J55CKH Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Received my first Siku in a long time today, JD 6920s, not had one in over 20 years, absolutely loved these when i was younger . My first impressions of the build quality is that it's so good, very sturdy and heavy, the only thing that slightly lets it down for me is the metal pins in the centre of the wheels. What is everyone else doing to blend them in, or is it best to leave them alone? Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_emmons Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 A good looking model Jack paint them yellow or make some hub detail up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 The 6920 is still one of my favourite models, mainly because it was the one that got me back into collecting years ago. It's a fairly basic model by the standards of some now, but for me Siku got the shape pretty much spot on and really captured the character of the real deal. It's also a great base for converting. As Brian says, a dab of yellow on the hub helps, but then you'll find yourself picking out detail in the cab, adding grab handles, aerials, beacons,......and so it goes on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 just paint the pins jd yellow Jack,but like John says you will probably start adding more detail yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J55CKH Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Cheers lads, where would the best place to get the exact match in colour? it's the only thing letting it down in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 minute ago, J55CKH said: Cheers lads, where would the best place to get the exact match in colour? it's the only thing letting it down in my opinion. I've always used genuine Deere paint, just because we always have a tin or two about for touch- up jobs and find its a good match, spraying the whole wheel really makes a difference and takes away the plastic look, but just painting the hub still makes a big difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I use genuine paint for each marque,but seems a shame to buy a rattle/spray can for just a few small pieces,im sure a member on here can give an alternative yellow,which would be a very good match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_emmons Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 talking of paint, enamel or acrylic ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 cant beat the Siku JD6920s, have many in the loft....Harry has a few with loaders as well....he'll not be having my row crop versions though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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