My original plan was to make a 1:50 model of this beautiful new machine, however I decided to proceed at 1:32 because of the potential for greater detail.

I am really struggling to find detailed reference material for the R9150 but the bucket was no problem so I decided to start with it, and it is now ready to be painted after approximately two days of detailing work.

Is the 9150 an updated version of the 9100 or a different machine due to it's setup? From what I can see, the 9150 appears to have the boom cylinders inverted like on the larger shovels and perhaps is aimed more at a hard rock application?

That aside, the scratch building is absolutely stunning! I can't wait to see updated images. Thanks for posting!!

Rowan.

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1:25th scale CAT 375L excavator

I noticed that the 9100 is listed as 108 - 112t and is listed with a smaller bucket. The 9150 as 127 - 130t, I guess there is quite a difference.

Rowan.

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1:25th scale CAT 375L excavator

The R9150 is indeed the successor to the 984. It looks a lot like the R9100 but it is larger and the boom is very different (six cylinders vs. four on the R9100). I love the dogbone linkage design on the R9150 - it is mounted on top of the stick rather than through it.

Here is the bucket painted - I still have to tidy it up a little and probably apply a coat or two of gloss varnish, but I'm very happy with it. Next will be the stick!

Wow that is incredible!

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//Niklas Eriksson

Thanks for the kind words everybody.

@towoc99, it is easier to fit more detail into a larger model; I too have seen very detailed 1:87 models but at that scale it becomes impractical and too much work. I will be making the crawlers from scratch, link by link... never seen that in 1:50 before. ;)

Progress-wise, I have spent several hours on the stick and am now at a stage where I can test fit the linkage for the bucket. This has been extremely difficult to build with just a pencil and a knife, but I'm happy with the progress and looking forward to assembling the cylinders and gooseneck.

Can't believe I missed this post. This excavator is going to be something. Well done.

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Acually, the 996 is closer to 700tons than 600tons. Wouldnt be surprised that it will be called 9650.

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//Niklas Eriksson

Beautiful work so far! This is going to be a nice build to watch.



I'd actually expect the number of the new machine to be the 9700. What I am curious about, is whether the new machine will retain a right hand cab, or progress to the left hand cab as all of their new models have.

Hey Davie82, impresive quality. Question, how are you doing this, 3-D printing, CNC, or hand work?