About a month ago I referenced the GHQ Tractors during the building of the Bernard's Tractor Repair thread done by Postal Karl. I decided to put one of these together this past weekend and took a few photos during the process. This is more of a reference thread more than a build thread but it shows the process. The first two photos show the package and its contents.(https://modelersforum.com/1-Sept.%202014%20002.JPG)(https://modelersforum.com/1Sept.%202014%20003.JPG)
The pewter castings have very little flash and clean up fairly well. Some of my favorite tools for cleaning up metal casting other then the #11 knife are the sanding sticks and the foam backed sand paper. Also, I found some shelf-liner material with super fine grit in one of the big box stores that works well for final sanding. Almost all the castings have these little "wicks" that are part of the molding process. Some are very tiny,other's stick right out(https://modelersforum.com/1-Sept.2014%20005.JPG)(https://modelersforum.com/1-Sept.%202014%20008.JPG)
Here are the 3 pieces that make up the main part of the tractor(https://modelersforum.com/1-Sept.%202014%20006.JPG)
Most of the smaller castings are attached to the sprues which are easily removed with cutters and then cleaned up with the sanding sticks.(https://modelersforum.com/1-Sept.%202014%20011.JPG)
There are 8 pieces that make up the 3 point hitch and the drawbar.I haven't installed the top link yet. There is at least one extra of each piece in case one goes flying during assembly.(https://modelersforum.com/1-%20Sept.%202014%20013.JPG) (http://modelersforum.com/1-%20Sept.%202014%20013.JPG)
Once that has set up awhile, I installed the air cleaner, exhaust,throttle and the steering column.(https://modelersforum.com/1-%20Sept.%202014%20016.JPG) (http://modelersforum.com/1-%20Sept.%202014%20016.JPG)
Here's the tractor ready for the paint shop. The wheels,fenders,steering wheel will be installed after paint(https://modelersforum.com/1-%20Sept.%202014%20018.JPG)
Thanks for following along and see ya after paint. Raymo
What type of glue is best for these kits?
Jaime
Raymo,
Most excellent and great thread.
Tom ;D
Quote from: NEMMRRC on October 01, 2014, 06:40:28 PM
What type of glue is best for these kits?
Jaime
Jaime,I like the super glues made by Bob Smith Industries. I mainly use the thin( blue bottle) and the medium (purple bottle) for my builds. The trick to a good bond is to give the joints some tooth to adhere by either sanding or scraping the surfaces. I'll also use 5 minute epoxy for joints that need a good bond. Raymo
Quote from: ACL1504 on October 01, 2014, 06:44:43 PM
Raymo,
Most excellent and great thread.
Tom ;D
Thanks Tom! I can't wait to you get back to your builds. Raymo
Quote from: Raymo on October 01, 2014, 04:48:03 PM
Here's the tractor ready for the paint shop. The wheels,fenders,steering wheel will be installed after paint(https://modelersforum.com/1-%20Sept.%202014%20018.JPG) (http://modelersforum.com/1-%20Sept.%202014%20018.JPG)
Can't wait to see the John Deere Green. Looking good!
Excellent thread Raymo. Keep the photos coming.
John and Mark, hope to get this painted this week. Raymo
Looks like it's going to be a nice build!
Quote from: LongHornCaddy on October 14, 2014, 09:14:30 PM
Looks like it's going to be a nice build!
Thanks Leo and Thanks for following along.
Just a quick update, the tractor was in the paint shop for a coat of primer. I used Floquil(Now Testor's) Grey Primer.(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%204020%20003.JPG)(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%204020%20005.JPG) Raymo
I love little details on the layout.
I hope you post more, especially as you apply the topcoats. I'm not too familiar with your work... will you be weathering the tractor?
see more tractors at
engineerkyle.com (http://engineerkyle.com)
Quote from: engineerkyle on October 22, 2014, 06:31:50 AM
I love little details on the layout.
I hope you post more, especially as you apply the topcoats. I'm not too familiar with your work... will you be weathering the tractor?
see more tractors at
engineerkyle.com (http://engineerkyle.com)
Kyle, Thanks for following along. I'll apply light weathering to this tractor as it would be fairly new in the era I model. Raymo
Well the tractor entered the paint shop and got its coat of green and yellow. My go-to colors for the John Deere are Floquil MKT green and Santa Fe yellow. When I run out I'll switch to Tru-Color BN green and WFE yellow.(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wkmns%20001.JPG)(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wkmns%20004.JPG)
More photos(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wrkmns%20005.JPG)(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wkmns%20006.JPG)
Did some detail painting after the Floquil dried. Seat was painted yellow,silver for the bowl on the air cleaner, Matte black for the dash and controls,Grimy black for tires and the exhaust.(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wkmns%20014.JPG)(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wkmns%20015.JPG)(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wkmns%20016.JPG)
I also used "The Detailer" in and around the engine and on the side grilles and started to paint "Farmer Fred".(https://modelersforum.com/1-34%20ford%20and%20storm%20009.JPG)(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wkmns%20019.JPG) (http://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wkmns%20019.JPG)
Time to start applying the wheels and tires(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wkmns%20018.JPG)
Tractor is mostly assembled at this point(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wkmns%20022.JPG)(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wkmns%20023.JPG)
I've added a yellow stripe to the side of the hood and one last trip to the paint shop to apply some Dullcoat to even everything out.(https://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wkmns%20026.JPG) (http://modelersforum.com/1-jd%20wkmns%20026.JPG)
Just need to do some final touch-up and light weathering and get rid of Farmer Freds black eye and this one will be ready for the fields. I'll post final photos then. Raymo
Raymo,
Just fantastic! Beautifully done!
Tom ;D
Looks good. But I have one question for ya. What is the detailer Black it out?? Never seen it before what is it used for?
Rusty,It's similar to an A&I ink wash but its thicker. You can see where I used it on this truck, the front grille, side grilles and I use it between the spokes on the wheels. Do a Google search and you can buy it in different colors but I only use the black(https://modelersforum.com/1-VEHICLE%20BUILD%20009.JPG) Raymo
Quote from: Raymo on November 16, 2014, 08:09:44 PM
Rusty,It's similar to an A&I ink wash but its thicker. You can see where I used it on this truck, the front grille, side grilles and I use it between the spokes on the wheels. Do a Google search and you can buy it in different colors but I only use the black(https://modelersforum.com/1-VEHICLE%20BUILD%20009.JPG) Raymo
Thanks I will have to try it out
This morning I mentioned I finished the tractor last night. I tried to fix Farmer Fred's black eye, and then attached him to the seat with some 5-minute epoxy. After that, I installed the steering wheel and the building part was done. I broke out the weathering powders and hit the wheels with a little rust and the tires with some mud. I also weathered up the exhaust stack and around the seat. So here it is, the final photos.(https://modelersforum.com/1-JD%20FINAL%20001.JPG)(https://modelersforum.com/1-JD%20FINAL%20002.JPG)(https://modelersforum.com/1-JD%20FINAL%20003.JPG) Raymo
That came out awesome Dan, really looks great.
Sam
Dan, another fantastic build!!! ;D ;D ;D
I think Farmer Fred's black eye came from when he complained to his wife about his
'over easy eggs' ! ;D ;D ;D
I checked out 'The Detailer's' web site and think I'll try out the black, rust, and maybe a
couple more.
Thanks for the tip - that's what this site is all about! 8) 8) 8) 8)
Thread bump so it can be moved.
Love the "green" John Deere.....great work Dan. 8)
Very cool
thanx
Bob
Greg and Bob, Thanks!
This will be helpful when I build mine nice build.
Thanks...
Farmer Danny,
I grew up on two family farms.
This particular tractor is known as a rower type 4010.
My favorite type was the JD 4020 which was similar.
Can't wait to see what you build next.
Nice build buddy! U-da-Man!
Thanx Thom...