1/35 Thunder Models US Army Case VAI

[Glamdring]

Not really armor, but it's OD green and works in the mud, so close enough.

I have been working on this one for a little while, and it will be going to a local show this week. Thunder Model's 1/35 Case VAI.

This is the 2nd time I built this kit, and it was still a good time the 2nd time around.









Thanks for looking!

[Stikpusher]

Very nice work! Too bad you couldn’t add an enclosed cab, paint it in John Deere colors, and have it in a Ukrainian setting

[jeaton01]

Very nice Robert. Another one I'd like to see in 1/48.

Case yellow and orange, Carlos!

[keavdog]

Looks awesome. There seems to be a growing tractor model movement. I see more and more. Personally I built the 1/48 Tamiya Komatsu (really a dozer but same class in my mind). And I have the revell Porsche tractor in the stash

[Glamdring]

Thanks guys!

I dusted up the tires with some pigments now, so they look a little less factory fresh. Not brave enough to do any more than that at this late stage.

Looks awesome. There seems to be a growing tractor model movement. I see more and more. Personally I built the 1/48 Tamiya Komatsu (really a dozer but same class in my mind). And I have the revell Porsche tractor in the stash

I agree, they are a nice change of pace, and these older tractors have a fairly light parts count. I have been picking them up almost anytime I see a tractor kit. The same Revell Porsche, a couple Hasegawa's of a contemporary Japanese maker, and I have had my eye on a Miniart German tractor from the 30s.

Unfortunately this kit's manufacturer seems to have shut their doors without notice, which is unfortunate because they had another Army Case with a front end loader.

[Glamdring]

Very nice work! Too bad you couldn’t add an enclosed cab, paint it in John Deere colors, and have it in a Ukrainian setting

Yeah, that would still be a fun little project! Too bad John Deere seems to keep their brand pretty close to the chest.

[Glamdring]

Very nice Robert. Another one I'd like to see in 1/48.

Case yellow and orange, Carlos!

Agreed, it would certainly look fitting in an airfield setting with a wagon load of bombs behind. Alternative markings were actually included for the US Army Air Corps as well.

[LyleW]

Neat. I have the Porche Tractor that Hobby Lobby sells. Neat subjects.

[Medicman71]

Very nice!!

[Duke Maddog]

Magnificent work! That is amazing!

That trend for tractors has yet to start in 1/72 scale. I keep waiting but you guys get all the cool toys!