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This was released tonight on TTS...there are many releases in all scales, particularly 1/32 this time. Some notable 1/32 releases include a Case IH STX535, a a Case IH 535 Quad Trac, a slurry wagon, a Puma 180, and a New Holland T 7050. There are also several other major 1/32 releases, including a Gold STX 535 and 305 Magnum set. Looks like a step in the right direction for RC2, I saw two 1/16 releases that will be finding their way to Cider Hill Farms once they are released. I will be adding news on each of the major releases from this catalog in the Farm Model news section on FTF's website within the next few weeks, so keep an eye out on the home page for more information.

Here are the Case IH catalogs:

Happy Birthday Scott 

Another annoying attempt at earning a few spare dollars by John Deere...when will they learn! 

http://www.toytractortimes.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=19375

Can't see any weather at all... but it sounds like it's not raining... blinking typical as it's 2.44am and I have no reason to do anything outside at all

Why are you still awake!?  :D

Currently misting outside...been on and off mist/rain pretty much since 10am. Not complaining though as it means I do not have to water the plants at work 

Give it a go chap...as others have said, this will be extremely well made if it is anything like your past work 

Definitely Model Farmer, packed with loads of information about different aspects of the hobby from all over the world. I also get an American model tractor magazine monthly called "Toy Farmer" that seems to mostly focus on 1/16. However the main content is unfortunately been shifting from  new releases and conversions to stories of 1/16 collector's collections.  \

Loads of pond cleaning and weeding at work 

My parents once again over reacting about their copy of Harry Potty coming in the mail again today...and I thought I had no life!  :D

Last day of driver's education  ;D

Fantastic Sean mate, one of the best scratch builts that I have seen on here for a long time. It is quiet obvious that lots of time and effort went into that from your behalf, and for that you are to be commended. Once again, fantastic work Sean, keep up the good work mate 

New Holland Self Propelled Bale Wagon! How I wish the camera wasn't busted, certainly is a rarity to see up here to say the least!  :o

Nice pictures Steve, glad to see her still owning her keep 

Will- That picture looks like it came straight out of a brochure mate, absolutely stunning! 

Superb mate, that Allis Chalmers 4W-220 is really something else. A nice collection of AC arctics you have there as well, I can imagine it took you quite a while to find all of those pieces!

Ouch, I think I may need a second job now! 

It is quite surprising that they are going to be releasing the classics in 1/32, It seemed like that scale was reserved for modern pieces of equipment. Nevertheless I am not complaining about it, I will try to pick up at least one of the 1/32 classics if they find their way to America. As for the MF 135, I am going to try my best to get my hands on one of them. If the UH 35X is anything like what this model will be, it would definitely be a lost opportunity to miss this release. Thanks for the newsflash Gavin 

A lovely Ford 5000 parked up in a barn...shame the camera is broken  :'(

Very nice mate, another great piece as always. Just out of interest, is there any way to tell about how many of the real industrial versions were fitted to two wheeled sprayers?

Nice pictures Nick, looks like it was a good day 

One thing though...WHY didn't you get anymore pictures of the Massey Ferguson lawnmower  :D

Hot and humid in the first part of the day, rain and thunderstorms in the latter part of the day...we will take all we can get...it's been a bit dry here as of late. 

Nice pics Noel, especially enjoyed the Farmall Cub...a really nice piece of machinery that is. Thanks for posting !!

The 4th version is coming in Sept.

http://shop.bossenimp.com/32_Case_IH_Puma_180_39_07_Fa_P18814C120.cfm

That does not look half bad, quite quick that they are dishing these out too I should add. If the final release looks anything like the prototype image, I may try to pick up one regardless of the hitch on it 

A few years ago in the UK, unleaded fuel was phased out and a lot of classic car owners had the problem of what fuel to use in their cars etc.

    There were two solutions to the problem. One being to have hardened valve seats fitted and the ignition timing retarded slightly, or the alternative was to use a fuel catalyst. There were two types. One could be fitted "In line" in the fuel pipe to the engine, the other was a bag of what looked like magnesium pellets which were put in the fuel tank. Sounds like bulls hit but all the people I know that used them had no problems at all. The pellets never disappear, they cause the fuel composition to change but don't deplete in doing so, hence the reason they are called a "Catalyst"

    It isn't new technology either; It was developed in WW2 to allow Spitfires to run on low grade Russian petrol. Don't ask me how it works.............. it just does. I will try to find out some more information later and post it up for you, 

That is interesting mate....please post up any information you get...I am always interested in vintage machinery and how it works. 

Mandy- Gas here right now is roughly $2.90, or about 1.43 pounds 

What a beautiful tractor Tim.. how old is it?

She is about 50ish years old Mandy. Probably would seem a bit old compared to the tractors over there but around here we tend to preferr the older tractors as they are all broken in, and there is no computer system to worry about. For around $2500, you can get a decent sized older tractor that will still give you plenty of good years of work. The only down side to the older tractors in America is that Gasoline (Petrol as you lot call it) is being mixed with Ethanol, a form of fuel made from corn plants, to alleviate the high fuel costs. I am sure that my uncle is not the only one doing this, but he is now putting two cycle fuel in his tractors instead of the gasoline, because the older engines with the old style valves cannot handle the ethanol. Probably a bit more than you wanted to know, but hopefully someone will find it interesting.

Great review Will, sounds to be another excellent UH model. Hopefully sometime I will pick up this or the Claas version if either of them hit the states 

mmmm should i get one :D

its about time they listened but i dont think they are doing it enough yet \, still a lot to do before i go buying all the RC2(Britains) again like i used to :(

I agree, I am not going to be buying another Britains model until I see some more improvement on it. This release looks much better than some of the models recently released, but it is still lacking a bit...The hitch should have been fixed long ago.

Thanks for the review Jason, but I am afraid that I will be skipping the Britains models until they can really get their act together. 

My favourite tractor to drive has to be a Farmall 300. Even though it only has about 30 horses under the hood, it still will pull like a horse. The engine makes a sweet tone when it has a plough sunk in the ground, the one my uncle has can handle a 3 bottom plow with no problems.