Bridlington & Wolds Scale Model Club Forum
Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: zak on May 28, 2020, 02:39:42 PM
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This is from Airfix and the photos show the box art, what is in the box and then once you open the poly bags.
3 Poly bags, 2 with plastic parts and the other with a small etched brass fret and the transfers.
It does not state what type of tractor this actually is, probably a Case.
Instructions/colour schemes are provided from military(US) and civilian use.
No figure is included, so why put one on the box art?
Further research suggest this is the Thunder Models tractor, at least I think.
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Yes I have that issue with a Fujimi helicopter I've almost finished. The photograph on the box does not match what's inside. One or two little mods were required.
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Not much modelling at the moment, too much going on down the allotment, and I decided to do some research on the tractor and watch several build reviews of the Thunder Models one and also some builds.
They certainly warn you of some of the problems, which seem to be very few.
Exhausts to improve, you can buy resin and brass add on bits, but I probably will not bother, I will just attempt to improve what is in the kit if I can.
Plug leads and so on.
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Engine as supplied with starter motor, distributor and oil filter added, no spark plugs or leads.
The leads were added from wire of different sizes.
The plug covers are insulation from wire.
No batter is supplied, it should be to the left of the engine.
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The fan is etched brass, with no fold lines, so I used the etched brass bending tool to assist getting the bends right.
The fan belt was made from Tamiya tape and glues into position.
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Nice brass and tape work.
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Radiator added with hoses, exhaust drilled out.
Gear stick added, basic engine/ transmission work completed.
I have been unable to find information about the battery.
Some models had a magneto and so no battery?
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The extra detail makes it into an excellent model from just a very very good one.
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The extra detail makes it into an excellent model from just a very very good one.
It is a really nice kit, and so far it goes together well, the only ejector pin marks were on the inside of the mudguards and when built these would not show. I removed them even so.
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Looking good Dave.
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Looking good Dave.
Thanks Chris.
Once again the etched brass had no fold lines etched and so I used my trusty bending tool.
They were then fitted to the tractor.
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Loving the detail, great work.
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Construction, just about complete, now onto undercoat and then painting.
Military tractor or civilian, I am undecided as yet.
Pristine or weathered? Again undecided.
I think this would look good in a workshop diorama, or in a barn, again the thought process are just starting to work.
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In a barn and very weathered
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In a barn and very weathered
In a barn, part of a collection, newly restored, with tools and other stuff about?
I will have another tractor to go with it.
This will leave room for something awaiting restoration outside -who knows.
Corrugated iron barn with workshop attached.
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Sounds GREAT to me - when will it be finished 4 or 5 o'clock today ???????
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Sounds GREAT to me - when will it be finished 4 or 5 o'clock today ???????
Sorry, slightly more long term than that, I have not ordered some of the stuff yet.
Couple of weeks maybe longer - I know, slow for me, sorry.
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We can wait
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Painting and transfers added.
Exhaust to rust and then some light weathering.
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Just about finished.
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Looks great
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It needs some light weathering and some mud on the tyres.
Meanwhile on with the tractor shed/workshop/barn.
Balsa construction with corrugated iron sides.
Ony rear and one side will be on show.
I may leave the roof off for better views inside, or I may make a roof and make sure it can be removed.
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A really excellent model Dave. Look forward to the final diorama.
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Thanks Chris, busy making corrugated iron at the moment.
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Corrugated sheet added to the wooden from, and some card for the concrete floor.
Corrugated sheet produced in my usual way - see 1/48 Battle of Britain diorama for method.
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trying out a few ideas, I think Martin's Zombies would be a home, axes and sledge hammers.
The Jeep must be tractor Johns next project.
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All the barns that I have painted in my youth were either black or lead oxide red, I decided on black(?).
I then decided that this was a bit dark for the workshop area and thought that this area would need to be lined with plasterboard or something. Tractor John is not getting any younger and need his comforts when working on his latest project.
So the second photo is just to see how it looks.
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Looking very good!
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As ever with Dave's posts I'm enjoying watching this build progress but now wish my stash of building material was bigger!!! I have to scratch around for items to make things, but I suppose that's the meaning of 'scratch building'!!
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I have added the interior lining and the odd enamel sign and poster that seemed relevant.
On his travels looking for old vehicles to restore Tractor John occasional picks up an enamel sign or two.
I am using a MiniArt set of tools, here are two tool boxes.
The Case tractor manual was reduced on the computer.
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Excellent small details that always make a diorama even better.
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Ditch the black it overwhelms the model.
Haddock.
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Ditch the black it overwhelms the model.
Haddock.
Thanks Haddock. lining added, only a small amount of black now.
This is the present state of play, in truth the wheel fell off, it is only held on by a very small stub of plastic.
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I'm still working on the scene, yes the other tyre came off during the placement, I am really going to have to look at that and brace them with some pins.
Tractor John in his spare(as yet) empire. He is looking at his Case manual.
The desk is from Diopark, the drawers do move in and out.
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I am detailing the diorama with tools from two makers, MiniArt and Diopark, it is difficult to say which are best.
The Diopark ones have lots of detail and even the makers name if cast into some of the wrenches, the desk drawers open,
The MiniArt has etched details, nicer toolboxes and other things, you will see more as I progress, no doubt.
Here are a couple of photos of the box art, just to whet your appetites.
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In the Diopark set do you get all that is in the picture , including the valves on the floor ????
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In the Diopark set do you get all that is in the picture , including the valves on the floor ????
Yes, valves, everything in the picture, but they are hard to find.
I discovered them after watching a video on You Tube.
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Detail on one of the adjustable spanners.
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Hi Zak,
Quite large then...…..
Only joking, nice detail on that adjustable Spanner/ wrench.
Cheers,
Bigkev
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Amazing detail.
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Some progress, as I paint and add tools and other bits.
The table/bench was scratch built.
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|Love the shelf and rack for the "g" cramps.
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Thanks Martin.
The detailing continues.
Sockets added to the walls, cables run to the bench grinder and the desk light.
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Homemade Bottles and mug.
The bottles are made by heating a cotton bug very gently and stretching slightly, make sure it does not twist.
The cotton bud needs to be of the plastic variety, not the compressed paper ones.
Once stretched the cotton bud is cut to the required size.
The corks are from made with a die and punch set.
The mug is a plastic straw with a copper handle superglued on.
The mug is filled with filler and will be painted and tea added inside.
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Thanks for that Zak I need some beer bottles for the road block model - was going to carve/sand down some sprue but will give this a go.
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More messing about, placing things on and seeing how they look.
Paint stains on the floor, and oil.
Tractor John has butter fingers and dropped his tin of red paint.
Tools still needed in the tool box.
It is never ending, when will too much be too much?
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As its raining and not very nice, some tools in the toolbox and maybe a different vehicle for the diorama.
Tractor John also has a penchant for old motorcycles, in this case a BSA M20 courtesy of Tamiya. I wanted a Triumph but the Bronco ones were either out of stock or very expensive.
So far I have added a spark plug and lead, after some painting I will add other cable and leads.
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cracking on with it, looks good.
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Excellent set up - only thing I would add is some oil stains under the tractor from leaks.
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Excellent set up - only thing I would add is some oil stains under the tractor from leaks.
I will, but I am not sure where the tractor is going yet, patience Marin, patience.
I make a list of the things that I want to include, it is never ending, somethings get missed and some things will not fit.
Here it is.
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Another idea to borrow.
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Yes Chris its the only way - I do the same when planning a layout. Sometimes you forget things when you are in the midst of making so a look back at your plan reminds you. Other times you just rip it up and change half way through.
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More posing and thinking going on.
Maybe even a different tractor?
All British perhaps, or even two tractors?
Who knows.
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Is the figure going to be Tractor John?
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Is the figure going to be Tractor John?
Yes, that's him, any resemblance to anyone will be purely incidental.
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Fantastic diorama Dave.
You need a drip tray under the tractor.
Andy.
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Is the figure going to be Tractor John?
Yes, that's him, any resemblance to anyone will be purely incidental.
Will you make him a rusty colour or is that is second nickname
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Fantastic diorama Dave.
You need a drip tray under the tractor.
Andy.
Thanks Andy, its been restored, so doesn't leak, oh, ok, I will see what I can do.
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Hi Zak,
Just outstanding. I'm learning a lot about this, diorama set ups, list of things to include, etc.
This is 'real' modelling on a great scale (no pun intended)
Cheers,
Bigkev
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Well put Kevin.
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Lost for words again!
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Many thanks for the comments.
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Drip tray especially for Andy, made from folded up Aluminium sheet, with added oil.
Homemade waste paper bin and bucket, again from metal foil.
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I think Howard said it all - lost for words!
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All I can say is you are the diorama master
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Here is a tap with hopefully a bucket of water, when the PVA cures.
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I think I'm doing well when I cut up bits of sprue to make cockpit detail and you come with something like this. Brilliant!!!
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BSA almost complete, a few cables added, needs a coat of varnish to seal everything in.
Cables needed from the battery I think as well.
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Hi Zak,
Nice looking Motorbike.
Very nice finish on the exhaust.
Bigkev
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I'm not convinced about the exhaust, it may need a bit more work.
Here is the bucket and tap in place, is that a drip I see, no it's only a club member - ha,ha.
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I'm not convinced about the exhaust, it may need a bit more work.
Here is the bucket and tap in place, is that a drip I see, no it's only a club member - ha,ha.
That Msea gets everywhere.... ho, ho, ho, ho, ho.
Bigkev
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I'm not convinced about the exhaust, it may need a bit more work.
Here is the bucket and tap in place, is that a drip I see, no it's only a club member - ha,ha.
That Msea gets everywhere.... ho, ho, ho, ho, ho.
Bigkev
Careful, he may bite.
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BSA almost complete, a few cables added, needs a coat of varnish to seal everything in.
Cables needed from the battery I think as well.
Should the cylinder barrel and head be black?
Haddock.
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Yes, here is one in real life.
As it is quite a small scale, it seemed to look better as is, but I bow to your knowledge.
Right as ever.
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I am considering adding another figure, which has been slightly modified from the ones provided with the BSA.
He is still being painted and just posed for my consideration.
Initially I was not going to put any figures in the diorama.
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Bloomin Marvellous!
Bigkev
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I am considering adding another figure, which has been slightly modified from the ones provided with the BSA.
He is still being painted and just posed for my consideration.
Initially I was not going to put any figures in the diorama.
I think the figures bring it to life.
Haddock.
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I agree the figures give it scale and life - even if Kevin thinks I am a drip - I will get my own back on him, feel he is going to be turned into a zombie in the diorama.
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I didn't think the diorama could get any better. How wrong I was.
Excellent, Dave.
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I agree the figures give it scale and life - even if Kevin thinks I am a drip - I will get my own back on him, feel he is going to be turned into a zombie in the diorama.
Hi Msea,
I thought that I would be in deep water.
Being a Zombie in your diorama isn't too bad, my wife thinks I'm a real Zombie most of the time.
Just capture my youthful looks..... Ho , ho, ho!
Bigkev
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!!!!!!!! (no Words!)
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The diorama is just about finished - I will post pictures later after a visit to the allotment.
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Sorry, I haven't been on the website for a few days, but what a difference a (few) days make!!!
You're the diorama maestro Dave!
You'll be able to fill the 'Models on the Table' for months when we get back to having Club meetings again!
Excellent!
Biggles...
... or should that be Mind Boggling!
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Biggles being boggled, an image to conjure with!
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Well, time to leave it alone, my figure painting needs work, but I will have to have a lesson from Red Lancer.
So this is it.
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Only word is excellent.
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Or amazing.
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Overawed sums up my feelings!!!
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Really nice.
Great colours as well.
Bloody well done Dave.
Andy.
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Thanks Guys, that's it on this one.
Cheers
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HI Dave,
Intrigued by the Jeep .Is it on the website or can you send me
some closeups? Which kit and what scale? Questions,questions.
at least I am starting to show interest if nothing else.
John.
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HI Dave,
Intrigued by the Jeep .Is it on the website or can you send me
some closeups? Which kit and what scale? Questions,questions.
at least I am starting to show interest if nothing else.
John.
Hi John,
Great to see you back on the website.
I am sure that you will get that information and pictures you would like..
Hopefully you might be inspired to create a new topic of your next build.
Hope you are both keeping safe and well.
Cheers
Bigkev
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Hi Teaboy, is this the Jeep?