bluegreen Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I ve been meaning to follow up my previous 4755 convo with a John Deere 4955 for a while now, and seeing as I'm going to do a revamped layout with my favourite classic tractors on it, I thought I better get a 4955 made up in time for autumn too pull the plough with. First job was too strip it all apart and improve the wheels. I wanted to go a bit wider than its existing tyres but not too much as this machine would be ploughing in the furrow. So I selected a nice set of boots off a UH Valtra T with the size and Trelleborg logo on them 650/ 65 R42s. And then extended the rims out by 3mm on the inside using cut down old wheel sets. Once these were glued on and painted yellow I had to remove the front fenders and then raise them a few MMs so they sit right with the bigger tyres. See relevant pics below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Meanwhile the original decals had to be removed with nail varnish, and one of the decal sides was half missing anyways, so I got Henri Walker to make me a new set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 I packed out the wheels with a 1mm washer on each side and then painted the wheelnuts silver before putting the hub caps back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Next up was fitting the decals which I had to very carefully cut too size, but very pleased with the finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Just now, bluegreen said: Next up was fitting the decals which I had to very carefully cut too size, but very pleased with the finish looking good Phil,you cant beat Henris decals can you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Bonnet back on and exhaust aged !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Yes they are very good Paul, just glad Ive got a steady hand to cut them out precisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 minute ago, bluegreen said: Yes they are very good Paul, just glad Ive got a steady hand to cut them out precisely. very steady hand Phil,they look original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 I removed the exhaust and turned it around to face in the right direction, and re glued in situ. Rear wheels and tyres fitted temporarily so that I can screw fix the rear hitch at plough resting height, which is very necessary as those who have a schuco JD will know all about !! Next up is the cab and cutting the fender extensions off and sanding and painting..............the hardest part !! I will tackle that on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Looking good Phil, looking very,very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Oh this looks good! I follow with interest. Lovely old tractor and model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I agree with all the above, looking forward to see it finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 What is the base model 4755? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Yes it was a Schuco JD4755 ....190hp whereas the 4955 was 228hp I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reqen Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 very nice proyect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 More progress today..............Firstly I fixed the rear linkage in place with a screw. This means it will hold the plough in a parked position instead of it falling over!! Another hole above can be used too display the plough up in transport mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Cut the rear fenders down, sanded as much as I dare and painted first coat of JD green onto her. The Scaledown models paint is 98% perfect match for this model. I would however add that the 4000 series Schuco Deeres are not the same colour green as the Schuco 7810s, or at least the three I have recently bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Second coat done after sanding, very pleased with the colour match. Blacked over black plastic with satin which was still wet when pic was taken. Added a JD driver, glued front screen in place to stop it popping out in places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Rear tow hitch added and painted too hide its crudeness ha ha!. Painted penny washers glued to rear of wheels too reduce the sunlight making them look see through!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 I removed the steering wheel lock from the front axles, so now she has a tight turning circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Reg plate added............."J " from August 1st 1991 tomorrow I will glue the wing mirrors back on and fit a beacon on the cab and do some detailing on the rear wheels too finish her off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 will you need to remove the rear wheels each time to reposition the rear linkage now phil ? was wondering if there was an easier way for you, saving eventually making the rears loose on the axel ,looks good so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Hi Sean, Yes I have too remove the wheels to lift the plough which is quick and easy so no big problem. I doubt I will display it in the up position very often anyways so no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Beacon on and wing mirrors fitted, looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 All done and ready to do the layouts ploughing this autumn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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