Lunajammer Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Inspired by the article posted on this thread, I converted an AMT Model T to a doodlebug tractor. I didn't have any good truck wheels to have rubber drive tires so I made cleated wheels using slices of PVC pipe and steampunk buttons. The front PTO belt drive was scratch built using six or seven pieces from my parts box. The AMT Fruit Wagon double kit provided the vehicle. Build thread is here. It was more fun than I was expecting and scrounging to scratch build parts keep me in the spirit of the doodlebug practice. Weathering with oil and acrylic washes took a little practice and I didn't fuss over setbacks so there will be plenty of mistakes to spot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 That's pretty neat! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 Thanks, Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Came out great. Definitely suits how they were built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 I love the seat and the upside down steering wheel. You did great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 1 hour ago, stavanzer said: I love the seat and the upside down steering wheel. Much appreciated Alan! Kind of looks like an upside down steering wheel, but it's actually a parts box find. The kit wheel was a turd, so this was what I had that I thought was at least period appropriate to the 30s or 40s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Ah! They would sometimes mount the Model T wheel upside down for a better grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 19, 2023 Author Share Posted April 19, 2023 I mean... why, yes... that's what I meant to do. I mounted it upside down. In fact it actually steers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 COOL!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 That's a good build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share Posted April 20, 2023 Thanks Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 That turned out great! I love the front belt drive too. Now all you need is a buzz saw and belt for it. These are my favorite types of builds, not worrying about paint, scratch building some parts, trying something new and most of all having fun! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 I've seen quite a few of these in the 1:1 world. You did a great job on this one!! It looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 22, 2023 Author Share Posted April 22, 2023 12 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: It looks great!! 12 hours ago, mchook said: not worrying about paint, scratch building some parts, trying something new Thanks guys, means a lot! Yes, it's liberating to do a build like this because mistakes and flaws, within context, may not be mistakes at all. So I won't point them out now but a keen eye can find a few that are not within context of the subject matter ?. Paint flaws, BMF, buffing burn through, splotchy dash details, CA glue fogging, etc; all things that are laboriously managed on clean models don't much apply on builds like this. Plus, the kit's pretty simple so it leaves time to play around with fun ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Very cool!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 A great build!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 That is very cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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