Meng IDF D9R Bulldozer 135 Full Build

[@chipblock2854]

Great job! I have been building models in 1/24 for years and now I have started in 1/35. I can't get over how small the parts are. I like how well the Meng models are produced. You are right, the fun is in the painting and weathering.

[@michaelricks1618]

A stunning model - so realistic. Lots of great build & weathering tips. Super info from your real life experience with real machines. Great video with camera on tripod(?) and clear, sharp images!!! Must've taken you as long to make the video as to build the model - greatly appreciated by this viewer! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@Alexander196210]

Very impressive build, doesn't get more realistic than this. You did it again! Take care mate.

[@scalemodelmania]

Thanks mate. your comments always make my day.

[@johnmcgee7171]

Really interesting model. Tremendous work. The weathering is easily as good as the tank modelers get. Good on you!

[@johntreloar8203]

Iv'e got this kit but haven't built it yet, also got a Hobby Boss M1070 Tractor truck with a trailer to put the D9R onto ...loved the build and the weathering affects.

[@scalemodelmania]

thanks mate. You will enjoy this build its a great kit.

[@germanmurillo]

Great finishes and awesome weathering. Great job, mate.

[@10thEngine]

"i've come up against a bit of a dilemma here." no you haven't. the front blade looks perfect. it looks like worn metal and wear makes sense. your background has obviously helped you a good deal. you've done a great job man!

[@scalemodelmania]

Thanks mate. I am always harsh on myself i think it keeps me trying harder....lol

[@davegray4763]

One of the best builds I have watched thanks

[@gregpaynter9785]

Where did you buy metal tracks thanks

[@SuperTexasBlues]

incredible! what did you use for the exposed steel on the blade? i have been in the dirt and CAT business for 40+ years and that looks as real as they come

[@raulruizdelatorre3901]

What yellow reference you used for the DR9? I can not in my model come up with the color so characteristic of caterpillar thank you very much

[@scalemodelmania]

I have lots of cat gear around my town as its a mining town so i got it from real life. It does vary a bit but i just mixed tamiya yellow and small amount of orange to get the tone i wanted. As far as actual color reference i would search the net mate. You will enjoy this build its an awesome kit. Let me know how you go with it mate.

[@antoniomanuelrodriguezcaro1604]

I bought the other D9R with armour and started inmidently. I enjoy with this kit. Probably could be a postapocalliptic machine with rust paints.

[@scalemodelmania]

You will enjoy the build mate. Its a beautiful kit. The postapocalliptic sounds awesome. Love to see some pics if you get time. Just send them to [e-mail]. Have fun

[@stulofty2008]

Iv decided that's what mine's gunna be

[@bobbrown6389]

Thanks for the build as I've got one in my stable as it will look nice on my M1070 Truck Tractor & M1000 Heavy Equipment Transporter Semi-Trailer, An Awesome build would you say. Those metal tracks is the way to go, I use the metal effects silver oils like a polish, wait till it drys and polish it, rather have more silver tone on the rams, but that how I feel. Cheers mate.

[@scalemodelmania]

Thanks mate. That sound like an awesome project. You will love this build its a great kit. I am loving metal tracks these days. Let me know how you go with the build when you get around to it mate.

[@ozziepride1973]

Fitter here ex miner too, the blade is perfect bro, looks amazing!

[@dr.doppeldecker3832]

Beautiful paintjob!

[@thewarehouseproject2634]

hey mate, where did you get the metal tracks from. i think they are awesome and add not only weight to the model but that slight touch of authenticity

[@scalemodelmania]

Got them on ebay. Just do a search and you should be able to pick some up.

[@gregfoster3620]

Hi I noticed you mentioned that you put metal tracks on White metal or alloy I noticed there were alloy ones on eBay Also Were the metal ones less fiddlesome than the originals to fit Great model presentation 👍

[@jumarloz2563]

Yo para solucionar el tema de las mangueras hice unos taladros he inserte unos pines de alambre justo debajo en la parte trasera donde pasan las manguera en las instrucciones y las fui insertando , me quedo bastante bien.

[@danielfuentes8739]

Hola amigo oye me podrías pasar las medidas reales del modelo ya terminado, te agradeceria

[@nrfnrd]

I built one. Even had the Kenworth truck and a low boy drop deck trailer with a converter.

[@Emtbtoday]

Look at all the ants on your desk there Dave! Watch they don't run off with some parts!

[@Anthony42ly]

Very nice work! I am a beginner and would it be possible for you to show the detailed step-by-step of how to spray and paint？ I would love to learn from you.

[@scalemodelmania]

thanks mate. i will do a video on painting at some stage after i have finished the models i have on the bench.

[@vadimpotapov734]

Покраска классная !

[@nickcrook6121]

Awesome build.the easy metal tracks are superb.bit of extra cost but so worth it.

[@scalemodelmania]

Thanks mate. I am loving the metal tracks on my builds these days.

[@FaiqHanafiAlawtass]

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[@pearseobrien197]

Super build mate!! Lovely work!! ;)

[@scalemodelmania]

thanks mate

[@duanegloria2939]

Nice build

[@brobots240]

Great build, I've watched this video multiple times while I wait for my kit to arrive. What color of AK true metal did you use on the blade? Did you use different colors on the edge and then the face of the blade?...it looks very realistic. Thanks

[@scalemodelmania]

thanks mate. I used steel on the blade and some aluminium on the highlights. Lot of playing around until i got it to the point i was happy with. I had a small square of plastic card which i played around with for metal finish.

[@jdoo2252]

Nice one that front blade is brilliant. I have this kit in my stash. Will be avoiding the meng tracks for sure. Not sure your metal tracks were less tedious to put together though??? Any less mind numbing options?

[@scalemodelmania]

Thanks mate. Their is a set from easy metal tracks that look to be easier to build but are a little more expensive then the ace brand. You will enjoy this build its awesome.

[@fordman1511]

Awesome build.

[@michaelroberts4777]

I can't find the metal tracks you bought anywhere.

[@fleetwarrior75]

Beautiful work 👌🏻

[@dustinmcandrew]

Thats looks amazing. Well done.

[@scalemodelmania]

thanks mate

[@Pneumamechanical]

Great work. I'd like to convert this into a civilian model, or see one produced

[@wyattb995]

Color scheme Reminds me a lot of the killdozer, I dig it man, great build

[@scalemodelmania]

thanks mate

[@jonaselhadar2742]

Great work thanks for sharing it with us!

[@oguzcangokce7636]

Amazing build dude!

[@scalemodelmania]

Thanks mate

[@hippytrev7452]

lm building this kit right now & lm haveing a horrid time with the tracks....

[@alastairzehentner3968]

Great work :) Looks like I'll be doing another order from BNA models

[@scalemodelmania]

Thanks mate. I deal with BNA a lot myself. You won't regret it, its a fun kit.

[@good2us1]

nice work, very inspiring!

[@scalemodelmania]

thanks mate

[@Francisco-td7ht]

congratulations. amazing work......

[@scalemodelmania]

thanks mate

[@huzun8493]

I'm working this model as well, good video.

[@pandaDotDragon]

love the used yellow color

[@scalemodelmania]

Thanks mate. Glad you like it.

[@FaiqHanafiAlawtass]

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[@scalemodelmania]

hi mate. Have subbed to your channel and love your work. The HITACHI DOUBLE ARM 'ASTACO NEO'.

[@janitorandalifecoach2112]

So bad ass very very cool !!! 💯

[@marcingalezowski2880]

Love it and makes me to buy and do it

[@eduardotosi5235]

Very good!!

[@scalemodelmania]

thanks mate

[@paulleigh7792]

Excellent.

[@schweinhund227]

nicely done !

[@scalemodelmania]

Thanks mate

[@FaiqHanafiAlawtass]

SchweinHund227 hey visit my youtube channel

[@АлександрКолодкин-д3й]

GOOD!

[@scalemodelmania]

Thanks mate

[@Emtbtoday]

You wouldn't clear coat a finished weathered model that's for sure! One of Mike Ranaldis we hates he was just taking about that yesterday! It looks to good you don't want to give it all the same dull coat it'll kill all that hard work!

[@AlphaChimpEnergy]

Do the killdozer!

[@matthewdickson7838]

I think these high spec models replicas meng hobby boss etc are far superior to diecast..

[@pwigzell]

Loved the results but you need to stop talking about what you need to do and show you actually doing it..... I watched the whole video hoping to get some weathering tips on the D9 and wasted over an hour.... Great result not the best video unless you already know all the tips and tricks.... sorry

[@fredjacobsen5025]

I can't hear you! Turn your volume up! What a waste of time.

[@kenrickfearn1448]

We all have certain speech idiosyncrasies but the constant use of “guys” caused me to give up on viewing this build half way through ...sorry as it was very interesting ...

[@mr.turnerx7615]

All this kit needs is figurines of crying Palestinians

[@chrislg1957ilovespam]

I know you already have the D9 built BUT Just thought of a way to make the hyd. hoses behave and have bends where you want them ..... would putting a small lengths of wire inside the hose work ? Great job ..... Cheers

[@scalemodelmania]

Yeah thats a great idea mate. I will have to give this a try. Always learning in this hobby......

[@chrislg1957ilovespam]

I haven't done any modeling in about 40 years... now that I'm retired/disabled I thought I'd get back into it .... One thing I have planned is to Make a Tribute to my Dad by making a dio of a 40MM AAA BOFORS battery he served in Europe in WWII in the 556th AAA AW Btn Mbl Battery B ... with 4 towable 40mm and 4 GMC 2 1/2 ton trucks a Bantum Jeep a SHOT DOWN a V-1 BUZZ BOMB in 1/35 ... Cheers I enjoy the builds....