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Komatsu Bulldozer - Canon Papercraft
What to get for someone who has everything? Someone who has always wanted to operate heavy machinery! A paper model of a bulldozer - of course.
I am new to paper models and have completed very few builds. I needed a break from my current build - Inwald's Spitfire Mk. Va. I have a retired friend that always wanted to operate heavy machinery. I found the heavy equipment set of Komatsu machine models at Canon Papercraft and thought it would be fun to build. I was also running out of time and ideas for a gift. Model: Komatsu D155AX-6 Bulldozer (Canon PaperCraft) Scale: 1/43 Paper: Cardstock white 110 lb (190 g/m2) Printer: Laser printer at my work - free printing The model is an easy build, straightforward parts lay-out with very good instructions. It has a large amount of detail for a beginner model. This build was completed in three evenings. It turned out well enough for a gift. I was pleased with the result. This is my first build post. I have learned a lot from following this forum and am amazed at the quality of work presented. This model build represents the work of someone just learning about paper models. I have a few projects on the go and the more I practice the more I learn. |
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More pictures
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and more pictures of the build
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The finished model
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That a good-looking model, Skyhawk. I think you've learnt quite a bit already.
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Turned out quite good.
Those Canon models are nice.
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Thank you Philip for your words of encouragement. Paper models are not very popular in my region of Canada. I wish I had found this hobby earlier. I am in catch up mode!
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I know with laser printing the edging is problematic. I used markers and pencil crayons to fill in the gaps. It turned out well enough for a gift. I may remake the model using photo paper instead of heavy cardstock. I am enjoying trying different paper thicknesses and seeing what the results are. Thanks for the feedback.
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Very clean build.
If you are to build it again, what about some weathering so as it doesn't look too 'factory fresh' ?
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Very nice. I am sure they will be happy to get that!
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