John Deere 310 backhoe loader

Bill Newcomer
Of all the models I have seen that get weathered. THIS one needs it the most.

Curtis Caden
Bill you are correct. I have a Caterpillar bulldozer that I dull coated but it still needs the chalky look to the paint. I weathered the engine with Tamiya Weathering Master and rusted the exhaust but with warmer weather I am hoping to dust the yellows on the dozer and the backhoe. Point well taken. Curt

Bill Newcomer
Don't forget to bare metal the buckets and add some good ol' dirt.

Curtis Caden
Amen

Bozzer
Were there any fitment problems with this kit? I'm just about to aquire one.

Curtis Caden
Bozzer let me just say that I was less than thrilled with all the parts being left movable. The back hoe doesn't quite have the motion the real one does. The feet are designed to snap up and hold but in real life should also be able to lock down and lift the back wheels. The main pivot on the backhoe makes it kind of fall down. Hindsight would have had me rethink about posing the tractor as opposed to trying to make it "operational". My wheel stance is also a bit off on the front too. May weather it and possibly glue some things into a pose.

Bozzer
Well the good news is it's due to arrive today. I actually got it for a great price, $50 including shipping. I've only ever seen 1 other and your awesome pictures. This is eventually gonna be a load for my lowboy trailer. I wanted to be different and not have the dozer. Bill, best of luck finding one buddy. These are like hens teeth!

Bill Newcomer
Bozzer, That's OK. I have so many cars and trucks to build, construction vehicles are not even on the radar.

Bozzer
There's actually one on eBay buddy, but he wants $110 for it, plus shipping. They do look cool though, I gotta admit.