Some tractors I’ve been working on for the G scale layout.
Both were old toy tractors I found on eBay. They scale out between 1/24 - 1/22. Just perfect for my layout.
Finished one as an Allis Chalmers, the one still in primer will be a John Deere. The AC plow is an older Ertl 1/32 model.
Before pic of the Allis Chalmers:
Nice work! Really like how the AC came out. I see these tractors pop up at farm toy shows, may need to look next time I am at one and pick up a few. The AC is a close liking to my Allis Chalmers WD-45 
Aaron Loyet said:
Nice work! Really like how the AC came out. I see these tractors pop up at farm toy shows, may need to look next time I am at one and pick up a few. The AC is a close liking to my Allis Chalmers WD-45
Thanks Aaron.
And yes an AC WD-45 (or WC) is what I was going for. The model isn’t exact…these old toy tractors never are…but a WC is what I thought it looked close too. Looked better when I added the exhaust stack.
I used Rustoleum tractor spray paint. Pretty easy to work with. Primed with Rustoleum too. The driver was the hardest part to paint. I used various craft paints.
The AC tractor is a Barr Rubber toy. The, still to be painted, John Deere is an Auburn toy. The trick with these is finding ones that are good for G scale.
Here’s a link to a large image of the tractors:
I need you opinions/suggestions
The tractor still in primer was going to be a John Deere. However it doesn’t look like a John Deere. So I’d like your opinion on what tractor brand to go with.
Oh, IH Farmall and Allis Chalmers are also out as I already have these for the layout and I like tractor variety.
The toy is kind of a mix up of multiple brands:
Some paint combos I like
Massey Harris:
Minneapolis Moline:
Oliver:
Kind of looks like this Case, although the orange is too much like Allis Chalmers:
What do you suggest?
I’m thinking the Case.
(http://i.imgur.com/MXJnZiq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ygZCt4r.jpg)
Just add the panel in front of the steering wheel
How about Farmall?
Farmalls steering looks diff than toy.
Sean McGillicuddy said:
Farmalls steering looks diff than toy.
The Case’s engine compartment looks different than the toy. (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-surprised.gif)
Looks close to the 1939 Ford-Ferguson 9N
my vote would be the Case VAC or the Massey 22. With a little styrene under the fuel tank to mimic the sheet metal, It think It could pass nicely for either.
And with a little more bashing, the Minneapolis Moline UB would be a really nice addition as well
What can I say, I like orange tractors (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Greens a nice color…
or blue…
Pretty impressive Ken,
But this tells an interesting story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLQhvruimfs
Steam forever
Rick
I’d be tempted to give it side covers and make it look like the Oliver.
But I also like Ken’s version. So an Oliver with a couple blown Chevy 502s might be ok
Gee, I would be tempted to build a railroad.
David Maynard said:
Gee, I would be tempted to build a railroad.
I can’t hide from you anywhere
Steve Featherkile said:
Looks close to the 1939 Ford-Ferguson 9N
That’s what I thought too. I mowed fields one summer as a teenager on Ford tractors. Lots of time to think (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Yes, driving around all day will give you that.
Devon Sinsley said:
David Maynard said:
Gee, I would be tempted to build a railroad.I can’t hide from you anywhere
Yes you can. You can hide from me out in your yard, while you are laying track. (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Hey, you crowned me “King Butt Modeler”. Payback is a…its a…um, payback can be a pain in the…
