Jason Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi Well I got up this morning and was having breakfast when the door bell rang. A package had arrived from Bossen Implements in Lamont IA for me, it was quite a big package and was delighted to find that it was the new 1/32nd Siku John Deere T670I combine! It had finally arrived from Bossen's. I had placed my order back in May so that I could obtain this model! Well, where do I begin with this model?? Well to start off with, I am extremly impressed with the grain head, especially the detailed fingers on the reel, that actually move, which is unlike on the Britains headers. As well, I am glad the header is driven by gears instead of that cheap plastic belt Britains uses( I really hope Ertl/Britains fixs that... but that is another story). Moving on to the combine it's self, the detail is quite remarkable. I am very impressed with the detail on the T670I, especially the opening side pannels to reveal even more detail... Very nice touch Siku. This is what I love about Siku, they actually make a toy that you can play with, yet is still very true to real life, and the opening side sheilds prove it! The opening grain tank lids is another HUGE A+++ from me, ever since Ertl/Britains started doing the 32nd European Deere combines, I longed for a Deere combine in 32nd with opening grain tank lids. I am very happy! Having the bin fill tank auger would have been a nice touch, but it's no huge deal for me and does not take away from the beauty of this model. The cab detail is nice as well, although I would rather have not had the driver in the cab, but later on if I do a 32nd display, with the combine it will be a nice touch! One really impressive detail that I Loved about the T670I is the Rotary Screen detail, unlike the Britains 32nd early STS models( minus the Precision of course) the T670I actually has the slots cut in the screen to reveal the fan which is color coded in black, just like the real machines. Thanks for this very nice detail Siku! Everything about the T670I is remarkable in every way, I feel that the Siku 1/32nd T670I John Deere is the BEST combine that Siku has done to date yet! It may not be a UH model, but Siku did a really amazing job and was definately worth the $$. I don't mind spending the $$ for a model if the detail and quality is excellent and Siku really delivers. Only quality control issue was a scratch on the back of the header, but I am not crying the blues about this as you don't see it with the header attached! Having the header cart is very nice as well and is definately a nice touch! The Tire section for the T670I is Excellent in my opnion! These are the BEST Tires I have seen yet on a 32nd combine model. I wished these tires were used on the Siku Lexion 600, as in my opnion are much more detailed. Another huge A+++ from me Siku! Probably the Best thing that I am thrilled with, is the fact that FINALLY a Toy Company stepped up to the plate and did another Modern John Deere Conventional or over here in Canada we call them "Walker" combines. I love the STS's that Britains have done( despite some issues) but having a modern 32nd Walker machine with Superb detail has been one of my wishes for years after being let down with the 2266. Thanks for making my wish come true Siku! I am so impressed with my T670I that I may buy a 2nd one and make the earlier 9660WTS model, I am also contemplating a 32nd pickup head as most T670I's that were imported to North America go out west where pickup heads are still in use. Again Siku you have one Happy Canadian and would definately buy another combine from you again! Great work and keep it up! In my opnion, only 1 company could out do Siku, and that being UH, but Siku clearly has what it takes to play with the "Big Boys" in detailed 32nd models. Siku's combines keep getting better and better, as well as the quality as well! Way to go Siku and Thanks again! :) :) For rating, I give this model a 9/10, it's one of my best toy buys of 2009, the other being the amazing Ertl 1/32nd 8010 FWD with plow. I highly recommend this Detailed model to All collectors and will say this: The price tag is definately worth it in my opnion. Now, I got to go and put my T670I to work harvesting some late soybeans and to keep my 32nd STS's in line Take Care Jason B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 What a great detailed review Jason I get the impression your a lover of this model Personally I'm a big fan of Siku's latest Lexion and wasn't sure if they would improve on that but sounds like they already have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 shes over rated i think \ well at 60 odd pound i expected a bit more \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archbarch Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 such a enthusiatic review Jason. They may sound expensive but when you consider what other JD combines are out there, then its surely worth it if youre a Deere fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi Well, I am a big Deere fan, so yes I am extremly happy with the model, but that's just my opnion. I know some may think it could have more too it and I respect there opnion. I really like it, as it is a mid sized JD combine, is a conventional machine, and the detail is very good on this model. Would I love to see UH do this model? Of course I would love to see UH do some JD models as well and would certainly buy one from UH as well. If someone was going to buy this model as a Toy for a kid to play with, then perhaps it is pricey, but as a collector of John Deere combines and John Deere in general, I don't mind spending the $$ to add this model to my collection. A Precision model from Ertl or UH would be nice in a perfect world, but this model satisfys me very well. Compared to what combines were like in 1/32nd only several years ago, things have changed since then with better detail and quality. In my opnion, I think Siku has come along way, and still has a ways to go but they have some nice items out there, same with Britains, UH etc. I would buy UH stuff if they had the licence from John Deere, but unfortunately they don't, so this nice Siku T670I combine will have to do. Granted, I think the asking $$ for all new toys has gone up in price over the years from all toy companies and not just Siku. Overall I am very happy with the T670I, some may not be impressed or think it's poor and that's ok, I respect there opnion as well, but to me, I am very happy. I also have the Siku Lexion 600 in my collection as well, it too has some great detail on it as well, the biggest change I would have done with it, would be to add the tires from the JD T670I to it. Going back to kids buying this as a play toy, I am not really sure how many kids play with farm toys anymore, so I can see the price being a problem. Most kids over here tend to go for video games, computers ie, not sure what it is like on your side of the Pond, but that's what it's like in Canada. Anyway take Care Jason B Maybe I am a little overly excited by the John Deere T670I, but I have waited years for a new JD conventional combine in 1/32nd and finally one was delivered by Siku, which has done a great job in my opnion only and hope they continue in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Dont be silly Jason We all get excited by models of various types and makes and you keep sharing your views Just like our ladies (or men) we all want different things from our models and...... Thats what makes this place so fascinating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hi udimore, yeah your right we all get excited about a certain model or two, and it does make the board an interesting place indeed, perhaps I should vist here more often as my interest in 1/32nd has really taken off... Probably my favourite scale in the long run. Take Care Jason B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy140 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I had this model in my hand this morning ant lets just say its the best model combine I've ever had in my sticky little mits great model. nearly had it in my house but he wouldn't let my dad buy it for me as he only had 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I had this model in my hand this morning ant lets just say its the best model combine I've ever had in my sticky little mits great model. nearly had it in my house but he wouldn't let my dad buy it for me as he only had 1 i guess you have never came across a UH combine then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Superb in depth and informative review, Jason. I can't see me adding one to my collection but none the less it is nice to hear praise for a manufacturer getting it right for it's buyers. We're a highly critical lot here on FTF it has to be said so I am sure anyone at Siku reading this will be very happy, not least because it may prove a winner globally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy140 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 i guess you have never came across a UH combine then? What one that falls apart within 2 seconds of using it erm no i didnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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