FG2Si Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Well, the scale fits so here we go. This is a fairly recent release. I figured how hard could it be? One main sprue, two small duplicate ones for the rims, a small PE fret, and four tyres... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG2Si Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 Starting with the engine, I soon realized what I was up against. Lots of small parts including PE ones. They're there for additional detail and not just because. Fit is good, but occasionally a bit imprecise. Some of the locating pins are very small, more like bumps rather than a pin. The frame is multipart so aligning things is key. Note the PE engine mount. With the engine in place. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG2Si Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 Next up was the other frame rail and the rad. Then it was time for the floor. This is a PE piece. It was oddly curled a bit so i had to flatten it before gluing it in place. Then it was time to add some pedals. These go through the floor and attach to a pint underneath . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG2Si Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 The front steering is posable if desired. All the linkages are separate parts to facilitate it. You can see the linkages and steering arms along the lower edge of the frame. I added the rear fenders and the storage box as well. Next came the wheels and tyres. The tyres are a bit loose but that will hopefully make them easier to get off when it comes time to paint everything. More PE goodness for the front bumper and side fenders. The instructions show where to bend the PE to shape. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG2Si Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 Last bits to add were the seat, steering wheel and the lights. The steering wheel either had a break in it or a very small short shot. Either way, a quick dab of glue joined it together. This was a fun 2 day build. It wasn't quite the simple project I thought it would be but it was still fun. The only thing left now is figuring out how to paint it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Blimey Carl, when do you find time to breath, or eat, or sleep!! 😲 Looks very good actually, proper job as we say over here in the west country! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG2Si Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 Actually Max I've been ignoring the bench for the last while, after figuring out the Sea Fury cowl. This was something I figured would be a quick build I could do without any surprises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 can a tractor be cute? Where Im from it can, and that most certainly is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 That looks outstanding! I love these types of vehicles. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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