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Thunder Model Tractor
Posted: 23 Jul 2017, 11:50
by Vincent Power
This is my contribution to the Engineering GB. I was going to do the Trumpeter S65 Stalinetz but I like the look of this one instead.
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I haven't started it yet but it looks very nice in the box.
Cheers,
Vincent
Re: Thunder Model Tractor
Posted: 23 Jul 2017, 11:57
by Justin Wooding
Oh nice, i have that underway on the bench.
It's a real beauty to put together. You will love it!
Re: Thunder Model Tractor
Posted: 23 Jul 2017, 22:31
by Philipp Gross
Very nice
I've heard reports of Thunder Model kits being very smelly, I hope this one is an exception?
Philipp
Re: Thunder Model Tractor
Posted: 23 Jul 2017, 23:58
by Justin Wooding
Really?
Mine doesn't smell
Re: Thunder Model Tractor
Posted: 25 Jul 2017, 00:07
by Vincent Power
Justin Wooding wrote:Oh nice, i have that underway on the bench.
It's a real beauty to put together. You will love it!
It's on the bench Woody? Where are the pics?
Justin Wooding wrote:Really?
Mine doesn't smell
I could say something here but I won't
Vincent
Re: Thunder Model Tractor
Posted: 25 Jul 2017, 01:01
by Justin Wooding
I have all the pics on my phone. I should post em up.
I have done a small mod to the steering you might be interested in doing
Re: Thunder Model Tractor
Posted: 25 Jul 2017, 16:49
by Raoul Kunz
Sounds certainly intesting, looking forward so seesome build photos
!
Best Regards
Raoul G. Kunz
Re: Thunder Model Tractor
Posted: 27 Jul 2017, 00:05
by Vincent Power
Justin Wooding wrote:I have all the pics on my phone. I should post em up.
I have done a small mod to the steering you might be interested in doing
Yes, post them for us to see Woody and I'd be interested to see the steering mod too.
I plan on having the wheels turned on mine as well.
Vincent
Re: Thunder Model Tractor
Posted: 27 Jul 2017, 00:06
by Vincent Power
Raoul Kunz wrote:Sounds certainly intesting, looking forward so seesome build photos
!
Best Regards
Raoul G. Kunz
I'll post mine as soon as I start it Raoul, which could be this weekend.
Vincent
Re: Thunder Model Tractor
Posted: 27 Jul 2017, 08:47
by Justin Wooding
Vincent, here is a little improvement i did on the steering. This has made it so the front wheels can be turned for a little visual interest. Also i think it makes for better assembly of the parts.
Basically it is a simple case of drilling through the steering arms and axle. I made some pins from stretched sprue. I could have cut brass pins, but i felt the sprue was strong enough. I will glue it all once i find a steering angle i am happy with.
Thought i would get those two photos up at least