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Here's the list......Dates of production, description of model and guide prices. 1952. Fordson Major E27N. Dark blue body. Orange wheels, rubber tyres (2 types of tread on rear). Steering, towbar with pin, clockwork wound by starting handle. Scale 1:16. Illustrated box or plain box with small label. ?300-400. 1955. Fordson Major E27N. Red and yellow with driver. Clockwork, scale 1:43, boxed. Made under license by 'Raybro & Sturdy Products S.A'. Johannesburg, South Africa. (Model marked 'Chad Valley GB'). ?200-300 1954. Fordson Major DDN. Mid blue body. Orange wheels, rubber tyres, working steering, lifting bonnet, towbar pin, hydraulic lift at rear (detachable centre arm), clockwork wound through rear hub. Scale 1:16. Illustrated box or plain box with small label. ?300-400. Static Version. As previous model but without clockwork operation. Illustrated box or plain box plus small label. The word 'working' is deleted from all sides of the box. ?200-300. Chrome Version. Static (non-clockwork) version in chrome plate, with or without wooden plinth. Thought to be a ploughing trophy or Ford presentation model. ?250-400. 1955. Ford Dexta. Mid blue. Orange wheels, radiator panels and 'Fordson Dexta', not steerable, rubber tyres, hook, 1:16. Illustrated box. ?400-600. 1955. Ferguson. Green, Red wheels, 'Ferguson' on sides, steering, hook. 1:16. Illustrated box inscribed 'Ferguson'. Promotional. ?500-700. Grey body. Grey wheels, hydraulic lift at rear. ?600-800 1950-55. Massey Ferguson Tractor. With or without motor. ?400-600. 1950-55. Fordson Major Tractor. Red or blue, motor in some. ?400-600. Bright yellow/orange, red wheels, key, boxed. ?1,750-2,250.

No, in the description the chap seemed to believe they were made for Britain's, if that's anything to go by, he did say that they were 1:32 in scale so perhaps they are Hugar. The pics of them were very good and showed them up well so I thought they were worth going for, like you say 'naieve charm'. Will look good with the apropriate lead models with them and you don't see these very often. I will probably know a bit more when I get them and able to scrutinise closer.

I made a wooden gate several years back and 'hung' it. Made it to 1:10 scale, well, I say it's 1:10 because it's 1 foot in length.The hanging and falling posts are let into a 'plynth' of the same timber, looks pretty good even though I say so myself. I made it because we used to make full size wooden gates in the YFC so I thought I'd have a go at doing a smaller version. I'll post a pic if you want to see it.

I have a 1979 1210 4wd with the Kramer MK2 front axle, tractor is in a bit of a state cosmetically but has a brand new engine in it. Front axle UJ's are knackered and yes, the parts are expensive. I was quoted 4 years ago ?800 a side from CNH but are a bit cheaper direct from Kramer as they still keep the parts for these axles on the shelf. If you're looking for bits contact Kramer, they are in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, telephone number 01782 361791. They call themselves ICP Kramer Industrial & Construction Plant Limited.

I've just had 4 of the non-cabbed 135's delivered, in regular boxes. Boxes are the same graphics as the Major and T20 but with the 135 on it.

Waiting for 3 that I found on eBay last week tucked away in an obscure listing. I believe these are the Hugar ones, blacksmiths and wheelwright combined shed, single stable and combined cart linhay and a pigsty. Saved the pictures.

I only have the E27N Major, unfortunately un-boxed but it is mint. Do see quite a few in the series about but yes, fair money.

Definitely superglue I would say, sticks plasticard o.k so should be just right.

You did well to pick them up for that. Just goes to show that it's about.

Oh, and forgot to mention in my last post, I've got a few of the 1:32 Fordson Majors coming at the same time.

The Zwolle one is totally different to this one and in my oppinion very much better, well, you would expect so for a 'special'.

I have just been informed that the 1:43 model tractors are in. I have some examples being delivered sometime tomorrow (Thurs 29th Nov). These tractors are the European release version of the previous ones that were made for the French 'Hachette' Company that have been discussed in previous topics. These tractors are packaged in 'regular' U.H boxes. When I have them in my grubby little mitts I'll post up some pics.

I have all the 'Vintage' series tractors in my collection including the Land Rover. The Land Rover is also the same one that's available in the ordinary box in the 'Elite' range. The D.B. 900 is still very easy to find and since it came out has not increased in price at the toy fairs and is still around ?40. The T20 is a little more scarce but you do see them about and if you can pick one up for under ?100 you better grab it. The E27N Major is now getting very hard to find but you just may find one at a New Holland dealers but expect to pay around ?125 to ?160 for it. The Lanz is the hardest to find and seeing that I have only seen a couple since I had mine from 'new', I can't give you any idea as to what to expect the going rate would be but I guess it would be similar to the E27N.

Sean, well well well, now that is a work of art, faaaaaaaantastic! You're right when you say that this type of loader was fitted to the FE35 and on the 35 it was more common to see the Horndraulic type and they were also fitted to the Dexta tractors as well. Keep it up, shall expect to se a 'banana' type on a T20 now.

Seems like the same old story then Marky, good model tractor makers but have'nt a clue what the real ones should be like accurately!

I think that if the doors were to open and cab come off as on the real one this model would be a fair bit more money, a compromise has to be made somewhere. I have been told that the 135 QD is virtually now sold out as there were not a great number in the first place, some of the MF dealerships were only allocated small numbers. Orders for new supplies have been put in but a date as yet can't be given for delivery so if you have not purchased yours yet now's the time or you may have to wait a while. Depending on how many more will be produced, the next batch could be dearer. The non-cabbed 135 having round mudguards represents the first production model which the model is based on. The real one is in the MF museum.

I find that waterslide transfers do'nt like sticking to plastic as the surface of plastic is too smooth and shiny and they tend to just fall off when dry, so I first apply a very thin coat of clear varnish, nail varnish is good and then let it dry completely before applying the transfer. Another thing with waterslide is that some tend to shrink in drying and crack so again, when they are completely dry, apply a very thin coat of varnish over them, this also protects them. I had one of the waterslide decals come off the RJN Classics red D.B. 990 and re-attached it using my varnish method......Should post this in 'hints and tips' but seeing we're on the subject of decals.

A pendant on the end of a plastic necklase?

Well I do recognise the shafts, crown wheels and the two final drive gears in the box and although I've never been there the 'test' track is very recognisable. More James!

Claas Dominator Giant Combine. Before buying one of these models open up the box and check it over as some are turning up with the following faults, minor, but faults never the less. Rear wheels wobbly (on all of them) Rear wheel (one) found to have come off the axle due to hub 'pin' not pushed in the hollow stub-axle hole enough, easy repair but make sure any loose hub pins are in the box as they are tiny. Headlamp/s missing. They are only push fitted not glued. on short stalks either side of the drivers platform. Front guard-rail around drivers platform should be parralel to the line of the platform, some are not. Drivers seat on some are not straight. These faults listed are not major and do not detract from the combine being a fantastic model but still should be looked for especially when you are paying in the region of ?40 for one. I will take some pics and post up a brief reveiw if anyone wants.

Volkswagen Brilliant Orange. Code number 210.

This problem is usually due to the surface not de-greased enough even if the primer went on ok. As said, warm the paint, that will help or warm the surface to be sprayed with a hair dryer. Having said that though, some of the OEM paints in aerosol cans are shite anyway. I use 'Plasikote', you can get a very good range of colours in it and some very good matches to original colour.

Could'nt he get a taxi?

No, we should most definitely keep the 'Great'. This country was largely responsible for educating and equiping most of the developed world and to a lesser degree is still doing so. The people are great, it's just the bloody Government that are the problem!

I don't know if these Companies have anything in common but the small tractors that you refer to had David Brown Selectamatic bonnets on them that were from an Eastern Asiatic Country that had some old stock. The Chinese will build machinery out of whatever they can lay their hands on, that's where all or most of our scrap metal exports go to. The majority of these Chinese tractors are not allowed to be imported into England as they don't conform to the safety legislation but things are changing slowly and they are improving.