844john Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 9 hours ago, IH885XLMAN said: Im having paupetations over this build Ild love to do one myself i realy would u are very skilled john if u ever want to make one up to offload il buy one off you its stunning simply stunning P.s are you on the facebook page Ihgb4cylinder page theres a load of ih worldwde series tractors on there john and they would love to see your build realy wish i had your skills ild have a 674 475 and 454 ha ha! thanks Nigel, no I'm afraid I'm not on facebook, FTF is the limit of my dabbling in social media! As for doing some more, well, I suppose never say never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 3 hours ago, Valley Axe Man said: She's looking great John but the big question is are you still enjoying the build? As Stan (SPN) mentioned about wheels, if needed there is a pair of UH ford 5000 wheels and tyres sat within arms reach of me as i type this, so give us a shout if it's the road you decide to go Thank you Paul, actually, yes, I am still thoroughly enjoying the build, my biggest worry now is that I don't spoil it when I put the paint on, will certainly have to wait for some better weather first. As for the wheels, I've not had a chance to look at what's available yet but I like the sound of the uh ones, I might just be giving you a shout yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 23 hours ago, 844john said: Thank you Paul, actually, yes, I am still thoroughly enjoying the build, my biggest worry now is that I don't spoil it when I put the paint on, will certainly have to wait for some better weather first. As for the wheels, I've not had a chance to look at what's available yet but I like the sound of the uh ones, I might just be giving you a shout yet! No bother John, Glad your still enjoying the build so far , PM replied to as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 It's all starting to get a bit fiddley for me now, front axle track rods added, lift pump, alternator and fan belt fitted to engine, rear linkage fitted with stabiliser check chains. You wouldn't believe how much of a test of eye sight it is drilling a hole through 1.5mm hex rod to pass a wire through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 great work John,a very good eye for detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenside MF Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 wow,some small detail there john,very clever to build it completely from plastic. can you knock me up a couple of rear linkage kits when you have a spare ten minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 Thanks chaps, I didn't need glasses before I started this build, not so sure now! Those rear linkages always end up more complex than I initially intended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Il deffo buy one off you mate of u decide to do anymore its the best build in a longtime you and tabmodels are on the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 On 1/4/2018 at 7:02 PM, 844john said: she's getting there, still undecided about wheels at the moment, but I won't mention that, I know wheels are often a subject of major controversy here! Pete Hardy,( convo ) on here does these for JCB's,but I think JCB use smaller wheels than standard tractors,?? http://www.farmtoysforum.com/forum/topic/19002-132-farming-models/?page=18 Regards Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_emmons Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 some great work you doing there John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janval Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Thrilled to watch this build develop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 10 hours ago, catkom3 said: Pete Hardy,( convo ) on here does these for JCB's,but I think JCB use smaller wheels than standard tractors,?? http://www.farmtoysforum.com/forum/topic/19002-132-farming-models/?page=18 Regards Joe. Thanks Joe, probably thinking of going down the UH Ford 5000 road front and back Have managed to get hold of some rears courtesy of Paul, just looking for some fronts now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Looking fantastic again john. If you can't find any uh fronts, try emailing Nigel ford from scaledown, his 5000 ones might be what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Thanks Martin, as luck would have it Paul has a set of fronts as well, so all sorted now for this build. Maybe I should keep looking ready for the next one....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Hi john hows the build comming on mate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 With your permision could i post ur pics on the ih facebook page there are loads of fans and they would love your creation john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Absolutely brilliant, so much detail ! You should be very pleased mate. Top marks from me bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Sorry for not replying everyone, I haven't been able to get on here for a few days, I assumed it was a problem with the forum but it appears not! Anyway, a bit more done on her, wheels added courtesy of Valley Axe Man, many thanks again Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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844john Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 On 14/01/2018 at 7:14 PM, IH885XLMAN said: With your permision could i post ur pics on the ih facebook page there are loads of fans and they would love your creation john No Problem Nigel, hope it doesn't disappoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Here's the old girl it's based on, I'm hoping it'll be this years restoration project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Oh John fantastic work, was one of the first tractors i drove many years ago. Well done , now 3d print loads and i'd buy one please :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 34 minutes ago, Old Ford said: Oh John fantastic work, was one of the first tractors i drove many years ago. Well done , now 3d print loads and i'd buy one please :-) Thank you! I learnt to drive on my first tractor which was a Dexta, progressing up through a nash 275, 276 until eventually id saved enough pennies to buy a 454, and what a revelation that was! For me, these 74 series Nashes were a fantastic tractor and even now I still enjoy driving them (but I soon miss my air con, air seats and other such modern trappings!) As for the 3D printer, if only.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 She's looking well there John glad your happy with the wheels and i'm glad to have been able to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 12 hours ago, 844john said: Here's the old girl it's based on, I'm hoping it'll be this years restoration project Does she need restoring? looks very tidy as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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