1/35 ChTZ 60 Stalinetz Tractor by Thunder Models.

[JR]

Welcome
Some of you may remember my first ChTZ 61 build, this is the forerunner of that .


I've always been interested in these great track engines and the pulling power that they had.

The Russian were in need of help when they tried to modernise farming.
The Chelyabinsk Tractor plant was a project of the first 5 year plan The plant was founded in 1932; the first product was a 60 hp tracked tractor C60 .

The ongoing years showed a need for a better machine, so imports started of the Caterpillar Sixty, in fact a total of of 1370 in total were ordered. Soon made under licence a total no of 68,997 were made from 1932 till 1937. It is not known how many were ordered by the Red Army.

with an engine developing 72 HP at 650 rpm and with a draw bar rating of 5.6 tons it was perfect for the Army in pulling large 122mm guns and anything else that was heavy.

I have some Russian civilians in stock and thought I would do a village scene. So your all welcome.
Tickets as always from Mrs Jones Ticket Agency

John.

[grumpa]

I absolutely love this genre of Soviet arty tractors and will be watching this one for sure!

Jim

[JR]

Welcome Jim , front row seat A1 .
Just shout when you want a coffee.

[Si Benson]

Hi John,
Was hoping to see you blog this......Very interested to see how this builds. Another that I’d like to build myself at some point:smiling5:

[grumpa]

Welcome Jim , front row seat A1 .
Just shout when you want a coffee.

Thanks for the invite John, that will be a "Black Russian" thank you, (black coffee, white sugar and a jigger of vodka)
Jim.

[bilbo]

I’m in for this, Interested to see what you think of the thunder model kits, and how you get on with this.

[rtfoe]

John, a tracked vehicle without a turret and armour...ok I'm in.

Cheers,
Richard

[Jim R]

Hi John
Nice choice. I seem to remember that Thunder Models are nice kits. Looking forward to this.
Jim

[JR]

Hi John,
Was hoping to see you blog this......Very interested to see how this builds. Another that I’d like to build myself at some point:smiling5:

Hi Si , that would be nice , then you can show every one how it should look .:smiling:

Thanks for the invite John, that will be a "Black Russian" thank you, (black coffee, white sugar and a jigger of vodka)
Jim.

On its way Jim, though the bar staff have failed to show up( One Steve Jones and Allen Dewire.)

I’m in for this, Interested to see what you think of the thunder model kits, and how you get on with this.

Hi Dom and welcome to a Rabble build. There will be plenty of banter, and off shoots of topics. :flushed::smiling2:.

John, a tracked vehicle without a turret and armour...ok I'm in.

Cheers,
Richard

Your more than welcome Richard.

Hi John
Nice choice. I seem to remember that Thunder Models are nice kits. Looking forward to this.
Jim

Hi Jim. I've never built one before, the only knowledge I had of them was on line. Their agent is LZ Models , with whom I have delt, they do a lot of resin add on kits. Funny enough they made the engine for the ChTZ 61 .

[JR]

Made a start and the first thing you notice is there is NO flash, well it's a brand new mould. :smiling3:

Sprues come in sealed bags , 2 large and 3 medium followed by the tracks, all single with 3 parts per track .




Two paint charts, going to do this in the buff one as will be none military.

Set in a small farm.




Instruction look good, very thin lines denoting where subassemblies are to go .






Plastic seems a little thin in some sections, detail is as expected , sharp, and nicely moulded, does feel softer than some , rather like MinArt.
Some very fine holes and matching pins surprisingly they match up very well .
Started on the engine.





Quite a bit of very small PE don't know if I can manage some of it , but will have a go.
While some sections were drying in the engine U started on the chassis, it's square !!!!!



Leaving off several lower parts as I can see them being knocked as the build continues.
One problem so far, cut a pipe section too short :fearful::flushed::worried:


So set too with some covered wire.


Came out well , to make sure it fitted I drilled a hole in one part,then pushed it into the hole and then pulled back to get a tight fit CA'd and carried on.

Also built up the rad .


That's it for today, don't know how much I'll get done tomorrow as have gardening and a small 1/1 job sanding the edge of a glass fibre roof and hopefully reapplying the resin mix when there is a full days sun .

All comments welcome as usual.
John .

[scottie3158]

John,
A great start. looks like it will build up to a great kit. The figures will set it off nicely.

[JR]

John,
A great start. looks like it will build up to a great kit. The figures will set it off nicely.

Thanks Paul, normal over gluing has started, even have a smaller brush and still manage it.

[Si Benson]

Evening Mr R,
I remember how complex the other dozer build you did was.
I see this looks to have a lot of fine delicate parts too!
Even with two good eyes, most of us would find it challenging so I tip my hat to you for taking this on
Great start though.....keep it coming :thumb2:

[Mickc1440]

Evening JR , got to watch this one come together, I’m sure it will look brilliant

[Dave Ward]

I remember your first ChTZ 61 build - I hope the tracks are a bit easier, on this, but I doubt it!
I'll keep an eye out for your posts..................
Dave