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  1. scraperad

    A new one for the fleet

    These photos of the finished D4 and scoop
  2. scraperad

    A new one for the fleet

    Here some build photos of the D4 and scoop
  3. scraperad

    A new one for the fleet

    They are all 1/24-1/25 scale or more accurately 1mm = 1 inch. I are built from mainly evergreen plastic sheets and extrusions with some brass rods and plastic tubing and wire. I have printed the decals out on the computer. The D8H is the original kit with a scratch built angle blade fitted and...
  4. scraperad

    Some old Machinery in NZ

    Recently had a chance to see a collection of old machinery. Entry is by appointment only. Luckily a lot is stored under cover but the space is very limited which made it hard to get any decent pictures. There is also a great collection of Packard Cars and Motor Bikes but didn't get any photos...
  5. scraperad

    New cowshed site.

    Great photos seeing a 613 doing what it does best. Please keep them coming. Regards Alan
  6. scraperad

    A new one for the fleet

    Here the latest model I have just completed. Old Cat D6B. Here with the D4 7u scratch built also and the Kit D8H with a few mods. All built to 25th scale.
  7. scraperad

    D4 and Cat 40 Ready for work

    Thanks for the comments. Not really for sale as I have no idea of a price and they would be a bit too fragile to send via courier or post. Thanks again Alan
  8. scraperad

    D4 and Cat 40 Ready for work

    And a couple more International E200 International TD9
  9. scraperad

    D4 and Cat 40 Ready for work

    Here a few more I have done. All 1/25 scale. Cat 12E Cat 613 Cat D4D 463 scoop and control unit with kit D8H Oliver (Cletrac) BDH
  10. scraperad

    D4 and Cat 40 Ready for work

    Have a lot of fun building them. Dont look too hard at the piping as it is not quite right but close enuff for this time. At present I have a D6B about 2/3rd finished so will put up a pic of it when finished. Thanks for the comments Cheers Alan
  11. scraperad

    Interchanging 613A diff head.

    That diff head Brainzie is refering to was out of a 966 we found the spline on the axels were different cant remember what the differences were. number of teeth I think. We put the replacement diff head into the machine and went to put the axels in and they wouldnt fit. Had to use a few of the...
  12. scraperad

    D4 and Cat 40 Ready for work

    Here some photos of the model I have recently finished. Made at 1/25 scale from plastic. All scratch built except for wheels. The blade goes up and down and can be angled. The apron and tailgate on the scraper also work.
  13. scraperad

    Custom Cat models and entire collection

    Here is a 1/25 scratch built model of an old E200. Have a few others I will put up later
  14. scraperad

    Where's the Dirt ??!!

    Those 433's are great models
  15. scraperad

    Custom Cat models and entire collection

    What an awesome collection. Those fist gear models are something else
  16. scraperad

    Welcome!!!

    Hi to all. The name is Alan. I found HEF using google when looking for info on a Cat D8H. I have been involved on and off with machinery for some time. The first machine I learnt to drive was a Cletrac mobel BDH. Have had experience on International TD9 then moved over to scrapers. The first was...
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