He Builds Scale Model Tractors As A Hobby

He builds scale model tractors as a hobby AG WORLD Ag World 11-3-20 "Each one takes 2,000 to 3,000 hrs. to build," says George Erbe, Monona, Iowa, who builds scale model tractors, threshers and semi-trucks as a hobby. So far, Erbe's built 11 mini machines ù including 10 tractors and one thresher ù and he's just begun work on a 3/8 scale model semi truck and trailer. They're built to exact scale with parts machined to exact specifications so that they're fully operational. Machines built include a 9/16th scale 1930 McCormick Deering 15-30, a ¢ scale F-20 1935 Farmall, a 15-30 Townsend, a ¢ scale Rumely Oil Pull, a ¢ scale Waterloo Boy, and a 1/3 scale Case Thresher. Erbe shows his machines at antique power shows throughout the Midwest. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, George Erbe, Box 402, Monona, Iowa 52159 (ph 319 539-2649).

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