Coen** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:06 am

HA!!!
I knew you couldn't resist building her hahaha.
This will be an epic build. I'm so going to enjoy this Norm
THank you THank you thank you!!!

Post by **schweinhund227** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:18 am

The T-90 is done so. Yes I moved on to better things

Lol

Post by **schweinhund227** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 5:06 am

Not related but..... Reason why I moved on to The D9R

See you guys later!

Post by **Lee** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:44 am

Nice one Norm!

I think you need to start a portfolio in the members portfolio section mate, I'd love to see all your other stuff

Post by **Coen** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:30 am

Me too. PLEEEEASE!!!!!

Post by **schweinhund227** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 2:08 pm

LOL

Yeah! I'll get working on that....

Thanks guys!

Glad ou like her! Now more styrene awaits me!

Post by **schweinhund227** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:17 pm

Energy is low and work is slow

Take care guys!

Norm.

Post by **Paul** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:20 pm

Its a fantastic looking machine, need to get me one of these kits

Post by **HWGuderian23** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 7:47 pm

This is a fantastic kit and a great project Norm. I'm glad you share it with us buddy.
Looking forward to see the continuing progress ...

https://www.youtube.com/user/bnealuk · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:36 pm

Coming together nicely so much detail on this one.

Saw one with the cab being done will look so nice once painted.

Post by **schweinhund227** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:01 pm

Thanks guys !

This kit isn't as easy as a Trumpeter or Tamiya...

the Ejector pin marks that mare the Nice side of parts is driving me nuts !

They really need to perfect that stuff.... MENG won't be getting more of my money for a while !

Not sure if its FIT issues or bad engineering but I had to use a Big CLAMP to force the CAB onto the body and get
it to fit almost 99% and I hope the small gap will be fixable ?

lot and lots of parts... very draining !

but it should yeild a nice Bulldozer !

I saw the tracks and almost Fainted ! LOL each link is like 4 part plus a CAP ! God !

Love the Tinted Glass .. nice touch !

later guys !

Post by **Coen** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:03 pm

I think that I may pick this kit up to play with for next year. You certianly make if look easy Norm. It looks awesome.

Post by **schweinhund227** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 4:25 pm

I could be certifiable after going through this Chain

The Instructions are useless on how to start it and not getting stuck at
The end! You need to leave an open link at the start
So proceed carefully!

And I still have to add all the Tread plates!
Not having much fun but the results kind of
Boost the moral! Quite stunning !

Post by **Coen** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:29 pm

Holy Scheiße Norm! You aren't kiddin... that looks awesome!!!
Do those doors open and the little platforms fold down?

Post by **schweinhund227** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:50 pm

Coen! In deed those doors and some widows do open! But I glued all mine shut! Lesser problems that way! (no temptations!)

As for the maintenance platforms, they are all molded in their Stored positions !
It ould not be hard to modify them for an IDF FRG or MRT doing some maintenance
On the Dozer.

After putting mine on as per the instructions I just realized my
US army pictures dozers don't have them installed ! Sh t! Another error in the instructions!
They do put the warning about A B C version now and then but not all the time....

Those platforms should have Been marked! For IDF only!

I have the tread Plates on one chain and it looks impressive! Took all afternoon!

Now I started the other track chain! Dreading that part!

More pict. When I upload them later guys!!

Post by **Coen** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:13 am

Crap!!!
That's too bad Norm... any chance of removing them or are they there for good?

Post by **schweinhund227** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 2:01 am

To tell you the truth Coen! Right now I don't care too much!

The deep indentations pressed into the body panel marking the locations
Of those platforms would be hard to fill! And other body "shapes" modifications
Are necessary ! Which I just found out ! So! This shoud have been marketed as an IDF
Dozer alone!

I'll paint it and get on with my life !
I just want to experiment with heavy dried up mud and rust ! and buff able Metalic pigments!

Later buddy!

Post by **good2us1** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:28 pm

Hi Norm, the T90 is a excellent example of your abilities and artisium ( is that a word?)

I have no doubt that this one will turn out fine or better

She turning out to be a beaut (tiful). I watched your in box review of this kit and you certainly have your hands full with this one!

daryl

Post by **ww2hispanomodels** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:14 pm

It looks very nice! I take place and follow the progress

Website · Post by **Gav0909** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:03 pm

Norm how are you finding these tracks? Any chance you could take some pics of the parts for each link and how they link together? I haven't tried going back to the ones on my AUF1 yet, still f****ed off with them! lol.

Despite its issues its slowly becoming an awesome looking machine Norm!

Post by **schweinhund227** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:34 am

The tracks were a pITa

I recorded myself assembling a full track only to find out the camera had stopped as soon as I started it!

Goof!

All I had left was my audio track which doesn't help! You could close your eyes and imagine all you want it wouldn't help!

So I have 6 links left! And could do a small demo?
again! This time with a working camera and a second one for close ups?

I'll try work it out in the week end update?

I feel your pain brother! I went Cookoo after mine! I can only imagine other tracks by Meng!!!

All the best to you all!

I am past the point of no return and the Dozer blade awaits me!

Almost done assembling this beast !

Norm.

Website · Post by **Gav0909** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 4:55 pm

Yeah, when I first got my kit I tried the track assembly as I have never done indy link stuff before, and did successfully get 3 links together without them falling apart, and staying flexible. So if I recall I think I had to give the inside face of the track pad part a quick sand to get a snugger fit.

http://m.youtube.com/user/MrBobsBuilds · Post by **Rob** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:37 pm

super job. Despite the challenges this is coming together nicely - it'll be a cracker when its done.

Post by **schweinhund227** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:30 am

Ok! 98% done with Assembly!

Next! Primer and more pictures!

Thanks guys for keeping me going!

See you guys soon!

Post by **Coen** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:23 pm

WOW!! Norm that look beautiful buddy.
All the hard work paid off. Even untainted she's gorgeous!
I love it. Look at all those bits and bobs... The eyes just crawl all over it.
Awesome dude!

Post by **schweinhund227** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 12:48 am

Hello people !

Just leaving a quick comment to let you know that I have started painting... I had a Lull on this project...
I had to get away from all the EPM's which plague this kit !...

Just Pré-Shading all the panel edges in Flat Black then I'll build up the US MARINES sand colour !
I am thinking of using CATERPILAR YELLOW for some parts... to show new from factory replacements were put in but not
enough time to paint using C.A.R.C. paint ! which is extremely Toxic !
so most time... you see original or Depot colors in theatre !
but I have a few other little details to fix ... many part lines I procrastinated about .. and now.. Its crunch time and
Must address them before I paint !
in this case ! Mr. Disolver putty is my Friend !

you guys should buy some... its my fav. putty now a days !

as many of you will find out... Ejector Pin marks are present everywhere !

i'm not looking forward to fix those last pesky little *****

Will try to take some pictures and maybe a movie ! this week end ?
it will be like watching paint dry !

LOL

all the best to you all !

Norm.

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:01 am

Lovely progress Norm,

really cool subject

keep up the great work mate

Shane.

Post by **Coen** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:07 am

Yeah... I was hoping that you hadn't banished her to the shelf kingdom.

Post by **schweinhund227** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 3:49 am

The shelf?

Oh she is a good contender! But the shelf is full! LOL. Lucky her!

Post by **Tiger131** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 8:20 am

really looking forward to an update with this love what u have done so far

Post by **schweinhund227** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:37 am

Just stopping by to show some progress shots!

Nothing over the top!

I need to go over some areas ! Obviously !
And I need to lighten the olor a bit! Too greenish for my taste !

All the best to you all!

Norm.

Post by **Coen** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 8:31 am

That looks fantastic Norm. That preshading must have driven you a bit batty.
That's a hell of a lot of work.
I like what you did to the dozer blade. Can I ask how you did that?

Post by **Nige201980** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:39 am

WOW outstanding work again Norm love the dozer blade it all just pre shading?

Post by **schweinhund227** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 2:35 pm

Coen wrote:That looks fantastic Norm. That preshading must have driven you a bit batty.
That's a hell of a lot of work.
I like what you did to the dozer blade. Can I ask how you did that?

Coen,

I hand painted the Dozer Blade using a silver paint from Citadel!
Then I buffed the silver using a green buffing pad to create streaks

Then I Airbrushed the Dozer blade and left some of that streaking peer thru
It's just one layer of many...to come.

I will redo it! since I sort of Fouled up... so I'll Have to paint some more silver...I guess?

Then I'll "seal" that coat with an "Enamel clear coat" in preparation for some "Hairspray"
technique.

Thanks for the kind words!

Norm.

Post by **DC87** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:41 pm

Looks great Norm

, preshading works really well on this kit.

Are you going to be adding lots of dust effects or just some light weathering?

Post by **schweinhund227** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 8:01 pm

Oh yeah!

Lots of layers!

It will extend in Nov. maybe December?

With everything lined up! She will take some time to complete!

Later buddy

https://www.youtube.com/user/bnealuk · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:40 pm

Sweet paint work dude.

I like your style of shading really nice. same with the stap.

Post by **Coen** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:00 am

schweinhund227 wrote:
Coen wrote:That looks fantastic Norm. That preshading must have driven you a bit batty.
That's a hell of a lot of work.
I like what you did to the dozer blade. Can I ask how you did that?
Coen,

I hand painted the Dozer Blade using a silver paint from Citadel!
Then I buffed the silver using a green buffing pad to create streaks

Then I Airbrushed the Dozer blade and left some of that streaking peer thru
It's just one layer of many...to come.

I will redo it! since I sort of Fouled up... so I'll Have to paint some more silver...I guess?

Then I'll "seal" that coat with an "Enamel clear coat" in preparation for some "Hairspray"
technique.

Thanks for the kind words!

Norm.

Norm it's a piece all on it's own.
I guess it's a good thing that it's a dozer eh? The blade is sorta the main feature.
I love it. It's absolutely excellent. I can't wait to see that in the final product.

Post by **Lee** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:38 am

Very impressive Norm

Post by **schweinhund227** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 5:31 am

Just letting you guys know that Oils weatheting has started!

Slow but steady!

See you soon!

More layers will be applied !

Take care

Post by **coladito1** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 7:30 am

Norm, have u made any videos of this? My subscriptions page on my YouTube is all messed up and I'm missing a ton of feeds. It sucks!!

Post by **Coen** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 12:44 pm

You and me both Luis. I have to check every ones page half the time to see what's been going on.

Norm... No matter how much of a labour of love/hate this is, she's beautiful buddy!
You're doing her justice.

Post by **Schoof** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 12:50 pm

........ i just dont know what to say ....... but what ever i can come up with it wont do this build justice ......WOW

Post by **Nige201980** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 2:13 pm

Norm this is truly world class mate you are a master at this modelling lark.

Post by **HWGuderian23** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 5:19 pm

Outstanding work so far Norm

!
Looking forward to see your progress...