sjoemie himself 3,068 #1576 Posted February 11, 2022 Looking good! What will the paint scheme look like? I see copper, red, silver/grey.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,540 #1578 Posted February 11, 2022 1 hour ago, AMC RULES said: Well played buddy. Mister Man you be nice or I'll get @Mrs. Rules and the BBT and they'll give you a talkin' to. 1 hour ago, sjoemie himself said: Looking good! What will the paint scheme look like? I see copper, red, silver/grey.. The original idea for the tractor build came up because of the size of the engine. Then I got to thinking that it would be cool if I stretched it in every direction and put larger tires on, etc. The name was actually based on the ancient meaning of Colossus. I've never been a comic buff and was only vaguely aware of the Marvel Character until we started searching for ideas and a color scheme... At one point early in the build it was brought to my attention that it had a steam punk type look and I decided I wanted "metal" colors, mostly. The frame, frame extension, transmission, front axle. All are a dark mocha color with a very very heavy metallic flake. The rest is what you just mentioned with possible exceptions in the future based on whim of the moment. Here's a reminder of the hood ornament Trina ordered from @Wheel Horse 3D Grey. HE 3D printed it and assembled it then Trina hand sanded, masked, and painted it. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #1579 Posted February 11, 2022 Well.. that explains a lot! I didn't know either that Colossus is a Marvel character. Color scheme makes perfect sense then and imho much better looking than rainbow 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,540 #1580 Posted February 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, sjoemie himself said: much better looking than rainbow Best not to be giving me ideas. Maybe the next tractor I build I'll put every color under the sun all over the thing and name it "Craig". @AMC RULES 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #1581 Posted February 11, 2022 (edited) Quote every color under the sun I recently repainted my rural mailbox Regal Red. Looks great! My neighbor's boxes were rusting so while I had the gray primer in hand, I hit the rust spots. One neighbor actually had the nerve to ***** at me that I didn't 'finish' the job. Seriously dood? Get off your A55 and buy a can of paint! So... I had 'leftovers' ... pumpkin orange, hot pink, lime green, sunshine yellow, that the Treasurer has painted her garden gnomes with. He had himself a 'tie dyed' mailbox for a couple weeks. He repainted it finally. Hasn't spoken to me since! Edited February 11, 2022 by Jeff-C175 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #1582 Posted February 11, 2022 15 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: I recently repainted my rural mailbox Regal Red. Looks great! My neighbor's boxes were rusting so while I had the gray primer in hand, I hit the rust spots. One neighbor actually had the nerve to ***** at me that I didn't 'finish' the job. Seriously dood? Get off your A55 and buy a can of paint! So... I had 'leftovers' ... pumpkin orange, hot pink, lime green, sunshine yellow, that the Treasurer has painted her garden gnomes with. He had himself a 'tie dyed' mailbox for a couple weeks. He repainted it finally. Hasn't spoken to me since! People such as that... merit... none other than... 🖕 Don 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,585 #1583 Posted February 11, 2022 16 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: He had himself a 'tie dyed' mailbox for a couple weeks. He repainted it finally. Hasn't spoken to me since! Youz mess in’ with fredule property there boy… gonna hafta teach youz a lessin… 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,070 #1584 Posted February 12, 2022 12 hours ago, AMC RULES said: 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,070 #1585 Posted February 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: People such as that... merit... none other than... 🖕 Don Sassaluuuute ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,010 #1587 Posted February 12, 2022 One must be careful about what one asks for. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,663 #1588 Posted February 12, 2022 15 hours ago, sjoemie himself said: Looking good! What will the paint scheme look like? I see copper, red, silver/grey.. EB just ain't right, we just have to put up with him. He finely got a few RED horses he just has had time for Trina to repaint them. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #1589 Posted February 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Lee1977 said: just ain't right Well.. I think if I asked my significant other she might give the same answer about me, so i'm not judging 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,585 #1590 Posted February 12, 2022 10 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: Sassaluuuute ! At a previous job one of our contractors, who was foreman of the road construction crew, used to tell me all the time, while we were standing in a construction area with a long line of happy motorists: ”Jim, I have the best job in the world… people drive by really slow, roll down their windows and salute me all day long telling me that I’m Number One!!!…” I miss that guy… 1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,540 #1591 Posted February 12, 2022 7 hours ago, Lee1977 said: EB just ain't right, we just have to put up with him. He finely got a few RED horses he just has had time for Trina to repaint them. 2 hours ago, sjoemie himself said: Well.. I think if I asked my significant other she might give the same answer about me, so i'm not judging Lee is absolutely correct. I ain't right and I'm ok with it. 🤠 Now just to clarify the localized color scheme craziness... I do have "rules". First/A/#1 non-negotiable. I will NOT use a color from any other manufacturer. Color schemes and patterns shall be approved by the Machinery Color and Design Expert. So far I've had a Patriot Horse, (RED white and blue). Cinnamon Horse, (RED-ish brown or brownish RED depending on variables). Trina's done 2 as well. Her Pony, (Poppy RED) and The Military Tribute Tractor. (No red paint but it does have RED white and blue lights at the back). The current herd on 2/11/2022 consists of 5 "work clothes" wearing Horses. Trina's 867 Pigpen. My 2 1974 C160 Tecumseh engine tractors. 2 1986 417As to be restored by Trina and I for another Redsquare member. 🤫🤭 Plans for Pigpen are unknown to me. One of the C160s will likely be Patriot Horse II. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,540 #1592 Posted February 13, 2022 So I've been mulling over the front grille situation. I got this old generator from @Oldskool Mike a year or 3 ago. The Head of Tractor and Machinery Design has mentioned using the radiator shell as the grille for Colossus. The size would be about right. The base is around 10" across. 15"+/- wide. 24" tall. Thoughts comments questions suggestions opinions? 9 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,065 #1593 Posted February 13, 2022 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Thoughts comments questions suggestions opinions? I like it! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,585 #1594 Posted February 13, 2022 Looks tractorishee… I like it! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R Scheer 502 #1595 Posted February 13, 2022 Works for me, especially since it was the motor that started the Colossus build many years ago. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #1596 Posted February 13, 2022 You know my thoughts on this. DO IT..!!!! The generator should function without it. It would look great on a tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,540 #1597 Posted February 13, 2022 29 minutes ago, R Scheer said: Works for me, especially since it was the motor that started the Colossus build many years ago. I want you to know this post earned the first smile for me today. 😀 It isn't the exact engine that's going on the build but the powerplant is similar. It's certainly different and I like the "Kohler" embossed front. Just have to get some sort of "Wheelhorse" acknowledgement for it too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #1598 Posted February 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Just have to get some sort of "Wheelhorse" acknowledgement for it too. Wouldn't that come from a custom set of hood decals? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R Scheer 502 #1599 Posted February 13, 2022 55 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I want you to know this post earned the first smile for me today. 😀 Just have to get some sort of "Wheelhorse" acknowledgement for it too. Glad you took it in the spirit it was intended. How about a 3d Wheelhorse logo, but with it having duallies instead, just a thought. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #1600 Posted February 13, 2022 9 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Looks reet grand t'me, Lad. Better with a silver or black mesh screen behind it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
