844john Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Thank you Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 How much Ive got to have one mate its stunning ild get her cast up and start flogging em john shes a peach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 11 hours ago, 844john said: A little bit more done, made and fitted the door handles, wiper, side windows and rubber seal between the cab and the bonnet. Back window and front grill still to do, and I'm still pondering the best way to do the grill at the moment Might be fiddly but could you not make clay strips for the "noughs and crosses" grille and cut the diaganol strips in to the vertical strips and a square surround then spray silver then mount it on a black background for the grille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Front grill tackled, it's certainly proved fiddley, will need a bit of tidying of the paintwork, but the general idea is there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm434 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Quote absolutely stunning , well done john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 What a Bobby dazzler....well done John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_emmons Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 it is an amazing piece of modelling, well done John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks all, it seems like its finally coming together now, just the back window, mirrors and a few tidying bits to do. Was wondering what would be the best route for the decals on the bonnet and also perhaps a number plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I’d be inclined to make a little fahr km 22 mower for her. Would look lovely on it. Proper classic set up. I’ve got one I restored it myself. I give £50 for it, a complete steal, if you look beyond the panels and guards as they were in a sorry state but I wasn’t bothered as I had a doner one I used to correct that issue. The cut was beautiful like a new mower. Let me know if it’s of any interest I’ll get some measurements over to you mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 22 hours ago, Cheshire Farm Models said: I’d be inclined to make a little fahr km 22 mower for her. Would look lovely on it. Proper classic set up. I’ve got one I restored it myself. I give £50 for it, a complete steal, if you look beyond the panels and guards as they were in a sorry state but I wasn’t bothered as I had a doner one I used to correct that issue. The cut was beautiful like a new mower. Let me know if it’s of any interest I’ll get some measurements over to you mate Thanks Sam, yes a little mower would suit her, when I get time I intend to copy our Claas mower, but that's well down my list at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 You could try henri walker john how did you do the grille i got a 4wd 885 that needs its solid grill doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 23 hours ago, 844john said: Thanks all, it seems like its finally coming together now, just the back window, mirrors and a few tidying bits to do. Was wondering what would be the best route for the decals on the bonnet and also perhaps a number plate? definitely Henri Walker John for the decals and numberplate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 48 minutes ago, IH885XLMAN said: You could try henri walker john how did you do the grille i got a 4wd 885 that needs its solid grill doing Thanks Nigel. The grill was made by cutting the rectangles out of a piece of .5mm plasticard, then spraying it silver and finally mounting it on to black card. However, the more I looked at it the more I thought that the grill was too chunky so I've re-done it but made the bars finer this time. I also wasn't happy with the glazing as the rubber seals around the glass are black with a white insert, so I've managed to replicate that as well, its just been a very fiddly process! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 45 minutes ago, Paul Palmer said: definitely Henri Walker John for the decals and numberplate Thanks Paul, I've never dealt with Henri before, is he good to deal with (by that I mean would he understand my ramblings of what I was after?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janval Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Very impressive! On my Volvo 2654 build I intend to use very small scale rectangle fence, hoping it turns out ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Janval said: Very impressive! On my Volvo 2654 build I intend to use very small scale rectangle fence, hoping it turns out ok I ended up having three attempts at it Jan, what I found was a good sharp Stanley knife and just carefully pressing the point through the card, then once the waste was removed tidying up the rectangles with a square needle file. It's a bit fiddly and time consuming, but it does work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I was going to comment saying Henry would be your best bet for decals,he makes really good waterslide ones,all you'd need is a photo plus LxWxH and he''ll sort you out,he gets e-mails from all over,I'm sure he'll know what you need,as for the grill,I've given that some thought,and reckon square section styrene might be the easiest solution,you could paint them silver then mount them on a black background, Regards Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janval Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Just a reference to what I'm going to use as well, the grill on the Volvo is a bit different of course, but I reckon a precise cut of this (maybe even double layered) will do the trick for me. It's 1:87 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Thanks Joe, it looks like Henri's the man! That's a good idea for the grill, its just the thought of me trying to control all of those tiny bits of plastic and getting them to do what I want.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Janval said: Just a reference to what I'm going to use as well, the grill on the Volvo is a bit different of course, but I reckon a precise cut of this (maybe even double layered) will do the trick for me. It's 1:87 scale. Ah, I get you now Jan, yes that seems a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 35 minutes ago, 844john said: Thanks Paul, I've never dealt with Henri before, is he good to deal with (by that I mean would he understand my ramblings of what I was after?) definitely,and very quick to walkerparts@panet.nl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Just now, Paul Palmer said: definitely,and very quick to walkerparts@panet.nl Cheers Paul, will definitely give him a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I know what you mean about the white inserts on the windows john i cant wait to see this time consumeing but ild mould up the parts u are happy with if they come out it would save time if u wanted to do a small run of 475s will u do a 454 bloody hell ild by the 2 off you any time of the day mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 hour ago, IH885XLMAN said: I know what you mean about the white inserts on the windows john i cant wait to see this time consumeing but ild mould up the parts u are happy with if they come out it would save time if u wanted to do a small run of 475s will u do a 454 bloody hell ild by the 2 off you any time of the day mate A 454 is a strong possibility Nigel, I restored one of the last ones made on an "S" plate about 25 years ago now, it had the high roof with heater and the Torque Amplifier (which worked!) Sold it about 15 years ago and regretted it ever since! Here's an old pic of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Its not a case of just cutting a cylinder out the engine and fitting mf 135 wheels you sit lower down in 454 compared to a 674 or 475 very nice restoration there john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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