1/35 Case USAAF tractor

[Gator]

Here’s today’s progress. I had to scratch build some parts that were broken on the sprue. Still trying out lighting solutions for photos.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

 

[Rhino]

So you paint this after it is put together, like the armor guys do? Neet-O!

 

[Gator]

Well, I'll have everything painted and and assembled except the tires and the canopy. Those will go on last. I would have liked to start putting on color yesterday but Vallejo's US Olive Drab looked a little to brownish compared to the photos of US vehicles of the time. I'm going to check my color chart and see what I can find.

 

[jeaton01]

Those are certainly beefy looking tires for a VA!

 

[Sharkmouth]

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Those are certainly beefy looking tires for a VA!

Those look like the L.Z. Models resin replacements:

 

[Gator]

That they are Saul.

 

[Gator]

I was able to get some bench time today. I sprayed the US olive drab and it’s too dark for me. I found a good match for the color on the box art, which I like. The olive drab just hides too much of the details.

 

[moon puppy]

Looks like a good base to start making it pop Kenny.

 

[Gator]

Got some time today at the bench. Off of work for Mardi Gras holiday. I found a green that looks perfect, Vallejo US Dark Green. Repainted the tractor, hood and rims.

 

[moon puppy]

Oh yeah, it's Fat Tuesday isn't it. Looks good.

 

[Gator]

I'm calling this one done for now before it drives me crazy. 1/35 Thunder Models USAAF Case tractor with scratch built canopy. Green paint kept chipping on it while I worked on it today. I'll let the paint cure for a week and then get the decals on it and do some weathering.

 

[Sharkmouth]

Green paint kept chipping on it while I worked on it today. I'll let the paint cure for a week and then get the decals on it and do some weathering.

Wow, you are making me wonder if I will have the same issue with my Vallejo stock...

 

[Gator]

Saul, normally I use Duplicolor primer. Also, the scratches were where it rubbed up against other parts.