Hi all. Seen some nice progress over the last weeks. Life and work was pretty busy, but I made a start with the Holt Gun Tractor.
Lots of cleaning to do with this kit. Far from what I expected. I did a random build and started with all kinds of sub-assemblies. Tracks, chassis, wheels, etc. Thing that caught my attention at first was the nice moulded engine. Great detail. On the other hand, very fragile pieces. Speaking of pushrods, levers and springs. This will be replaced with some scratch work from messing tubes and styrene, except for the springs. Not attached yet and I'm thinking to make them of very thin lead wire.
I think it is a good kit, but a lot work to do with measuring, dry fitting.
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Added some detail with bolts and nuts as well. Most of the other styrene will be replaced by messing tube as well. Also think to leave the roof off, will see. A real challenge for further detailing it is, for sure.
Kind regards.
Robert Jan