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This is just a notice that I just posted updated pictures of the D7 on my
brickshelf account.
I say that I am getting there, it just needs a little tuning :)
Chris Pritchard
In lugnet.build, Chris Pritchard writes:
> I have some pictures of the D7 both still and in action in my MSN group
> about bulldozers. (http://groups.msn.com/WelcometoPuffie40/home.htm)
>
> a picture on the first model I tried to build is in my brickshelf gallery.
> (http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=puffie40) (Folder name is
> CatD7)
> I have not taken any pictures of the second one yet...
>
> I have both the parts and service manual for the D7, And I could use this as
> reference for parts not readily visible on the machine.
>
> Realistically, I would just like a stand-still model, no "Bells and wistles"
> :-) (Though I am not sure how I would make the cyilenders) I would just like
> a bulldozer with moving tracks, pivoting trackframes and a blade that moves
> up-down. I'll worry about motorized funtionality later.
>
> The main problem I have is the front. On the real model, the rad is rounded
> somewhat on the top and both sides. I am trying to replicate that, but I
> don't have much of a "Mental parts list"(Being able to know part shapes and
> how to use them) The first model does not show that
>
> Seconed problem area is the frame, Which I want to be fairly solid, but
> realistic enough.
>
> I am making the scale fairly big (To get a picture on things, I am using
> 40-tooth gears for the sprocket and idler)
>
> I am making the model on MLCad.
>
> I am wondering if I am asking too much from lego...;-)
>
> Also, I will take pictures of the seconed model this afternoon, and post it
> in the brickshelf gallery.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chris Pritchard
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