jack_c

Finally built my new workbench in my new garage,so on it a uh mf 3080,this is the model that forum member ghost droped down his stairs so plenty to be done still,and have rebuilt my tier 3 5455 that I did back in 09 as it was a bit rough for my likeing but still some tinkering to be done on that too yet.

 

Nice fancy brass plated socket there Jamie

Liking the look of the 5455!

Few more Masseys to add to my collection,

But not before they get a few alterations!!

MF 7624

MF 7499

MF 6475

Might have someone with a 5480 cab, will find out for you

Got a JCB 550-80 today,

Grand model just a pity about the fixed axles

Thanks Bob

Apparently the 298 wasn't the best of the range

290 was supposed to be a far better tractor

Haven't actually seen the 298 with the linkage but might see If I can go round when he's at the grass to see if I can get a few pictures of her in action!

Ah Jack I see it looks  and heres me thinking you where getting ready for first cut was going to ask could I come up to you with my MF3085 to cart in along side your mint MF298   A

 

lot of boys around us are using doublechops as they have no silage and there cutting there silage now but taking it in to feed but thankfully we are like yourselfs we have silage to last us in the end of june but our grass seems to be growing ok but its just to wet to put stock out so we might be cutting more silage this year as the grass might get in front of us and to long for the cows

Sorry to burst your Bubble Bob

The 298 is gone aswell, broke our heart in repairs, couldn't keep a clutch in it and was forever stopping with fuel problems,

Got a good price for it so let it go, clutch didn't last 100 hours last time for whatever reason,

Just never worked when we needed it which was about twice a year to mix slurry and draw grass so we let her go,

A man not far from us then bought it from the dealer and now has a front linkage on it which he puts a buckrake on, this is his second, seems to suit him well due to the duncan Lift off cab

This is what we have now in place of it

Will get a picture of the full fleet when first cut eventually arrives!

Looks proper smart hooked to that fergy Jack

The models are spot on against the real deal!! Very nice Jack.

Looking good Jack have you changed the MF4255 and NH chopper ??

Thanks for the great comments lads,

Thats the plan, to make our our farm equipment in model form over time

Yes Robert we sold the Massey 4255 in the summer of last year, Got the 5440 in place of it

We still have the NH doublechop in the shed incase we ever need it for zero grazing, we've enough silage still to last another couple of weeks but it could be out this year unless it warms up abit and the ground dries,

Unfortunately the harvester isn't on in the picture ready for first cut, that'll be a while yet

I hadn't either and any pictures I had seen were different style cabs

Its a C & G cab made in Dublin

The tractor is out of Scotland Originally and I bought it off my mums Uncle who lives about a mile from me who no longer needs it

Love it Jack lucky man I hope to you keep us up to date on what work you do with it

Lovely little tractor Jack, hopefully you will keep the cab I think it suits the tractor,

Thanks

Thats the plan, the company that made the cab is still on the go so I'll hopefully will be able to get all the parts I need

Finished first year at uni now so off for summer, so thought it would be a good buy as a summer project

Going to try and do as much of the work myself if I can

Will keep you updated!

Will get some tomorrow and post them up!

Model Farmer JF 900

A fantastic model!

Photos or it didn't happen!   

Yes Master

Needs some TLC but thats what the summer is for

A Stanley Lithium 18v Hammer drill

Halfords tool chest and drawers

and a 1975 Massey Ferguson 135

Has anyone seen the daylight robbery that Royal Mail are now charging for postage,

For a box of a reasonable size less than 749g it was £2.70 first class

Now its if the box is over 80mm in any direction its gone upto £5.65 regardless of the weight

They must be having a laugh???

Those look class Barry!

Very tidy work

Got a phone call from the secretary in the office saying her son had some farm models and was going to be throwing them out, and asked me if I would like them, so I went round to meet said woman, and came back with these, she said I could have then for free, I gave her son £50.

*cough daylight robbery cough

Good buy,

You got a good bargin there! (So many models are thrown out, its such a pity! People don't realise there's weirdos like us out there that actually want them )

Deadly job,

You really are thinking outside the box!

Parweld is a nice reasonably priced mask,

On my second now and got good service from the first, the new one has the grind function which is handy,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parweld-XR915H-Everyday-Light-Reactive-Welding-Grinding-Helmet-Q-/160959189691?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item2579ea52bb

if the tyres that hard  you cant get it back on, surely it wouldnt deform shape wise with the ridging removed???  i am guessing they are the tims/ siku tyres like used on the trailer you did recently, if so i have some of those and they are dam hard tyres, infact i couldnt get mine off to paint, hence the mask stuff i bought 

It is yeah,

The only problem is there is quite alot of cutting in 120 wheels haha... but needs must,

They seem to have a very hard side wall but I find they go out of shape the other way, but then again there'll be no weight on them

Thanks for your help by the way!

They are trelleborg pattern trailer wheels,

They have a ridging around them but I removed this off one and feel its required to keep the tyre shape,

I might try luke warm water with lubrication as that might help

Thats the problem,

I've Already taken the tyres off the 120 wheels and painted the centres I just am having difficulty refitting the tyres back on again,

I've recently got some wheels that I've painted the centres on,

The problem has now arised and I need to refit all the tyres,

I can't warm the tyres as they deform when stretched once heated,

Any help?

All comments much appreciated!

PS I've 120    to do so would be really greatful of tips

Liking the look of that!

Good job!

Does the weight move?