Jim gives us a first-hand look at the new D9R Armored Bulldozer from Meng Mode. An unboxing with a bit of historical information and detailed photos of the kit parts.

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Wow, that is an impressive looking kit. Thanks for the video and the photos.

Great video Jim, and very sweet looking kit. Meng's releases always have my full attention

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing these in person. It would be great to see a CAT diesel available for them, but it looks like integrating an aftermarket engine would be impractical with the way the kit is designed and would no doubt be on the pricey side. I can see slat armor, perhaps with additional serial numbers, as a viable option. I have to say that I'm happy with the standard armored D9 myself. Thanks for the video Jim

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Jim - great review - really got my mouth watering !

Thanks Jim. I'll start my review, today. Can't wait to see all of the am parts, for this one.

Thanks for the video, Jim, it really does look like an awesome kit. I'm hoping to get mine in the mail within the next couple of days (Fingers crossed )... I really like MENG for thinking out of the box.. and for trying to please many different tastes. Some companies can learn a lot from them

Hisham

WOW, I really looks amazing!
I can't wait to get mine when I spare up some money!

Kind regards, Sven.

I just ordered mine at Hobby Easy.

Thanks Jim!

Cheers!

Marco

It does come in one serious sized box, I mean really big. It looks a stunning kit and will look even better once weathered etc. The aftermarket boys will have a field day with this one. The only shame is the fixed maintenance platforms. Brian

On photo 74, is that spares nuts & bolts on the sprue?

Guys, I received my D9 on Saturday. Ordered it from lucky models and received it in 10 days. I began construction Sunday. It's an awesome kit! Lots of details, all the cab communications are included, the tracks are unbelievable! A must have kit for anybody. And yes those are bolt heads on the spruce they are used on each of the hydraulic cylinder ends for the bolt details, just goes to show the amount of detail in this kit.

Mine is still in China, according to the tracking number, bought on Aug 3rd in the Bay.

ps: @DJ: thank you for the answer. What about the windows? Do you use both clear and shadowed or just one of the two. I'm not certain "shadowed" is the right word, English ain't my first language and I forget words sometimes.

The windows are a clear blue. The Israeli version will be incredible when the slat armor comes out, and even if the after market companies don't produce one the Israeli version has more detail than the American version.
Dj

Ok, I've got to ask, Dj, how do you figure the IDF version has more detail than the American one? I know the IDF D9 has the roof mounted MG, smoke grenade launcher brackets (launchers not included), and different lightgards. But other than those additions it's the same kit out of the box. And yes I do have the kit also, 2 of them in my greedy hands right now. The only thing keeping me from starting on the first one is the Meng T-90 on my desk at the moment.

Mike

Mike,
Bro you answered your own question, roof mounted mg, different light guards, the blade lift cylinders are different, the Israeli color scheme in my opinion has more detail. I didn't say it had a lot more detail I said it had more detail.
Dj

Just got mine today, and seriously... WOW!! This, with HobbyBoss's M1070, will make a grand combination!

All this plastic, and all this detail for $65 (including shipping)... I can afford to get two probably for less than the price of one resin one!! THANK YOU MENG

Hisham

Ok, I guess I just don't consider that stuff as "details", it's just more, or different "stuff" . Whatever the case it's a great kit! I'm itching to start on it!

Mike

On my list to get. Looks awesome, and I love such challenging kits.