mr softie Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 excellent finish john, totally amazing and excellent detailkeep up the amazing work and hope to see this in the flesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Well Brian I was speaking to John at the G&M event on Sunday and then when the subject of the Aberdeen show came around and John said he was planning to come up with the caravan and stay over for a few days. I then asked if he would consider taking some of his scratch builds to the show and I would supply my display case I had at Penrith in 2010. John said he would be delighted and Joe had already agreed to have the combine on his table....anyway John said he would be willing to take up what ever of his scratch builds we would like to see .........decisions..decisions. Andy Ingram is just off the phone and he thought a selection would go down well...so maybe the NH 8070 combine the old Massey dung spreader and a Massey Ferguson SCALEdown conversion and maybe a MF Ferguson SCALEdown with scratch built loader and was there not also a square baler John I will get the measurements of my display case and from that you will be able to ascertain what you can fit in. I have a note they are 33 inches long and 12- 1/2 inches wide and 9 inches high but I will measure and confirm and send you a photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr softie Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 sounds very good bill , roll on the 6th of may ( think i better check and get that rite ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke (DeWitt) Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 The final product is simply amazing. Fantastic talent you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thank you, Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 exactly what luke said john,outstanding talent,scratch building at its best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Really good build John. True master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberthenning Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I have seen some great builds over the years but this must be the best and most detailed i have seen so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I must have missed your update John,that Solartex looks the business,how did you get on,cutting / shapeing / glueing it,did you paint it or is that it,as is, Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Thank you Paul, Pete and Robert. I must have missed your update John,that Solartex looks the business,how did you get on,cutting / shapeing / glueing it,did you paint it or is that it,as is, Regards Joe. It's good stuff to work with. I just cut it with a sharp knife and did paint it with acrylic paint - it still looks a fairly bright even though I 'browned' it a bit, and fixed it with epoxy. Thanks, Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Anytime John,glad to help, Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAF Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Amazing work - a true masterclass! Regarding the solartex it is great stuff - I and others would use it for curtainsiders or tipper covers etc on 1:24 lorries etc. I don't know if it helps any but for the likes of a curtainsider even if the solartex isn't painted its always advised to get a drop of satin clear by the likes of humbrol etc to spray on. It gets rid of the gloss finish but doesn't leave it matt - just the way a real curtain would be. I don't know if thats of any use to you or not. I just love this combine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) daf would this solartex be good for the top of a massey ferguson flexi cab? Edited April 14, 2012 by paulali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAF Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Not sure - but it would certainly be the first thing i would go for to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Not sure - but it would certainly be the first thing i would go for to try. ok,will try to source some,last time i used a dust mask,thanks for replying,johns combine is stunning isnt it,great topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAF Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I get mine here: http://www.kitformservices.com/supplies.html - scroll down to the bottom and you'll see it. Yeah its a masterclass in modelling - if i could do half that i'd be happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I get mine here: http://www.kitformse...m/supplies.html - scroll down to the bottom and you'll see it. Yeah its a masterclass in modelling - if i could do half that i'd be happy! daf,sourced some from catkom on here,he is very kindly sending me an a 4 piece for me,what a gent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyfarmer Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 The detail in your combine is amazing, you surely are the Leonardo da Vinci of scratch builders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Land Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Blimey John,unreal that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDeere T670i Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 WOW!!...this comes from another planet!!! the best congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 This is why we named him "Sir John" a few years back. SImply awesome is all anyone can say about John's work I thought his scaledown & aerodrome kit builds were a work of art but that's like any normal weirdo playing with lego I really doubt that future generations are going to be able to beat the amazing standards that we are priviledged to see on here. The diaramas firstly from Graham & Garrett (smallclass) and now Damian & Hazels masterpiece amongst others...Come to think of it we should place Sir John's handywork on H & D Plant's site Now that would be worth seeing ps Sorry Wil but its mine all mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordTractorCrazy Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Bazza, you know it has only one rightful place if Sir John wishes to depart from it and that is between my John Leathers Clayson M140, ACA Clayson M103 and Johan Bos New Holland 2305 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N. van Eekelen Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 This looks amazing! Seen some models, but this one is leading in details! Really great. Always had plans with my own JadiToys 8000, and decided to build a 8070 as well, can I ask you wich tyres you've got under it? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deKleijn Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Good job, just wondering about the cutterbar and the reel what material you used and maybe a basic explanation how you put it together. Cheers, jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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