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That really is most impressive! I like that it represents the buildings near you not just generic machinery barns. How have you done the brick on the house I’ve never found a good way of doing brickwork myself but that looks spot on

On 4/16/2024 at 10:15 PM, jmd said:

Looking good you've made a cracking job of them

Thank you John each one is getting a little better I’m not very patient so I have to do small bits every day and pace myself otherwise I rush it!

On 4/16/2024 at 8:58 PM, fordmajor said:

Great pics Lovely buildings .Great info cheers

Thank you , I do prefer making buildings I must do some more

Completed my scaledown field Marshall… I’m now using 100 degree solder as it seems to be stronger, as well as a new tip which has made all the difference. Still not sure about the Fry’s Powerflow flux I am using , seems to leave a milky residue which cannot be removed with flux remover, brake cleaner, petrol or paint stripper…

Nearly finished assembling an e27n. Here’s a few pictures of the soldered joints. These have taken a lot of filing though! I finally mustered up some patience with that thing. Did my nails too…

9 hours ago, Hair Bear said:

Thanks, I did wonder.

So next will be 'generate AI photos', followed by 'generate huge false income'?

Haha I must say it’s probably quite misleading in many listings! 

1 hour ago, Hair Bear said:

Slightly off topic, but has anyone else noticed recently some item descriptions have some very strange wording with weird syntax that although it reads correctly it is somehow appears  'generated'.

eg.

A tractor drawbar...

It is compatible with a range of equipment and is ideal for those in the agriculture and farming industries, is made from high-quality materials and is built to last. The brand of this drawbar is Massey Ferguson and it is a part type of hydraulics. The model year is unknown but it is still a useful piece of equipment that can be used to tow a variety of loads. This drawbar is in good condition and is ready for use.

Maybe it's just me...

There is an option when you list an item on eBay now which is a small button that says ‘generate AI description’ that will write this

Now that looks brilliant, I like the dry looking rust , something I have never mastered. What is the varnish you used James? I have never tried it brushed on I just use a spray after to seal it. I’ve never managed salt chipping either despite multiple attempts. Looking marvellous 

On 12/21/2023 at 7:37 AM, Stabliofarmer said:

Liking that alot Ted, I'm hoping I can get the weathering on my own N to a similar standard

I’m sure you will do a marvellous job James, what colour is it? Orange is easy to weather

2 hours ago, Tractorman810 said:

has he even got it?? has a reputation of putting stuff on ebay  and not actually having it in stock,had me twice in the past so wont use him since .

He’s had me too, bought an irrigator or something from him three days later he messaged me to say he never had one

5 hours ago, super6 said:

Britains did a papier mache Haystack 144F, if you can find one

I bet they are rare! 

15 hours ago, Cornish-model-farm said:

A straw rick would be stunning. On my layout I have a 1/32 scale binder and harvest long stem wheat straw to supply the local thatcher! I haven't attempted any thatched buildings or ricks myself.

 

That really is marvellous, haha may be you could send some my way😂 that binder is impressive 

6 hours ago, Stabliofarmer said:

Loving that Ted, particularly the interior detail

Thank you James, i still need to develop a removable roof most of it won’t be seen

6 hours ago, Cornish-model-farm said:

A farming neighbour of mine was still thatching his straw ricks in the early 1970s. I do like to see thatch.

That is amazing , may be a straw rick should be my next mission! It always interests me how localised the thatching techniques are . You can almost work out the location on the type of thatch. I’m trying to replicate Wiltshire long straw which is a bit shaggier. I think most now are combed wheat reed

12 hours ago, Cornish-model-farm said:

That looks wonderful. Well worth the effort👍

Thank you very much! , needs weathering down a little yet

Finally finished thatching a new cart shed after weeks,  used a lot of hemp on this one, smoked most of it…

A scaledown Fordson standard N in the making. Nearly there with it just the brass steering rods and smaller parts. I made this up a few years ago when I was less experienced , and as a result it was rather bodged with many parts being glued upside down and bits of my finger stuck to it. A bit of paint stripper and I had a nearly new kit. I must say the attention to detail and accuracy in these kits as always is unlike any other model. You cannot even compare a UH , Marge etc alternative made from chinesium and assembled by underpaid workers
The question now is colour…

Finished it finally. 

On 7/29/2023 at 6:55 PM, jmd said:

No it's a bit of a strange thing alright think they were built in the Lincolnshire area so must have been for some sort of crop but like you say don't know what advantage they would have been over a normal tractor 

All I can think is it would have a great turning circle John!

13 hours ago, jmd said:

Like the bettinson nice job

Thank you John , I’ve never really understood the row crop tractor and what advantage it would have over a normal tractor or what it’s use would be

Majority of the soldering done, it’s definitely not the prettiest, needs cleaning up…

Started progress again with the major, planning a Bettinson tricycle conversion. I am now using a chisel tip on the soldering iron and I wish I’d done it earlier. Im running the iron at a much lower temperature and the heat transfer is immediate…

I have finally managed to solder an entire model together. A scaledown te20, a much simpler build than the fordson and the traction engine which are still very much work in progress! Hopefully now I have a better understanding of how to solder white metal I can work up to the traction engine. The main thing I’ve learnt is the joins must be completely clean and unoxidised to form a strong bond. It is also easy to lose detail with big blobs which can be filed off if needs be however I am not that patient  with a file. All in all in my opinion it seems to be a much better alternative to glue and it shouldn’t need resticking together in ten years time. It just takes a lot longer…..

That weathering👌 Absolutely spot on with everything always look forward to seeing your builds John