Andy

Ive been looking forward to this Pete

Its an interesting poll this one. Britains removed the driver years ago (before FTF) at the request of collectors by all accounts. There is potential to bring them back with FTF models if I felt it would be worthwhile.

Just had confirmation from RC2 that this is a US only baler (with tank on top). There will be a new EU item in Euro spec NH livery but quite different from this one (without tank).

I will get on to Britains and see if A) there is a Euro Spec item on the cards, and if there is an image.

I like that. Gives it a real sense of hard work too!

Ah well done Nick. Hope it goes well for you! We will soon have to consider a new board - FTF Member "Real" Farms.

Coming down with some nasty strain of Chinese Chicken Bird Man Flu! Obviously caught it from Spalding It was a tad warm in that small hall all day

I'm leaving now for the short 5 mile trip See you all shortly!

There will hopefully be a few tables reserved for us to come and go as we please. Will be popping in tomorrow to confirm this mind you! Plan is, as seemed to be the preference - Gardeners Arms for food and beverages, although both are of course optional!

Early Pictures of Roadless E27N

I have opened up the website now. Obviously some bits and pieces to add but the main structure is there to see, with contact details etc..

Just a few last minute tweaks to various parts. Be aware that the majority of images will be uploaded after spalding.

Its almost ready. I expect it to be open either later today or tomorrow.

It's a lovely kit. One of the better examples I have seen too.

We will only have the red from DBP i'm afraid Sean. Which technically will be yellow.

I am pleased to confirm now that there will be samples of the forthcoming RC2 intermediary limited editions (for FTF) at Spalding. What I plan to do is gather feedback on them at Spalding, submit any necessary changes to RC2 and then begin taking orders once delivery is signed off and confirmed. Delivery is being geared towards May / June. There will be a few items on show, of which 2 we will be taking forward as the final models, so I value everyone's imput on what we have on show, as this will have some bearing on what are the final model(s).

I remember a number of years ago when there was the country wide slaughter of livestock (Foot and Mouth?) They put down a field of sheep near us using guns. They did close the road mind you, since all of our school buses were diverted. I do recall one of the guys there commenting that it was the most unsavoury thing he had seen. The typical slaughterhouse calm was thrown out the window of course, with the animals panicing. So I think as far as a single or small group of animals are concerned, and done in the correct manner, a gun may be fine. A large group though I don't think is suited to this method. No doubt it comes down to costs though?

Brilliant Mark. Found that very interesting. Looks a damn site more fun than when I walked around the peugeot car plant Did they give any inclincation as to how many challengers / iseki models that produce? Ratio to the standard red massey etc?

Nice picture Walter! It did look very similar to that but had FORD in black as a decal. It also had the standard cab too.

I think the 555 was an American tractor. I have seen some literature on ebay showing a 555 with backhoe loader. Would be interesting to see if the 5000 in the UK / Europe was also 555, as I have seen a Ford 5000 industrial, but decals were missing.

Interesting picture that. In my research for a prospective FTF model, I have found several Ford Highway models that I previously thought did not exist. The 333 seems to be the most prominent though.

I had heard that there was a golden sprayer on the horizon from RC2. Some were supposed to be made available at an upcoming show? JD Expo in Tenerife? Either way, some will find their way on to eBay I should think.

You reckon you could take that to town then Sean? Challenge time perhaps!

I think the grill is: 4 6" Sausages Steak Gammon Lamb 2 Beef Burgers 4 eggs Liver Blackpudding (if requested) Pinapple - The yellow thing. I think it is only classed as a clearance if the ancillary dishes are eaten too. Its located in a little village called Gosberton Risegate - Blink and you miss it. I think I know where I might be going this weekend, seeing that has brought back memories!

Ah I knew I had pictures on my laptop somewhere. A little enticement for the Autumn show! This was from the place that does the fairly large grills. Image 1 - The Steak - Aptly titled I think. I had this last time Image 2 - The Hungry Mans. Ive tried it once - All locally sourced meat too. A joy to behold!