Komatsu Bulldozer - Canon Papercraft

**Skyhawk** · #1 12-18-2020, 02:46 PM

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.

**Skyhawk** · #2 12-18-2020, 02:48 PM

More pictures

**Skyhawk** · #3 12-18-2020, 02:52 PM

and more pictures of the build

**Skyhawk** · #4 12-18-2020, 02:55 PM

The finished model

**Philip** · #5 12-18-2020, 03:30 PM

That a good-looking model, Skyhawk. I think you've learnt quite a bit already.

**SCEtoAUX** · #6 12-18-2020, 03:32 PM

Turned out quite good.

Those Canon models are nice.

**Skyhawk** · #7 12-18-2020, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip

That a good-looking model, Skyhawk. I think you've learnt quite a bit already.

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!

**Skyhawk** · #8 12-18-2020, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCEtoAUX

Turned out quite good.

Those Canon models are nice.

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.

**gotham** · #9 12-19-2020, 04:27 AM

Very clean build.
If you are to build it again, what about some weathering so as it doesn't look too 'factory fresh' ?

**Kevin WS** · #10 12-19-2020, 05:59 AM

Very nice. I am sure they will be happy to get that!