
CAT D9R Bulldozer
It’s crazy how fast time flies! I remember painting this model like it was yesterday.
Mike Rinaldi just released an article about his resin D9R and at the time, it was the most realistic and badass model I’ve ever seen. I was so hyped that I was willing to get the same resin kit he used. But since I was a poor student, it didn’t happen. The best I could do with my limited budget was a 1/72 resin kit from Balaton Model which I never finished.
Maybe a year later, MENG announced a full-plastic D9R and I snatched it like hot cake! I tried to emulate and learn Mike’s approach as best as I could on this model, including the heavy usage of pigments.
This model holds a special place in my heart, and I’d like to build it again at some point!