JEP Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Class Commander 228. The model is about 80-85% scratch built. Main parts used - from a Norev 108 = cab, (With new beacon, airiel added, and 2 work lights removed, plus some extra interior detailing) part of the platform, together with part of the front platform railings are again off a 108. Also the rear axle and feed elevator - come from a Norev 108, although these have been heavily modified. The rear white hood is also from the norev, with rear lights and "made in Germany" decal added. The straw chopper is partly from the 108. For the header, (7.5 metre) l have used the red Tucano reel, the auger and the skids underneath the header. The dividers are also off the Claas Tucano, although modified. The wheels/tyres are from PMA, these are 1050 fronts, and 600 rears. The bulk of the build is plasticard sheet, channel, box and tube, with some brass inside the body and rear hood for strength, the unloading auger is also made from brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Absolutely stunning build John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Commandor with header attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Stunning build john. As good if not better than something from a high end model manufacturer. Photo setup is also great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 This model was based on one of the last 228's produced, before being discontinued as the Lexion was introduced to the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 21 minutes ago, walterderwent said: Absolutely stunning build John. Many thanks David, do you recognise it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, mb86 said: Stunning build john. As good if not better than something from a high end model manufacturer. Photo setup is also great. Cheers Martin, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Just now, JEP said: Many thanks David, do you recognise it?? I do indeed, one of the best harvest trips out I've had. Top day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Absolutely stunning John. Real credit to you mate. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 minute ago, chris.watson said: Absolutely stunning John. Real credit to you mate. Well done. Thanks very much Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Agri Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Awesome work! Looks really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Anderson Agri said: Awesome work! Looks really good Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractortim Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Eim looking forward to the Wiking 228 being released Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_emmons Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 that is an amazing combine build you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 As others have said already, that's a fantastic bit of work there Round us a combine is about as much use as a chocolate fire guard so i not too much into them but i know that's a build to be proud of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Really excellent work, although the rear tyres could be the wrong way round? Did you know Wiking were going to make the 228 before you started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 stunning,simply stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenside MF Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 top quality build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 24/11/2017 at 10:23 PM, b_emmons said: that is an amazing combine build you have Thank you Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 25/11/2017 at 6:32 AM, Valley Axe Man said: As others have said already, that's a fantastic bit of work there Round us a combine is about as much use as a chocolate fire guard so i not too much into them but i know that's a build to be proud of Cheers Paul, much appreciated You may not have many combines - but I bet you have plenty of mighty fine forage harvesters to watch I would love to see a Krone 1100 at full tilt.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 26/11/2017 at 2:14 PM, Paul Palmer said: stunning,simply stunning Thanks very much Paul, appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 i only really noticed this topic while away sorry john, all i can say is WOW , thats amazing work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 23 hours ago, Fenside MF said: top quality build Thanks for that Jamie On 25/11/2017 at 9:47 PM, bluegreen said: Really excellent work, although the rear tyres could be the wrong way round? Did you know Wiking were going to make the 228 before you started? Thanks Bluegreen. again much appreciated Regarding the tyres - hope I'm not opening up a can of worms on this one but I was always told for a non driven axle - treaded tyres in the main - should be fitted in reverse, - the reasons given 1. In sticky conditions the cleats clean themselves better 2. for road work - less wear on the tyre/less vibriation from the tyre 3. Also - again on a non driven steering axle (like a combine) in softer/sticky conditions - you get a more positive control over the steering. Whether any of this is scientifically proven - I wouldn't know, just what I've always been told This all applies to a non driven wheel - but having said that a friend who runs 3 4wd lexions still runs the treaded rear driven wheels with the tread pattern facing the wrong way - due to the fact - that before we get to stuck (hopefully....) when reversing back out of a wet hole - we effectively have positive 4wd on the rear tyre. As for the Wiking model - I must admit I was a little disappointed when I heard a 228 was going to be produced (I took all the measurements/photographs (250+) and started the build around 3 years ago), so in August/September - when It came out about a mainstream 228 (just as I was coming to the end of the build) I had very mixed feelings (I had always hoped if they did produce one it would be 115 or 116 - as they were far more common than the 228), but having said that, now that it is completed, I am pleased how it has turned out - and now its finished I am going to get back to my Claas Dominator 105 (although I have no excuse - as the build is complete/with grey white primer applied - all that is needed is the Claas green and white, plus the decals - but I have been saying that for the last 3 years.......) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 31 minutes ago, Tractorman810 said: i only really noticed this topic while away sorry john, all i can say is WOW , thats amazing work Thanks very much Sean, much appreciated , although its still not as good as your MF 625/JD or Lely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 wiking may have released the model,but the satisfaction of making it yourself surely outways wiking's version John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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