Caterpillar D-11 Bulldozer Carving

The Caterpillar Company is celebrating their 40,000th big dozer and ordered this 3 ft. long D-11 carving to add to the celebration. It is carved out of a log of Paulownia wood, one of the most stable woods. Pictures and a toy model were used as references during the carving process.

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Laser engraved decals

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Finished with my favorite wood preservative. Benjamin Moore Arborcoat translucent oil, 326-10 Natural.

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Next, painted some highlights black and glued the decals.

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If you like these pictures, check out the video footage below!

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