Stabliofarmer

I don't think screen protectors are the right material for the job I'm afraid Joe. They behave like glass when it comes to cutting and shaping, I think they'll just shatter/spider web at the first touch of a craft knife. I use 0.5mm clear plasticard, works well and comes with protective backing front and back so you don't scratch or mark it while cutting.

Alittle bit of progress with the little Standard N. Nearly ready for paint, going to have a go at some of these fancy weathering techniques.

The finished article, I am very pleased with the final outcome here I have to say. It would have been nice to give the body more detail and a steering axle but I knew if I overcomplicated it I'd never find time to finish it. Apologise, not the most Agricultural subject but don't you worry, a build thread coming soon that is more on topic.

Paint and decals follow, a mixture of spray paint and hand brush to get the details. These days I do alot of painting in matt black because it adherse well to everything then just spray with gloss clear coat after for the shine. Up close of the wheels. The ability to rapidly create exact wheel types opens up an whole host of builds. Coming together now. Good old coffee stirrers for the deck, I've just finished the first 1000 bag of the pack of 3000 I bought in 2015. All starting to look the part now ready for final assembly. Glazing, the bain of any model builders life. Actually very pleased how these went together. A good tight fit and just a fab of PVA to hold them in place. Normally side windows I cut oversize and glue to the back of the panel, here I've cut them to the size of the appature and the final effect is much better.

This build had been on the cards for years, the Bedford TM was always parked at Glenshee Ski Centre when I was little and I've wanted to make it ever since. A few photos from the build. I had built the cab a while ago so we pick up at the construction of the body. Laser cut acrylic to build up the repetitive drop side panels. The Cuthbertson Snow Plough featured previously will be mounted on the front A few final cab details,primer is used to give the various bits of card a monochrome colour to identify any hidden issues or likely spots paint won't adhere. Some filler primer builds everything up to give a nicer paint finish. The chassis is again laser cut acrylic with some 3D printed axles. The wheels and tyres are also 3d printed. A few other printed bits detail the chassis to the point I want it, fuel tank battery box etc. Much quicker than building with plastic card.

The Heavy Equipment Model Show (HEMS) is back once at Turf Moor Stadium in Burnley this Sunday (10th April). I'm taking along a few truck models and works in progress. Hopefully catch a few forum members there even if it isn't farming specific. Will try and get some photos too. The show features models inside and a selection of real vehicles outside.

It was great to put alot of faces to names, particularly from here on the forum, lots of people that you don't see at other shows further north. A big thank you to Colin and family for organising it all

Finally a few of my own Grouse Knowl Fold diorama. I won second place which was a great surprise, especially considering I didn't think it was a competition show.

Mr Udimores stand A steamy spot on Andys table

Richard Skewes and Sam Wadsworth joined forces on this massive veg display. That Scania and tipper is a big model, trust me, and this display makes it look tiny.

Dominik (Dr abich) with his Polish farm I belive these are Barry Burrels dioramas?

Ben Danforths (fendt farmer) selection of dioramas and custom built collection.

Mathew Olds collection of very impressive builds, not that I'm biased 😉

Another regular on the circuit who's name I dont know. Zak Andersons (Anderson Agri) big Lower Manor Farm as seen on the forum which placed 1st.

The gigantic farm display, I've never caught the guys name but the display also visits Toytrac and Warwick Some of Reg Grays latest work, the multiple levels of the dairy farm were very effective.

I had a brilliant day out on Sunday, even if a little worse for ware after Saturday nights antics. The number of displays seemed to be well recieved by the public but chatting with various traders there was not alot of people people digging deep and spending, likely a reflection of the current economic climate. I only managed to grab photos of the displays but there was a veritable delight of items on offer from traders. Photos in the order they were taken, sorry for any wrong names! Craig Pitman who placed third I think.

We may have an issue there Smithy 😂

Best get everything looking it's best for Sunday, abit of maintenance work required and a good vet for those cows.

That is excellent Nige, really impressive work, particularly being in brass! Hopefully its not 17 years till we see another build from you

Very sad news to hear about Julian

That looks smart Sean, something like that would be very difficult to achieve with a resin printer, especially without warping heavily

That's looking really smart Sean