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Here is a Matchbox 72a Fordson tractor that was in serious need of rescue. This is what I found in a box of scrap parts and beaters; a 72a missing the entire front axle supports, missing the steering wheel and tow hook (also gone are the axles tires and hubs).



I fashioned a new front axle support (metal) and a new tow hook (also out of metal). Next, I adapted a new steering wheel from another beater (again, out of metal). Here she is with the new parts and some primer.





Because this old gal was left for dead, I think she has earned the right to some yellow hubs and shiny new black tires. I'll post more as I progress (weather is too crappy to paint now).

It looks like Tinman may need some wheels and tyres ? Sorry about the image size . Still working out the new tablet. pm sent

If the tablet is an android one try an app called "picture resiser"
It's free and very simple I use it all the time

Thanks Reg , Done

Love that Tractor rebirth, that is going to make some owner very Happy, especially with the background story.

GHOSTHUNTER.

mrmoko wrote:It looks like Tinman may need some wheels and tyres ? Sorry about the image size . Still working out the new tablet. pm sent

Have that little tin man send me a couple of pair right away!

No worries ,I will send a few steering wheels as well . Just pm me where you want them sent

Great job .
do you use a sand blaster to remove the old paint?.

daz28 wrote:Great job .
do you use a sand blaster to remove the old paint?.

I use aircraft grade paint stripper and a wire brush to get into the tiny spots.