Trumpeter ChTZ S-65 Tractor & M. Models Russian Fuel Trailer

[Foenetik]

Hello ladies and gentleman!

Time for a new project. This time we have a Trumpeter ChTZ S65 Tractor w/ LZ Models Engine Upgrade and a Mirror Models Russian Fuel Trailer on the block. Originally i was going to do the tractor and a 152mm Soviet Howitzer but it would make for a really big model and i want this to be civy so i dont think the green of the howitzer and the gray i plan on using for the tractor will go well. PLus the civy use thing wouldnt jive with that large of a gun. Ill save the Howitzer for another project. Here's the plan:

This will be set after the war and the tractor became recomissioned for farm use. Same with the fuel tank. It maybe had some liquid fertilizer in it. So im going to go for abanonded equipment. Hence why its in rust buckets. For paint i plan to do a rust coat, then russian green on top, heavy chip/peel it. then put this gray color on top and do more chipping and peeling. This way you can see the military colors and maybe tell some of the story. I have a few acessories already like crushed fuel barrels. But im going to go for a farmscape. I may even make one side of a barn. not really sure yet. Going to see where this one takes me. It will be my first time doing rust, as well as tracks. I look forward to it.

Here are the model boxes:





Here is the Fuel Trailer (complete)





I made the tires flat. I know on the more flat tire i got some of the rim but not much i can do. Ill put some caked mud on it to hide that its bent. no biggie.




Underside of trailer, just to show the detail. Nice little kit.



So now i start the tractor. I started the LZ Engine but im at the point where i need to mount the engine mounts so im at a standstill. I have some excellent reference material for the engine, and i added a couple details i havent seen others do yet so Ill take some pics when i get it done. doesnt really need a build log.

Thanks for tuning in!

[TRM]

Great choice there Anthony!! Off to a very nice start as well!! Count me in!!

[Foenetik]

Aug 28, 2014 22:17:05 GMT -5 TRM said:

Great choice there Anthony!! Off to a very nice start as well!! Count me in!!

Thanks for joining!

[deafpanzer]

NNNIIIICCCEEEE!!!! You definitely have my attention... have fun!

[Foenetik]

Aug 28, 2014 23:00:37 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

NNNIIIICCCEEEE!!!! You definitely have my attention... have fun!

thanks for stopping by!

[Leon]

Count me in Anthony,looks like a fun project and great idea for the dio.

[Foenetik]

Aug 29, 2014 4:45:17 GMT -5 Leon said:

Count me in Anthony,looks like a fun project and great idea for the dio.

Thanks, should be a fun learning experience!

[Foenetik]

decided to do an old wood wall with a door as the backdrop to this scene. like an old farm door. came up with this quick design. gonna try to scratch build it. ive seen plenty of tutorals now on how to make wood from styrene. just not sure how to make it look like old wood paint wise. but ill figure it out (aka ask todd, heh)

excuse the crudeness of the drawing. was just a quick 15 minute sketch (also i know the hinges are upside down, realized that after).

[deafpanzer]

Nice drawing... have fun with this!

[Leon]

Great idea Anthony,go for buddy.

[Foenetik]

Small update:

Some sub assemblies completed.









Radiator



Radiator damage. I figure theyre usually thinner metal than the body or rest plus softer so it would take more damage. the body wont be as beat up.








and made some progress on the engine



Thats it for now. Thanks for lookin'

[armorguy]

Beautiful lump mate ! Great wiring !

[Leon]

Nice work on the wiring and radiator Anthony.

[Foenetik]

Small Update ( im doing this small one for a reason, to thank TEABONE)

More Engine work. Its almost done, but i had a bad part so im waiting for Libor to send it over so i can finish.






Frame Fiddly bits


Radiator Fan, added some bends like a real one would have


Pedals and Levers, VERY fragile and fiddly




and finally, my reason for posting. So on the engine instructions the frame looked totally different. it looked much more detailed. it was recessed and had bolts. and mine was smooth. thought maybe trumpeter revised the kit. so i was looking through Teabones thread on the one he built cause i remembered he had a few tips and tricks in there. so then i see it. the reason its diff is cause theres a smooth cover you glue on. Actually T did the same thing. However, i REALLY liked the look better. so i went to pry it apart a bit and it wasnt budging. i glued it well. Then i remembered a trick i saw on youtube during a build video. adding more Tamiya Extra Thin and it will reactivate the glue and let you get the part off. So i knew id run the chance of ruining the frame buuuuuut if it works it would look SO much better., so i did it. and it peeled off with some force but it came off. a lil cleanup was needed but soooooo worth it. So if youre following this thread, THANK YOU TEABONE!

Before:


After:

[TRM]

Some great detailing there Tony! That engine is really coming alive now!!

[deafpanzer]

Great start... the engine looks great already!

[wbill76]

Certainly not wasting any time on this one Tony, off to a great start!

[Leon]

Looking really good Tony.

[Foenetik]

Thanks guys. Tackling tracks now. nooooot quite as fun as the rest of the build.

[johnt]

Hi Tony, looking great so far!

[dupes]

Dang. Serious project here! I always admire you guys that can stay focused on a single build for long periods of time.

[Foenetik]

Sept 1, 2014 9:44:04 GMT -5 johnt said:

Hi Tony, looking great so far!

thanks!

[Foenetik]

Sept 1, 2014 9:46:13 GMT -5 dupes said:

Dang. Serious project here! I always admire you guys that can stay focused on a single build for long periods of time.

i have to. i cant do multiple things at once or ill either never finish it, or ill be thinking of something cool i want to do on the other project and mess up the current one. its only my 4th model since i started again so i havent really got that comfort level that allows me to crack open multiple boxes at once yet haha.

[Foenetik]

Tracks are cleaned up and ready for assembly...ahem. This pile doesnt account for the million lil knobs that are on my floor that shot off the sprue cutters.


added PE to engine (PE From LZ, apparently trumpeter forgot my PE and decals, trying to get that resolved)


I know the injector wiring on top isnt really good but i cut the wires kinda short except the one, and then i realized you cant even see it so no sense redoing it.









Engine in the frame (not glued, need to paint separately)





and finally, decided to scratch the shift lever/knob, didnt like how flimsy the OOB one was.


Engine is done except 2 parts coming from Ireland. Tractor is built into sub assemblies, ready for primer. Attempting tracks tonight. Should be interesting.

[deafpanzer]

Damn, the engine keeps looking better! Great work there...

[Foenetik]

Did some denting with fire today. didnt go crazy. going to do mostly rust and such but wanted to add some wear. 










and made my own textured vinyl. its only on the back right now cause i have to paint/weather the bench but its gonna look really good when its dusted up i think. happy with it


just rested it on the bench so you get an idea, it will all be tight in there when its painted


decided to make a repair fender. was flat styrene. came out decent ( it's meant to look junky). going to paint it black after. the metal strapping is extra rotor PE from the mp4. wooo extra parts!

[Foenetik]

Sept 2, 2014 22:49:14 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Damn, the engine keeps looking better! Great work there...

thank you sir. unfortunately it just has 2 more parts so the awesomeness will end. lol. its a great little kit.

[Leon]

Making good progress Tony.Nice work on the engine details,denting and seat back.

[Foenetik]

Sept 3, 2014 4:07:07 GMT -5 Leon said:

Making good progress Tony.Nice work on the engine details,denting and seat back.

Thanks! It's all coming together pretty well. Can't wait to try my hand at rust

[TRM]

Looking really great there Tony! Love the engine work! This will payoff for you in the painting stages!! The dings and dents look cool too! Bring on that rust!!