Caterpillar D11R Bulldozer

Presented here is the 1:50th scale D11R tracked dozer from Norscot. This model is supplied with flexible rubber track bands out of the box but the version reviewed here has been modified by adding a set of painted metal tracks to give the model more realism.

The undercarriage frame castings incorporate the 8 main roller bogies which have detailed front surfaces although there are no actual rollers fitted. The main drive wheels have good surface detailing complete with visible bolt heads and toothed edges.

The hydraulics allow the ripper to be positioned in the lowered or raised position and the angle of the single shank ripper tooth can also be adjusted. The non functional pin puller mechanism has been modelled which ads to the level of realism.

Grab rails have been added to both sides of the rear body casting along with modelled filler caps for the hydraulic and fuel tanks with large floodlight housings fitted to the tips of the main lift cylinder hydraulics. The paint finish on the model is good throughout with a matt black anti-glare paint scheme on the engine top and rear blade with accurate placement of the Caterpillar markings.