Modelling World War 1

[zak]

So, as I am determined not to start a new project I have been attempting to convert some of the figures that I bought at Huddersfield into crew for the traction engine.

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[Kiteman]

Wowzayowza Zak....fantastic, you deserve lots more banter!!!

[zak]

Not much modelling here. I have been unable to find any model shops here.

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,
Hope your holiday is going well.
I couldn't find any model shops in Madeira either! Only problem is you'll be chomping at the bit on your return, your holiday will be a distant memory very quickly.
Chill out and relax man!
Bigkev

[zak]

I am trying, very trying!

[Kiteman]

Try sitting on your hands! Give them a break too!

[zak]

So here is the traction engine with a roof, not sure if I like it or not, at present it slides into place thanks to Albion Alloys tubes and rods that slide fit inside each other. Cropper now stocks them.

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[Kiteman]

I think that it looks might fine with or without a roof. Without a roof it "feels" more agricultural and with, more "fairgroundy" (if that word exists). Either way it is an excellent model...well done that man!

[zak]

They were used both ways during WW1.

[Bigkev]

Looks very good Zak.

Have you thought of doing a 'Fairgroundy' one if you get tired of the Mud and Muck stuff??

Bigkev.

[Kiteman]

is this the birth of a new adjective?

[zak]

Looks very good Zak.

Have you thought of doing a 'Fairgroundy' one if you get tired of the Mud and Muck stuff??

Bigkev.

I may just stick to the mud for now, it hides a lot of sins.

[Haddock]

Bloody amazing I say!!

[zak]

I have decided not to have the roof on this one.
I now need to make a trailer for it to tow, they were used for road repairs and general work.

[Wizzel]

Once you have this one done, why don't you build a second one with a roof and painted in a nice "fairgroundy" livery for troop entertainment at the R & R camps?