CallumC

That actually doesn't look bad   nice to see a buckrake  and to be honest I like the idea of the vet set  not ground breaking but couple different figures. Would be good fun for the kids  just noticed the golden lab or retriever  whatever it is with the vet set   that's a nice throwback to the 110 set with the shooting man 

Thanks for the reply's,  I was fairly sure it was. Nice find as it wasn't advertised very well 

Got this unboxed from ebay  and I presume its a FTF model am I correct? 

1 hour ago, MDFord said:

A few older bits and pieces of Britains I picked up recently 

Nice turkey    I've never come across one like that 

I also managed to get this joblot of parts from Facebook. It's got some good bits in it that will be handy down the line. I thought it was odd to see the loading shovel cabs so had to have it .   If anyone spy's anything the need to sort a model please give me a message and we could organise a swap 

I Have been lucky enough to stumble on some less common bits this last while.

White transit van in ok condition its got a couple chips and the box is bashed but it was an OK price.  Green valtra in nice condition however the steering wheel is broken for some reason  (don't think the tractor has been apart so not sure how that happened) also picked up these older implements as I wanted the bale elevator. one of the more lucky and rare finds was this joblot of bits with the most important windows for my britains cardboard farm house. If anyone has the door or another window give me a message please.   

Looks good on the britains tyres 

23 minutes ago, CMB said:

That's awesome mate. I'm selling the brown ones on eBay and they want to know if they fit that exact trailer. The yellow ones are the same dimensions as the older brown ones I believe 

They all have the same bed    lorrys, blue, red, green and the yellow trailers are all the same 

Makes for a tidy rig     not sure how import tax works for Australia now?  I had bought a 1.64 Road train around that time aswell.

19 hours ago, IH885XLMAN said:

Any chance britains will release a 996 again or rebadge it a 990 or 995 ,??

Hopefully they do  

21 hours ago, James Joe Dewar said:

Thank you Callum, which set up.

Regards

Joe.

Your lorry with the combine 

Some new bits   one of John gibsons fraser mill and mix (it's excellent)   and managed to get an original cab for my volvo. The tractor itself is mint but didn't have a cab   this cab is fairly batterd but its better than no cab   

That's a tidy setup 

5 hours ago, Stabliofarmer said:

I think that sums it up very well. We buy and sell miniature steam engines and there's a few CNC machined engines cropping up that just lack the sole, or feel of an engine that's been built over the course of many years by an individual's hand. The same absolutely applies to a scratch built model over one of my kits or a 3d print where a machines done most of the work.

Although  your kit does give you a nice bit of an in-between   yes it's it's kit but you still have to put effort into it to get a decent end result 

13 hours ago, 844john said:

Couldn’t have put that better myself Callum, for me personally I like to look at something and know it’s come from someone’s hands. It might not be perfect, but maybe that’s not always the point.

It's something a little more special at the end of the day. But there's definitely a place for the mass produced and the 3d printed.    Long story short   everything has its place and its all down to personal preference.       I also like the mentioned idea of a British replicagri ! Just imagine all the odd bits you could get. 

3 hours ago, 844john said:

As the resident Dinosaur here, I agree with a lot of what’s been said. There’s no doubt that the advances in 3D printing has led to a more affordable way for some models to be produced. As James says, it’s not for everyone, just like picking up a knife and a ruler isn’t for everyone either. I still think there will always be a place for both, and I also agree that there’s a lot of models out there yet to be tackled, especially from British manufacturers who are usually overlooked by the European manufacturers.  

It also comes down to preference doesn't it.   For example you could go out and buy a perfectly good table that was made in a factory / by someone using power tools or you could buy the same table made by somebody from scratch with hand tools.  Sometimes it's nice to have something that's been produced using someone's raw skills. 

Does anyone have anything made by PDC they would sell    to be honest I'd consider anything that he made.  If anyone has anything please send a message 

Thanks 

I'd say the 'conversion' standard has changed the most     2006 sorta era when i first joined the forum   people selling 'conversions' were selling models with loaders added, wheels changed, 2wd models, full cut and shunt models  just a vast selection of styles.  Now it's more common to see a repaint job (nothing wrong with this either) or like you've said a more specific customisation (certain stickers lights aerial horns etc to replicate a personal tractor)     the 3d printer has certainly changed the market  but its also made getting some more unique models a tad more obtainable. And also the model kits have been an excellent addition to the hobby. Especially for people who haven't commented to buying all the stocks of  plastic and brass etc needed to do a scratch build.

I don't think we will ever run out of models to make. Likely will see more variations of older casts coming back into production.  Hopefully the hobby doesn't get much more expensive. 

Thanks for the replies   I'll try get some   it looks a little naff without them 

 Excellent I'll keep an eye out 

I dont think I'm missing caps for the rear wheels on this valtra (seen a fue others without them)   the picture on the box has caps on tho.   Does anyone make little caps for them ? 

Looks excellent   will you be selling any? 

1 hour ago, Pete132 said:

That came up well, Car cleaner again?

Just an interior detailing spray      they are designed for plastics and metal some work on glass as well   so it's perfect for models 

Looks excellent   well done 

Much like the blue power t7300  or whatever it is    that 6r looks a very tidy model    both will look ace will a little work