jack_c Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) This is something I've been working on over the last couple of days, Always wanted one of these for my collection so thought I'd better get a move on, Just have to say a word of thanks to B O R (Brian O'Reilly) for the idea after reading his topic on here, Although I made a few small changes, Still a right bit of work to do, but this is how it stands at present Hope you like and all comments welcome Should I flare the arches? Edited August 19, 2012 by jack_c 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 jack,ive done 3 or 4 of these conversions and yours looks very good,credit due to you,what bits and bobs did you use,people always want to know what you have used in conversions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_c Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Unfortunately this is a very expensive conversion, There are 3 tractors used in this: Wiking 936 UH 7499 Siku 8280 Totalling well over £80 for only parts and all the rest of the models are pretty much useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab16 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Not something you see every day. Good quality conversion but would suit extended and flared wheel arches and a set of bigger wheels (xerion and big x) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_c Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Cheers lad, Flared arches are now done and happy with the wheels so they'll be staying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab16 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 they would look well extended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 That's a fantastic looking conversion, Jack. Looks like you put a lot of effort both financially and with your hands but the result is very much worth it. Good on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenside MF Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) That is a spot on 8480 and brilliant model engineering skills to blend all those parts together,I cant wait to see the flared arches as well. As for the wheels,an 8480 is about the same size as a 936 and both would have 42 inch rear wheels anyway so no point in changing them. Edited August 20, 2012 by Fenside MF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_c Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Thanks for the great comments, Really appreciate it! Makes the hard work worthwhile, I'm very pleased with how it is coming on so far, ordered decals off Henri Walker today so will get all finished in time for that arriving I'm going to University in September so might be abit mad spending this kind of money on a model, but its definately worth it, Can't wait to get it finished then rigged up with nice big set of Claas triples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_c Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Finally got her all finished today except the 8480 decal as the one I got form Henri doesn't have dynaVT on it so will get one next time Very pleased with the result, Alot of time and effort require but it has been worth it and I've enjoyed making it Anyway here's the finished article, It went from this... To this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_c Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Wheel weights on, 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael6270 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 thats a really nice tractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 looks very very nice,good bit of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 nice work mate, once the model number decals are on it will really set her off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_c Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Thanks for the positive comments! Yes the model number will really finish her off as it looks bare as it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hicksy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 That's looks awsome great job, just getting back into this hobby, been out of the loop for 6 years or so, is that a wiking model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_c Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Thanks, It is based on the Wiking Fendt 936 with various other models used as shown in the pictures, The forum will soon get you upto date with whats available on the market now after being out for 6 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksp Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Really nice. I Think its the best conversion i've seen of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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