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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => Topic started by: Captain Darling on February 26, 2016, 08:08:53 AM

Title: 1/56 Armoured Steam Tractor - Completed Picture Added
Post by: Captain Darling on February 26, 2016, 08:08:53 AM

Well I already have three projects on my workbench in various states of completion so what the hell why not start another! I said my VSF Engineers would get some transport in the form of an Armoured Steam Tractor with Trailer so last night I drew up some plans and today I started work. Built with the usaul stuff I use styrene sheet, plastic tubing and odds and ends.

Here's the basic bits I have so far, I've already given the roof a coat of 'Heritage Green' from a cheapie spray can just to see what the colour was like and I'm pretty happy with it. I intend for this to be painted brightly in the style of the time but with added on dull coloured armour plates and armoured wheels.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e393/Captain_Darling/VSF/VSF%20APC%20WIP%201%20600_zpswzy64tnp.jpg)

Here's the bits resting together to give an idea of what to expect, lots to fabricate yet...

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e393/Captain_Darling/VSF/VSF%20APC%20WIP%202%20600_zpssnzt5zb7.jpg)

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e393/Captain_Darling/VSF/VSF%20APC%20WIP%203%20600_zpsexnrdhvj.jpg)

More soon(ish)!

Title: Re: 1/56 Armoured Steam Tractor
Post by: Rich H on February 26, 2016, 08:11:15 AM

Good stuff!

Title: Re: 1/56 Armoured Steam Tractor
Post by: fastolfrus on February 26, 2016, 09:14:45 AM

Looks good, but not sure about the closed door on the cab.
Apart from the lack of ventilation for the crew with it closed, where does the fuel come from?

Title: Re: 1/56 Armoured Steam Tractor
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 26, 2016, 10:37:35 AM

I like it  :D

cheers

James

Title: Re: 1/56 Armoured Steam Tractor
Post by: Captain Darling on February 27, 2016, 12:08:59 PM

Hi All!

The full details of the now completed Armoured Steam Tractor are now on my blog!

http://captaindarlingsminiaturesemporium.blogspot.com.au/ (http://captaindarlingsminiaturesemporium.blogspot.com.au/)

Here's a picture of Captain Darling reviewing a section of Engineers with their newly delivered Armoured Steam Tractor on Salisbury Plain circa 1877!

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e393/Captain_Darling/VSF/Stream%20Tractor%20Painted%20Parts%202%20600_zpsgtutwwan.jpg)

Cheers!

Title: Re: 1/56 Armoured Steam Tractor - Completed Picture Added
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on February 27, 2016, 12:27:23 PM

Great stuff and very interesting blog!

Title: Re: 1/56 Armoured Steam Tractor - Completed Picture Added
Post by: von Lucky on February 27, 2016, 12:38:19 PM

Nice one.

Title: Re: 1/56 Armoured Steam Tractor - Completed Picture Added
Post by: Traveler Man on February 27, 2016, 08:09:12 PM

Rather spiffy, that!  :)

Title: Re: 1/56 Armoured Steam Tractor - Completed Picture Added
Post by: Richard on February 28, 2016, 04:32:45 PM

I assume it may not need much fuel as would it not run on one of the new VSF super fuels from either INHM or EotD?

Looking great

Title: Re: 1/56 Armoured Steam Tractor - Completed Picture Added
Post by: 3 fingers on March 03, 2016, 06:59:22 PM

How very spiffing.