tabmodels Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Amazing work John, that cab looks like a total nightmare to build but you have nailed it! Love the detail around the rear linkage, keep up the excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 9 hours ago, Stabliofarmer said: Beautiful work with the cab John, don't envy you when it comes to glazing it mind! Thanks James, the easier route would be to glaze from the inside but as I've said before on the real ones the glass is bonded to the outside of the cab, so that's how it will have to be....I don't make things easy for myself 9 hours ago, mb86 said: Cracking work so far john, looking forward to this as I do with all your builds. I struggling to find time to do anything with mine as well. Thanks Martin, you're right, there never seems to be time this time of year does there, and when you do have a spare hour or two, i look at them and then always find something else to do! I've decided it's much easier to get motivated with them when the dark nights come, and i don't want to see them for a while yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 7 hours ago, tabmodels said: Amazing work John, that cab looks like a total nightmare to build but you have nailed it! Love the detail around the rear linkage, keep up the excellent work! Thank you Ian, yes, those cabs have more curves than Liz Hurley, but hopefully it'll get there in the end! Thinking about it, I know which I'd rather be working on, I'm pretty sure my interest level would be much higher if Liz was waiting down in my shed instead of a few plastic models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 3 hours ago, 844john said: Thank you Ian, yes, those cabs have more curves than Liz Hurley, but hopefully it'll get there in the end! Thinking about it, I know which I'd rather be working on, I'm pretty sure my interest level would be much higher if Liz was waiting down in my shed instead of a few plastic models! Ahh the power of incentive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hajo Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 A big thumbs up! I have to admit I am also a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 A little bit more done in the cab, handbrake and pto hand clutch made, clutch and brake pedals, hydraulic/ spool consol made, hand throttle and some dash details and a start on the steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Wow I look at that and its 88 allover again listening to gary davis on radio 1 topping I was 16 when I was allocated my first tractor a d reg case ih 2w 1394 syncro box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janval Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Looks stunning! I have been looking about for a chassis that might work as a base for a 4wd David Brown this size. Just can't imagine that I'll get the entire chassis built from scratch like you have. Hats off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Extremely impressive build, loving the cab details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Impressive work John, liking this build alot fantastic scratch building and can't wait to see you finish her off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 10 hours ago, Janval said: Looks stunning! I have been looking about for a chassis that might work as a base for a 4wd David Brown this size. Just can't imagine that I'll get the entire chassis built from scratch like you have. Hats off! Thanks Jan, to be honest, now that I've built a few different tractors from scratch I actually find the chassis one of the easiest ( and most enjoyable) parts of the build, it's all the fiddley bits like the steps and cabs and such that i find difficult! The beauty of building your own chassis is that you don't have to compromise with what's available, it doesn't matter as much with new stuff as all the engine and such is usually covered, but with older gear it's all visible and to me it makes a difference to the finished build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 59 minutes ago, Valley Axe Man said: Impressive work John, liking this build alot fantastic scratch building and can't wait to see you finish her off Thanks Paul, Marshall next perhaps whilst I'm putting myself through hell with this cab?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janval Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 5 hours ago, 844john said: Thanks Jan, to be honest, now that I've built a few different tractors from scratch I actually find the chassis one of the easiest ( and most enjoyable) parts of the build, it's all the fiddley bits like the steps and cabs and such that i find difficult! The beauty of building your own chassis is that you don't have to compromise with what's available, it doesn't matter as much with new stuff as all the engine and such is usually covered, but with older gear it's all visible and to me it makes a difference to the finished build. Maybe I should try, just give it a start and see where it takes me We'll see when my new brochures arrive, I have a few new DBs coming along there. Would probably rely heavily on internet based photos as well since I don't have access to the real machines in most cases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 22 hours ago, 844john said: Thanks Paul, Marshall next perhaps whilst I'm putting myself through hell with this cab?? No bother John, Mmmmm that sounds like it'd be worth looking forward too as well If you do go that route i might have to try and twist your arm into a commission build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Valley Axe Man said: No bother John, Mmmmm that sounds like it'd be worth looking forward too as well If you do go that route i might have to try and twist your arm into a commission build That's the trouble with this hobby Paul, I keep thinking of things that id like to build about ten times quicker than i can actually build them! However, I do think a Marshall would sit well alongside the Case when it's done, and my Dad did used to have one years ago, so that's a good enough excuse for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 Exhaust, air pre-cleaner "mushroom", steps and front grill added. There are some clear lights to go in the grill and also on the rear mudguards, but these will be added after it's been painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janval Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 very nice john, your next challenge is to make the doors open/close and the rear screen to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Tractorman810 said: very nice john, your next challenge is to make the doors open/close and the rear screen to Thanks Sean, I think even if my eyes could manage it, my fingers certainly couldn't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 test fit for the Mc wheels They won't have the front fenders on when they are fitted properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Wow. Outstanding model John. It doesn't half bring it to life fitting the wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 10 hours ago, mb86 said: Wow. Outstanding model John. It doesn't half bring it to life fitting the wheels. Thanks Martin, its taken a while to come across some suitable ones, but we got there in the end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 That is looking fabulous John...great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 thanks Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Holy shhhhh T... amazing John simply amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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