Model Tractor

[Four stroke FredParticipant @fourstrokefred]

, 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.

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

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

Did he come with a wallaby?

Neil

[Four stroke FredParticipant @fourstrokefred]

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.

[Four stroke FredParticipant @fourstrokefred]

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.

[Roderick JenkinsParticipant @roderickjenkins93242]

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

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

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

[pgk pgkParticipant @pgkpgk17461]

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.

[Four stroke FredParticipant @fourstrokefred]

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.

[Four stroke FredParticipant @fourstrokefred]

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)

[KWILParticipant @kwil]

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

[Roderick JenkinsParticipant @roderickjenkins93242]

My wish is granted

Looking forward to it

Rod

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

It will be good to see them in the flesh, how long are you staying as it may take a while to do a lap of the track with the Tractor!

J

[Four stroke FredParticipant @fourstrokefred]

Today heard the good news that the Saunderson & Mills tractor and Lister Diesel engine have arrived in the UK ready fir the MEX in a couple of weeks time. There were numerous paper work hurdles to over come and then I did damage to a knee and was on crutches for a week end ! Called in some mates who helped load the package onto a ute and then deliver it to the carriers. Now looking forward to unpacking at the show and hope the sun keeps shining.

George.

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

I look forward to seeing it George, it's a fine model.

Are you bringing the wallaby?

Neil

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Posted by Neil Wyatt on 25/08/2016 10:40:42:

Are you bringing the wallaby?

Neil

Too much hastle with quarantine and would probably not be able to take it back into the country

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