Based on the kit of the Armored Bulldozer D9R in 1:35 of Meng Models.
Modified:
Engine covers left and right – armored grills removed, cleaned with putty and sanding
Engine cover top – armored grills removed, cleaned with putty and sanding
Engine grill front – armored grills removed, cleaned with putty and sanding, new grill made of 3D-printing added
Floor of the cab reworked. Seat of the gunner removed, partially new made with plastic card and profiles so that the new single seater cab could be mounted later
hydraulic cylinders front – new parts 3D printed, armory removed from the other parts, new hydraulic pipes front
Ripper modified to suit the civil version
Interior modified, etched parts from Eduard added, reworked to fit in the single seater cab
All handles replaced with wire

New parts:
New base part around the cab with new tank (3D printing, several layers of putty, sanding and primering necessary to get it smooth)
New cab (3D printing, same issues)
New roof of the cab
New carrier over the cab (3D printing, same issues)
New engine grill (3D printing)
New grid plates around the cab
New hydraulic cylinders (Orange Hobby)
New metal tracks (easy metal track)
New tank on the right side of the cab
Photo etched window wipers
Antenna
Yellow light on the roof
All lamps replaced with etched parts from SKP Models
If you want to know more about the construction and modifications please also check my website with lot of detailed pictures:
https://www.world-in-scale.de
https://www.world-in-scale.de/gallery/trucks-construction/1-35-caterpillar-d9r-by-meng-model/

By Michael Franz