roberthenning Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Have made a bit of a start on the John Deere 2850 this weekend, in among finishing a few other models of and glazing one aswell. Heres what ive done so far, took the rear wheels off my 3650(replaced her wheels with mccormick ones). Front wheeld and axel out of a uh7810. Some of the cab filled down, tractor cut to length and ready for joining, weights cut off and pma weight carrier fitted, mudguards rounded off, hitch and back end shaped, and few holes drilled to make a start on the roof hatch. Still to come lots and lots of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberthenning Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 Done a little bit more, took a good part of the day to complete, and doesnt look that ive done that much, but its the worst bit done now, just need a bit of filling on the main tractor and linkage fitted before its sprayed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MATTY 7530 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 EXCELLENT job lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberthenning Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 Thanks Matty, been some amount of work so far, didnt realise how short the 3650 base model was barely 4and half or 5 cylinders, although i might have made this slightly shorter than it should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATTY 7530 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 it was cause the 3350 was based on a 3140 with an OPU cab the cab covered abit of the bonnet u see in the real one so thats why its like that, drill a new exhaust hole and air cleaner hole and it will look the part. the sun roofs a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberthenning Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 Ah right i never knew why they were like that, though all the ertl ones came with sg2 cabs there until lately. Yeah need to get some more stoppers or milliput to fill up the other hole, going to be hard drilling the new hole for it being so close to the hole thats already in it. Have a air filter bought of dave towse a few weeks ago and going to make the exhaust myself with the wee flip lid on top. The sun roof was alot of work, drilling small holes and filling and filling and filling for ages but as its a late 80's early 90's its not a tractor without an open roof hatch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATTY 7530 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 though all the ertl ones came with sg2 cabs there until lately. Yeah they just never bothered makin a new chassis sur even look at the mudguards designed for an OPU cab. Can u get stickers and all ok? might have some lying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberthenning Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 Yeah wouldnt have been hard for them to change the casting for the mudguards at least. Yeah ive a set of decals almost finished on ms paint so will see if they do the job ok, but if not ill give you a shout, thanks for the offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 looks really good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Yes very nice indeed,keep it coming mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Excellent work so far Robert, looking forward to seeing the end result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberthenning Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Thanks for the comments. Got onto pma last night and ordered a rear linkage and set of weights for it, and also ordered some milliput off ebay too, so hopefully get it all ready for paint next saturday. Just need to make a decision on which wheels i want to use for it, think im happy with the fronts, just need to use a larger centre hub. Altho i think i need smaller rears as those are 38's and i think the smaller 34's would look more realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 wow as an ex 2850 driver yuors looks brill loved these tractors there was nothing on the farm that they couldent do that the 3350 also did which was 5 furrow ploughing silage pit work mowing spraying fert spinning ect and ours had a tanko self leveling front loader brill machines ,i know i bang on about IH 885 xls but if i had the money i would consider buying one for hedge brushing busnes ect they are the all in wonder tractor for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberthenning Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Thanks, i love the real ones myself, been on the look out for a clean one a while now, but i no rush until i find the right one, as you say its wonderful how capable they are considering how small there physical size is compareds to modern tractor of the same hp, and they are still very very manoverable around the smallest of yards. Theres nothing wrong with the 885s either, weve a ih785xl 2wd on the diet feeded, brilliant machine, and a real pleasure to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberthenning Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 This saturday mornings work has the rear linkage almost complete, bonnet smoothed, front weights completed, and a good start made on painting the interior v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05rich Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 looks great robert , touches like the linkage , open sunroof , prop shaft etc will just make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberthenning Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 Thanks lad, thats what im going for in my collection less models but wanting everything to be top standard. Just really cant wait till get it sprayed to see what it turns out like!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross wilson Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 nice work it will look brillant when shes finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny mf Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Some good work in progres here! Have paitience mate and the result is much better then when you rush it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberthenning Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Thanks for the comments Know what you mean Johny, was going to push ahead and get her sprayed on saturday there, but just thought, NO, i'll have to look at it for a long time so would rather spend another saturday getting it right so im happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberthenning Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 Did a wee bit more despite the sub zero temps of this weekend. Painted it, used the heat gun to dry it so it doesnt dry out all dull. Try to do a bit more this evening if i get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny mf Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Looking good mate Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberthenning Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 Thanks Johny the end is in sight now If any one has any wheel suggestions keep them coming. I think the Ford 7810 wheels are the right size 24' and with larger hubs should look the part. But what models use 34' rears, the valtra ones are 38' and too big for the wee 2850. Any of the others i see the pattern dont look right on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordantaylor Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 WOW, thats great, looks the part so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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