CX820Joe Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 They are in pairs on the real combine, so have made some test ones it looks as though the best way would be to solder them to a metal reel bar, but need to be a bit of experimenting...got some fine copper wire which bends a treat, though might be a bit too flimsy \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 They are in pairs on the real combine, so have made some test ones it looks as though the best way would be to solder them to a metal reel bar, but need to be a bit of experimenting...got some fine copper wire which bends a treat, though might be a bit too flimsy \ no it wont really be played with, and at the lenghts it will be once cut (3/4 mm,on the 625) it will take some doing to, usally just drill and glue to plasti rod for mine i must confess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Lovely work Sean.... looking good buddy... as for a chopper... awwww... go on then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 mmmm not sure Sean, you could just build a mounted one for the tractor, they used them a lot over here when the burning ban came into effect and no one had one on their machines \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 we retrofitted quite a few MF ones Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eurodeere Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Excellent to see a 900 series JD being built. No chopper as I would say the majority of 965's didn't have one. Most farms either baled the straw or burn't it in the swath in the seventies and eighties. Choppers came later with the ban on burning. The wheels are too wide but that is a minor detail that can be changed later, can't wait to see it resplendent in it's green top coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 mmmm not sure Sean, you could just build a mounted one for the tractor, they used them a lot over here when the burning ban came into effect and no one had one on their machines \ \ i remember using one of the tractor mounted choppers a few years back the straw was to wet to bail so we chopped it in dec before ploughing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Excellent to see a 900 series JD being built. No chopper as I would say the majority of 965's didn't have one. Most farms either baled the straw or burn't it in the swath in the seventies and eighties. Choppers came later with the ban on burning. The wheels are too wide but that is a minor detail that can be changed later, can't wait to see it resplendent in it's green top coat. yeah they are to wide, but are the right sort of dia to set the height at ,working on new hubs for it as i type, e-mailoff to scaledown nigel in a min as i think i have seen a sutiable set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 fitted the new fronts late xmas eve, so all being well i have sunday free now along with monday, to get on with this, hopefully got the bulk of the bodywork near as done then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Looking forward to this one mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 just been out and cut the engine bay cooling vents, 2 sides and the rear one, got one covered back up with the vents to, doesnt look to bad at the mo, once i get the other 2 done its engine and grain tank area, along with a few little body bits, then the cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 sounds good will see if there are any at netherton when i am up this week to get some more pics mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 well engine bay vents all fitted now, along with the rear hand rails, light bars at the rear, engine and grain tank areas now seperated, just need to sort a engine block in the back, corner steps fitted up to the engine area at the rear along with the new front wheels, looks a lot better with just these on, tommorrows engine, last of any missing bodywork ,then onto the cab interior, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziko Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 That looks superb! Those wheel suit her good as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 nothing really much done to the header yet, needss to come apart to have the tines all fitted, ,will do this area after i have the body all built and painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 lovely work man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ма��u$*2k9*kid Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 wow now thats what i call a combine ;) :o :o 8) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 She is lovely allready Sean :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 a few bit's, abit of a rubdown & some paint will transform this no end , good going sean ,yup, good , oven ready, welldone big boy , heat , salt, good , done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Looking fantastic Sean, can't wait to see what she'll be like painted up, makes me want to have a go at one again, or at the very least do some more on my CX820. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremner_metallica Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 what a machine you are making a great job you have talent man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Excellent job there Sean - what are you planning on using for the engine - one from a 4020 would be ideal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Excellent job there Sean - what are you planning on using for the engine - one from a 4020 would be ideal was just pondering that one mate, think you may have solved it for me now, was looking like a scratch build one of some sorts, but no idea where to start on that, just off to the shed now to look at my box of spare chassis sure i have a jd one out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash 600 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 nice job sean looks really well where did you get the wheels? 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 nice job sean looks really well where did you get the wheels? 8) the main fronts are from nigle at scaledown, and spot on size wise, at 14.8 x 30's which is standard fits for the 965, the rears are off a uh renault ergos, with some modifying to the hubs got the cab interior started today, all removable at the min so i can paint the body then insert the internals after, also got the door fitted and runners in place for that so its all working, got the flywheel/pully wheel under the auger started to as you can see that on pics one question mind can anyone see any bits i have missed from the bodywork??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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