MF 698T 4wd

[MJB1]

managed to get another ROS 600series style cab & made a decision to build a 698T & not a 675 , but this time unlike the 690 & more like the 699 i decided to fit a siku front axle.

a britains 595 chassis is the base as all 698T i've encountered have been short wheel base units

to get the height right with the front axle i had to cut into the chassis else the front would be to high

[MJB1]

in keeping the pivot pins on the axle & drilling a hole in the chassis, the tractor has has a small amount of lateral movement

view from the underside

[MJB1]

floorpan & cab fitted loose

rear wheels are ROS & fronts on the siku axle are from a 2680

[MJB1]

respray time

the rear wheels being sprayed here are also from a 2680

[MJB1]

for the fixing of the floorpan, the peice of metal that holds the britains drivers seat, has been removed & filed down & peice of plastic (electrical conduit covering) is glued into the floorpan,hole drilled & a screw to hold firm.

another plastic strip is cut & a seat glued into place then placed loose ontop of the previous peice & covers the fixing screw

[MJB1]

so far so good, the bonnet is quite rough , so a bit undecided wether to get another or to get this one made good , & yes that is a front grill from a britains landini 

exhaust pipe , a cotton bud bent to shape & painted

[MJB1]

right then ,

pic1

britains rears , effectively  38in rims

or

pic 2

ROS rears ,effectively 34in rims

not much choice in the fronts as the ROS fronts are the same diameter as the britains, although the ROS looks a lower profile tyre & the britains are a touch wider , however the fronts are there to stay , but which rears to use , bearing in mind , 38" rims were widely fitted to the 698 but not on the 698T

[MJB1]

when i've decided on what to do with the bonnet , decals will be added .

a weight frame will be added & glazing to be done ,

[catkom3]

Well Marcus,the 38's look chunky,but I think the 34's look "right",cracking job by the way,

Regards

Joe.

[MJB1]

thanks joe , & yes yer right about the rears the britains look good but the ROS look right , although the front axle was set to take the ROS  as she sits level

[Simon]

I prefer it on the Ros wheels Marcus.... she's going to be another beauty..... I'm also deeply annoyed that you got that Hurliman on eBay > :D If only I'd been quicker, 3 GODDAM QUID :D

[1/32 farmer]

nice work there mjb looks quiet nice 

[nashmach]

Marcus - looks a lot better on the 34's mate - good work there mate

[MJB1]

I prefer it on the Ros wheels Marcus.... she's going to be another beauty..... I'm also deeply annoyed that you got that Hurliman on eBay > :D If only I'd been quicker, 3 GODDAM QUID :D

i think i prefer the ROS wheels too mate yep £3 don't worry mate , i now have  a 699,698T,690, so all i need now is a 6992wd, 698,2 & 4wd, 698T 2wd, 6904wd ,690T 2 & 4wd , 675 2 & 4wd  so after another 9 tractors you can bid safely :D

thanks chaps

[tractorbob]

now thats nice ..it would look good in 2wd  .. who makes you stickers

[Tractorman810]

deff the ros wheels mate, all the 600's we had bar the 99 had the same rears on them dish hubs,

[freds conversions]

really nice job mat what did u use for the bonnet

[MJB1]

thanks sean 

fred the bonnet is from a britains MF 2680, just chopped about a bit

[Tractorman810]

my 698tis sat in the shed with new wheels all round, uh zetor ones, need to sort the rear axel for them, new cab going on then with better detailing inside, the 98t was the very first 600 series i did, so not as good as i really wanted it to be

[Johny mf]

Again a great convo from you MJB1!

keep them coming mate

[MJB1]

Again a great convo from you MJB1!

keep them coming mate

if i can get the parts mate i will 

[MPR Models]

Don't stop yourself Marcus,again a very impressive work mate 

[allis8550]

Nice convo, really looks the part.

[MJB1]

thanks peter , getting into these 600's now 

certainly will once the bonnet & decals are sorted allis

[Mattias71]

Looks great Markus! I prefere the Ros wheels mate