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Old 25th March 2015, 01:41 PM
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The model of the Wallis is absolutely amazing - what scale is it? In all fairness to Sam, it does have a short wheelbase and the tall belly tank is the same style as the Wallis tractors. Any well engineered model is a pleasure to look at, but it is refreshing to see something unusual modelled. M.J. Engineering have a Wallis agricultural listed on their website but I don't think I've ever seen one in the flesh, or a photo of one. All of the models here look to be of a very high quality, very inspiring stuff! Thanks to all for posting the pictures!

Michael
Here is the prototype 3" Wallis built by my late father Les Smith around 1959 / 1960, it makes a nice big engine in 3" scale with an 8" dia boiler.
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Old 25th March 2015, 03:38 PM
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This the second one built in 1970 -1971 which I still have along with the driving trolley.Photo is courtesy of Michael Pumfrey.
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Old 25th March 2015, 06:48 PM
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beautiful engines those two 3" Wallis's Andy as is your 6" Wallis.

are there patterns and drawings still around for the 6" Wallis? i am surprised there aren't more Wallis agricultural's about in the model scene as they are similar in build to a burrell and equally good looking.

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Old 25th March 2015, 07:18 PM
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Sam - Yes they are still around, in fact only a few feet away :-)
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