Hobby Boss M4 High Speed Tractor (90mm)

[Fenlander]

This will be the main vehicle on my forthcoming Ardennes diorama. I have had this kit for ages and never really looked at it. I must admit that so far, I am pleasantly surprised by it. It is not my intention to let this drag on and get bogged down so quick build style is the order of the day.


So here is the start, very nicely detailed running gear.






Then on with the body and interior










Including a nice engine and winch






More to come

 

[papa 695]

It looks a nice kit from what I can see Graham and a very nice start

 

[Fenlander]

Just about finished the very nice engine.  This will only be visible through photo etch mesh frames either side so should look good without too much fussy detail painting.








And a quick look as to how it fits the dio base, assuming I use this one

 

[Steve Brodie]

lookin good

 

[monica]

looking good and very nice progress so far,


do real like that miniart building as well, :D

 

[dubster72]

That looks like a very detailed kit Graham.

 

[Deleted member 4539]

This is coming along very nicely Graham.

 

[Richi72]

Nice start there  Graham ,


like the model allot and it got some nice detail too it.


Great solution on the building too,


looking forward too the next update.


Cheers Richi

 

[Fenlander]

Got a bit more done today.  Two slight panics with the Mig Ammo Olive Drab paint.  First was that it looked far too brown in the bottle.  Panic over, it isn't, it looks good.  Second panic, it looks a bit spotty.  Could be I haven't shook it enough but it's going to be heavily weathered so not panicking yet.


love the modular design of this vehicle





And the way it all fits together


a bit of cutting allowed me to use the one piece dashboard decal over a very 3D instrument panel





drivers position and controls but minus the front seats


Can really recomend this kit, it is a dream to build.

 

[aaron]

I've built this and I agree, great kit to build. Just in case you didn't realize there's a part to mold the p.e front light guards. It's not mentioned in the instructions.

 

[monica]

coming along very nicely Graham,liking the look of this,

 

[Fenlander]

I've built this and I agree, great kit to build. Just in case you didn't realize there's a part to mold the p.e front light guards. It's not mentioned in the instructions.

Cheers Aaron, I didn't know this and that stage is on the cards for later  9_9

 

[american]

I love what I am seeing in here . I bet it will be a hel of a dio! Good job!

 

[Deleted member 4539]

All looking good Graham.

 

[papa 695]

This is coming along very nicely Graham 

 

[grumpa]

Really like this kit a lot, will you improvise removable engine cover panels to show the excellent engine detail, which can be enhanced with scratched up fuel, oil, water and vacuum lines? I think that would look fantastic!.............Jim

 

[noble]

that's looking really good, there is some cracking detail in that.


scott

 

[Fenlander]

Really like this kit a lot, will you improvise removable engine cover panels to show the excellent engine detail, which can be enhanced with scratched up fuel, oil, water and vacuum lines? I think that would look fantastic!.............Jim

Not this time Jim.  However, the kit is really worth doing that way and I may look at another for a future project.  This one is destined for a simple diorama.


To be honest, this kit has been sitting in the stash for ages, I never realised just how good a kit it is.  Potentially The best HobbyBoss kit to date and that is saying something.

 

[grumpa]

Understandable, but boy that is a great kit no doubt, I really like the old WW2 artillery tractors of all countries and the WW1 tractors?.....well... that's the stuff dreams are made of 9_9

 

[Fenlander]

Nearly there.  It is now painted up, apart from tracks and the headlights, mirrors, tools etc.  The doors are finished, one side will be closed and the other folded open.  Tarp to made to cover rear box and then it can be glued up to await weathering.