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i see there is a few TM conversion going on recently so i thought i post some of my pics up hopefully it will help others or just just members other alternatives that can be done.  Been on my project for a while now so looking to get it done soon.

for a TM190 i wanted bigger wheels so i had to modify the front wheels of a JD7530 by using a lathe and gluing in a spacer to the inside hub.  Left over TTV mudguards so it will take bigger Dia and to fit to the MTX chassis

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to get the rear wheels to fit and to make the rear archs like a TM, using a circular rotating tool, grind back the flashing on the 8560 floorpan.  By using a 8560 floor pan, it fit sit straight on to the MTX chassis and allow you to keep the MTX rear linkage if you dont want to mess about with extra cutting.

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I've made my wing mirrors, and using plasticweld stuck them to the 8560 glazing

also using a half round file shaped the roof of the cab to suit the later TM range

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That's stunning mate, those Siku wheels suit it really well, nice proportion. I take it you used black styrene for the mudguard extensions...? I need to order some, don't fancy painting the white stuff....

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That's stunning mate, those Siku wheels suit it really well, nice proportion. I take it you used black styrene for the mudguard extensions...? I need to order some, don't fancy painting the white stuff....

no, that is white styrene cut down to 10mm in width and spray painted in satin black.

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no, that is white styrene cut down to 10mm in width and spray painted in satin black.

Hmm, interesting.... how come you didn't use the black stuff mate?

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That looks well easy now but I know I'd hash it up if I tried it. You've hit the fron wheels/tyres bang on by choosing the 7530 pair Dan, Perfect.  8)

Neat trick with the roof as well  ;)

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Hmm, interesting.... how come you didn't use the black stuff mate?

didn't know you get black styrene sheet.

Thanks for the comments, done a little more this afternoon. pics to follow soon

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very nice dan, ,yeah you can get black sheeting, in the same sizes as the white thickness wise, but i only know 1 place that sells it down here, most is the usuall white

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Squires had the black stuff at ToyTrac Dan, I picked up a sheet and put it back wondering what I'd use it for.... dimwit.. ::)

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