alpinefocus Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefocus Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefocus Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 the floor pan only needs a spacer block at the back and then araladite in position with extended mudguards fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefocus Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefocus Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 here it is so far only the bonnet left to fit really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51MON Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 that looks the dogs dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Smashing Dan loving it... What are you boys doing to me..... :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 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.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Stunning work so far Dan :o Looking forward to se her ready :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefocus Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryMC Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 nice dan that would looks excellent on one of your stewart trailer ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Lovely job there Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny mf Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Looking Awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 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. Neat trick with the roof as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Great job you have done Dan. Also great pictures so other members can see how it works. Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefocus Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 WOW nice job Dan :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Great work Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbent Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Very nice conversion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefocus Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 just piecing everything together before the final assembly and paint job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51MON Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 were did the weights come from nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefocus Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 were did the weights come from nice i have 4 sets of those, got them from baerny.de through henri walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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