JeroenS Posted July 8, 2023 Posted July 8, 2023 Hi all, I was very much inspired by a recent build here, only last week I think. I'd built a 1/35 Lanz before and loved it, when I saw MiniArt had released these tractors in 1/24 scale I just had to have one. Like now! It turned out to be a quick build of a great kit, of a lovely subject. When I say great kit I mean it, this is right up there with the best I've built. Lovely detail and engineering, the only gripe being the moulded on "Lanz bulldog" embled on the front, however it didn't turn out to be a big issue when painting. But, a separate part or even some PE would have been nice. If you always wanted to have a go at a MiniArt kit, but were hesitant because of the fiddliness in the smaller scale, these new tractor kits are the way to go. I certainly hope MiniArt start releasing more vehicles in this scale! It has become a clean build, inspired by a Youtube video for colours. The only mishap was when applying the LANZ decals on the side drums, I put the first one on (badly, yes) and it was stuck immediately. Wouldn't move for nothing. So I decided to take my loss and match the other one, it is what it is. Paint is Tamiya XF-11 (green) and XF-7 (red). Vallejo paint for tyres and some detailing. Bonus pics with Heller's Ferguson, just because. Thanks for watching! 18
dnl42 Posted July 8, 2023 Posted July 8, 2023 That's just outstanding! Of course it needs the others from MiniArt plus Revell's Porsche Junior. Just sayin... 1
keefr22 Posted July 8, 2023 Posted July 8, 2023 That's a lovely build Jeroen, and how you can do such clean and smooth paintwork in a week is beyond me...!! Cracking model tractor (Fergie looks great too! ) Keith 1 1
JeroenS Posted July 8, 2023 Author Posted July 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, keefr22 said: That's a lovely build Jeroen, and how you can do such clean and smooth paintwork in a week is beyond me...!! Thanks Keith, the painting was actually done in 1 day 2
Bengalensis Posted July 8, 2023 Posted July 8, 2023 Fantastic result! It might be great kit to start with but it still takes real modelling skills to get this result, and in such short time. 1
JeroenS Posted July 8, 2023 Author Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, dnl42 said: Of course it needs the others from MiniArt plus Revell's Porsche Junior. Just sayin... Yeah, I know... But hey, such is life 1
Mpfiend Posted July 8, 2023 Posted July 8, 2023 A really stunning build, as mentioned above you should build the others and the Porsche too, it would make a great set. Can I ask how you painted the exhaust stack? its very effective. Regards Keith. 1
Keeff Posted July 8, 2023 Posted July 8, 2023 I'm not a tractor fan, but that's very nice. It seems that Miniart kits are high quality! Keith 😁 1
JeroenS Posted July 8, 2023 Author Posted July 8, 2023 11 hours ago, Mpfiend said: Can I ask how you painted the exhaust stack? its very effective. @Bengalensis Asked the same thing over in WIP I wanted to achieve an effect similar to the LANZ which was my inspiration for colour, as shown in the WIP. Well, I didn't get the result but what I wanted to depict was a relatively clean and new stack. I guess that sort of worked out. I started with Vallejo Metal Colour steel, then dabbed Carbon Black and Burnt Umber pigments on it, with black paint as a binder. Finally I applied Tamiya weathering powders, rust and soot. 3 1
Toftdale Posted July 8, 2023 Posted July 8, 2023 Great build of a very interesting subject, thanks for posting - Andy 1
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 8, 2023 Posted July 8, 2023 You produce some outstandingly realistic models, Jeroen! 1
CrazyCrank Posted July 9, 2023 Posted July 9, 2023 Ready for harvesting "likes" ! Absolutely amazing model, congrats 👍 1
bigbadbadge Posted July 9, 2023 Posted July 9, 2023 Looks fantastic Jerons, what a cracking looking model, I thought the first photo was the real thing, your tyre colour is spot on too, great work and love the pics with the Helja MF too. Chris 1
dnl42 Posted January 30, 2024 Posted January 30, 2024 Hey Jeroen, in case you haven't seen this, here's a fascinating video on starting the beast.
JeroenS Posted January 30, 2024 Author Posted January 30, 2024 42 minutes ago, dnl42 said: Hey Jeroen, in case you haven't seen this, here's a fascinating video on starting the beast. Thanks, that is a very good video! I hadn't seen it yet, it's quite recent.
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