Well the first sketching outing of the year was last weekend at the Somerset Vintage & Classic Tractor Show. There is always a great range of machinery at this show, and I definitely had fun sketching. As well as having a great range of tractors on display the show also raises a lot of money for various good causes. To find out more about the show please visit their website:
www.somersettractorshow.co.uk
The eagle eyed of you may notice that I'm now blurring out sections of my scans. This is done to stop people being able to save a clear image of my work. I hope this doesn't spoil your enjoyment of my work.
1919 International Harvester Titan
(ink & watercolour)
Owned and restored over 4 years by Mark Harris.
1972 Oliver 1250
(ink & watercolour)
V8 Diesel Caterpillar producing 167hp. All original farm condition giving it tons of character.
Owned by Jason Smith and family
Love the chunky grill on this.
Here's some of my highlights of the show:
This has a Hot Bulb engine which is heated up by a flame under the front end. Hence the propane gas tank. It makes a great thumping sound as the single cylinder fires up, and the tractor shakes into life.
(essentially a Lanz Bullldog licensed under a different name)
A Tractor Puller powered by 380ci Ford Cargo engine, turbo charged with over size injectors!
Spotted this on the way out.
