cherry268 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 19 hours ago, wimbledon99 said: How big is the tin?? It's the same size as a Halfords spray can 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Yeah a sunny day I'll have another try to paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 On 11/6/2020 at 7:28 PM, cherry268 said: It's the same size as a Halfords spray can I imagined a 5L can of paint - Tractor size!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 18 hours ago, wimbledon99 said: I imagined a 5L can of paint - Tractor size!! I can supply if you need one😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 It's about time for an update although the photos won't get on till later Not having a lot of modelling time progress is slow and cockups don't help I have managed to repaint the bonnet and wings and they are acceptable, to me anyway, and also painted grill Still on a learning curve to catch up with you lot of master modellers. I have assembled the rear linkage with the plated rams which look ok Front mudguards also suffered with paint problems and have had to be redone Front axle fitted and also wheels. Tyres are on but need looking at which I will do at later date Still trying to work out way of removing moulding line without damaging it. Starting to paint seat which hopefully will get done tonight as my weekly snooker night is cancelled I've took off masking from cab which looks OK So I am getting there, three steps forward and two back😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 And so the photos Done a bit more painting of bits tonight and other odds and sods Couldn't resist last photo just to give me idea what it will look like 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 OooArrr - Looking like a proper tractor !! Very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Well done on that cab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 So we progress slowly, again two steps forward and one back Had some problems with cab floor, why is it when it says matt on the tin its not, perhaps it was when bought it Have to bite the bullet and go the Vallejo route, Always have used Humbrol but tried a Tamiya black and yuk Probably me but anyway got some thing like in the end So onto seat and dash Why is it when it says satin on tin it comes out gloss, so I have to tone that down a bit Cab is coming on, don't like the decals for front and rear lights but have gone with them. It shows it's origin as a snap fit kit The front side lights and indicators were clear to start with so have used some clear orange and that looks good Bonnet decals went on well and I quite happy with it but again exhaust and air intake want toning down Couldn't resist the all together shot but as you can see its not together properly 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Well, you seem to be moving in the right direction! When you go Vallejo, go for Model Colour, not the Model Air. The Model Colour brushes on very nicely, thinned with tap water. The Model Air paint is a bit rubbery or something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Some great modelling going on here, I don't think I've ever seen a tractor so clean though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Wez said: Some great modelling going on here, I don't think I've ever seen a tractor so clean though They all start out like this but I am not sure I am ready to take it out in the field yet. I want to take a picture of it finished and I am still undecided whether to weather/ruin it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Looks great!! Cracking job Nice to see a shiny one. The tractors up and down our lane are caked in mud!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 24 minutes ago, cherry268 said: They all start out like this but I am not sure I am ready to take it out in the field yet. I want to take a picture of it finished and I am still undecided whether to weather/ruin it Don't go ruining it on account of me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) This all looks brilliant.... What a great subject and hats off to Heller for doing it, too! I'll have a proper read through the first page for a catch up. Those tyres look very good, an epic bit of moulding. Looking forward to seeing this come together 😎 I'm surprised that John Deere hasn't been onto them to get their green machines modelled. They like to keep a high profile in the public eye Edited December 2, 2020 by rob Lyttle Addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 This build makes me want to give up the airplanes and build trucks and tractors. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 Well things are progressing and final assembly has started. Cab and bonnet are on Just a bit of tidying up and the tyres need something. I am slowly trying to get rid of moulding line and the must do something with them Try a coat of Tamiya rubber black and see where we are at with that Last assembly to sort is the front weight, it's supplied with a solid weight whereas it should be in segments The picture on front of box shows it like this but the weight is not I have cut some lines in it and will paint it tomorrow and then put a black wash in lines and see if that works So we are nearly there 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 Final update, although it's took some time to do Painted weight and fitted and it looks better than it did, at least it gives the impression they are separate weights Painted tyres with Tamiya tyre black and then had to decide how to dirty them up as they just don't look right even on a new tractor So how to dirty them up? What ever I do must not ruin Brainwave, use dirt So off down the garden we went and hey presto dirty tyres And so she is done. Nowhere near some peoples standards here but it's met mine I need to take some better pictures before I put in gallery 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Nice work! I think you did a great job on this one, even more so considering it's a snap tite kit. And real life weathering too, good idea 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 She's come out lovely. You've done a smashing job on the build. Well done and a Merry Christmas 🎄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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