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Armor/AFV: IDF [Israeli Defense Forces]
Armor and AFVs of the IDF army from 1947-today.
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URDAN DOZER
r2d2
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Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 01:19 AM UTC
Now the blade is attached to the PUMA.







r2d2
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Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 01:21 AM UTC
Side elevation. Note how it all folds in. Getting this accurately right is a pain in the neck.All measurements should be spot on other wise it won't fold or deploy properly.



r2d2
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Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 01:22 AM UTC
Front elevation, note how it looks from the front folded up.

r2d2
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Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 01:25 AM UTC
Couple more detailed shots...



Deployed down....notice all the complicated joints and attachment. The Hydraulic ram is not attach as yet.





r2d2
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Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 01:26 AM UTC
From the driver side point of view....





Quarter side elevation, blade deployed.

r2d2
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Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 01:29 AM UTC
Top detailed view.... Noticed the hydraulic pack is still not connected to the bottom of the blade.





High front angle...Notice the hydraulic pack details.


r2d2
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Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 01:32 AM UTC
Showing the bottom area. If you know your Puma Dozer - Daqhpor then you will understand all this details on this little project. Note the ram attachment on the bottom is not attach as yet.



The details on the bottom of the blade is not done yet...I have to detail the bolts here.




Once all details are done I will see how I will cast this complicated build as the fitting is precisely done to achieve a proper alignment.
joepanzer
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Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 02:39 AM UTC
Well done, sir
GTDeath13
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Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 04:14 AM UTC
This is a masterpiece.Excellent illustration of the huge ammounts of work put into it.

ReluctantRenegade
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Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 04:30 AM UTC
Outstanding scratch building skills. Hats off to you!
philhendry
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Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 06:23 AM UTC
Awesome! Excellent effort!
Havoc
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Posted: Sunday, June 21, 2020 - 05:00 AM UTC
Yes, indeed, truly AMAZING scratchbuilding and engineering work, R2!!!

Do you have any plans to release the dozer assembly as an aftermarket kit?

Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing!!

With Regards and Aloha,

Johnny B.
gilbertsakr
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Posted: Sunday, July 05, 2020 - 08:48 PM UTC
excellent work

knewton
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Posted: Sunday, July 05, 2020 - 08:59 PM UTC
Outstanding work, keep it up!
gilbertsakr
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Posted: Saturday, August 01, 2020 - 06:41 PM UTC
any updates on this ?!

cant wait to see more
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