Gav836 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 After a few months off from models due to various reasons and getting a few outstanding orders cleared up I've started to build myself a one of TIM sugarbeet harvester for my own collection. This one is based on the two row unload on the move model, the MIISA/TEA of which two of our neighbours at work operate, there are several differences other than the tank between this one and my exsisting model that I produce for sale. I will try to keep this topic updated as the build progresses, it may take some time as without having to worry about building this model for casting I'm going to try and build more detail into it. This is the real machine I have started with the tank and unloading elevator, the rough shape is there now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masseyjack590 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 looks good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandboy Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 i wish i was able to produce models at that quality. Great work Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratholderen Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 8) GREAT fine start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash 600 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 nice work gav look forward to seeing it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 great work so far Gav!!, if the other one is anything to go by this will be a masterpiece! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Lovely job Gav - I bet it will be super once it is done - make the Renault work out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 only just seen this, thats looking good gav, didnt know tims made a unload on the go model to, how much extra detail are you aiming to add to this one then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Nice one Gavalar... bring it with you on the 13th and I'll give it a once over for you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Nice one Gavalar... bring it with you on the 13th and I'll give it a once over for you mate Could be his unlucky day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Thanks guys. with regards to detail I'm going to build the cleaning turbines as per the real ones out of rod on this one and completely scratch build the webs, I just want it to be as realistic as possible. My hands were tied with the last one somewhat as had I done that on that one the costs of casting would have increased greatly as would the problems associated with the casting. It needed to be a happy medium and I've learnt some new techniques and lessons since I built it. If I have got a good way further with it by the 13th I will indeed bring it with me Marky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Tidy Gav, Will keep an eye on this one.. But dont get carried away and forget about things, you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 so is this version bigger or smaller than your first one mate in real terms??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Its a similar size Sean but just has a slightly bigger tank capacity to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 That's it Gav, get back into it mate. A fine start too. Should turn out to be a nice model I should think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Had some more materials come today so have been able to get the structure of the tank nearly finished tonight, just need to make the unloading web for it and ram pivots along with some tidying up of the edges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATTY 7530 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Thats going to look bloody awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinycoll Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 gav you must have the patience of a sedated monk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 so gav whats the webs being made from, will be looking at that part, as i am going to have to try my own older beet harvestor sometime soon, but thats the biggest bit i am stuck on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Webs will be made out of 1mm round plastruct or brass and thin plastruct strip as the Tim's use a continental rubber belted web not the old link type. I need to make myself a jig first for making the webs though, should be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 like the sound of the brass ones?? wonder if that would work for a older linked version, will have to watch with intrest on yours first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 Been working on the chassis for this today along with the spill guard in the tank and for under the tank loading elevator. Its taken a fair while to sort out today due to getting all the angles cut right but I'm pleased with how its looking now Front tank support and chassis Tubular tank gard can be seen above unloading elevator here Rear loading elevator guard and rear tank supports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Looks pretty bloomin' good so far, Gav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 Thanks John I've made one of the webs in the tank for the harvester this morning, quite pleased with the way its turned out Its made of 1.5mm x 4mm Plastruct strip and 1mm Plastruct rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 oooof good going gav , webb looks very authentic did you know me & mad think you look like barry (but without the glasses) from the eggheads team on BBC2 \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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