Scratch built Toys

[Iron Art]

Grandson was here today and tried out the parade tractor, he did a good job as the operator, now to get the wagon ready. Fred

[doodlebug]

Originally Posted by Iron Art

Grandson was here today and tried out the parade tractor, he did a good job as the operator, now to get the wagon ready. Fred

Bring it on! Nice craftsmanship!
Thank's for sharing.
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[Iron Art]

Rob, I'm building a 4 wheel hay wagon trailer with steel spoked wheels, working on the wheels now. Probably will put some tire tread on the wheel rim to quite the thing down. Neil, thanks for having a look! Fred

[steamer]

Fred. He sure looks like one happy boy. The Deere turned out great!! What kind of trailer are you building.
Rob

[doodlebug]

Hey Fred, I'm into garden tractor's too! Prefer homemade to store bought
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[Iron Art]

Ready for the parade. Fred

[Car5858]

That is awesome

[Diesel Demond]

words cant describe it!!

[Iron Art]

Here's a couple of pictures of the latest incomplete project. Its a 1910 Big Four 30 built from pictures. Hope to have it completed for the Harrisburg Farm and Construction toy show in March. Fred

The picture of the Old tractor on display is included for reference only.

[Iron Art]

No Harrisburg, OR show this year, to bad , it has been a lot of fun for all. Here's a update on the Big Four. Hope to have it finished by March. Fred

[rcguyfarms]

that is impressive, I suggest to leave it raw.

[Iron Art]

rcguyfarms, Not sure if I left it raw how the alum. frame would look. The plus side of leaving it raw would be looks, and maybe easier than dissasembling for paint and reassembling. There are a lot of things that will be tuned up before the thing will be finished and reassembled. Fred

[RCLogger]

You are a true master builder Fred

Your builds are great..

Greg

[Iron Art]

Thanks Greg, I've got a lot of time in this build and there is still aways to go. The neat thing about this build is I met a older fellow whose Dad and Uncle utilized this brand of tractor in 1908 to plow the praire of North Dakota. He has been able to supply me with pictures of his Dad and the tractor. My plan is to take the completed model to the Toy Farmer Toy show this summer in North Dakota and also visit the ground that these tractors plowed. Thanks again, Fred

[Iron Art]

Well, after 7 months i'm close to having the Tractor completed, need to make the decals, floorboards and a 10 bottom plow. Fred

[Construction]

Your grandson is amazing. He is glad to have you as a grandpa! of course I would too.

Anyways, al your models are amazing.

[Iron Art]

Been a long haul on this one but really close to being complete, scratch built, all steel, built from pictures of the original, 1910 Big Four Tractor. Fred

[RCP57]

That looks awesome Fred!

[doodlebug]

Hey Fred, Another homerun

Cheer's, Neil.

[JensR]

Fantastic!
Is that a working platform on the plow?
And the front wheel is an automatic steering aid?
Very neat - haven't seen this before!