Ferret90 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Stunning work John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alf aphid Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Bloomin brilliant John. Imma little afraid these are nearing completion, don’t you think you’d better start something else? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, alf aphid said: Bloomin brilliant John. Imma little afraid these are nearing completion, don’t you think you’d better start something else? Funny you should mention that Alastair, I was thinking exactly the same! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_emmons Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 looks amazing John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Fantastic work as always John, i'm looking forward to seeing what you decide to tackle next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 7 hours ago, b_emmons said: looks amazing John Thank you Brian 1 hour ago, Valley Axe Man said: Fantastic work as always John, i'm looking forward to seeing what you decide to tackle next Thanks Paul, the list of possible's is endless, I just need to be realistic in what I have the time for!!. After this I should try and complete the two Cases, if can ever find suitable wheels, and then I should really like to try and get to grips with casting before I make anything else, as I would like a few more 74 and 84 series Internationals for my collection, then there's the 4610 Ford, the Leyland's, possibly a Marshall or two,.......it just goes on!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 This particular model was started several years ago, and then just sat until i picked it up again about a year ago. Like most people, I feel that practice has helped me get a bit better than I was, and this has become obvious in this build. The majority of it I have been happy with, but just lately the bonnet and front grill has just looked "wrong", and after checking my measurements from the real deal I found that the nose was too narrow, with too much taper from the cab. I knew I would never be happy with the finished model if I left it, so after plucking up a bit of courage I picked up the Dremell and cut the front end off and re-built the nose to the correct measurements. While doing this, I took the opportunity to make a more detailed grill and side panels for the engine. The front axle has had the steering ram added, and I've also added bushes to all the pins in the loader and back-actor, along with the steps to the cab, and on the bonnet the fuel filler cap and air filter mushroom. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ferret90 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Stunning as always John, you must have so much skill to Scratchbuild stuff like that . I've got quite a few projects That I've lost interest and should come back to but I haven't yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Thank you, I'm like that myself, stuff can be sat for years then all of a sudden I get enthused with them again, trouble is I've got too much just sitting there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted October 15, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2018 First coat of yellow applied 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Phenomenal build John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 20 minutes ago, The Tractor Twitcher said: Phenomenal build John! Thanks David, it's turned into a bit of a labour of love this one but it's starting to come together now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 You are doing well John! New job has slowed me down somewhat!! Look forwards to this one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Stunning work John, looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 6 hours ago, alf aphid said: You are doing well John! New job has slowed me down somewhat!! Look forwards to this one Thanks Alastair, no further progress on the Matbro? You're still in with a chance, I haven't got round to ordering any decals yet.... 1 hour ago, Valley Axe Man said: Stunning work John, looks fantastic Thank you Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 12 hours ago, 844john said: Thanks Alastair, no further progress on the Matbro? You're still in with a chance, I haven't got round to ordering any decals yet.... Thank you Paul No not a bean!! Had all the right intentions but been snowed under, where does all the time go!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 30 minutes ago, alf aphid said: No not a bean!! Had all the right intentions but been snowed under, where does all the time go!! I know exactly what you mean Alastair 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted October 21, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2018 Had hoped to get her finished by this weekend, but not quite, cab still to glaze, worklights and bits and pieces still to add, but she's starting to come together now 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Agri Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Fantastic work, looks really good now its all finished 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 stunning work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Good grief! That’s superb John! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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