Wunschdenken
If only I had one of those...

Erwin Leetink
Building of the tractor is ready. This one is all ready to be smothered in paint…
I broke 2 parts: a thin rod, which was attached at 4 points. I managed to get it out in one piece, but while cleaning it up, it broke in 3 parts :\ Luckily it is easy replaced by a piece of copper wire.
The other one is the brackets for the exhaust. The instructions make it seem like it should be symmetrical, but once the exhaust has been attached, you'll notice it isn't. So while correcting this, the bracket also broke in to 3 parts.
Rather annoying were the seams running around the whole circumference, both on the inside and outside.
I added a few minor details: an adjustment valve at the end of one of the conduits, a latch on the side where the tractor can be started and a spring that keeps the cap on the front in place…

Erwin Leetink
Building the watertank is also finished. Will provide a nice contrast between the old fashioned cart and the tractor

Erwin Leetink
The tractor and water cart are both ready, only in want for some dusting. I wanted to depict a fairly new tractor, which did not receive the battering yet, so I held back on the washes and pigments. The cart, however has seen better days and was treated with oils and dark rust paint. Except for the towing eye;that is brand new, being made from forged iron. Oh, and the blackbird is on its perch.