Simple New Holland conversion.

[JC]

Heres a simple conversion for anyone wanting to try there hand, this is a New holland 8560 which I'm going to transfer onto another chassis which offers more realistic steering and and front fenders.

First job is to remove the parts needed from the New Holland donor model, the cab just unclips from the wings and lifts off. Next its time to remove the floor pan, this is easily removed  with the help of a screw driver, gently push the end of the screw driver in between the metal chassis and and the plastic floorpan and then slowly twist it until the floorpan "pops" off.

[JC]

The next item to remove is the bonnet, this should just pull off without too much trouble. Take care nt to be too heavy handed as this could result in you breaking the bonnet. As you can see in the picture, it is just a push fit onto the chassis and its best to hold the bonnet where the locating peg is to minimise the chance of any damage whilst removing it.

[JC]

Next job is to prepare the new chassis, I've used a Case maxxum as this has fenders fitted to the front axle but a Renault cergos chassis is just the same other than the front fenders and wheel centre colours.

First remove the cab, and then the floorpan, both of these are easily removed on this model. Next you need your screw driver again to gently prise off the bonnet, put it between the bonnet and the chassis at the front and gently twist until the bonnet pops off.

[JC]

If you compare both of the chassis side by side, you can see they have a lot of the same characteristics.

[JC]

Next you fit the New Holland floorpan, this will just slot into place and locates on the raised square section on the chassis.

When fitting the bonnet, Fit the bonnet sides first, this will locate onto the mounting peg on top of the chassis as shown.

[JC]

Once the bonnet sides are in place, simply slot the bonnet top on to the locating peg and firmly press into place.

[JC]

Re fit the drivers seat and cab and you are done with the main part, I've added some new decals to this one and it's now a TM130.

All that remains to do to this one is painting of the wheel centres, this would not be necassary on the Cergos chassis but you wouldn't get the fenders you get with the Case chassis.

You can go further by adding extensions to the rear mudguards, these can be easily made from thin plasticard and glued under the existing floorpan.

[NewHolland2]

That's really informative FP. Makes converting things look more accessible to someone like me, with not very good technical skills...... :) . The TM130 Looks great...... ;)

[Tractorman810]

that really looks the part fp,might give that a go sometime

[Lord Ferguson]

Thanks FP that's really informative.. Can I ask how easy it is to get the wheels off a model like this (and back on again !) - Do Siku wheels fit Britains models and visa versa 

[NewHolland2]

I'm not sure on the Siku/Britains compatibility Mark, but, to take off wheels from a Britains tractor such as the New Holland 8560, remove the white "nut" in the middle by just pulling it out. You may need to put your nails between it and the wheel centre to get it out, and then slip the wheel off.

Hope That Helps  :)

[Tractorman810]

i found they come off easier by tapping the axel out of the nut with a small punch pin to be honest,and the reverse to put them back on,i think some of the siku wheels use the same method so you may be able to sawp them round

[1/32 farmer]

vey nice fp ?i did one a while ago and wasent very pleased with it because the front wheels are a bit wobberly

and where can i get the 8560 details from please

[JC]

vey nice fp  i did one a while ago and wasent very pleased with it because the front wheels are a bit wobberly

and where can i get the 8560 details from please

Do you mean decals??

[1/32 farmer]

yes thats what i ment boys  ;)

sorry had a hard day shopping with the girls :'( :'( :'( wallet now very light :'( :'(

[BGU]

Thanks for the info FP thats a WUBBERLY conversion. :D

[Deere-est]

Great post, just what we new/not yet entered to the world of conversion world, some of us need. Just the job. Some funny replies in amongst it as always too!! I'm still working on my 6180/362 to 390T conversion. I say still working, what I actually mean is I havn't done owt for yonks!!

[The-classic-collector]

great idea! just tryed it on an old britains hurlimen! i convert and scratch build models all the time but this is very simple and makes the tractor look much more chunky!!!!!!!!!!

thanks.........

[JC]

No worries, glad to hear its been a help to some of you.

[FB]

it has!! :) , your next task is resin casting!  ;)

[JC]

DT has already done that hasn't he??

[FB]

i think he might have done actually  ??? \

still, you get to show your hands off to NCC again!

[JC]

Aye..... I'll not bother then! 

[Brian]

ever tried convertin a britains 8730 to an 8630/tw15. shortening the bonnet like

[JC]

ever tried convertin a britains 8730 to an 8630/tw15. shortening the bonnet like

No I haven't Brian, I think there is a picture of one somewhere done by one of the Irish members if I think back. Are they easy to do??

[Tractorman810]

was going to suggest you for that fp,as i'm a fergy convo man as you know,having said that it sounds easy enough doesn't it