4 Hour Bruder Dozer

[RCP57]

I started doing a little painting on this today. I like the black cab but I'm having a hard time matching up the yellow. It is definitely not Old Cat yellow... Does anyone know what will be close? I did some more trial and error underneath too but nothing worth photographing....




Thanks

[JohnStilwell]

Looking good Reg, as always!!!
Well, I hate to say it but you'll probably never find an exact match or a close enough matching yellow from any "ready made" paint. I've tried several myself trying to match the JD Dozer color with no luck. You might try a local auto paint supply store, they can color match most anything, but you might have to buy a quart minimum, which for you might work out for you if you have several models to paint.


John

[steamer]

Reg, next trip into town take the dozer to Home Depot. They have colour scanners and will match the Yellow perfectly. We did the same with parts from the CMP we're restoring and it worked great. They'll even make up a small tin for you to try it out!

[RCP57]

That sounds like a great idea Rob! Thanks. I know John is on the right track too but I am not interested in painting this with multi-step automotive paint. For me, it would be too time consuming and expensive for a one-off type build. I was hoping that I could get the parts powder coated in a color that was close but it's not looking like an option either.

Thanks again for the help guys.

[Mikem]

When I went to the automotive store they made a color match rattle can for me while I waited . It cost me $12 cDN . Mike

[RCP57]

Where was that Mike? That's not too expensive! Me likey that idea!

[modelman]

RCP57-yellow is a difficult color to do because of the lack of pigment. I can't tell from the picture if the tint is off but you might try a sample pc. by laying down a coat of white then after that tacks over put on the yellow. The white will make it brighter.

[Arnd]

cool job.
would be great to see it work.

[Mikem]

That was at a automotive shop in ottawa called Hosie and Brown , they must have something like that on the island . The last time I was there was in 1983 and there was an amazing junkyard North of Victoria and of course the logging museum in Duncan but that's all I remember oh and big trees . Mike

[Mikem]

Reg I found a shop on the island which could help you JBs Auto Parts Plus they have a bunch of locations . Mike

[RCP57]

Sweet! Thanks Mike. I was thinking that they might be the best bet because they have a lot of autobody stuff. I may try Lordco too because we "know a guy" there that gives killer discounts.

Thanks again for checking that out! It sounds like you need to refresh your memory of what the island looks like....

[Mikem]

Yes I want to do that again I also have a friend in Parksville . My wife has never been . Hey now I know two people on the island , and can visit Mario on the way ! Mike

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by Mikem

Yes I want to do that again I also have a friend in Parksville . My wife has never been . Hey now I know two people on the island , and can visit Mario on the way ! Mike

My yard and man cave is always open to a fellow RC freak. Lots of toys to play with and work to do.
I'd be upset if you passed through without stopping

Mario

[RCP57]

I finally got started on #2 today! I hope it's more like #2 from Austin Powers than what we all usually refer to as #2

[Cooper]

How far is the RCP compound from Seattle, Tacoma ? I may be up for a day trip in January!?!?!!

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Cooper

How far is the RCP compound from Seattle, Tacoma ? I may be up for a day trip in January!?!?!!

Well, a couple bodies of water and a different country is all that stands in your way! It's quite a ways for a day trip. It would be better if you had a couple days but it could be done in one I guess. Taking the Victoria Clipper from Seattle to Victoria would be the best bet next to flying but you would still be an hour away from my house.

[JohnStilwell]

that there looks kinda like a grader blade...

Now that I see your fingers for size comparison, maybe you're going for the old school D8 straight blade look.

[RCP57]

Not to worry. the blades aren't finished yet! They will not be a carry blade like on my dozer but they won't be a straight blade either.

Kinda like this. http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&...16951949301575

[RCP57]

A little more progress on the blades today. I'm aiming for the look of a D6 with these so no more carry blades. This style will cut a lot better too with such a light machine.

[Barker196]

Unbelievable skills! Would love to have the talent you do