Jason Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Hi Well, just when I thought I had found the best toy models with the UH Agco DT275B in 1/32nd, which is an impressive model by its self, I thought that nothing could out do UH's models, but that was before I stumbled apon the 1/32nd John Deere 6930 by Wikings! UH builds some excellent products but so does Wikings as well. At first, I was a little bit skeptical about spending close to $100 Canadian for a 1/32nd model, but once I pulled the 6930 out of the enclosed Wikings box, I was blown away buy this model! I really thought Wikings took a real John Deere 6930, shrunk it down and stuffed it into a box, that's how realistic this model comes to real life. I don't know where to begin with the Wikings 6930, but I will start with the exceptional cab detail, and for those wanting detail, you won't be disapointed! All the controls and various buttoms and switches are present, plus the Command Center Screen. As well, the 6930 features a detailed concel with all the various gages. The steering wheel is crafted excellent and sports a tiny John Deere leaping Deere Logo. Other nice detail in the cab, feature the head concel above the drivers seat that even has a radio detailed into it as well as various air vents for the AC and Heater! A very impressive feature found on the Wiking 6930 is the detailed air suspension seat which really impressed me... This was a detail that was lacking on Ertl's equally impressive Precision 32nd 8430 & 8530 Row Crop tractors. I was very happy with this touch. I was also quite pleasently surprised to find a tiny John Deere name written in fancy lettering on the drivers seat! Just like the real thing indeed! The cab also supported detailed clutch and break petals and even put detail into the cabs floor mat! My biggest impression was how Wiking took the detail level one step forward! While UH does amazing models, I really wished they offered opening cab doors & windows on their 32nd models... Well Wikings did not let me down here, while the 6930 has the cab handrails inside the cab like UH, the 6930 also features opening cab doors on both sides plus an opening rear window to boot! Which is very nice indeed! I also love the much more realistic and "True" 3 point hitch detail that the 6930 supports as well! The hitch is also nicely done as well. Other exterior detail I loved on the 6930 was the opening hood, which revealied a highly detailed engine and makes me wonder if they shrunk the real thing down and put in this model! Having the opening hood and engine detail has really put Wiking ahead with this model( in my opnion only) In all the Wiking 32nd 6930 is a beauty of a model, and I love being able to see my face reflecting in the 6930's realistic mirrors, another nice touch indeed!! I REALLY hope that we see more of these Detailed Tractors to come from Wikings! I Really want to see more Deere's with this level of detail in 32nd! After examing the model, I have no regret spending nearly $100 Canadian to obtain such a beautiful model, its an extrodinary model and this is the first model I have reviewed that gets a 10/10! I found no flaws with this model! As a personal opnion, these are my top 32nd Toy manufacters: 1) Wiking 2) Univeral Hobbies( although I consider both tied for 1st) 3) Siku 4) Britains( If all there 32nd models were at the Precision level they would be 3rd, just an honest opnion). Take Care Jason B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffithsbros Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 very good review although unlike yourself i have found 2 flaws in this model, he rear link arms come up to high and not quite low enough and the front axle doesn't turn as much as i would like it too, however that hasn't stopped me buying 2 of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 very good review although unlike yourself i have found 2 flaws in this model, he rear link arms come up to high and not quite low enough and the front axle doesn't turn as much as i would like it too, however that hasn't stopped me buying 2 of them Hi Yeah your right about the front axiel, It would be nice if it turned a little bit sharper, but it's not a huge deal to me, maybe something Wiking can take notice for future references. Never really paid much attention to the 3 point links. Looks like they may have gotten it backwords. Should have the link arms go lower and not as high, but what can you do. Should be a simple fix for the customizers out there. But for only 2 flaws, very impressive indeed! Hope we see more Wiking Deeres in the futures! Jason B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 front axle is easy fixed i had mine apart to put a front linkage on it just filed it down a bit and sprayed wd 40 on on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 never noticed either of those issues on mine, maybe i will look into the steering one on the rows version i have done one thing i have looked at and recon's possible is a working pick up on them, using the current parts, just not got round to doing it yet, plus got to find a good looking hook for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndeere3040 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 ...... and I love being able to see my face reflecting in the 6930's realistic mirrors ....... he just loves him self I know it's a great model and I'm a big Deere fan but I still don't have him and I'm still a shame of my self. and I have to have him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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