Is this thing worth the effort?

[tugboat-2]

HEY, HEY, . . Whitedogone !! You did it man, WOW! When I did my first post to you, I was really hoping against hope you'd do it. It just "looked" like the type of project that would be a challenge. But with the possibilities that would absolutely keep me awake at night planning and dreaming each step leading to the final outcome!

My life was, (by necessity) turning "one man's trash into my treasure" (famous saying) and "this" seemed the perfect example. The most valuable part of the project is: (by necessity or "not"),... the absolute "PRIDE" you get when you step back and "STARE" at the end result! (worth a million bucks!!)

I am very happy for you Sir and you should most certainly be extremely "proud" of a beautiful job very well done!! Congratulations!!

NOW Sir,...WASH,..and spit-polish the rest of that tractor to match 'er gorgeous lid!!! Don't forget to rinse her belly and black 'er boots,..Sir! Ah...er,..another shot of 'er "clean", with you aboard would be most welcome!

CHEERS !
. . tug

 

[mjncad]

Looks good, and the only thing I was going to suggest was painting the underside some sort of matte black to reduce reflected glare from the ground.

 

[whitedogone]

I did the bottom with black rubberized undercoating. Now, I just need to get the thing as dusty as the rest of the machine so it matches.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

...Now, I just need to get the thing as dusty as the rest of the machine so it matches.

Okay. That works too.