WIP 1/35 Thunder Model US Army Loader

[Petition2God]

Decided to build this little kit:

Somewhat underestimated the assembly - Not as bad as Miniart’s bulldozers but this one has a lot of tiny parts that can be eaten by the floor monster. Started the engine assembly:

Going to use my 3D printed tires instead of the kit-supplied rubber ones:

More to come - unless I get distracted by 3D CAD modeling…

[Tank_1812]

Looking good.

Now might be a good time to plumb the engine wiring.

[Petition2God]

Thanks for the photo. It’s giving me a headache already, Ryan.

[Tank_1812]

That’s the nicest, cleanest one I could find. The other was spaghetti bowl.

I do get if you don’t to do that. My tractor is sitting at that stage.

[KoSprueone]

@Petition2God, Nice clean start.

@Tank_1812, Thanks for the reference photo of the wiring. Makes it look like, “oh yeah, this is totally doable”

[Arch-Stanton]

Looks like 1-3-4-2 clockwise. No biggie James.

[Petition2God]

OK, some progress. Did some wiring. Not quite thin as the reference photo but I’ll settle.

Put them wheels on:

More to come - slowly.

[Uncle-Heavy]

The photos with only the rear wheels mounted reminded me of this scene from the Cars movie

[Tank_1812]

@Petition2God

Did some wiring. Not quite thin as the reference photo but I’ll settle.

Not bad at all. I think it will look the part in the end.

[Petition2God]

Made some good progress on it after 2 months of not touching it.

Still a lot to do.

[gtdeath13]

Great subject! Love the tires and how they look…