Yep --its that time again ....a "big diggy-thing"..........something with a bit of "GRUNT"
-----------"Caterpiller D9 Armoured "---------


Ok --here we go .......
Wheel sponsons






Body base






Main cab ---[btw -----I have pics of 12 --EACH ONE--is different in its set-up of doors and windows ]






Thats for tasters ........more pics later
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

You have my undivided attention with this build Steve. You DA Master with a passion.

Damn............... I sooooooooooo need to get Building.......... UGH

I just clicked SUBSCRIBE.
I'll follow this one closely as well.

Yeah, no doubt that you are the Sith Lord of the Scratchbuilding Dark Side because only a master can cut window holes in panels already on the model!

As usual, your work inspires.
Cuhail

WOW! I'll be watching this one!

looks great

was wondering what the next build from you whould be

Chewie

So whats your method for making the grill?

Steve, I have said itt before and I say it again: There is a padded room waiting for you at some Scottish mental hospital!!! Another insane build! Looking forward to see if you can get this one together. Looks awesome so far. Keep us posted.

Erik

Here are a few more bits to the-"TINNY-DINNY"
Blade (big brute)


Arms for blade




Top rams on



Wheels

Sprocket cutting


Pop-offs ---steady bar




Back plate


Ripper plate started


Long way to go yet --so many details building up
(Will do a grill make pic over w/end )
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

I's..... It's.... er...........He's... A scratchbuilding Madman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent build so far. I like this a lot as its a little bit different. Also appreciate the in-progress pics .... makes the thought of someday attempting similar, slightly realistic. Will be checking in to thread for more!! Good luck Steve!!

Yet another awesome project, which I will watch with interest. For a number of years I have been toying with the idea of scratchbuilding a "Bob Semple Tank". You might just tip me over the brink and get me to put knife to plastic .

cheers
David

A few pics of ripper .........lost the" ip" pics..... camera on strike so only assembled shots











aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Oh boy'1 'the master is at it again. I hate you for being so damn perfect. Really, I do hate you! Looks damn Good. Oh great one please let me be your humble pupil

Simply stunning!! You are a true scratchbuilders general

Man! I can't even get a KIT to go together properly!

(picking jaw up from floor)

The most infuriating thing about these threads is that he makes it look so easy....almost mocking... daring us, teasing us...

Good job so far Steve, and a very nice subject too. Did you run out of Centurion chassis..?

Cheers
Henk

bloody good work mate. Terrific to see this take shape

Just a few pics ---Track making --- 112 trackplates to be made ---each one of 5 pieces----- ......

Side plates


Jigs




Plate


Test


Strakes still to go on plates...
Keep me out of trouble for a while
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Steve, you're one crasy man. God I hate you.

Steve, you're one crasy man. God I hate you.

Nah! That's not crazy.. That is skill.

Nah, he's just crazy!

Steve, as I said over on ML this is looking very nice! One question, wouldn't it be easier to make one "master" track link then cast up a bunch of them?

Mike