frusso your work on your equipment carries over to your trucks, very nice. How about sharing some information on the tow behind vibratory roller. I’m afraid to ask, but is that a kit or did you build that from scratch also.
Thanks Steve

frusso that roller is one beautiful scratch built model with better detail than the one I have from EMD. That would make a great kit.
Thanks for the response and great work.
Steve

Frusso, those are terrific. I want the sheepsfoot. Go ahead and send it up North!!!! Great job. Craig

Oh I thought you used the vibratory rollers to shake the ground to get the worms to come to the surface, so you could go fishing. Bet you never considered how many worms you kill every day Exkvate.!!!!!

I hope to show photos of the prototype soon!!!

We will do two versions of sheepfoots rollers plus two versions of vibrator rollers.

She looks fantastic, Felipe!

What a job. I really like the hydraulic hoses on the Kelley ripper. What did you use for tracks and sprockets? I don't know if it fits you modelling style, but have you ever thought about using a black wash on your models? Regarding the engine side panels, you can improve the look of the perforated areas a lot. I use black oil paint and lighter gas.

There is a member of Heavy Equipment Forums called Surfer-Joe who has quite some experience regarding Fiat-Allis machines. If my memory serves me right, he told once the story of 657s being pushed by one or two D9s. Was hard going, don't remeber what stuff was loaded. But the decision was made to bring a 41 into the cut to improve loading - then it happened: The 41 with all her grunt snapped the bolts of the cutting edge of the big scraper.

Nice tractor, nice model - keep it rolling!

Max

Hi mates,

found a 41-B slideshow on youtube. Hi-resolution scan, a bunch of details about this classic tractor 1974 Fiat Allis 41-B Crawler Tractor Dealers Brochure Slideshow

Have fun!
Max

Friends from Forum.

It was my last modified model. I'll spend a bit to post more pics. However I have some nice models, not made for me but looks nice. Would you like see them?

Another way for doing this is just using oil black paint straight on the rough surface (a radiator grille is perfect for this job) then rub the excess*.
I do this on HO locos for enhancing details of the side panels and hinges on brass diesels.
Use a small brush and apply, then I rub it with paper towel or some cutouts of my wife's old cotton pyjamas. Works just perfect. Don't use a thick towel as i will go messy.

The beauty of oil paint is that you can take your time. I use oil based paints for 95% of my work. And if you don't like the result, just clean away with Varsol thinner (but be careful not to put over decals). Don't use gas or paint thinner (lacquer) as it will soften and remove your model's paint. Just apply Varsol on a piece of cloth and rub: don't dip in or wash as it may also softens the paint over time.

Awesome models, by the way. They certainly would come alive with adequate weathering. Not all models collectors likes weathering, but those enjoying well weathered models can pay a premium for a rare collector piece made exactly as the 1:1 prototype.

* You need to use a matte color (black or other stain color) unless you are expecting to add another layer of matte varnish. I use Testor's Dullcote, but Tamiya and other brands also do fine models varnishes. Apply very thin layers with an airbrush for better results. I no longer do coating with rattel cans as the varnish thinner sometimes alter the paint and you start seeing wrinkles or bubbles in your original paint and need to start over. I learnt the hard way as I re-painted my very first model paint job 5 times before I find the proper way of doing it. It all comes down to experience, and knowing the products you are working with.

Simple products can do very well if you have the right dosage (the right paint with the right thinner, and the right ratio; different colors from a same brand can work totally different, due to the composition, solvents proportion, pigments and so). Just like mixing your own custom colors and doing color match, this is all very intuitive and requires several attempts. Once you found, just keep the winning recipe.

And remember to use samples first, or hidden parts of your model if you are unsure of the reaction (if you haven't painted the original paint yourself); don't mess-up with your fine dozers (or some CCM ones) the first time.




Stephane

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Playing with toys since 1970, now building them.

Oh, and yes on seeing your other models.