Robert Stuart

Going to have to think sideways to find something under a tenner, but OK. Off topic, I wondered how inflation has affected that 10 quid over the years? Think the Bank of England might know? https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/inflation/inflation-calculator It seems that £10 back in 2014 is worth £13.61 today.

Been waiting for the weather to be reasonable* for painting. Wheel hubs will be red These were pre-shaded with blue, which is most visible on the two hole hubs that I used for testing. While the body will be blue The blue has more green in these photos than is visible in life (OT, looks like a mix based on phthalo blue). I have had an accident (finger trouble), that broke one of the control rods - more visible in the shadow here than the chassis. The current plan is to replace this with wire ... I have some bronze wire that is about the right diameter, but that retains a curve from its reel, or some copper wire which is more malleable, but is too thick. * At least, in Southern England. My sympathy goes to people in Scotland and Ireland, who are suffering Storm Éowyn today.

Colour? Just a little grey?

I hadn't realised how many rods and controls are sported by these tractors. Looks like a good start.

Thanks @Keeff, and, yet more progress ... Details, including control rods, and their associated pedals

Why did I think you'd be gluing a conventional kit ... the (not) Lego bricks look fun.

Ooo, another tractor? Looks fun GL

Think the build has started, so I took a look at the tractor. This is tonight's progress - stages 1 to 3 complete, and then some: The two assemblies above, dry fitted:

This build starts with the basic frame, almost a mould Parts used: Most of the upper 'sprue' has been used, and two frames and the keel from the lower. When assembled, the frames and keel looked like this: I then faired (sanded) the frames to smooth the mould. This led to a few accidents with the stem (front of the boat). Happily, while fragile, wood is easily repaired with a little help from a small clip. The glue stains will be painted over later, so shouldn't be an issue long term.

Thanks @SoftScience If you are making a wooden ship, the general rule is start with something simple, and work up from there - ancient ships tended to be simpler than more recent vessels, smaller types tend to be simpler than larger ones. I have two boat builds in the maritime section, both by another kit maker, Pavel Nikitin in the Ukraine. This build is from a British kit maker

As a change from plastic, this build will be of a 1/64 scale, wooden rowing* boat. Specifically, a 32' Pinnace from the mid-1700's or early 1800's. The kit is mostly wood, with a brass floor and details * I may add mast, rigging and/or sails if I can find suitable reference.

Did you see this article on the BBC website? Photographs of a slate town https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cge9rg8epl4o

If you have photo reference, that would be more reliable than either kit designer or book author/artist .... given the way machines (including aircraft) change in maintenance, both sources could be correct. The kit scheme, https://air-racing-history.com/aircraft/Chester Jeep.htm Did you see the cream coloured scheme on the Wiki page? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_Jeep

I have an 18C pinnace on order that I'd like to build here. Basically, it was a ship's boat.

I don't know, yours looks good.