Bill Walters

Just forget I ever posted.  I didn't come up with the graphics design, we just made a replica.  There's always reasons not to buy something.  I'm glad I was able to give you those reasons.

It's been great chatting with you.

Bill

This set will be shipping shortly.  This is a limited production run.

Enjoy,

Bill Walters

The 3 point hitch is an accurate replica with the fast hitch detail.  It does not "fit" anything.  John Deere requested the single tires for Europe.

Bill

More photos.

Bill

Attached are images of the new 9X30 in both North America and European versions.  These are first shots from the tooling, so they are still rough in some areas.

Enjoy,

Bill

Thanks for the comments.  I should have something new to show you shortly.

Bill

These units were made for the CNH Trade Fair in Louisville, KY.  While I cannot tell you how many were made, they were very limited.  Congratulations on your purchase, you have something very unique.

There were also NH CR combines gold plated as well.

Bill

At the present time there are licensing issues.

Bill

what specific models are you talking about?

Bill

It's that time of year again.  What did we do right, or wrong?

Bill

We haven't released any, it must be an old unit from years past.

Bill

I just want to make sure you understand that Ertl did not produce this unit.

This item is produced by Scale Models, which is owned by Joe Ertl, a son of our founder.  We are in no way connected with Scale Models.  They are a competitor of ours, just like Siku or UH.  It just so happens their owner is an Ertl.

Are you confused yet?

Bill

Our tooling is pretty bad for this series.  With all of the changes to the side panels, we would have to tool the whole thing over to make it look right.

This is not an easy change.

Bill

The 4366 is being produced for the National Farm Toy Show starting November 3rd.

You are correct, the prototype did not have the 3-point hitch.  We hadn't located a real tractor with a 3-point when we did the prototype.

Bill

Many changes still happening when it comes to NH model #s in US vs. Europe.

We're still trying to get all the right answers.

Bill

Here are a couple of pictures.

Bill

I'll look into it.

Thanks,

Bill

The European version should have the same mirrors.

What is the issue with the rear hitch?

Bill

I don't have a good photo to show you.

We're having a few issues with this unit, so until we get things finalized, you'll have to be patient.

Bill

We do have approval from AGCO to produce the other versions.  Now, we just have to make it happen.

Bill

I don't offer spares in the US market, but again, I'm not responsible for Britains or the European markets.

We have many suppliers of wheels, tires, mirrors, etc.. for those customizers who want to do their own thing.  You have to realize that I would have to carry all of these parts in 3 different scales, along with all of the different models we do.

Bill

I guess I don't truly understand your question, maybe you can elaborate for me?

If you're asking why Siku and UH does not sell more product into North America, maybe you should ask them and not me.  RC2 is selling farm toys everywhere we can including Australia, China, Europe, North America, South America, etc..

I would have to say that North America is by far the largest market for farm replicas.  When you consider what RC2 does, and add in all of the other manufacturers.

I would have to say that the largest worldwise market is still for 1/16th product (includes UH and Bruder).

2nd place is probably a toss up between 1/32nd and 1/64th worldwide.  Obviously 1/64th is much larger than 1/32nd in North America, but 1/32nd is bigger everywhere else.

I'm not at liberty to discuss sales in more detail.

I have been told by AGCO that Scale Models will be producing this unit, although I don't know if they will be doing a 1/32nd scale or not.

Bill

We haven't announced our plans for these 1/32nd units in North America.  It will be March before we show our new 2006 items.

Bill

I assume you are talking about wheeled 8030 since we've already shipped the tracked version.

We should have some new announcements in February.

Bill