844john Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I thought I'd start a new topic for the M series Deere that I've gone back to working on. This started out as a Britains 6150R. I removed the cab and adapted one off a Siku 6920 to fit the frame. To this I added the lights from the R's cab as these are the same as the M's. I also added scratch-built mirrors and grab handles and a larger exhaust to match the real one. At the rear I removed the Britains hitch as I feel these let the model down and scratch built a new moveable linkage. Inside the cab I altered the right hand console and dash to match the Ms interior and today I have added the gear stick, hand throttle, spool and pick-up hitch levers etc. The front wheels are from a 6920, the rears the original with the tyre valves added. There is still quite a bit of work left before it gets some paint, mainly to the hitch with assistor rams, pick-up hitch and so-on, and I'm still undecided whether or not to add a loader to it but here's a few pictures of my progress so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 As I said before john, it is looking great, love the detail you've added in the cab. But never mind that, what's happening to the 7600 in the background? T cab looks tidy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Thanks Martin, the 7000 was going to become a Roadless, but I'm toying with the idea of a County 754 at the moment. The T cab's at a bit of a standstill as the paint hasn't gone on as well as I would like, need a bit less humidity I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 As said before very nice john, the farm near us farms with 2 of these I think, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 10 minutes ago, 844john said: Thanks Martin, the 7000 was going to become a Roadless, but I'm toying with the idea of a County 754 at the moment. The T cab's at a bit of a standstill as the paint hasn't gone on as well as I would like, need a bit less humidity I think! Don't hold your breath. A 754 would look really smart with the Duncan cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 I just thought it would be something a little different, sometimes the smaller models get overlooked. It is a bit damp now mind isn't it, must have put some water down on Thursday night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 They do indeed, big isn't always best. It did aye, must have been 2 inch of rain Thursday, the ground is standing in water now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 A little bit more done last night, pods added for fender-mounted hitch controls, PTO, assistor rams, pick-up hitch and draw bar and also handle on top link to store it up out of the way when not in use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 great work John,very fiddly,but looking very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Thanks Paul, I'm about on the limits of what my fingers and eyes can manage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenside MF Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 That rear linkage is a work of art,respect to you Mr master builder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Great work John, rear linkage looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Yep spot on that. Clever geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 You forgot the lift rods for the pick up hitch or have you had a bill bennet hitch fitted?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 7 hours ago, FendtFarmer said: You forgot the lift rods for the pick up hitch or have you had a bill bennet hitch fitted?? Nope, they are still to add, although I doubt I'll still be able to keep the linkage movable as they are going to be quite small, so they may not be put on yet, still pondering that one. Not sure if my fingers can manage to fit them either Thanks for all the kind comments chaps, I always feel that the rear linkage is an opinion-divider on models, some want to be able to add off-the-shelf implements to their tractors, others feel that the standard two point hitch is rather crude and often too bulky for the model. For me it depends on what I want from the model, if it is just to put on a display then the Britains hitch is fine as it does allow the easy attachment of trailers and such, for a shelf-model then I do like to see an authentic hitch especially as on modern tractors the back-end has become much more involved than the days when everyone ran grey fergies and dextas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Cracking bit of scratch building there John,if you ever need inspiration take a look at this,https://www.grostracteurspassion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=121&t=30579#top The guy's obviously an engineer,and has every tool in the workshop,but going the length of even makeing a 1/32nd ignition key,??? Regards Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Thanks for that Joe, yes, his work is amazing isn't it, way beyond the capability of my talents I'm afraid! I'm guessing he has quite a bit of spare time to devote to his passion and that he is not blessed with farmers hands either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Decided to fit the pick-up hitch lift rods after all Also glazed cab doors, added handles etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 another good update John,great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Agri Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Looking well! The 6710 caught my eye in the back! That looks interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 9 hours ago, Anderson Agri said: Looking well! The 6710 caught my eye in the back! That looks interesting Thanks Zac, the 6710 was done about 6 years ago now from a Britains 5000 chassis and the bonnet and cab from the original TW20. It rolled off a 4' high shelf the other week, so is in for a few repairs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 52 minutes ago, 844john said: Thanks Zac, the 6710 was done about 6 years ago now from a Britains 5000 chassis and the bonnet and cab from the original TW20. It rolled off a 4' high shelf the other week, so is in for a few repairs! Good job it is well built - being a ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Still undecided whether or not to fit a loader, tried one off a Britains 6125 which seems a good fit and can be greatly improved with some piping and such, just pondering at the moment Also thinking of changing the rear wheels to ones from siku 7530 which are a better match to what the 6150 was available with, plus I've got loads of them in my spares box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 nice with the loader John,but down to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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