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  • EricMGEricMG
    valva
  • vietnamseabeevietnamseabee
    Well done, buddy

    Terry
  • TomMich
    Turned out GREAT! Will go well with the sawmill.
  • KKarnsKKarns
    Nice work Jim! Nice 3D print from SWSMs
  • kebmokebmo
    nice looking cylinder/valve eric.
  • Jim M
    Thanks guys, I'll post the whole set when finished. I'm really liking these kits, they are so well thought out.
  • Dave_SDave_S
    Jim,
    Consider doing a "build" thread for the logging disconnects while working on the other sets.
    Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
  • Jim M
    "Consider doing a "build" thread for the logging disconnects while working on the other sets."

    Dave, that's a good idea and I should have done that but most of it is already finished. I just have to glue them together and add some paint and weathering.


  • Dave_SDave_S
    Jim,
    Finishing and final assembly would be great to see, especially the assembly steps.
    Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
  • Jim M
    Dave, I'll see what I can come up with. If I can get some good "in progress" shots that make sense, I'll post them in a quick new thread.
  • Dave_SDave_S
    Jim,
    Awesome. Thanks for your consideration. I look forward to your posting.
    Later. Dave S. Tucson, AZ
  • Dave_SDave_S
    Jim,
    Acompli. Merci, mon ami.
    Neat tutorial.
    Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
  • Jim M
    Thanks Dave, I'm glad you like it.
  • TravisS
    Just got the Best Sixty in the mail (Brett is the fastest shipping man in Texas) and I kept wondering what it would tow? Found this interesting link with some vintage pics and thought I'd share with the class. Seems like they towed almost anything.

    https://www.pjstar.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2013/10/18/vintage-photos-from-caterpillar-inc/398224007/
  • MountaingoatMountaingoat
    The first tractor I drove was a Cat D2 on the farm at age 6. They were manufactured starting in 1938. My dad jumped off and left me to take it to the shed.
  • Jerry
    Thanks for the post Travis.

    Jerry
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    SW Best Tractor 1
    SW Best Tractor 2
    SW Best Tractor 3
    A little painting started...looking for not a brand new off the line...a little used and abused...with wear and tear....need to dull down with weathering....and yes....I did break off the seat back...the glue is drying as I type....
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    Thats just the first coat of main color....needs a second....
  • MountaingoatMountaingoat
    Great start Art. Knowing your weathering ability I am looking forward to the finished product.
  • KKarnsKKarns
    Here we go! Nicely done Art, what a terrific print...love it.
  • randyprandyp
    Art would you mind listing the colors of paint you used? I like the color of the celenders. Thanks, Randy
  • TomMich
    Art, you didn't waste any time building this. Kooks really great. Looking forward to seeing the finished model.
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    edited November 2023
    NP Randy...the heads and cylinders are AV Vallejo Smoke, the body is going to be a medium gray Craft Smart acrylic....the engine details are Model Color basalt gray.....tracks are an AK oily steel....and once you see the next set....I add rust with the AK rust colors. I start is all off with Rustoleum Dark Gray auto primer.....my go to for all resin stuff....I think the flat black is just too black a tone...the dark gray is a very dark color, that adds shadows where I don't always get paint into....
    and Tom....I had to walk away from the mini modules I'm working on for a bit....
    And yes Ken...the details are over the top....my goal is to make it look well used....oily...and it may end up parked on occasion outside the tractor repair and blacksmith shop when it's not in the woods....
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    The first coat of the body color didn't cover well...it's getting another coat...
  • randyprandyp
    Thanks, Art. I look forward to seeing your finished tractor. Randy
  • Karl.AKarl.A
    Great looking start Art, nice colours and crisp definition so far.
    Looking forward to your next steps.
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    SW Best Tractor 4
    SW Best Tractor 5
    SW Best Tractor 6
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    First off...sorry about the cluttered back ground...and the blur...but this is progress to this point.....still painting....a little rust done....no chalk as of yet or any washes....This...is a great kit....
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    SW Best Tractor 7
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    edited November 2023
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    I'll have the roof done by tomorrow...and then stage a few good shots before I weather any further....it needs chalk badly....and yes...going to dirty up the tracks
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