Steve P Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 I was not happy with the chunky exhaust so a dredge through my spare parts box and here's the result. Looks a little more like the real thing now!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 5 hours ago, prickles said: this collector did not collect any of them only the county- britains TW20 was based on a pre production field test Ford TW20 with TW 30 engine so basically even as a TW20 its wrong for a production tractor I never collected them ether , even tough they are probably worth a few pound today .. When the Britains bought out the Heritage range of Fords , it just opened up a whole new spectrum for Ford conversions & that's when I decided to build my own 7700 & a few of the smaller 3 cyl Fords . You just work with what is available to you at the time basically . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 I thought the Tw 20 and 30 shared the same 6.5lL 6 cylinder power unit that first came to light when the 8000 was launched in 1968, first turbocharged for the 9000 in 1969. Being slightly uprated for the 8600,9600, 8700 and 9700 until the TW range was launched in 1979. Basically the 8700 and 9700 was re-launched as the Tw 10 and 20 and a intercooler was added to produce the new Tw 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, prickles said: the engine was basically the same engine but tw30 was intercooler and had water/oil cooler the prototype tw20 tractor had this fitted hence it was copied y britains but production tractors never had it fitted So is the engine detailing on the Britains TW-20 casting not what it should be ?? or is there more ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, prickles said: the original engine was 401 designation and last series was BSD 666 Engines , funnily enough the earlier engines were not as prone to porous problem as later engines. The 401 six cylinder engine was designed around two ford 4000 engines in a common block. When you think about it. The 4000/4600 & 4610 used a 3.3L capacity 3 cyl engine with a bore & stroke of 4.4x4.4.. the TW-20 is double the capacity at 6.6L with the same bore & stroke. !! So that makes since alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Got a nice bunch of Fords now. This morning my son asked if we could do a bit of a Ford show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Nice collection of fords there Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Thankyou Paul, a few more Countys a Roadless or 2 plus a 4600 and a 8210 would be nice additions though, if only!. My son informs me the show was a success with a good turnout the working area being very popular!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Great photos Steve and a lovely selection of blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Great collection Steve . They are all in great nick !! It's nice to take them out every once and a while & line them up or pair them up with some implements and take a few snaps . It's something I enjoy doing myself . We need 3 pot Fords badly tough in 1/32 to strike an even balance with all the 4 & 6 pots . Fingers crossed we will get them in the near future ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Too right Justin, its nice my son likes to play with them from time to time as it gives me a good excuse to have a play myself. I suppose once a carpet farmer always a carpet farmer!. Hope we do get some 3 pots and a 8210 in the future plus more County/Roadless types. I still find it odd that hardly any of the old 4wd conversion types have been made by the mainstream model makers considering how popular they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 49 minutes ago, Steve P said: Too right Justin, its nice my son likes to play with them from time to time as it gives me a good excuse to have a play myself. I suppose once a carpet farmer always a carpet farmer!. Hope we do get some 3 pots and a 8210 in the future plus more County/Roadless types. I still find it odd that hardly any of the old 4wd conversion types have been made by the mainstream model makers considering how popular they are. Yeah that's true with the 4wd conversion types , the Britains 7600 & 6600 could have been further developed into County FOURs !! Early 10 Series Gen 1s with Q cabs could also have been developed from them & even a simple 5600 !! I don't think Britains realise that more could have been done with all their Heritage range Fords , I know for a fact UH would have milked them moulds to death almost if they had a chance . !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 10 hours ago, justy 46 said: Yeah that's true with the 4wd conversion types , the Britains 7600 & 6600 could have been further developed into County FOURs !! Early 10 Series Gen 1s with Q cabs could also have been developed from them & even a simple 5600 !! I don't think Britains realise that more could have been done with all their Heritage range Fords , I know for a fact UH would have milked them moulds to death almost if they had a chance . !! The FOURS are a straightforward upgrade. Two wheels, an axle and some decals.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 These 2 German beasts arrived this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Old britains TW 20 sorry 7710! arrived today, seems to have never been removed from its box as front wheel was stuck to plastic inner. I wanted a original as my other 2 are convos and because its in as-new condition it will stay as it is. Box has age related wear but i like the original £3.40 price tag, i wish models today was that cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 Two more classic Britains models for my collection arrived recently. Both in fairly good nick so pretty pleased with them. FIAT 90-90 has a repro cab but im not too bothered about that. My 3 Britains FIATs together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 Some new additions to my collection. Very pleased with the 6640 a very nice model though tried to fit the engine side panels that was supplied without success!!. Zetor very nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 New addition arrived the other day. Very nice model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Another new arrival, picked up this nice 1/32 power major for a pretty good price. Will go well with my other blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Slightly unusual new adition to my fleet thanks to my brother who got it for me. Never really took interest in Atlas edition stuff before but its not too bad of a model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Very pleased with my Uh County 1174 that arrived today, a long awaited addition to my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 My Countys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Put the new 1174 to work today!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Deere Collector Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Lovely blue Collection Does the hitch of the new 1174 work alright with the Britain’s implements and trailers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Dan Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 An outstanding collection, one of the largest I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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