Deano MFmad Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 was going to use use a class celtis chassis to build a 390 but after a good look and a few comments from guys on here have decided to have a go at a 399 as its longer i think it looks ok for length ive extended a britains 362 bonnet and made it bulkier with a styrene wrap 1mm thick also added the same to the grill modified the rear wheels to look right the square shape as fitted to 300 range but cant do the front dont know whether to change them for the mcormick fronts and swap tyres or not have a look at pics see what you guys think any sugestions or tips welcome the straight on photo looks odd as the weight is actually slightly squint not the bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 In my honest but somewhat inexperienced tractor converting opinion, I would say keep going with the front wheels as they are. If you arn't happy with them at the end of the project, change them then. As it is I'd say your on to a winner with proportions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 good going mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeredriver Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 I would say it looks spot on so far too mate keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 looks good to me, if your unsure on the fronts try swapping the tyres round first, might be easier than swapping full hubs and tyres as not all axels are the same, and its easier to use the celtis one than try to fix a whole different axel, its surprising how many tyres will swap between uh hubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano MFmad Posted August 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 update so far cut the chassis more to get the cab lower for cab to bonnet alignment cut away the tank from step cut sides of chassis flush added styrene to the floorpan to level it up added the steps finished the grill added brass rod to give the correct effect and filled in light area / surround looks alot better now i think its a pain getting time at the moment with harvest on the go heres the pics of it so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bremner_metallica Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 great progress really nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Oh yes my son! Look at that grill! You're putting alot of work into your 399 and it is already proving worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny mf Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 WOW what a stunner Great job so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 fair play to you,you,ll end upo with a nice classic there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massey Boy Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Looks brill so far defently gunna be better than mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 this is coming along very nicely indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano MFmad Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 update so far levers in cab now panels and wheels primered and some of top coat on just cut up the linkage as its different to the normal UH one ive cut a 5480 linkage up so i can use that bonded to this one heres a few photos showing this sorry buti dont think these are not in order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 You're certainly striving to get it right going by the work around the back end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 wouldn't just fitting a siku linkage unit have been easier or not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseih1056 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 nice project ) im happy to see that im not the only one that just the claas celtis and ares as bace model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATTY 7530 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Very tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny mf Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Looking verry good! I had once used the chasis of the Celtis for an MF 3080 and i think Sean did it to for his MF 3125! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Very interesting project you have there,looks good to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano MFmad Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Here is an update so far. Linkage turned out good i think, i decided to paint the hubs red and used copper paint, to give the effect of new looking wheel studs. all other details added mirrors, beacon, lights, window wiper anyhow here's the pics so far, i need to do a open back window and need decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny mf Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 :o Cool looking machine Deano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 tidy looking machine there just like the one my brother drove at martin cesfords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05rich Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 nice build deano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorbob Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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