Fordson N roadless tractor by RGL - Plus Model - 1/35 - RESIN

[RGL]

Because I’m easily distracted, this came up on sale and I love Plus Model stuff; Resin and PE. 

[RGL]

A few photos 

[Rik Thistle]

What a great looking machine. I don't think I've ever seen one before. The 'few photos' really bring it to life.

 

What era is it from?

 

Richard.

[RGL]

Late 30’s 

[RGL]

Days work; instructions aren’t the best 

[Canute]

Interesting critter.

[RGL]

I hate tracks, I’m rubbish at them . 

[RGL]

Base coat down! Clear coat then weathering 

[RGL]

A few washes and a bit of dry brush; dirt dust and oils next Base

[RGL]

Bit of dry mud and dust

[amateur]

Nice!

Will there be a diorama in which this tractor is starring?

 

Jan

[wefalck]

Something that one doesn't see too often, neither as model nor preserved examples. I gather they were too complicated and expensive to maintain by the average farmer. Rubber or steel tyres (as in early ones) were easier on time and budget.

 

In Germany, Lanz also made a tracke version of their Bulldog.

 

Well done - what will you do with it?

[RGL]

I have no idea, it was just a nice build 

Edited Sunday at 12:22 PM by RGL

[realworkingsailor]

3 hours ago, wefalck said:

Something that one doesn't see too often, neither as model nor preserved examples. I gather they were too complicated and expensive to maintain by the average farmer. Rubber or steel tyres (as in early ones) were easier on time and budget.

 

In Germany, Lanz also made a tracke version of their Bulldog.

 

Well done - what will you do with it?

Roadless supplied the crawler kit as,(what we would call now, an aftermarket kit for a standard Fordson N tractor.  While some may have been used in farming, I believe the intention was more for industrial applications such as roadwork, logging and the like.

 

Andy