Tractorman810 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 well at last i have got back to the shed properly, allowing me to get on with a couple of models i have ment to do for ages, so far the only jd i have ever done is my 3140 below and of course the 965 combine build , but i have always wanted a 2wd to go with this, so i started this last weekend in a spare hr , i am still waiting on parts for the mo ,so todays efforts have been spent on making a new cab interior, the cast or any ertl jd comes with the wrong cab interior for a sg cab, which shuld be similar to the one seen in the bigger ertl trike/soundguard chassis, the origonal one first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 now the new interior section i am still a bit undecided on the seat, i have a few better uh options that look far better, but used the rtl cast copy to check the drivers position, and have just noticed that one of the foot peddels has fallen off?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Looking good Sean....but I have to ask ....have you gone colour blind and / or having a mid life crisis moving away from your beloved MF's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 whilst i am tinkering with the 3140 model i am also putting together and setting this one up to, will hopefully be a 4240s, with big steps if i can find some good pics of them from the net i have seperated the cab from the arches to allow better access inside for the detailing ect and also tack fitted the pma front linkage on the rear end will also get a pma 3 point fitted, and as usual i will have the working doors on both models and with luck working sun roofs, side and rear windows, as i have been testing options for these inbetween waiting for glue ect to dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 one of the two together now for my sins theres also at least one more planned with luck a 2140 opu cab 2wd format, and very possabilly a early shark nose 3130 opu, the aim is to get at least these two done to paint at the same time,the do the other two at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 no not a crisis bill, i am just clearing space in the shed , have a good 4 or 5 other bits out there which i aim to do, then with luck i can get on with the 2 combine builds i have planned and drawn out ,just need the room, and had the bits all ready sat there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 looking good sean, cant wait to see them finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 after some help if you can guys, i am after a few pics of the "big steps" on jds, not the normal thin 2/ 3 on a pole like most have, have been loking online and cant seem to find any, i know they are out there mind :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 sean have you looked in classic tractor there are a few 50 series with them on. well those two are looking good and makes me want to get on with the 4240s i have mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMarshallModels Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Nice looking Deeres there Sean I'll be watching closely. I cant wait to see these Opening doors and windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Will have a look in my old copy's pete. I cut the back of the 4240 today and assembled the rear linkage , also got the paint for the interiors yesterday ready , hopefully some more done tommorrow after a bit of DIY round the mother in laws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDFord Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I don't think the 4**** range of US built Deeres were fitted with "big steps" Sean, just the Mannheim 33/3650's in the last year or so of their run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue man Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 They were Mar.Ive seen a 4450 with them but I dont know about the 4240s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 This any good Sean,http://www.agriaffaires.co.uk/used/farm-tractor/2188744/john-deere-4450.html Regards Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 sean have just checked my 4240 book and cant find one with them on but i am sure that a few people must have retro fitted them over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 I guess that could be why I can't find many pics then , if they wern't fitted in the first place ?? Had always assumed they were an option across all the sg cabbed ranges ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 they were only fitted on the later 50 and 55 series models but some of the 4*55 series didnt even have them mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdeere6910 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Looking forward to these Sean, we used to have a 3040 2wd like that one your building, and a 3140 4wd with the opu cab. And remember seeing a 4240S ploughing as well love these tractors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Guess it's steps like the one joes posted a link for then . Cheers for the help lads , if I don't get tommorrow back on it then I definatliy will tues . Recon the 42 will be main job as I havnt got the parts for the other yet sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr softie Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 hi sean the big step was only an option on the late 3350/ 3650 after the 3050 had been dropped from the range and the late 4*55 series deere`s any older deere`s with the big steps are after production jobs looking good so far looking forward to seeing them finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Great work. They are coming along well Sean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 only a couple of hours on this today, but, the rear linakge is on the 42, also got the door sorted, its temp held open by brass rod, as the cabs not in its final position, now its cut from the arches it splays out ,but when in the final spot it stays open all by its self no worrys closed open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 coming on a treat sean mate. rear linkage looks the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 its bolted into place and not the normal plasti rod they supply chris, so it will take a implement in the transport position no worrys, plus i can adjust/tighten them over time as they come loose, but usally a tab of thread lock sorts that out just before paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Have they stopped useing that 1mil plastic rod Sean, Regards Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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