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  Motorized bulldozer complete
 
It isn't remote control like TLC's design, but a trained rat could drive it. (URL) me know what you think. (18 years ago, 26-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic) ! 
 
  Re: Motorized bulldozer complete
 
(...) It's big and impressive! How do you stick the 1x6 plates onto the chain links? And are you going to train a rat to drive it? I'd like to see movies when you do! (18 years ago, 26-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Motorized bulldozer complete
 
(...) Thanks Timothy. I'll have to start taking resumes at pet stores. On a more serious note, kid drivers are the real test- If kids at shows can operate it as a toy, then the design is good. I teach kids at church on Sunday nights and also let (...) (18 years ago, 26-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Motorized bulldozer complete
 
Good construction, solid looking model. Cool light stalk over the front end plow. I like that shock dampend rear cog. What's that work like? ...and this is a nice pic too! Shows some interesting aspects to your bulldozer: (URL) (18 years ago, 26-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
 
  Re: Motorized bulldozer complete
 
(...) I rarely post anything on Lugnet, but felt I had to this time. I love this model. I like that all the controls are inside the cabin, the hoses are neatly managed, and pneumatics are used for all aspects of maneuvering the shovel. Excellent (...) (18 years ago, 27-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Motorized bulldozer complete
 
Thanks Eric and Doug! The shock is to hold the track taught at just the right perimeter. It also allows the track to turn smoothly. The dozer can twist in place (one track in reverse-one forward) on smooth surfaces, but can't do so on carpet since (...) (18 years ago, 27-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

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