B O R Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Ive recently been asked to take on this job in model form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 real one again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 ive started the project by 1st studying the above pics for over a week....then if you notice in the pics the whole machine is mounted on the tractor not by 3 point links but is bolted to the chassis....so this is my starting point and also the point from which ill be working everthing else off.........even with my picture studying this is 4 hours work,mainly measuring and working out heights etc.....this will be 1 of the most important parts of the build as its important to get it the right height,cant have the workers on trailer reaching too high for the veg as it goes round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 this is attached by running a brass rod throught the hole where the tractors linkage was once fitted,this whole piece is now supported by the tractors rear axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 here i have removed the wheel to show the mounting point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 pic of real one and pic of same side of model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 another pic of real one in folded up position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 This model will be 90%brass,and there will be problems along the way but my rules are NEVER think too far ahead in a model build as worrying about forthcoming problems will distract your concentration on the current stage.....ALWAYS have the tractor that its intended to be displayed with on the bench as constant monitoring of heights and widths is crucial.....STUDY in depth every part of machine and understand how it works and moves and always have pics on camera of every important part as you go along...... I wouldnt eveen consider making a model like this from anything other than brass as it,ll provide great strenght and also flexibility for the parts to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 I intend spending a lot of time on this model next week so ill keep posting up the pics as i go along showing you the stages of the build.....This is quite an enjoyable build for me as it,s nowhere near as frustrating as a mower build because this model has no "body" as such and it,ll be mostly brass..My recent mower involved 5 materials and a confusing body to work out,this model will be mainly a frame which is straightforward enough,with the veg packer model it,ll be all about accurate measuring and nifty solder work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masseyjack590 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 nice start looks a complicated build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 im sure it will be another masterpiece bor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Wow, that is something that to me is similar to looking into a can of spaghetti!! I am sure it will turn out as good as a real one but what a thing to take on!! Will be interesting to see it progressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 im actually looking forward to getting into the build..still working out a few bits in my head but hope to have them sorted before i head to the bench on monday...believe it or not this is a far more straightforward build than my just finished TAARUP 10x forager....This build involves more straightforward brasswork and fine soldering than an actual body as in other models...When im building a model like this i remain undistracted from anything else and ive always a clear picture in my head of the completed model....next week the problems will surface im sure of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 my monday was mostly taken up stripping and rubbing down a fergie for painting,but i got a round 3-4 hours on the framework Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 work commencing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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B O R Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 the frame to date on monday night.......ive allday today at it so more pics tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 this has been my 1st full day at the model... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 been a case of trial and error....the tractor is having its weights removed now ready for the brackets to be measured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 weights removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B O R Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 handy here having an old 5480 for fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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B O R Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 1st rail being made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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B O R Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 at this point im starting to notice the difference in the landinis and mfs dimensions,the landini has mudgaurds which slope down towards the outside,so from this point you have to alter a few angles and lenghts to suit the 5480 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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