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Originally Posted by Gordon Bennett (Post 331136)

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.

This the second one built in 1970 -1971 which I still have along with the driving trolley.Photo is courtesy of Michael Pumfrey.

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.

regards sam

Sam - Yes they are still around, in fact only a few feet away :-)