Andy Moore Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Case VAI Tractor Thunder Models 1/35 I've had this little Case tractor sitting on the shelf, built up and in primer, for a couple of years, but I've never seemed to find the time to get it finished. I've currently got a short gap between bigger projects, so I thought it was high time I got it out of the box and done. Another reason for the long delay in getting it done was that I wasn't sure what to do with it. I'd originally primed it in rust with the view to finishing it as rusted out wreck, but when it came to it I decided to go for a heavily worn but still working machine finished in the original Case orangey red, albeit with a heavy dose of chipping. The kit itself is very nice, with some lovely detailing. Some of the parts, such as the steering linkage, are a little fragile but everything goes together very easily. The only additions are a bit of wiring on the engine. As well as the original Thunder release, the kit's now been re-boxed by Airfix. (for the observant out there, yes, I did put one of the rear tyres on backwards) Thanks for looking Andy 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Simply wonderful modelling again Andy (never mind the tyre....!! ) - superb little tractor! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Great job, this looks absolutely believable. Right down to the bits of straw stuck to the rear tyres. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Stick that on some mud and I'd be convinced it was a real tractor. Stunning job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Unbelievably realistic for something so small! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 Thanks for the comments everyone 1 hour ago, Gorby said: Stick that on some mud and I'd be convinced it was a real tractor. Thanks Gorby. It may go on a scenic base at some point, if I find the time. I've got a figure for it too which I need to get painted. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 THAT is AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Look like it has driven through lots of cow pooh and through the fields, absolutely EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!! I love it !!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt6mkiii Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I missed the scale in the header and that last photo blew me away - I thought this was much larger - exceptional work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Outstanding work from you again Andy, looks great, the tyres, the dried grease at the engine, the faded paint, the worn effects, simply fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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