844john Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Another one that's been sat for too long with no progress, a Deere 6910. The base for this one is an Ertl 6400 with the frame and wheels from a Siku 6920. The bonnet and cab were cut off its chassis and the bonnet lengthened. As the six pot bonnets are slightly taller than the fours it has been altered with the side grills filed to lengthen them, as shown when comparing the bonnet on the right to the one on the left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 A spacer was then added to raise the bonnet to the right height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Next job is to apply some filler to the bonnet and sand it down to get a smooth profile. Here's a couple of pictures to give an idea of the finished proportions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Very nice work so far John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Thanks James, you can tell the dark nights are here now, I'm finally getting round to some modelling again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 nicely taking shape John,is this one you drive or have drove? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Thank you Paul, no, I've driven quite a number of different Deeres over the years but never a 69, always fancied one though as I do like the 00 and 10 series, just struggling to convince the wife that we need another tractor! Then again, I did some ploughing a couple of years ago with a 7820 and took quite a shine to that as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Good progress john, good tractors are 6910's, if you need any pictures of anything on one give me a shout I'll be able to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thanks Ben, yes I've always had a soft spot for them, I think Deere got it about right with the 00's and almost perfected it with the 10's as far as usability, driver comfort and reliability are concerned, still relatively basic tractors with fairly minimal electrics to go wrong! Also, the sound of a 69 on full chat is music to the ears. By the sounds of it you spend a bit of time in one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Looking smart so far john. Mind all this green coming from you is making my eyes go funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thanks Martin. Very soothing colour is green! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 10 hours ago, 844john said: Thanks Ben, yes I've always had a soft spot for them, I think Deere got it about right with the 00's and almost perfected it with the 10's as far as usability, driver comfort and reliability are concerned, still relatively basic tractors with fairly minimal electrics to go wrong! Also, the sound of a 69 on full chat is music to the ears. By the sounds of it you spend a bit of time in one? Proper tractors 10 series, sound nice and don't give over pulling as easy! yeah we have one, I don't drive it that much though, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Any further progress been made John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 I'm afraid not Paul, been a busy week and the draw of the fire on a night is just too hard to resist, hopefully get back to it in a day or two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_emmons Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 12 hours ago, 844john said: I'm afraid not Paul, been a busy week and the draw of the fire on a night is just too hard to resist, hopefully get back to it in a day or two! Can't blame you for that John.... there's alot worse crimes than relaxing by the fireside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 A little more progress on the 69, a bit of filler applied to the bonnet and sanded, but may need a little more unless I can get it with the high build primer, and also hole cut it the roof for the roof hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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