cherry268 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Got this ready to go, pictures up later. Big decision, shall I ruin it and try and weather it Mmmmmmmmm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 1 minute ago, cherry268 said: Big decision, shall I ruin it and try and weather it Welcome to this GB cherry and I must admit, that’s a question I always ask myself as I feel as if this is my least successful modelling process. I suppose build it clean to start with and then ask the same question to yourself at that point. Sometimes we can always strive that little bit too much and perhaps just need to stop, finish and start another kit. Good to see another non-aviation related Heller kit. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Great subject choice as Dave says, originally issued as a Bobcat kit but moulded by Heller in 1983, catalogue number 3501. Having been travelling around some of the more rural parts of the UK over the past two weeks, I haven't seen a clean tractor. The choice of course is yours. Welcome and good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 And so the photos Doesn't look a particularly difficult model to put together but I think the cab will take some masking to paint properly Think this was originally a snaptite model It's strange that the Fergy model has nearly three times as many parts At least I should be able to finish it in time 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 The Bobcat series were well moulded and detailed kits that were intended for new modellers whilst being a good base for more experienced modellers. This is the first time I've seen this kit, being an aerophile I never really took any interest in non aircraft subjects so I wasn't aware of it, hopefully this GB will make us more aware of a wider sphere of subjects and increase our knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 52 minutes ago, Wez said: This is the first time I've seen this kit, being an aerophile I never really took any interest in non aircraft subjects so I wasn't aware of it, hopefully this GB will make us more aware of a wider sphere of subjects and increase our knowledge. Same here! I've only ever focused on aircraft, with the odd diversion here and there, so I do wonder what I have missed sometimes by staying put within my sphere. Looking forward to the Massey also. Nice to see something a bit different for the GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Well its here, 3rd October and so we start Just removed a lot of parts from sprues and glued a couple of sub assemblies It must be a sort of snap together kit, because it does. Nearly poo'd myself a couple of times trying to get some of parts apart Just slotted it together to see what it may look like. The cab is going to be great fun masking it. Got to be done inside and out And you lot moan about aircraft windscreens😀 Next job is to clean front axle up and the paint where it fits in frame as that won't be easy to reach with my trusty spray can Anyway see for yourself 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I've been so tempted to buy one of these as they are so different!! Looking forward to the build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Bit more progress over last two nights Spayed a bit of paint on front axle as I am not sure it will be accessible and glued two halves together Also have started masking cab, not going to do it one go so doing a bit at a time Also got wheels cleaned up, ready to paint at weekend 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 Slow progress this week, not had a lot of time Cleaned up most of engine/ transmission assembly and fitted hydraulics. Main job has been to mask cab inside and out which I have managed to do without visiting workbench Hopefully will get cab sprayed with first colour at weekend, weather permitting Don't have anywhere to spray indoors 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Great to see something that doesn't start with a cockpit! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Did the engine put up that much of a struggle or is it a handy place to store all those clamps ? Seriously delighted to see this one being built, I had thought it was the old grey Fergie before I opened the build thread, yours is a little more comfortable I would imagine ! Best of luck with the build Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 "Did the engine put up that much of a struggle or is it a handy place to store all those clamps " It doesn't fit snug as I think it was designed to a snapfit kit, I just put on as many as I could to be sure Painted the cab and wheels this afternoon nad even if I say so myself they look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 14 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Seriously delighted to see this one being built, I had thought it was the old grey Fergie before I opened the build thread, yours is a little more comfortable I would imagine ! It has far less parts than the Fergy, less than half, but at least with the Fergy it's one colour and no cab to mask I was going to do that as a second build but it is too new 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Tractors are definitely not well represented in 1/25. I want to make some 4wd machines. This model is coming along well. I still have to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 Lovely day today, finished my concrete fence post fitting and managed some painting, although I seem to be doing more masking than applying paint With any luck I may be able to get some red on tomorrow 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I've wanted to see one of these built up for a while, it doesn't look as nice a kit as the petit gris , but all the same a welcome kit, and you're doing a super job so far 👍, I would've liked to have seen heller kit a 595 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Nice to see something different being built, great job so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 19 hours ago, Hewy said: I've wanted to see one of these built up for a while, it doesn't look as nice a kit as the petit gris , but all the same a welcome kit, and you're doing a super job so far 👍, I would've liked to have seen heller kit a 595 though I could provide a list of tractors that I wished were kitted, it is just nice to have one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Well slow progress is being made I've got some paint on the bonnet and rear mudguards Not my best effort but far from the worst, needs a polish to see if I can improve it or I may have to go over it again Why do I seem to everything twice I have also tried to put some pipe work on engine as I think it looks bare So fiddly for my pudgy fingers Still once painted it should look passable, and of course when I have finished it Just glued one end of injector pipes at the moment 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Slow but steady and looking great!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Slow progress hampered by a two steps forward and one and half back! Managed to finish fuel and injector pipes and have painted chassis and other bits on rear linkage I also made up the assister rams by putting foil on pistons Having trouble with paint, The bonnet and bottom of cab that I painted before are awful. Very patchy and dull patches all over. I suspect as I have to paint either outside or in shed that it is too cold or damp. So that has to be done again somehow Also had the same problem with front wings. Never mind things things are sent to try us Trouble is work, house, garden and football take up too much time Anyway here is the progress Well that is rubbish picture 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Having to paint in the shed is a challenge indeed, I have the same problem. It seems that after last Saturday the "airbrush window" has finally closed now, it's too cold and damp. So it's out with the hairy stick for the winter, I switch to Vallejo paints which you can use inside the house with no trouble at all. No smell! Plus they brush on easily too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 I may have to give them a try. Its just I have a tin of genuine MF Red I want to use. Thanks for advice anyway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 On 11/3/2020 at 1:57 PM, cherry268 said: I may have to give them a try. Its just I have a tin of genuine MF Red I want to use. Thanks for advice anyway How big is the tin?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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