chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) I vowed to never do it again. Just kidding! I've been planning, gathering supplies. And it just so happens another trove of model bits found themselves the other day. Within that group was a die cast Hummer, remnants of a '55 Stepside gluebomb, and some 1/32 rig tires. So it's time for another tractor! Rather than another beast with a 6cyl Cummins, this is getting a four-banger Datsun engine. Edited October 19, 2014 by chunkypeanutbutter Quote
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 I have no wheels this small, so I'm going to make some, or adapt some current ones. Tires from the Tamiya Super Seven because the rig tires were hard rubber. Quote
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 Here's a basic-as-can-be look at it. Quote
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 I'm thinking of scratchin' an engine for this. Anyways, I put some putty on the hood about an hour ago after sanding the flares off it. Now I'm off for a nap. Quote
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 Here's how it stands as of 4:00. It's got a driveshaft, which is uncommon for tractors most times, but it was necessary for the overall length and height I was looking for. I scratched together a simple trailer. I plan on this tractor to be a rusty farm runner, so I made the trailer quick and painted it with a heavy coat of flat black. Wheels are from the MPC Superbird. Obviously still needs a hitch ? Some boxes I made for it, and a rolled up thing of mesh. Maybe I'll pile more Firestone Supremes on there.... muahahaha! A look with the trailer.... And here's the crank that broke off last night. Took me an hour to find it. Quote
DynoMight Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Cool! Maybe make some rot holes through the trailer bed? Would add to the "rusty farm runner" feel to it. Quote
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 Cool! Maybe make some rot holes through the trailer bed? Would add to the "rusty farm runner" feel to it. I'm going to add a lot more to it. I always start with a base coat and goes through a series of weathering. Say the trailer was built in 1962. In 1963 somebody dropped something really heavy on it. Dent. The next year, the kids' cherry bombs blew up next to it. Scorch marks! Rust, dirt, grime. You get the picture. Quote
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 Great Build! The Fenders work Perfectly... I know! It's magical how well they came together. Saves a lot of time. Quote
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