Cheshire Farm Models Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 That is a work of art. Stunning model and you styrene is clean ! What’s going on mate ??!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Thanks Sam, it wasn't until I sanded it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Your cheating now chap looks trick as always mate. What’s the motive behind building this old girl then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Cheshire Farm Models said: Your cheating now chap looks trick as always mate. What’s the motive behind building this old girl then ? She's on a farm where I do some work, been there from almost new and she's the main loader tractor. Before I started going I'd never driven a JCB and I thought compared to a loader tractor it would be quite "numb", however, I soon came to realise what a fantastic tool she is, in fact now I actually find a tractor cumbersome in comparison. The lifting power is immense, and even with over 13000 hours on the clock, she's still faultless. No matter how hard you work her, she never shows any sign of fade through the day. The main tractor there is a 300hp New Holland and it is a beast, but for me it's not in the same league as the old digger, she just never gives in. It is true that they don't make them like they used to. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Ah grand story mate. I’ve not had anything to do with jcb apart from a fastrac prototype I had a whirl on... proper old hen. Sounded well and the only thing lacking in the cab was a reclining sofa. Your right with regards to them not being built the same... there’s a saying something like old horsepower over new it’s true ! 25 minutes ago, 844john said: She's on a farm where I do some work, been there from almost new and she's the main loader tractor. Before I started going I'd never driven a JCB and I thought compared to a loader tractor it would be quite "numb", however, I soon came to realise what a fantastic tool she is, in fact now I actually find a tractor cumbersome in comparison. The lifting power is immense, and even with over 13000 hours on the clock, she's still faultless. No matter how hard you work her, she never shows any sign of fade through the day. The main tractor there is a 300hp New Holland and it is a beast, but for me it's not in the same league as the old digger, she just never gives in. It is true that they don't make them like they used to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted February 28, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2018 Couple of attachments made, her original 4 in 1 bucket and a Masons 7'6" muck grab. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 By heck that baby looks well ! Haha. Very nice John. Masons muck grab looks just like the real deal. Very well done mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Thanks Sam, they've both tested my patience and eye sight , just to add the pipework to them both now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 No worries mate Do you add pipe work before painting ? I usually add them after and just make a small dimple with my exacto blade in the ram before paint to act as a well for the glue and aid the bonding process. I have made a few static ones but added them beforehand though as the layers of spray act as a good sealer then just painted them up in Matte once dry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 I usually add the metal pipework as I'm building, the rubber pipes i add after I've painted. I have an archimedies drill with a tiny bit to drill the rams that fits the pipes just nicely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted March 1, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2018 Front axle made and fitted, rear legs added. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Serious bit of building there John, She's looking well though and great to see her taking shape 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_emmons Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 looks great John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/32 farmer Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 your doing a fantatic job on that jake john shes looking sweet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted August 30, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2018 some primer on the girl whilst i was doing the Matbro 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Crikey. How do you manage them all! Just saw both threads had been updated and thought, “he’s got the yellow out” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 10 hours ago, alf aphid said: Crikey. How do you manage them all! Just saw both threads had been updated and thought, “he’s got the yellow out” Well, she wasn't quite ready for paint, but I'd mixed too much and the farmer in me doesn't like to waste anything! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted September 3, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) Some grey primer on the cab, hopefully it's starting to look a bit more like what it's meant to now Edited September 3, 2018 by 844john 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Again, stunning!! The matbro and now this Sitemaster, brilliant..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_emmons Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 it looks great John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Thanks chaps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Superb. Really looking the part now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Great work John . Very impressive build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Thank you Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted September 26, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2018 Been avoiding starting on the cab interior as it has one of the most complex shaped dashboards, but finally got round to doing it, like a lot of things it wasn't as bad as i thought once i got started! Anyway, dash fitted, along with seat, back actor and loader levers, handbrake and foot pedals. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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