Chuck Most Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 A year and a half ago I built the Air fix/Thunder Models Case VAI utility tractor. The loader version was the next logical step. Took this long but here we are. This is the Thunder Models version built out of the box. The idea was a military surplus unit painted yellow and sold for civilian industrial use. Paint is Revell flat yellow with Vallejo rust paint and washes. The counterweight box is filled with railroad ballast from Woodland Scenics. I'm glad I got to the loader version, but I'm not doing another. The loader has a bunch of photos etch, thin wire, and teeny tiny pieces, not to mention threading the cable. I think my hairline receded a good half inch during the assembly of the loader unit. And for whatever reason, this version lacks gauge face decals. Eventually I will build another utility tractor version, though, and I might get around to the armored cab version. But I'm good with the loader version for now 🤣 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Looks real. Excellent job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Wow, love the weathering, nice detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Perfect. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Excellent job! Weathering is fantastic!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Looks great Chuck, awesome weathering!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Fantastic job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Looking at all of the tiny pieces I'm surprised you have any hair left at all ! Very realistic model , great job Chuck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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