tabmodels Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) This is a current build I've been wanting to build for a long time. It's a Roadless 75 with a Mk4 Hydrocut hedge cutter. This outfit features in an old Hydrocut brochure from the early 70s and I've always thought this combination looked pretty impressive. Not many Hydrocuts were mated to a 4wd tractor because of front wheel clearance issues, but this one has it's hydraulic oil tank modified by means of having it angled at the bottom edge to allow for this. It is also unique as it sports the old flail head. Only two pics to work from in the brochure! Edited February 17, 2017 by tabmodels 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Started with a Britains 5000 removing all unwanted parts. Front grill silvered and 75 decal applied, headlights detailed, bonnet decals drawn up and hydraulic pump along with pump guard scratch built. Main frame of Hydrocut Mk4 scratch built, primed and painted. Arm is cut in half for ease of transport and so that either a flail head or saw head can be slotted on. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 More parts made and painted, flail head and arm, flail rotor, control levers and Roadless front axle and driveline. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tabmodels Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Front wheel centres scratch built and fitted into Britains old 4wd wheels. The original 5000 rear wheels will be used along with curved mudguards. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 That's a very detailed build, lovely clear photos too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) you work Ian is right up there with another member on here,Bor/Brian,just a fantastic high standard of workmanship Edited February 18, 2017 by Paul Palmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Thanks guys, I'm a sucker for detail! I will definitely check out Bor/Brians work, haven't had a chance to have a good look around the forum yet, but what I have seen so far is very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermill Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Hi Ian, Glad you got logged on ok, lovely looking work. Thanks for the other 76! Cheers Charlie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Great work, look forward to seeing the finished machine.! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Hi Charlie, thanks, glad you got it ok, the other one I sold is being returned, the Post Office must have been playing football with it before delivering it to the customer! Very frustrating, especially after putting long hours into it only for it to end up in pieces at the final stage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Starting to take shape... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Very very nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchfarmer Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) Hello, sorry for this message at your topic, but i cant send a pm to you. did you still make/sell models of a Ford county 7600 four? and do you visit the Spalding Show? iv seen some pictures of your 7600 four on ebay, excellent! about the ploughmaster: masterpiece! details greetings Lars (Holland) Edited February 19, 2017 by dutchfarmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Fantastic work so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hi Lars, thank you for your comments, yes I will be building more County 7600-four models as soon as more 7600 2wds become available. I've only been to one local show here so far in N.Ireland as I'm relatively new to this scene. I will hopefully be building another batch soon, I will keep you posted:-) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 That Roadless is looking very nice . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchfarmer Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) On 19-2-2017 at 4:12 PM, tabmodels said: Hi Lars, thank you for your comments, yes I will be building more County 7600-four models as soon as more 7600 2wds become available. I've only been to one local show here so far in N.Ireland as I'm relatively new to this scene. I will hopefully be building another batch soon, I will keep you posted:-) Hi! That sounds good! Is it possible to build a 6600-four also? do you have a email adress? Greetings Lars Edited February 21, 2017 by dutchfarmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 On 18/2/2017 at 3:50 PM, tabmodels said: Thanks guys, I'm a sucker for detail! I will definitely check out Bor/Brians work, haven't had a chance to have a good look around the forum yet, but what I have seen so far is very impressive Brian is from up your part of the country. Here's the record of his builds, going back to 2009. Some amazing pieces in there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Ah yes, I have seen his forage harvesters at a recent show, amazing work! Very high quality workmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 You've some talent there. The detail is amazing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) Duncan cab next. Cut to fit rear mudguards, sprayed Ford grey and painstakingly painted in the Ford blue by hand. Window rubbers finished in matt black and ready for glazing Edited March 3, 2017 by tabmodels 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Seat, control levers and gear levers. And that terrible toy car type steering wheel replaced with vintage Britains 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Mudguard mounted toolbox, control lever hoses, brake and clutch pedals. Wasn't happy with Britains chunky exhaust pipe so I scratch built one 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Duncan cab glazed and fitted, window wiper added 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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