Niels Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Here are some pictures from my self propelled Amac ZM 2 potato harvester. I'll have to admit that this fine piece of work was done by a good friend of mine who build six altogether both for himself, friends and the contractor who owns the 1:1 version. It took about a year and a half to build the model from scratch to the final product with many hours going into the project. The result is however, in my opinion stunning. I don't know if this particular model was ever imported or sold in the UK. The older sibling in orange livery was and also the newer model, fitted with a Claas Vista cab was imported. It all started with the chassis. Everything was hand build except from the wheels and beacon. Aluminum and brass were chosen as materials to use because of strength as a lot of the parts have a function and need to move. The lifting unit is fitted with all the details that the real one has as well. The webb was made out of thin strips of rubber and 0.8mm copper wires that are used in electricity cables. This was actually just a try out to see if it worked well. As you can see the spacing in between the bars is not correct. On the actual model this was solved. The elevator is fully operational and can fold in for road transport. The parts together. Six models were constructed at once. First one was build as a prototype to see if every part fit before the other five were assembled. As you can see they are standing on the original blueprint from the actual harvester which helped a great deal scaleing the model down to 1:32. Fuel tank and the beginning of a cab are installed. The harvester is also fitted with a front linkage and two row haulm topper. The model is build up in sections so it easier for spraying. In the middle you can see the spiral cleaners which are essential for this bit of kit of course when we get a wet autumn! Detail of the cab which was constructed out of aluminum. And we're already nearly done. The machine has been given a lick of paint and decals from the contractor to which it belongs are added amongst many other details. The elevator has been cladded with soft plastic so the tubers won't get damaged. A shame of all the work on the actual web but it is the most realistic. In working position. This picture is actually a little older where the model does not have all the small details. Ready for a day out in the fields! Plenty of harvesting power I'd think. My own model. Sadly I don't have a nice display to put it in but with the Fendt and Joskin trailer next to it there is already an improvement. That's about it. Sorry for the abundance of pictures for those of you that don't have the luxury of broadband internet! Any questions or comments. Feel free to put them down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMurF Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 WOW :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakescot Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 my first response wasnt quite so polite :D :D :D thats one stunning piece of kit,thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Nice work mate :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Anyone who attempts to model that machine has my respect, but to make it in brass at that level of detail is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Oh my good god have I got alot to learn about brass :o That is beyond words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmermarshall Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 wow they are superb speechless cracking work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Wow absolutley stunning work, amazing scratchbuild work in brass Regards David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Duck me! Thats one fine model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi6920 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Stunning.... Just stunning, would love to have one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Land Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Mother of Mercury... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 This is just amazing,superb mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thank you all for your comments. I am quite pleased with the model myself as well. Next up is yet another potato harvester although this time a four row model from Grimme, the SF 3000. Which will be followed by yet another four row potato harvester, the Ploeger AR-4B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 You have made there a stunning potato harvester :o texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Christ.... that's incredible..... must have cost you a small fortune Niels, but worth every single penny, it's just stunning, big respect to your friend who built them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archtech Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 that's something else bloody amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 AMAZING!!! Well done to the man who built that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Christ.... that's incredible..... must have cost you a small fortune Niels, but worth every single penny, it's just stunning, big respect to your friend who built them Price was not to bad. Nothing like the prices which some German builders ask for their models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ertlerik Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 That is awsome very cool build Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Price was not to bad. Nothing like the prices which some German builders ask for their models. In that case I'll take 2! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Sorry to disappoint you but all models are sold already . From the current project, the Grimme harvester there are 8 models being build but these are all forward-sold as well. With these nice models it doesn't take a very good sales pitch to get them sold . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 dam i very nearly typed something i shpouldn't have then, thats superb ,really class model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 That is one awesome machine........Very nice work and thanks for sharing it with us........ :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny mf Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Fliping heck what a great scratchbuild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 :o That is as good as it gets Niels :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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