N Scale 1/160 Vehicles - Page 4

**papermate** · #31 08-17-2020, 06:44 AM

For a change, this will be the first time that I ever do a farm vehicle, Fortschritt E512 Combine Harvester, originally at 1/100 now reduced to N/scale (1/160), from abc magazine. I wonder if it originates from Minimodels, but not sure.

Some parts, like the reel and ladders have been enhanced from plain graphics into 3-D, discarding the original templates. Also wheel hubs were carved and then caved in to give a more realistic effect. Very tiny beads of UV resin were placed on the lights to give a cone effect, the most obvious are the tail lights on the tow. Anyway, it's a 1/160 model and not too many tiny parts can be achieved in good result.

So, here's my debutante in farm vehicle. Your comments and critics are welcome.

**Vermin_King** · #32 08-17-2020, 11:01 AM

Wonderful build. At 1/100 it would have been a fantastic build, but at 1/160 it is absolutely insane ... in a good way.

Frankly that level of build gives me a headache. I don't know how you do it

**papermate** · #33 08-17-2020, 06:54 PM

Vermin King, thanks. Yes, I agree that it's absolutely insane but it is what it is!

**papermate** · #34 08-17-2020, 11:13 PM

Perhaps I should start a new thread on farm vehicles as I have quite a few on my harddrive.

**papermate** · #35 08-18-2020, 11:42 PM

Just another combine, E-512, with the reel mounted up front.

**MacSongLi** · #36 08-19-2020, 05:36 AM

WOW! Those are amazing papermate. When I first saw the photos (being a Canadian), I thought OMG a Zamboni! Then I looked closer at the photos.

That is a lot of detail for such a small scale.

Gary

**Madbrit** · #37 08-19-2020, 10:15 AM

Ah Papermate, this truly amazing collection is a stern reminder for me to make an optician's appointment as soon as possible.

Derek

**Doubting Thomas** · #38 08-19-2020, 05:07 PM

He's even cut out between the ladder steps for farmer to get into the cab!!! Sure steady hands there to do that so cleanly.

**papermate** · #39 08-19-2020, 06:30 PM

@Gary, it sure looks like a Zamboni at first glance. Thanks for visiting.

@Derek, I have mine almost annually at the optician's, too. Thanks for your kind comments.

@DT, thanks for your kind comments. Steady hands aside, I'll have to hold my breath when cutting and ensure absolutely no sneezing at all.

**Vinalssergio155** · #40 08-20-2020, 06:36 PM

Wow! Any category suits you great papermate !! Wonderful work, and it's great to build other things from time to time.