Is anyone aware of a 28mm kit or 3D file out there for a dozer version of the Matilda?
The Dozer Matilda (Aust) No.1 mark I, was developed in early 1945 and tested on Morotai Island in June of 1945. The No. 1 dozer kit consisted of a Caterpillar D7 dozer blade with single push arms, mounted on pivots attached to the tank below the second mudchute. The height of the blade was controlled by a cable winch attached to the frontal glacis and powered by a re-purposed Jeep engine.
I can find a Caterpillar D7 with blade on Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1142451193/us-army-bulldozer-d7?click_key=cd92766b864446da3fd4421a49274c3f4efbaef7%3A1142451193&click_sum=60c4725a&ref=shop_home_active_173&sts=1). You may be able to ask if you can get the dozer blade on its own in the scale you want!
Thanks I found one.
I have had a mooch and cannot find anything in the 3D Printing world. I found 15mm Aussie Matildas including the frog, but sadly nothing with a dozer blade.
Thanks mate I found a Sherman dozer blade that I can modify
No sorry mate, never come across one, I would think 3D printing would be your best bet, but from the above people with a lot more “google’fu” than me I have struck out so far.
Best of luck finding one, cheers Roger.
Found one from S&S models
https://sandsmodels.com/product/m1-sherman-dozer-blade/
Will still need a bit of work but within my capacity.
No sorry, but as a Combat Engineer I highly root for your success
I think I have found an answer but not quite sure. Will keep you in the loop.