tiking Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) I had bought this 1/24 scale MF20 a long time ago. It's been stashed away waiting for the right moment to decide on what I was going to do with it. Now I have. Will be adding a few more details here and there, which will not distract from the overall look. Edited June 22, 2021 by tiking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpey Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 this looks really terrific. i love the barrel the most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Outstanding work, the weathering is top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 7 hours ago, youpey said: this looks really terrific. i love the barrel the most Much appreciated. 6 hours ago, bbowser said: Outstanding work, the weathering is top notch. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Your weathering and detail work are excellent. Very convincing diorama! It looks like Pops ordered the repair part from Hawley's Farm Supply in Wichita in June of '72 and it still hadn't come in by August... of '74 so he just up and bough a new tractor. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Excellent work, really like the weathering you have done. I learned to drive a tractor on one of these many, many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, David G. said: Your weathering and detail work are excellent. Very convincing diorama! It looks like Pops ordered the repair part from Hawley's Farm Supply in Wichita in June of '72 and it still hadn't come in by August... of '74 so he just up and bough a new tractor. David G. HAHA!!!! 1 hour ago, TarheelRick said: Excellent work, really like the weathering you have done. I learned to drive a tractor on one of these many, many years ago. Was it fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksnow Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Very cool diorama. Excellent detail and weathering. Mowed a lot of grass sitting on one of those tractors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) Awesome! Edited June 21, 2021 by ChrisR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, ksnow said: Very cool diorama. Excellent detail and weathering. Mowed a lot of grass sitting on one of those tractors. Thank you. Was the tractor modified? 41 minutes ago, ChrisR said: Awesome! Thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksnow Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, tiking said: Thank you. Was the tractor modified? Thanks Chris. Not much. We had added an electric fan to the radiator to try to help with a recurring overheating issue, until we replaced the head gasket. We ran a 72 inch mower deck off the back. The tractor was well used before I ever got on it. Missing the fender lights, brakes never worked, etc. Oh, we did have a vertical exhaust pipe with a flapper on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Well Charles..... Yet again you have managed to make plastic look like rusted metal, which is pure genius. The two large wheels and tyres, the Valvoline oil drum...... and more ! Tiking the Rust Master........ David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 2 hours ago, ksnow said: Not much. We had added an electric fan to the radiator to try to help with a recurring overheating issue, until we replaced the head gasket. We ran a 72 inch mower deck off the back. The tractor was well used before I ever got on it. Missing the fender lights, brakes never worked, etc. Oh, we did have a vertical exhaust pipe with a flapper on it. Appreciate the info. 1 hour ago, Anglia105E said: Well Charles..... Yet again you have managed to make plastic look like rusted metal, which is pure genius. The two large wheels and tyres, the Valvoline oil drum...... and more ! Tiking the Rust Master........ David Hehe!!! Thank you David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 6 hours ago, tiking said: 7 hours ago, TarheelRick said: Excellent work, really like the weathering you have done. I learned to drive a tractor on one of these many, many years ago. Was it fun? For a 14 year-old wanting to drive anything it was a blast. However, that training session quickly turned into "letting" me plow fields and do other mundane jobs on the tractor. Looking back those many years ago, yes it was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) I agree it is time to renovate the tractor. The years have taken their toll. Hopefully it is not to far gone to restore. Excellent work! Edited July 4, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 4 hours ago, landman said: I agree it is time to renovate the tractor. theyears have taken their toll. Hopefully it is not to far gone to restore. Excellent work! So true. Seen worst come to life after some tender love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 17 hours ago, ksnow said: Not much. We had added an electric fan to the radiator to try to help with a recurring overheating issue, until we replaced the head gasket. We ran a 72 inch mower deck off the back. The tractor was well used before I ever got on it. Missing the fender lights, brakes never worked, etc. Oh, we did have a vertical exhaust pipe with a flapper on it. Thanks for the update. 15 hours ago, Anglia105E said: Well Charles..... Yet again you have managed to make plastic look like rusted metal, which is pure genius. The two large wheels and tyres, the Valvoline oil drum...... and more ! Tiking the Rust Master........ David HeHe!!!! Appreciate your uplifting words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Fantastic, Charles - why don't you run a course in "Letting plastic look like rusty metal" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 2 hours ago, 1959scudetto said: Fantastic, Charles - why don't you run a course in "Letting plastic look like rusty metal" ? Thanks. I've been asked many times over but one of the reasons is there are many tutorials out on YouTube. I feel another one would not make a big difference. But I will try and see if I can work something out. I've never done a YouTube video. As long as I do not have to buy a whole video equipment, then I'll see if I can figure something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I always enjoy seeing your builds! You are truly an artist when it comes to weathering and realism! You do amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Thank you kindly Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 That is some of the most convincing weathering I have ever seen! Great visual story in a small space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 7/21/2021 at 2:26 PM, Paul Payne said: That is some of the most convincing weathering I have ever seen! Great visual story in a small space. Much appreciated. On 7/22/2021 at 7:47 AM, slusher said: Outstanding! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrod 97 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Truly a top notch diorama, Charles. It really tells a story, even just from the pictures. Amazing job on the weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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