Starting picture:

Is that how you make stretched sprue, Peter?

This morning I woke up for a dull,cold, late autumn day.
Then-Peter- I saw you post and had the longest of the year!
Thanks,mate!

First steps with resin:



Surprisingly smooth cleaning and construction,except for the hassle with CA.
Did one mistake though, but fortunately not crucial.


12 parts down, 209 to go

Off to a great start Angel

Thanks Peter,
Saturday's progress:




Had some minor difficulties joining the body to the frame-not kit's fault but mine.CA accelerator solved the issue.

Quite a bit done for one day. Usually it takes that long just to clean up parts.

Very impressive etch work there as well Angel.

Started the rear cart today:

The trailer is very Ben Hur-ish chariot shaped. With the light behind it, you can see how thin the resin is. Very impressive kit. Thanks Angel

Yeah,having built in already 248 parts(PE included) I can only say this kit is worth every penny.

Lost some tiny bits,but managed to build them from styrene:

Next I'll start the construction of the wheels-another 220 parts(PE included) fun!
I now like resin so much, that I have 2 more kits from PlusModel on my wish(Santa Claus)list-Steyr 640 and Tempo G1200.
So thanks for setting up this Campaign and for all the support!

Yes and I am seriously looking at this kit for myself... price and all. You are doing a fantastic job on it Angel

Peacefull morning modelling(while "pets" still sleep):

I needed approx. 4,5 hours to finish my first wheel-62 pieces in total(30 rods,22 resin parts and 10 PE).
A kit of it's own.
Test fit on the front cart:

Simply jaw dropping Angel

Wow! Impressive work!!

Wow! Wheels looks difficult to build !

Gotta question either your sanity for building it or mine for loving it!

Olivier,Jesper,Alex,Clayton-thanks for your comments!
Wheels look complicated, but are not difficult to build-once you finish the first one
A wheel assembly jig comes with the kit.

I've switched over to conveyer building the wheels:


Wheels look very nice when built and mounted on the vehicle

Yeah right, you go on believing that Angel. The rest of us will just sit here and look on in awe.....

Construction finished:







Carts and wheels still not glued together- intend to prime and paint them first.Some small parts will also be added once painted.
I replaced the resin radiator protector-I sucked at removing it from the "sprue"- with soldered one, scratched from copper sheet.Some rivets were also added.
Very enjoyable build sofar!

This is going to look great when it's painted up.....

Simply fantastic Angel. Sensational work so far. Looking forward to seeing some paint down.

Beautiful model with crisp details.

Looking forward to see more

That is a hideously beautiful vehicle, I love it! Excellent build Angel, can't wait to see it with some color.

Clayton,Peter,Jesper,John-thanks for your kind words!
As advised by a friend of mine-I gave the Pavesi a thorough liquid soap bath,rinsed it and let it dry for almost 24 hours.
Side effects
-I lost the towing hook to the sewage pipe ,will adapt one from my spares...
-the wheel rods developed natural rust
I primed the tractor with Mr.Surfacer 1500 Black,diluted 1:1 with Mr.Color Thinner.
Now I have a black Ugly Duckling: