My first attempt at a 1/72 scale Traction Engine Flower 'SHOWMANS'

[james pithouse]

Well guys and girls I won this Traction Engine, on eBay first ever win for me. But i don't care I'm happy with it so here are, pics enjoy

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[scottie3158]

This is something a bit different will follow this along.

[james pithouse]

update

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[Mini Me]

Congrats on your win! Looks like an interesting project. Worth keeping an eye on.
Cheers, Rick H.

[JR]

Well done on the win James .
I normally fall at the last minute .
I'll join Paul , brought my own coffee !
John

[james pithouse]

Thanks guys. As you know I'm painting all the parts first, like every one else does, then the build will start.

[james pithouse]

Update. instead off brass paint, I use gold leaf paint x-12. I'll neaten up the rest off the gold leaf when paint it dry.


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