I have to admit, if I did not actually know what I was building with this kit I might be pushed to think that it was a tractor from the initial stages. I have, in the past built model tanks with engines which this could be at these early stages of construction. However, getting the rear axle built and adding a few more items like the rather fragile braking rod system slowly brings some identity to the model.
Overall I am impressed with the level of detail on the moulded parts and in general the parts fit is good. However, the instructions are something to take as a guide rather than a definitive placement plan. The rear linkage to the brake disc is a case in point. Mounting it n the hole on the transmission shown in the plan means it wont fit, and it trying to get it to fit I broke it! This was not the end of the World though as the WMD Stores had some suitable plastic rod in stock so a new part was made and mounted in the position that the plans should have shown. I do know it is in the right place now as drawings further n in the instructions show it in that place! There have been one or two other similar issues but I am now double checking if it doesn't look right during test fitting. At least it now is looking more like a tractor!
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