Fendthead Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Oooo I hope the in cab detail is good to, some of there latest models have been quite good, fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford/nh fan Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 they could do the 956 in red and cream or red and black as the last of the old grills were red and black before they changed to a standard family look Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Don't wish to jinx things, but it looks like Britains are back!! F*&%*%£ ACE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmitemania Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Britains never went away, they just had a bit of a lean period starting in the late 90's with the likes of the Same Rubin and the Renault Cergos and in my opnion they started to get better when the MF 1505 and JD 7020 and the like came out around 04/05. The current stuff and the models on the way are a step up again from thses though, good for Britains I say, now just need to do something with the boxes and the stooopid bloody packaging, it would be nice to see an updated version of the Straw box, and a return to the blow moulded tray that fits around the tractor. Don't wish to jinx things, but it looks like Britains are back!! F*&%*%£ ACE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 well i am a green man through and through but will be getting one each of those as i used to drive one for a mate. britains look to be getting better again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Britains never went away, they just had a bit of a lean period starting in the late 90's with the likes of the Same Rubin and the Renault Cergos and in my opnion they started to get better when the MF 1505 and JD 7020 and the like came out around 04/05. The current stuff and the models on the way are a step up again from thses though, good for Britains I say, now just need to do something with the boxes and the stooopid bloody packaging, it would be nice to see an updated version of the Straw box, and a return to the blow moulded tray that fits around the tractor. God James, you're soooooo serious... I agree it would be nice to go back to the moulded tray with the clear moulded cover, that was probably as good as Britains packaging ever got... these ruddy wire ties and random bits of cardboard packing are a right pain in the ar&e... I do still like the UH/Ros packaging though.... snug and sturdy.... one thing at a time mind, let's let Britains enjoy the glory of apparently getting the models right again before we start complaining about the boxes!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 see if britains listened to me in 80s when i used to write to "black horse lane" i suggested then to do IHs tractors but never got a reply i could have run that company ha ha! ;D ;D ;D ;D (i wish) good reviews so far on these new models they have been dying to be done for years now ,shame they wont re-introduce the 784 and 1690 but this is a huge step in the right direction i can only praise those involved in this new tooling keep up the good work britains ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetor 6911 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 this is brilliant i wouldnt be a massive Case man but they look really good, its kind of restarting the nostalgia for britians when i was a kid, a huge step in the right direction, i'm still worried that something small will ruin it. but it looks like they've been listening to people like us screaming for modern classics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I was a little upset that Briatains never made certain tractors during my childhood, I used to think why cannot they make a International or in them days a John Deere also David Browns and Leylands was quite common around these parts then and i prayed that Britains would make one... I had most of there early 80s tractors but i always thought there was gaps, it looks like them gaps are starting to be filled.. Well done Britains... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploughmaster Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 see if britains listened to me in 80s when i used to write to "black horse lane" i suggested then to do IHs tractors but never got a reply I think I may have made a similar request in the 70's (574/674), but of course, at that time Ertl already had the exclusive IH and JD licences tied down securely. The possibilities of IH and JD models only came about when Ertl took over. Not surprised they didn't reply; they apparently used to get over 200 letters a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 i think i did to nigel, for a mf690 from memory again no reply ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenside MF Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I'm not a case/Ih collector,but these and the mf cetainly seem to be a step in the right direction.Well done so far rc2,can't wait for the 7480 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 i think i did to nigel, for a mf690 from memory again no reply ;D i always remember on the back of the britains catologues the adress to write to im sure it was "black horse lane" "laugh out loud" I asked for a IH 674 and 784 flat deck over 2 or 3 years yea obviously ERTL had all the rights to IH and DB at the time i wonder how many of the melthem 90s were exported to the USA to woarrent ERTL to manufacture the 1690 and the 784 from doncaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewstanford Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 going to have to get 2 956xl's make 1 a 856xl though wonder what dave twose is thinking since people will rather buy the britains 956 than his 856 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNHIR Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 going to have to get 2 956xl's make 1 a 856xl though wonder what dave twose is thinking since people will rather buy the britains 956 than his 856 Could say that about a lot of models coming out though, Colin Moore makes Ford 7810s and Brian Norman does MF 1200s, both of which UH are bringing out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eurodeere Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 As Stated by FNHIR all short line model makers are being affected by all the classic releases. The Towse/Moore type conversions will be hardest hit. If you want to make an 856 from an 956 you'll need to shorten the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towse trading Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 going to have to get 2 956xl's make 1 a 856xl though wonder what dave twose is thinking since people will rather buy the britains 956 than his 856 one one hand its cr4p , but on the other i will be able to buy a 956 xl cheaper than it costs to get the resin parts made, there are plenty of other ih tractors out there with this type of cab , have a few plans , i would exspect a david brown soon as i have made a few and been popular and there are people sat in offices paid alot of money to think of new ideas just sufing the web ? but i am not bitter "laugh out loud" , us builders are cutting edge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 one one hand its cr4p , but on the other i will be able to buy a 956 xl cheaper than it costs to get the resin parts made, there are plenty of other ih tractors out there with this type of cab , have a few plans , i would exspect a david brown soon as i have made a few and been popular and there are people sat in offices paid alot of money to think of new ideas just sufing the web ? but i am not bitter "laugh out loud" , us builders are cutting edge ? Thats right dave we can improvise where they cant ive got some ideas aswellshame they diddnt do a "doncaster" tractor though instead we have a fine "neuss" classic though any more update in these IH/CIH tractors anybody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 We have managed to get another preprod sample for review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 As far as Britains goes this looks good I know its a pre production model but do they realise MF chassis colours are now grey? Have a word Andy before its to late Black went out 18months ago thankfully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 That's a very good point! Hopefully there is time to address it. In the meantime, I'll take that one as it will be rare as can be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 at least they have the cab fenders the correct width The black issue does need sorting.. they also changed the red at the same time Andy to 'MF 50th red' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewstanford Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 is the front links and weight block metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I hope thier going to cover the rivets inside the cab roof,and put proper decals on it,before it hits the market regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 looks good for britains....another few minor improvements as you,s have said and people should be happy enough...and hopefully the bonnet will be of good enough standard to do an odd conversion with as the 6480 is an extremely good selling tractor for MF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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