Ajf.350d

Just got my first combine - the Fendt from Schuco. got a good price on it too. nice model but not as wow as I had hoped for. How do the UH Claas compare detail wise? Also tempted with the Norev Dominator.

Apologies if my comments offended. That was not the intention and also I did not realise there were members on here connected to Class Tractor. The couple issues I had looked at seemed to have quite a few overhaul articles which was not what I am after. I certainly wouldn't assume though that others are not interested in those articles. In fact judging by the speed it dissapears at my local smiths, quite the opposite Not being a farmer (other than by name!) Machinery owner or mechanically minded, I enjoy more reading about the machines and either the history if it is an old model or as in Profi, the technology.

Thanks all! yep, profi.com just fits the bill Think I migjt subscribe to the online version as it looks like you can also access older articles too. I had a look at classic tractor in smiths but seems to be a lot about restoration rather than just articles about the machines.

Are the any regular magazines that deal mainly with curent and new tractors? I have enjoyed a couple of issues of Tractor Magazine but my main interest is modern machinery. Additionally are there any good books that cover mostly modern equipment? Thanks Andrew

Thought I would share my flickr photos here for two reasons. I am sure some may find them interesting, and also help me label a few! You can add descriptions/tags directly. These are my sets in general, covers everything with wheels basically! http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajf350d/sets/ And a direct link for my tractor photos: Please feel free to comment! I am gradually adding more as I go through my hard disk. Andrew

Interesting looking combine. I assume the tracks are for less stable ground? Decreasing ground pressure? As you mention CAT above. I was about to ask, do CAT still make tractors and combines? I had a look on cat.com to find some general info about them (new here so learning) and couldn't find any mention of farm machinery. Andrew

Only just heard about the Spalding Show but will hope to go as it sounds to be pretty good! Next years UH though sounds just the ticket - this is the specific model I like.

No worries. - i've already ordered the two hard copies from the shop Andrew Farmer - yes that is my surname too

Thank you for the replies. The BFA ones look very nice but unfortunately a bit out of my price range! How easy are the kits to make? I have done your average airfix but never any white metal or resin ones. They look good built though! Surprised no other diecast manufacturer has done a bigger model. They are always well represented at rallies and seem to have a good following. Andrew

Are there any models available of Field Marshall tractors other than the 1/43 UH one? Would really like a larger 1/32 or even 1/16! Thanks. Andrew

Hello, I'm Andrew and i'm a diecastoholic..... Not sure if I fit into the 'normal' tractor collector as I pretty much like anything with engines and wheels! Apart from just starting to look at tractors ** - they have changed a bit since I was a kid! - I also collect 1/76 buses and when the wallet allows 1/50 Heavy Haulage and cranes and construction. For anyone interested, here is my flickr page which has quite a few photos of all sorts of wheeled things! http://www.flickr.com/photos/42414304@N06/sets/ ** Actually haven't got any yet - first order due any day Andrew