bluegreen Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 One look at the summer released Magnum 335 prestige edition convinced me that if I wanted a top notch model of one I would have to make it myself!! The only difference with the 335 and 310 apart from the decals was the stupid wide spacing of the rear wheels those of you who have a JD8330 model will no what I mean. So I made the decision to canabalise my existing 310 and bought a american 335 version with 8 wheels and promptly pulled that too pieces as well The idea is to use best parts from both plus incorporate some additional items and touches of my own to create the most realistic Magnum possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 So I started with the 310 body above but Obviously wanted the 335 decals, I also wanted the additional "20years Magnum" decal that was only available on 2008 spec tractors to celebrate the original Magnums introduction in 1988. This decal only appears on the 8 wheel dealer edition model which is to americanised for my liking. So I removed its bonnet and fitted onto my existing model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Fitted to existing model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Now if you have the 310 magnum you will know its basically one of Britains best efforts todate but you may also think those front tyres are a bit skinny for a 300hp tractor! So for the 335 I chucked away the tyres and fitted a nice pair of siku ones donated from an Axion 850 as seen below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Once these tyres were fitted you can instantly see it improves the tractors appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Now for the next step I wanted a pair of rear wheel weights that the vast majority of 300hp Magnums have fitted as standard and for this I got the help of fellow member MB TRAC who made some up to my specification and did a super Job On receipt of them I took a little plastic out of the back of them as the models wheels are quite curved, this enabled the weights to fit a little snugger after they had been painted and glued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Here are the weights fitted also note Ive used some copper coloured paint to detail the wheelnuts on both front and rear wheelhubs which gives a nice realistic finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Ive posted a pic of a brand new Magnum below which has the wheel weights on it. Yes I no the 8 wheel model came with its own weights but they werent up to scratch and got binned Tomorrow I will start on the cab which will be getting more realistic beacons a telephone aerial and the removal of its trimble satalite box and replacement with a John Deere version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Nice project mate Cant wait to see that 335 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 smart work ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATTY 7530 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Can't wait to see her finished, she looks brilliant. Do you not think you should have put the claas rear wheels on to, maybe im wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 That is looking great. Also very nice to step by step how you did it, and when this beauty is ready i have a good place for it . Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masseyjack590 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Good start but why fit a john deere gps system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05rich Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 nice start , going to be watching this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Hi everyone and thanks for kind words In answer to a couple of questions I didnt use Claas Axion rear tyres because firstly ive fitted them to my JD9530 secondly I suspect they would be too wide and may snag on mudguards and thirdly the britains originals are same width as siku Axions front tyres which I prefer. As for my decision to replace the trimble GPS box on the roof its because Im not keen on it, also I have seen quite a few JD GPS recievers on other makes this harvest incuding a couple of Claas Lexions and a fleet of MFs One of which is pictured below and is where I got my inspiration from. Apparently the JD transmitter is on an American armed forces satellite orbitting the earth and this explains why it is so superior to every other manufacturers offering who dont have this unfair advantage;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Ive tried to replicate the JD gps system on the MF by useing one I removed from an ertl JD along with a bent nail and a small nut and bolt through the cab roof into a hole drilled into the GPS plastic. I then glued it all together and painted horizontal part of bar JD green. Ive also replaced the crap beacons and used a phone aerial of a Mcmac 175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 The tractors coming along very nicely now but I want to add some extra detail in the shape of a large toolbox this may take a couple of days to source materials so further pics will follow when work commences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 i done a similair thing but very easy way i bought the britains 310 and ertl 335 with dual wheels and just swapped the cabs over as the ertl 335 has those horrible long sticky out indicators, i then got a europen 335 with duals,easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy140 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 them tires lok the absolute nuts. shows what a difference new shoes makes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATTY 7530 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Wow You made a brilliant job keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 A woorld apart from the originals now, looks flipping good for it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wstarcummins Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 You Euro guys and your fat tires The tires that come stock on the tractor is even wider than alot of the real Magnums here in the US. It will take time for me to get used to the Beacons......... Anyways, good work Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 Due to a few unseen matters all descending on me at once and my inability to find any decent materials from which to make a toolbox Ive decided to just add a couple of final touches and leave the 335 as it is firstly a little copper paint has been added to top section of the exhaust to give it that "used effect" well it is a 2008 edition after all and also ive run it through some cement powder to achieve the "ive been out lugging a simba solo all day" working appearance Anyway this tractor has immediately gone onto the front of my tillage train which includes a variocast rapeseed hopper and has several hundred "mini acres" of carpet to drill and should be a little bit quicker than last years unballasted 310 model Here are a few pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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