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I did yes, some interesting items, if I didn't already own a 1:32 S Series I'd be buying one, the t cab looks interesting too.

The finished Argo Cat, I can really see another side to 3D printing now, had a look around and there's a couple of tempting pickup models that I may have to look at next.

Following on from a first ever 'model haul', another first, my first real scratch build that I've bought rather than built. A Mchale 998 Wrapper built bt Rory at RMD Models. A super bit of craftsmanship, even if it's all 3D printed the skill level required is insane and the finish is top notch. Must get some better photos.

There's a good vice documentary on this story It's certainly an interesting discussion and as mentioned affects a much wider range of companies than just JD, Tesla are hugely at risk because of it. The discussion was gaining alot of traction at Uni last year and appears to be taken quite seriously across the board.

Absolutely fantastic Jack, really like the field, very natural looking

I find it good for gluing acrylic together such as the Braemere Kits, the only other alternative for acrylic is Tensol12 adhesive which is like plasticweld for acrylic (Gorilla Super Glue, not normal Gorilla Glue). Anything else modelling wise using plasticard, plastruct etc I always use plastic weld.

The 6290 announcement has me feeling old! I had a 6270 with loader as my first ever model from Todmorden Agricultural Show, probably 2005/6 at a guess. Will certainly be getting one for nostalgias sake, I can see why people get stary eyed over Britains MF 595s and Ford 5000s now

Great too see, looking forward to both your builds. Shame about the glue Phil, screw fix normally have a good deal on gorilla super glue.

Spent today understanding how 3D printers can be an attraction to those with no CAD skills. Years ago Newray made a series of hunting model playsets, one of which includes an 8x8 Argocat ATV. I've recently been trying to buy one but the cheapest I could find was £45 from America before any import taxes. On a whim I googled "Argocat Stl" and to my suppise there was a site selling a ready to print 1:18th scale stl file for $15 so I bought it, rescaled it to 1:32 and printed it. Very pleased with the outcome, I've ended up with a far more detailed model for a total of about £12.50 and five hours of printing. Just got to paint it now. Fresh off the printer Complete model, had to do abit of modding for the axles as when scaled down the system for 1:18 scale was to delicate in 1:32. Very impressed how well the frame printed considering how delicate it is. Pencil for scale. Unfortunately it did break in a few places when cutting the supports off On a more comical note another stl file I bought online, pigeons aren't real, a comical spoof on the idea all pigeons are actually government drones. Makes a fun little decoration for the shed.

Starting 2022 with my first ever 'haul' of models. For someone who's been in the hobby for ten years now I've never really acquired many models, most being built. Most of these I've bought for conversion when I can find the time. I just know that when I do find the time they'll have become obsolete and expensive so grabbed them now. The Siku 6290 is simply because it's as close as I'll get to the 6930 I drove summer 2020 without emptying my bank account!

That's lovely Hielke, it would be interesting to see something similar created by Britians today

Coming together now Sean!

Missed this, exactly as Alf says, you've managed to capture exactly what a Britain's version would look like, just lovely.

Thank you Chris and John, by writing out what I've done it helps reflect and come up with new solutions alongside hopefully helping others pondering similar queries

The earliest kits I did ended up costing me money as I was constantly sending out missing parts. To combat this shadowboards are now used to pack kits. A 1:1 scale 2D layout of everything required is laid on the table and parts are placed on top until every space is filled like a jigsaw. These are then neatly stacked to avoid postal damage. And wrapped in bubble wrap, they're pilled up in a box ready for final packing. The chaos of final packing. The box of the above plastic bundles is in the bottom left. A wheel pack, sheets, a straw and decals are added before packaging fills any extra space and the box is sealed. The contents of a kit, bar decals.

Rams have always been a big set back. To cut the twenty required for the original models in this thread took over a days work and involves getting your fingers covered in paper cuts. The process has now been sped up using a diamond cutting tool in a dremel and diamond debur tool for drilling new holes. These give much cleaner cuts and are faster than hand pipe cutters and conventional drill bits. Now a batch if twenty rams can be cut down in just over an hour.

Some more Bailey behind the scenes, starting with the casting station. Moulds on the go in this shot include all the Bailey parts, rims, tyres, mudguards, grain chutes and casting alongside are some truck and small implement wheels which use any excess resin or rubber from a pour. I run 8 tyre moulds allowing for two trailers worth of tyres to be made per pour keeping up with the laser cutters cutting rate. On the subject of lasers, these are the shadow boards for picking out cut parts from a sheet, my little sister helps out from time to time and these sheets let her identify what to put in the parts boxes and what to bin. Not everything is cut by laser though, plasticard sides, rubber mudguards and scrim mesh are all cut by hand. Everything for the kits start to come together in bundles, here wheels, axles, pins, rams and grain chutes are bagged together. Mudguards are prepped by removing flash and then packing into boxes.

Its always impressive how much a set of wheels change a Siku model, the rest of your details then really make it pop Phil

Very impressive work Chris, particularly with the booms some serious patience with the plasticweld involved!

They look very clean tidy and uniform, some lovely work. If this standard sets the precedent then I look forward to seeing what's to come

Shed looks interesting Alex, are they 3D printed frames?

Your guess is as good as mine, technical error somewhere along the lines!

I'd heard after the fame of a Classic Tractor feature he had to upgrade security to a padlock on the workshop, after joining Facebook I believe the fame has forced an investment in full CCTV! pan widget

The Same car looks like a lovely addition, certainly one I've ummed and ahhed about

That loader tractor is just equisit!