1/56 Armoured Steam Tractor - Completed Picture Added

[Captain Darling]

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.



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





More soon(ish)!

[Rich H]

Good stuff!

[fastolfrus]

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?

[OSHIROmodels]

I like it 

cheers

James

[Captain Darling]

Hi All!

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

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!



Cheers!

[The Dozing Dragon]

Great stuff and very interesting blog!

[von Lucky]

Nice one.

[Traveler Man]

Rather spiffy, that! 

[Richard]

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

[3 fingers]

How very spiffing.