Caterpillar D11R CD 1:14,5 by Gipicarto

[Engine man]

Thanks, I just want to help If you decide to go documenting your model.
Regarding the distance I don think is going to be the problem as everything can be done over email or by some other means of digital communication.

[gipicarto]

The oil cooling system







see you soon ....

[dabears]

HOLY COW man!!!! That radiator looks killer!!! Is that all brass??? What dia tubing is that?

[Hemi1966]

That's simply amazing, every single part you have made for this are masterpieces

[gipicarto]

Hi Hemi,

... I think only about your masterpieces ....



Hi dabears,

all brass, the fittings are from http://www.beswick.com/


Thanks

Gabriele

[cosworth34677]

ok this thing is a work of art! i would not even drive it! wow wish i had that skill

[ThunderTruck]

This blurs the line between fabrication skill and art, outstanding!

[gipicarto]

... the fun of Christmas day



see you soon

Gabriele

[Azonic]

Wow, thats a real joystick right?

How long do you have left until a test run?

[gipicarto]

I'm working hard, tests are in progress but to do things right I still need a little patience ...

[gipicarto]

the old oil pump:





it will be replaced with a more compact and efficient version,
soon some pics ...

bye

[gipicarto]

Hi friends,

from dream to reality !

The collaboration with Oro2Model (www.oro2modell.it) turns my dream into reality,
with the work plans and components engineering the project starts to become really operational in all,
begins construction of the first parts of the limited number of bulldozer models dedicated to real fans.

I'm really glad

[Madda]

Gipicarto, congratulations! These models will be top notch for sure.

About that oil cooling, how do you make it look like that after brazing? I mean the matte look.

[gipicarto]

hi Madda,

sandblast !!

Bye

[Espeefan]

You're opening a shop, and you're going to offer your models to other hobbyists? That's quite an accomplishment! Congratulations! I'd like to see an english version of your site.

[doodlebug]

Thanks for the link, I see they have hydraulic pumps and components.
The dozed looks great!
Cheers, Neil.

Originally Posted by gipicarto

Hi friends,

from dream to reality !

The collaboration with Oro2Model (www.oro2modell.it) turns my dream into reality,
with the work plans and components engineering the project starts to become really operational in all,
begins construction of the first parts of the limited number of bulldozer models dedicated to real fans.

I'm really glad

[oldwestrnwear]

this is a true work of art
simply beautiful

perry

[gipicarto]

This is the temporary link to my site that is currently under maintenance.

http://gipicarto.wix.com/model

Bye

[gipicarto]

... the new "oil flow" for best cooling ...

[Espeefan]

That's a pretty cool heat exchanger. At first I was a little confused about the oil flow and coil tubes in parallel, but after following the path, I think it will work just fine. I'm used to seeing single coil tubes, so this is a bit different, but should reduce some flow resistance. Nice work. What diameter will the tubing be?