Plastheniker Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi, Up to the thirties steam trucks and steam road tractors were a common sight at least on European roads. Today particularly in England there is still a very strong interest in all kinds of vintage steam vehicles. Probably the most renowned English manufacturer of steam trucks and steam road tractors was Richard Garrett & Sons Ltd., Leiston, Suffolk. Their 1919 heavy road tractor, initially built for pulling trailers of a brickyard and later converted into a showman's tractor with additional current generator, was preserved by the English enthusiast Tom Varley and displayed at his steam museum. There it was nicknamed Pendle Princess. After Tom Varley's death the former kit manufacturer Bandai purchased the vehicle and made this beautiful kit. I suppose I built this model 30 or even 35 years ago. My memories of the build are almost completely gone. Nevertheless I am sure that building it was a pleasure, because Bandai kits were really outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 That's really nice! Do you remember if the pinstriping on the wheels was a decal or did you do that by hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 WOW! Again.....WOW! Thank you for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Beautiful model! Those were sold in the US in Entex boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 That's a really unique subject, & beautifully done. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Outstanding build, Man.....This thing is very realistic....The detail is amazing....When I see models of old steam engines, I always wonder what they would look like in real life....I can picture myself standing next to it at an old museum, somewhere.....You've captured it's nostalgia very well in this model.... Edited January 17, 2014 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Very cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 impressive build .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cullinan Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Looks so cool and exceptionally well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Great job Jurgen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Most EXCELLENT Jurgen, your talent never ceases to amaze me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apriliadan Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Very unique model. Beautifully done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamadon Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 That's a very impressive build. I agree with you about Bandai. I used to build armor and they had some great 1/48 kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 A lovely build , superb work on this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Very nice model, Jurgen! Wonderful details! There is a large antique machinery show here in central Pennsylvania each September, and they always have steam tractors running. They hook some of them up with flat belts to drive portable sawmills and other farm equipment. It's great! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Nice build!!!! I have the kit....weather I'll ever get around to it????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnag4004 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hi Jürgen, I really like what you have done on this, they have a Traction Engine show every summer near where I live, love seeing them working... Andy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Definitely a unique, super detailed, and very well executed build. Is it a mixture of plastic and die-cast(or brass)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Definitely a unique, super detailed, and very well executed build. Is it a mixture of plastic and die-cast(or brass)? I can answer for Jürgen, that's an Entex plastic kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat-top Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Awesome job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Very nice, swap my unbuild one for yours LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks for the feedback. I am sorry for my late reply. That's really nice! Do you remember if the pinstriping on the wheels was a decal or did you do that by hand? Harry, I keep all instruction sheets of my models, so I am sure that there was no decal for the pinstriping on the wheels. There are raised lines on the wheels that could be used as guiding edges for a pen. BTW you look so young suddenly. Please tell us your secret. New shaver or botox? That's a very impressive build. I agree with you about Bandai. I used to build armor and they had some great 1/48 kits. ... and not forgetting the outstanding car kits. I wonder why they were never re-released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 I can answer for Jürgen, that's an Entex plastic kit. Definitely a unique, super detailed, and very well executed build. Is it a mixture of plastic and die-cast(or brass)? Harry is absolutely right, the instruction sheet says that there were only a few minor metal parts. As far as I know this is a kit made by Bandai, because the 1:1 vehicle is/was part of the Bandai factory museum. Entex seems to have reboxed the kit for some countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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