Model Tractor

It's surprising what a coat of paint does to a model! Only a few small bits to make and then have to "time" the cam shafts and ignition on the engine. With a bit of luck the engine should be going in the not too distant future and when it does the video camera will be at the ready to record the moment. It's taken about three years of work, drawn over 260 sheets of drawings and had a great time doing it. Next model will probably be the 67 cc "V" 8 which I started some time ago - did the main castings but then managed to get side tracked on the tractor.

George.

I am now in the process of going through all the drawings of the tractor, not an easy process as I have to find all the files in the CAD system. Must remember next time to be more organised! It's quite surprising just how many parts and drawings there are but I do need to do this as I feel it completes the project and becomes part of the history and provenance of the model . I am also preparing a write up to go with the plans. Well that's it folks .

Regards,

George.

Absolutely stunning work

Thanks for showing us.

MichaelG.

Thanks Michael, all I need to do now is win Lotto and the I can bring it over to the ME exhibition, but until then I will just plod away in the workshop and that can't be bad !

George.

Diane!

I want to see this one in ME!

Neil

Your wish is my command

Took your time

Good things come to those who wait

George, your tractor (in full scale) came up on the local Canterbury TV tonight, on the local motoring, and machinery show "Low Gear".

Ian S C

, Thanks Ian. I would loved to have seen the tractor working - perhaps one day I will make another trip across to see it in action. My tractor now has a scale driver that was made by a lady who visits the workshop for model engineering lessons. She researched the type of clothes worn in that era and then made every thing - leather boots with gators , moulded the head and hands in resin, full suit of clothes including a cap.

George.

Let's see the chap on the tractor then, George!

Did he come with a wallaby?

Neil

I will send a photo over tomorrow .The lady made an excellent of job of him and he has a shirt and tie, cuff links, buttons, long johns (for the cold weather) "character lines on both his hands ans face and more hair than I have! The jacket suit was made from wool and cashmere with a scale type pattern. I think "he" is more a lord of the manor than your average tractor driver! She cast in the head and hands in resin after making silicon moulds with the original from a clay type material..

George.

This is the driver or is he the gentleman owner having his first drive on the new tractor

and no there isn't a wallaby to be seen! George.

That is the icing on the cake! The whole thing is wonderful. What a pity it is so far away, I would love to see it.

Thanks for sharing the build with us.

Rod

Looks good George, is that his can of Fosters just infront of the rear wheel?

That is the elder son of Sir Jeffery Ffactoryowner demonstrating the capabilities a t'South Lancashire Agricultural Exposition after two or three 'stiffeners' in t'beer tent to calm his nerves.

Jason that's not a can of home brew or even Fosters it's actually a spare piston that I take to displays to show those who are interested. I think he would be able to "blow into the bag Sir "without any problems !

George.

Today I finished assembling an aluminium box ready for the transportation of the model tractor to the 2016 Model Engineer Exhibition at the Brooklands Museum. I have also included the model Lister Diesel engine for the display. I now have to complete all the paper work and insurance. Being able to attend the MEX with a model or models is an ambition achieved. I look forward to meeting any of you who wish to have a chat.

George ( Fourstroke Fred)

We all look forward to your safe arrival complete with Owner/Driver.

My wish is granted

Looking forward to it

Rod