schw84 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I picked this model up today from the local Claas dealers as I went past. Firstly the price... It was only £45 so I mustn't grumble too much and as a model sat in the box it is good. However when I took it out the box I was some what dissapointed. I have only taken 3 photos as I'm not at home and I managed to break the model when putting it on its side. Anyway. The model from afar looks ok, but when you get it up close it's fragile and not as well made as I would have expected. I have found that the arm comes out but will not go back again properly. The back axel does not steer, and the header trailer will not fix to the towing eye very well. Good points, well I don't want everyone thinking that the model is completely rubbish as it's not, I'm just really disappointed with it. overall it would get a 6 or 7 out of 10, but it is no UH Tucano if it was one model or the other the Tucano would be the one to get, its not only better detail, but better built and wont break as easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schw84 Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 final picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 shame as it do's look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Thanks for the review on this I had red a similiar review in model tractor although it looks very nice I dont think I would buy it going on these reviews.thanks mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrol Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I've also just got hold of this model (having paid quite a bit more than £45 for it....) and would disagree a bit with this review. It's true that it's definitely more fragile than UH or SIku models but the level of detail is excellent - at least as good as the UH Tucano. So as long as it's not going to be used as a toy then I would definitely recommend it as an addition to any Claas combine collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Thanks for your review mate. Funny how we all have different views on models as that is one of the great things about this hobby Would be boring if we all loved Fords The rear axle is a shame but apart from that I love it...granted its fragile but hey we all own plenty of others like that The arm is ok on the one I played with Oh well will be interesting to see what others think if they purchase this long awaited model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianih634 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I would like to add that the spout is okay on my one aswell, I really like the amount of detail and am really pleased that someone has brought this model into production ( most people have been crying out for a classic combine ). Iam however disappointed that the rear axle does not steer, the header will not sit right down on the ground and the tow hitch needs a slight modification to allow the trailer to be fitted and removed easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schw84 Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 I never said the model was rubbish, but they could have done so much more with it than they have. I'm just hugely disappointed as after sitting it next to the Tucano the two just don't compare. It will sit on one of my claas shelves with the other combines, but unless Norev make vast improvements or they bring out another model which is a "must have" I wont be rushing out to purchase any of them. My overall opinion is: if your buying the model to put on a shelf to only look at it and can afford to, buy the model. If like me and you are sad and occasionally get them off the shelf to play at carpet farming (yes I make the noises) then you will may break it. Times have changed and I only want to give people the chance to get a model they will love and when you spend £70 on a model its allot of money, but each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Do they all only have dividers on one side? Mine arrived with the fuel tank loose, the header auger in the wrong way, the reel tines 'set' all wrong and I just found this all rather annoying... Still, all fixed now and she looks better for it! But for less than £50 from Claas themselves, I'm still happy to have her in the collection! /malc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Good to see you back, Malcy. Any conversion topics being started soon by your good self. .. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 had a good look at one yesterday at malvern, does look nice i must say, recon one will get to the collection some time, although a few working bits like steering would have been better, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 This model was mightily close to the top of my Spalding shopping list but having read the mixed reviews on here i'm not so sure now. I think i'll be giving it a close inspection in the flesh before I decide on purchasing one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I can post some photos tomorrow (Saturday) if people like?? /m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I am people and I like. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 8830 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 now own three trying to recreate the scene from elveden estates where i worked had nine 108 sl/maxi on the farm have pictures of all in one field will post up some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 OK - busy weekend, but here are the photos... the more I look at the model the more I like it, despite it's flaws. First photos, header off and steps up and then down. First thing I noticed was that the steps didn't 'sit' down far enough, but 10 seconds with a scalpel sorted that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Next up, the header on it's trailer... Nicely detailed trailer, but the header needed surgery to put the feed auger in the right way around and to the tines which here pointing at silly angles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Now with header mounted and ready for action... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 3/4s front views... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 And final two shots... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archbarch Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 looking at those pictures it does look good, its not out of proportion in anyway its never going to be Siku build quality, i like the fact its got crop lifters fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran (Perfect-32) Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 nice. i like alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Having just purchased the Dominator 108, overall I am very pleased with the model. As already noted - there could be slight improvements (rear axle, header tines etc) but overall I would give 9/10. One issue I have noticed - on the early preview shots - the model was covered with yellow warning/instruction decals - Was this just for the ones available at Agritechnica?? - As mine has no such decals, and I noticed the pictures of Malcy P's 108 also lacked the yellow decals?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eurodeere Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I think all the warning signs were only for the Agritechnica version. They were all in German anyway so no reason to have them in Blightey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Thanks for posting your photographs Malcy, aside from the aforementioned flaws, it does look like a really impressive display model, might yet have to put some pennies and cabinet space aside for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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