robbo

Pudding just sent me this one  8) 8) How do you fancy Frankie as a Cabriolet  8) 8)

Does anyone also think that britains dont get toyshops to stock enough of there products. Most toy shops in Ireland (Smyths, Toymaster, World of Wonder)

Should the Britains marketing department be doing more to promote the brand as we only see a very small of selection of their product line in shops now

I agree with this post, there are very few shops around me that actually stock Britains and they all seem to have the same stock list, JD7930, JCB Fastrack, and Ford 5000. Some also have the Land Rover and Ifor Williams horsebox but that is it. Is it because they are the best sellers or do Britains dictate what they can sell?

Also I don't know anywhere in north Cheshire that stocks Siku or Universal Hobbies so I have to buy any models I want on line. That said, the on line shops that I have used have all been very good, it just adds to the price to have to include p&p :( :(

Great pictures and welcome to the forum, keep the pics coming :D

Just a suggestion but what about using the new MF8690 as the base for the Challenger tractor, they are nearly the same under the skin as far as I know

Richard

I for one enjoy your posts and photos, I don't often reply but that doesn't mean they are not appreciated ;)

The pics of real kit on this forum save me from having to go elsewhere to get my "fix" of tractor porn even though the only farming I do is of the model variety

Please keep posting

robbo

For all those of you who are International fans there is a forum in the USA called Red Power Magazine, the link was sent to me by Pudding and it is worth a look. Make sure you read through all the pages especially if you like photos of American style tractors, there are some great pics

http://www.redpowermagazine.com/forums/index.php?s=da97e829c8828b9fff748efea1b9cb00&showtopic=41426&st=0

: these from Germany :o

I just love that Fiat, we had an 850DT and a 1000DT on the farm that I worked on in the late 70's so I would love a model of one, how can I get one?

I have been after a SAME Galaxy in 1/32 for some time and good boxed examples always make about £40. Obviously unboxed and playworn models make less than that but most have the exhaust missing

Just looking at those pictures and my wish list has grown longer and longer, some of the models that are for sale I have been after for some time and they are like Rocking Horse S**t, I am definitely making a date for the April show and I had better start saving up now  \ \ \ \ \ \

Try this Kev

http://www.ploughmen.co.uk/

I try to go to the ploughing matches when they are in my area and I can get time off, they make it look easy  \ \ \ \ \

Go for it Kev, I will be at work and highly envious  ;) ;)

There is another similar operation just off the A74 that I pass when I am going to Stranraer on our summer golfing trip, I have always meant to stop and get photos but never got round to it yet  \ \ \ \ \

The blue Fendt is available on Farmmodels website for £37, so why would you pay twice that much for it ??? ??? ???

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fendt-936-Vario-limited-edition-2008_W0QQitemZ230293648754QQihZ013QQcategoryZ117196QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That is one biiiiig Deutz, do you have any idea what model it is?

Don't often post in this topic but today was a bit special, I have been to the National Police Memorial Service at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.

There was an honour guard of Police horses on the approach to the Cathedral

And then 2000 people inside including Prince Charles and the Home Secretary

I have never been inside before, what an impressive building it is :o :o

robbo

That is an interesting way of numbering their tractors and it makes sense, I think.....

Drove them both whilst I was still in the farming business.

There is no doubt that the 500 series were quieter and apparently more comfortable., was it better? Well on paper yes, but in the field, sorry no not for me.

I would most definitely go for the 100 series as they were better farmers tractors, easier to get in and out of and you got a better view of the rear mounted implement, you were more "in touch" with your work. I don't know if I am expressing myself very well  \ \ \ but the 100 series were better balanced, I think it was because the seating position of the 500's was too far forward of the rear axle.

No doubt others will disagree but this is just an opinion   :-X

robbo

There are about 4 for sale on Ebay at the present time at least one of whom is a member on here, the problem is then that you are in a bidding war  \ \ \ \ \ \

edit.... I have just searched "Massey Ferguson in Diecast and vehicles" and found 6 for sale  :o

Might have to see if I can get to this one, I am only about 5 miles away in Warrington :

Thought you might like a comparison between the 515 and the new 824

They come with a choice of front weight or the A frame but I prefer them without  ;) ;)

ummm... Sue... faggots and gravy  *

You might have to explain this to our American visitors in case they get the wrong idea  :P :P

Great stuff Stefan and welcome to the forum

robbo

An arrogant git at a so called "helpline" for Westland Garden Products. I am quite anal about my grass and I spend a lot of time and money on the lawn, I also have an HND in Turfgrass Science so I know what I am talking about.

Well, about 4 weeks ago I applied the said Westland Autumn feed and moss killer to the lawn and waited for the moss to die back so that I could scarify it out for the winter. Only problem was that it didn't die ......it grew and grew and grew.

So I ring the help line and the conversation went along the lines of

"the moss killer didn't work"

"did you have rain after you applied it?"

"well yes, it has been rather damp for the last 6 weeks or so"

"oh, it will have washed out then you will have to reapply it"

"it says on the box, if it doesn't rain within 3 days to water it in"

"yes well it depends how much rain you get, you have obviously had too much"

It became obvious that Westland are beyond reproach and it must all be either my fault for putting it on when it was about to rain for a week or more, or my fault for letting it rain in the first place

Shan't be buying Westland again  :( :( :( :(

Well as promised by Rory the November issue has arrived on the doorstep and, how shall I put this......it is very er, RED, quick hide it from Marky, I'm not sure that he is quite recovered from the MF mag, he might need a week or two in a darkened room before he sees this one  :D :D :D

Note to Bill as well..... there is a section on Border Fine Arts pieces, how they are designed and built and the opportunity to win the latest one

It will be interesting to see how you go about incorporating all that standing straw  :o :o What sort of cultivation tackle have you got?

hi marky they will be in stock next week check my advert banner

There are several advert banners, pardon my ignorance but which one is yours?  \ \ \ \ \ \