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Post by sailorross on Apr 17, 2013 19:15:06 GMT -8
Im not sure if this is the right place to post this (sorry William) Just saw this AMT D8 on the heavy equipment forum, look at the tracks, their amazing...do you think he robbed them from a Norscot model? I would have asked the owner on heavy equipment forum but he hasnt been on since last year Attachments:
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Post by Muleskinner on Apr 17, 2013 19:34:48 GMT -8
You know I'm not sure where he got those from but I bought a set three years ago and used them on an old Holt unit I did which is posted on this Forum. They are off of a Die cast Model and I think Ap40 might know which one as he has a couple of those Die casts I think and these tracks may be the same a the ones he has. They very well could be off a Norscot model.
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Apr 18, 2013 5:34:00 GMT -8
Well don't those just look the part! I believe those are from the First Gear Cat D9E in 1/25 scale. the D9E was done for the ACMOC, and can be had from their web site store. Yes, I have a few different versions of the 1st Gear D9E, beautiful model. There are other 1/25 die-cast crawlers out there from CCM (super $$), 1st Gear, Specast, Conrad & NZG.
If there is interest, i will take each one out, photograph & post images for comparison & modeling.
Ap40
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Post by swamp rat on Apr 18, 2013 6:30:19 GMT -8
yes Rick u are right on the tracks...
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Post by sailorross on Apr 18, 2013 7:01:02 GMT -8
just heard back from the models maker, he got the tracks years back from CCM (Classic Construction Models) They used to make a 1/24 scale D8
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Apr 18, 2013 7:24:02 GMT -8
just heard back from the models maker, he got the tracks years back from CCM (Classic Construction Models) They used to make a 1/24 scale D8 Dang, that is a expensive set of tracks! The 1st gear IH TD-25 tracks are very close & far more accurate than the AMT shoes. & considerably cheaper than a CCM set. Ap40 |
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Post by gator on Apr 26, 2013 0:03:33 GMT -8
I thought those tracks might be from CCM. Very expensive!!!!
Rick, I will say that anything you post on those tracks or any other subject. Will get a positive response from me and at least a few others!! :-)
Be Well
Gator
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Apr 26, 2013 5:15:36 GMT -8
I thought those tracks might be from CCM. Very expensive!!!! Rick, I will say that anything you post on those tracks or any other subject. Will get a positive response from me and at least a few others!! :-) Be Well Gator Thanks brother! I took a look at the tracks in other 1/25 scale die cast from 1st gear & spec cast & just about any of them will work & all will look 100 times better than the AMT kit tracks. Besides, you never know what might show up in resin form.......... Ap40 |
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Post by shovellogger on Apr 26, 2013 7:23:06 GMT -8
well i hope some shoow up in resin im going to need some for my next project
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Post by sailorross on Apr 26, 2013 7:27:00 GMT -8
I also emailed CCM and asked if i could buy tracks (Like this models owner did) they said they wernt making this size and it would be cost prohibitive for them to make just tracks... Rick, I think you would sell a mile of these tracks if you cast them...Im looking for a First Gear TD25 logger without the root blade and just the fair leaded winch and possibly attempt to cast a link in resin My Dad had the first TD20 that made it to the woods here in Northern Cal
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Apr 26, 2013 8:46:54 GMT -8
I also emailed CCM and asked if i could buy tracks (Like this models owner did) they said they wernt making this size and it would be cost prohibitive for them to make just tracks... Rick, I think you would sell a mile of these tracks if you cast them...Im looking for a First Gear TD25 logger without the root blade and just the fair leaded winch and possibly attempt to cast a link in resin My Dad had the first TD20 that made it to the woods here in Northern Cal Well since I have 4 of them & one completely torn apart...........good things come to those who wait. Ap40 |
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Post by gator on Apr 26, 2013 14:53:17 GMT -8
I also emailed CCM and asked if i could buy tracks (Like this models owner did) they said they wernt making this size and it would be cost prohibitive for them to make just tracks... Rick, I think you would sell a mile of these tracks if you cast them...Im looking for a First Gear TD25 logger without the root blade and just the fair leaded winch and possibly attempt to cast a link in resin My Dad had the first TD20 that made it to the woods here in Northern Cal Well since I have 4 of them & one completely torn apart...........good things come to those who wait. Ap40 Well here I are retired and patiently waiting!! :-)) Hmm dozer tracks possibly crane tracks??? Be Well Gator |
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Apr 29, 2013 10:40:18 GMT -8
Well since I have 4 of them & one completely torn apart...........good things come to those who wait. Ap40 Well here I are retired and patiently waiting!! :-)) Hmm dozer tracks possibly crane tracks??? Be Well Gator Oh brother Gator, dozer & crane tracks... well since the 2 are completely different & admittedly the crane shoes would be far simpler. Give me an idea of what size crawler crane shoe?? Are you looking for a small unit like a M-222 or something bigger, like a M-18000?  Ap40 |
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Post by gator on Apr 29, 2013 20:34:34 GMT -8
Rick, Hmm what size tracks? Let me see, Fir a 4100 manitowoc or a 4600?? Or a really big crawler, Tracks 4 ft wide or more?? I am thinking of a couple of large cralwers I would like to take a crack at. Up to you brother! Be Well Gator |
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Apr 29, 2013 21:34:09 GMT -8
Rick, Hmm what size tracks? Let me see, Fir a 4100 manitowoc or a 4600?? Or a really big crawler, Tracks 4 ft wide or more?? I am thinking of a couple of large cralwers I would like to take a crack at. Up to you brother! Be Well Gator Well seein' how i have a manual for a 4100........., and all of the modern Hydraulic crawlers from the big M. I also have all the books for the Link-Belt LS248 & LS-348-H5.....  let me see what magic i have..... Ap40 |
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