chris.watson Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 clive , is the marge picture of prototype on last page fitted with the correct roof for a mk 1 tw 25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploughmaster Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 MarGe: We receive many questions about the headlights of the TW 25. We want to make clear that the square lights are NOT original, and have been replaced by round lights. Thanks for letting us know! That clears that one up then Thanks for posting that Atte. ............. front wheel styling that was not available until around 1989 TWs. You only see those style of wheels in the brochures on the 8730/8830 models by the way! Those square centres were certainly in use before that - I used to drive a Force II TW35 (an August 1987 model on a 'E' registration) which had square dishes on the front wheels when new. clive , is the marge picture of prototype on last page fitted with the correct roof for a mk 1 tw 25. Near enough I think - it is the correct roof type, but it looks as though the shape isn't quite right around the front, and I don't know about what appear to be holes for something to be mounted in - I don't know of any standard or optional equipment which would fit in those places. It is difficult to tell from the photo, but the top of the roof looks a little odd, but may well be modelled from a real one with an escape hatch in the roof. These were fitted in the early bubble cab for some markets where an escape hatch was a legal requirement - notably Scandinavia. I went on a factory tour of Cranes Farm Road in about 1983, and at that time there were 26 different versions of the bubble cab being assembled in a dedicated 5 acre cab assembly building on the site. There were I think 4 basic frames to suit the different models: 2610 - 4610; 5610 - 7610; and 6710 - 8210 (at that time the TW range was still being built at Antwerp), and then various spec levels to suit different markets such as the escape hatch for Scandinavia, or sliding back windows for Australia etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 so whats wrong with the pre cleaner then?? not being a ford man i aint sure what is wrong going by that pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrol Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 The County seems to have the correct air cleaner I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploughmaster Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Yes, the one on the County is the right one for both County and Ford TW25/35/8730/8830. so whats wrong with the pre cleaner then?? not being a ford man i aint sure what is wrong going by that pic. The TW25, TW30 and TW35 were not fitted with a pre-cleaner bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 so it would be a more mushroom type one then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 so it would be a more mushroom type one then? Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendt Fahrer Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 that County will defenitly join my UH county!! I like the hugely oversized tyres. Makes the tractor look like a real mean machine! But agreed wouldnt want to drive a 1:1 version of that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brown Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 The indicator lights and air filter are wrong on the ford tw25 gen 1 also the cab roof is wrong its a smooth dome not a flat one. The Indicator stems are to long, the square lights should be round also the filter is not that type. Correct me if I am wrong but didn't the early gen 1s come out of the factory with round rear wheel weights fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brown Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Oh and the mudguards are wrong, its not a case of me moaning but I am a firm believer that if you are going to replicate a true classic or any Tractor to be honest you need to get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrol Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Didn't the indicator stems change length at some point during the gen 1 period? I seem to remember the brochure including pictures with different stems to many of those I've seen in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendt Fahrer Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 we are getting real nitty picky here.... I for one am just glad we are getting models of tractors we have wanted for a long time and they are of much better detail than lets say Britains or Siku ever can be dreamed of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard_S Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 What's going on with the tyres on the TW? I looks like Michelins on the back and Goodyear possibly on the front? Can't we have matching tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Well we all want models that are as realistic as possible don't we . I heard the TW will come with an engine covered in oil as well and plenty of blue smoke in a seperate flask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 What's going on with the tyres on the TW? I looks like Michelins on the back and Goodyear possibly on the front? Can't we have matching tyres? tractors get punctures over the years howard :laugh: :laugh: maybe the goodyears were on offer when the time came ?? who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 The indicator lights and air filter are wrong on the ford tw25 gen 1 also the cab roof is wrong its a smooth dome not a flat one. The Indicator stems are to long, the square lights should be round also the filter is not that type. Correct me if I am wrong but didn't the early gen 1s come out of the factory with round rear wheel weights fitted? Wow, looks like my position as number 1 moaner and stickler for correct detail is under serious threat I will have to redouble my complaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brown Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 tractors get punctures over the years howard :laugh: :laugh: maybe the goodyears were on offer when the time came ?? who knows Think I dribbled a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I was told a month ago that one of the TWs would be arriving in June, anyone heard anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I was told a month ago that one of the TWs would be arriving in June, anyone heard anything else? No . Nothing heard & id like to know also has there been any progress with this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 at the fair in Nuremberg was told that the tractors in summer available. And the summer is until 21st. September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJH Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Dear Collector, MarGe Models is proud to present a number of new items: 1201 Ford TW 25 gen 1 expected delivery second week of November 2012 1202 Ford TW 25 gen 2 expected delivery second week of November 2012 1203 Ford 8730 expected delivery second week of September 2012 1204 County 1884 expected delivery second week of September 2012 The consumer price will be € 69,95 (VAT included) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNHIR Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Good to see front mudguards anyway, an annoying omission on the UH models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 TW-25 gen 1 fof Christmas please Traci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Gen 1 TW25 & County for me anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) First your waiting for years to get a decent TW/30 series or County model out and then there is just loads! The Marge ones will undoubtedly be of better quality than UH. Shame that I already have them! Edited August 5, 2012 by Niels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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