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In the mid 1970's the British publication Scale Models was a monthly must have over here in the Colonies. The cover of the December 1978 edition (40p or $1.750 featured the subject model (I still have the magazine). I had to get it! Traction engine were never common in the US during the early 1900's but those made and used were mainly in the Northern lumber areas and the Great Plains wheat fields. i saw my first in Northern Wisconsin at a lumber mill. This was early 1950's, I was 7 or 8, and it was so loud, it stunk and was cool!๐ This kit was built in 1979. I depended on the magazine and box art for details. There was no internet. No easy references. We did the best we could. I stole my wife's thin leather long gloves to make a good flywheel drive belt. Many brass line were added and small details. Painting and decals were done section by section. Because of my education and background had to make this gear train work. And it still does๐. To take my pictures the glass case had to be removed and I nudged it a bit, the wheels moved, the flywheel turned and the belt moved. After 35 years -WOW! I remained enamored with this kit with further plans, motorize the drive, light lights, etc., and kept searching e-bay. About 18 months ago I found a shrieked wrapped kit out of London. So now I have a new one and with all the data available and books I have gathered, it will be fun to do again. (I hope as the years go and so do my hands ๐) If you have mechanical interest and gearing this model is wonderful!๐ tnequette attached the following image(s):
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This is absolutely gorgeous. I had no idea Bandai was manufacturing such kits. Is this in any way similar to the prepainted, snap-fit kits they are producing today, or rather a proper glue-and-paint affair? Any images I post on my personal builds are free to be used and shared under Creative Commons Attribution license, which means you can do what you want with them, on the condition you mention I'm the author.
Happy building :-) http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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It's one of the best kits Bandai have ever produced which is based on the real thing that sits in the Bandai Museum.
They also did a Steam Roller. The Traction Engine can occasionally be found on eBay for around £100 and is getting rarer. The Steam Roller version is a much rarer find that commands a higher value, both kits have been out of production since about 1985 which is a real shame and would be perfect for multi media upgrade.
Nice work Tom, looks great, well done!
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Stunning job.I would love to build one of these.
Carl
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This is special and a really nicely done build. I have the sream roller and it is a joy โWhenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.โ
-Mark Twain
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Hi, a very beautiful looking build you have there.cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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That looks spot on. Well done. The subject might make a decent partwork (with working steam please) Hint, hint, wink, wink, nudge, nudge say no more. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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There will never be a live steam partwork of any description, the risks are simply too great!
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Mr. T,
Well, then do a dead one. Lots of parts, great detail, all gears meshed. I'd buy that. You have some great ones right in your own backyard!๐๐
Tom
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yes a static showmans traction engine made of metal would be a great partwork.
Carl
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Beautiful, a great display piece.... Very well done...
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Alan
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Here you go, the real thing on display at the Bandai Museum
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Beautifully done, I built this kit years ago, it got destroyed over the years and at one time I put it in my steam graveyard dio. As I recall they were both superbly fitting kits and a joy to build, I really wish they still produced them. You have done a fine job on this one. Incidentally they made lots of other superb kits including a 1/8 rolls Royce balloon car with wire laced wheels, that was a superb kit also. Ken's the name modeling's the game.
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There is something about the age of steam that is quite romantic. Absolutely stunning build, well done.
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If anyone knows of a source for this kit please let me know.I would love to buy one and use it as a template for a larger scale scratchbuild
Carl
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Wow, that is a seriously stunning looking build, and still working after 35 years, a testament to,the quality of the kit and your skill in building it.
I hope you consider sharing the build of your second one with us
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Thanks for all the comments on my engine. Being an old aviator I have a love for gears and things mechanical. This model was so much fun as I joined gears to shafts and made it all move.! Just a lot of good times. BTW, EVERY part on this was painted except for those plated. I doubt my hands are steady enough to paint those wheels again!
There is a good review on this an old internet Brit Modeler. Google the kit and add reviews. I have a question which was brought up on this review regarding the accuracy of the dynamo on raw Bandai kit. this builder scratched a frame with the commutators and brushes showing on the off drive side of the generator. The scratch work this builder did on the dynamo was fantastic but it was done on an assumption. Mr T gave us a beautiful shot of the real engine at the Bandai museum but i need to see the opposite side to see if this modification is correct! So, if anyone visits the museum in the next few years please take a shot and post it, please. Hey, if you don't ask, you don't get.๐
Techniques and materials have advanced so much since I built this i would have to relearn most of my plastic arts. My son and grandson are demanding a legacy build of a flown RVN CH-46D and that will have to start after the Samurai is finished.
Tom
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The 1978 "Scale Models" magazine which contains a comprehensive kit review of the Pendle Princess can often be found here..
http://www.magazineexcha...ecember-1978-issue.html Tomick attached the following image(s):
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What a fabulous model you have there Tom, beautifully built (love the brasswork) and nicely displayed - very well done indeed!!
Kev
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