My mini Cat D-11R Dozer Project

[Waldon52]

I have always loved garden tractors and mini tractors. I also have always loved mini dozer projects. This was my first time building a large scale mini dozer . It is just a static model but the whole time I was building it I was thinking about how I would do the second one to actually work. Every part was hand cut out of light metal .I have a small 5inch hand shear and i hand cut every part including every link , track pad and grouser. This was a very exciting project , going out to my little one car garage sized workshop everyday seeing a Cat D-11R coming to life. These first photos give a little idea of the steps. I have no lathe or milling machine or computerized plasma cutter.

 

[Waldon52]

Here is a second series of progress pictures showing body work and primer getting done.

 

[32 chev]

Great work. It looks fantastic.

 

[Waldon52]

Here is the last set of progress pics after paint and decals are applied . I figure it weighs about 1200 lbs.
I moved it around on 6- 6 inch hard rubber wheels.

 

[Waldon52]

If I do build a second mini dozer it will WORK :thumbsup:

 

[alchemysa]

Thats truly extraordinary. Words fail me. Such dedication and attention to detail. Have you sent pictures to Cat?

 

[robbieo11]

All that realy can be said is DAM NICE JOB

 

[creekbend]

That is exceptional work, considering You didn't have a lathe.:thumbsup:

 

[Mike476]

Phenomenal, looking at the projects you've posted it is obvious you are far more than just a hobbyist like most of us. How many hours do you think you have in them. Great work!

 

[oldnslo]

Waldon,
You will need one heck of a big sand box for that toy.. Like others have said, unbelievable workmanship.