Takom 5002 1/72 Scale, American D9R Dozer and M1070 Carrier, Plastic Model kit (TK5002)

D9R Dozeri and M1070) Model Contents

• Plastic injection parts
• Decal
• Assembly guide
• Photo Etched

D9R Dozeri and M1070 model features

• It consists of plastic parts.
• Use a frame scissors to remove the parts.
• Use a model knife and sanding to clean the burr in the parts.
• Fill the gaps between the parts with filling material and sanding.
• There is no adhesive and paint in the box.
• You can make the necessary jerking with the assembly guide in it.
• It is recommended to paint it with the colors specified in the guide.

You can find the ingredients you need to finish this product at the bottom of the page

Oshkosh M1070 is primarily an American military heavy truck tractor dedicated to the transport of tanks. The production of the vehicle started in 1992 and still continues. The truck is operated with a single Detroit-Diats or CatterPilar diesel engine of 500 or 700 HP. The tractor is 9.09 meters long and 2.59 meters wide. The maximum speed is between 72 and 81 km/h. In the late 1980s, Oshkosh M1070 was developed for the needs of the US armed forces trying to obtain a new wheel carrier for M1 Abrams MBTs. The main version of the vehicle is the M1070A0 model and has been delivered to the US army in a total of 2,500 units. The first order of the modernized version (M1070A1) started in 2011. A version of the M1070F currently used by the British army has also been created. In 2008, the Global HET version, which first targets export markets, was also released. Oshkosh M1070 vehicles were used in operations in Afghanistan after 2001 and during the 2003 Iraq War.

Caterpillar D9 is a modern American heavy bulldozer manufactured for the civil market. The first prototypes of the vehicle were built in 1954. In the same year, mass production has started and continued until today. The vehicle is strengthened with 464 HP (D9T version) and C18 Acer or 474 HP (D9R version) and 3408 HEUI engine. There are no factory weapons in the vehicle.

Caterpillar D9 Series Bulduzers (including the D9R model) are one of the most popular construction machines in the USA. They are characterized by important maximum motor power, very high mechanical reliability and relatively low operating costs. These elements meant that it was used by American troops during the Vietnam War (1964 / 1965-1975), as well as others. Such vehicles, especially D9T and D9R models were purchased by the Israeli Armed Forces and modified in depth. The changes consisted of the establishment of a different engine, the addition of armor to protect against small -caliber weapons and older generation of tank bombaats. The windows are also made of glass that provides protection against small calibrated fire. The changes were also related to the installation of private digging equipment. The Israeli Armed Forces are using Modified Caterpillar D9 Bulduzers since 1956. Six-Day War (1967), Yom-Kippur War (1973) and Southern Lebanon operations (1982), including many conflicts.