freds conversions Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 going to build the famous ih 885 xl l in going to use this as my base Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Finished it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11johndeereman Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 no this is just weird because i had one planned two based on the same model 2wd one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds conversions Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 no barry havnt started yet still doing some reserach. and this one wil be 4wd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds conversions Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 have made a start shortend the mudguards and did away with the 956 engine and used the front of a ertl ih which has fantastic detail .although its the more expensive option. hope to get painted up tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds conversions Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 nearly finished now just have to make the bonnet decals. back wheels are 2680 massey and john deere tyres.kept the origional front axle with origional 956 wheels and hubs which fitted perfect on the ends. gathering from replies not many are intreasted in this fourm any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBfan Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 That looks great another great model by yourself there isn't as many people posting on this forum any more I think \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Nice conversion, how long before the decals arrive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Nice conversion, gear levers would be on the other side but other than that very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MF-ROB Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 its coming on well i have a soft spot for a internationl/case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds conversions Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 gear leavers have been change ghost and also the hand clouch at the dash. hope to make the decals tonight or tomorrow thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 What was the IH line up at the time this tractor was sold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 . gathering from replies not many are intreasted in this fourm any more You have 233 views of this topic and we have 3257 members with more joining almost every day. Just because someone chooses not to comment doesn't mean they aren't looking and appreciate the work that goes in to these conversions. Let me ask you a question. Do you do the conversions for yourself and to make the models more accurate or do you do it for the praise and comments from the forum members? If it is the former then why do you need comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 have to agree with you robbo,i get no replies on some topics,but thats the way it goes sometimes,i do the models for myself,then show them on here,if people dont reply it doesnt mean they are not interested ,they are looking,not choosing to leave a comment,thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds conversions Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 hi robbo theres no need for the agresive attitude.i am not refering to my replies. i do these models purely for the enjoyment of doing them and to test my skills and if anyone is intreasted in buying one i will make one for them not a problem. but i still think there is a lul. and anyone posting on here and not getting no replies and then the next post getting loads doesent do much for the other pearsons confidence.make the think people arnt intreasted in it. thats my point. if you look back over the fourm anyone would say take a matchbox and put wheels on it someone would make some reply. thats my point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allis8550 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Nice model, well done, have plans to make one of these myself, will be YKV 775 X ,my old 885XL. Just need to find some 1/32 scale 16.9 14 x 34 tyres on square center wheels. Just one small point , the drive shaft for the front axle is on the opposite side on the 885 , I,ve spent many "happy" hours unwrapping grass from it when baling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMarshallModels Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 i likke these older type of tractors that be converted. great job fred. will u be at moira? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds conversions Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 not sure yet if i will be going to moira theres i1 in killyhevlin on 14 december hope to go to it. also 1 in silverbirch on 10 november. yes mate the drive shaft is on the opposite side on the 885. i have used the massey 2680 back rims and cut the centre square. and used the tyres of a britains 5000. it does a good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 hi robbo theres no need for the agresive attitude.i am not refering to my replies. i do these models purely for the enjoyment of doing them and to test my skills and if anyone is intreasted in buying one i will make one for them not a problem. but i still think there is a lul. and anyone posting on here and not getting no replies and then the next post getting loads doesent do much for the other pearsons confidence.make the think people arnt intreasted in it. thats my point. if you look back over the fourm anyone would say take a matchbox and put wheels on it someone would make some reply. thats my point Bare in mind it has only been four days!! As for the Forum dying, quite the contrary. We are into show season now and the busiest time of the farming year draws to a close as well so there is and has been plenty going on here on the model front as you have seen having posted a few conversion topics yourself. Some forums don't even get going when it comes to creative posts, hobby knowledge across all things model farming from lead animals to scratch, R/C, brass built models, reference topics, intelligent replies and even a good laugh and joke along the way. Don't be disgruntled if the comments don't add up, some will be very interested, others won't be at all and some will enjoy browsing FTF without too much posting. Either way, your models don't go unseen or unappreciated. Internationals are not my thing really but just looking at it from a build point of view, what you have done and how it is finished - it looks very nice mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds conversions Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 thanks mate and thanks to everyone for there replies. now have the model finished will post up pics tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds conversions Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 pictures of the finished machine. the decals didnt come out to well in the photo the look greyer than black. but the are black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 quality build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMarshallModels Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 great work ther fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBfan Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 great work and a great line up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdeere6910 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Love that model Fred, would look great on a nice 8 ton silage trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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