civilpek Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 did anyone try putting dirt/muck etc on their machines and wheels etc? if so what did ye use and did it look real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNHIR Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Michael Fingleton of farmmodels.net is the man to ask. I think he mixes mud with water and applies it like spray paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilpek Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 ya thats why i was wondering cos i was looking at his site earlier today, incidently his loading shovel needs a wash. id like to do it to my silage trailers like he has though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james f Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 The best tip I've heard was from on here a while back... Use the dust that builds up on a power harrow, its really fine so it looks right. Then paint very thin glue on whatever and sprinkle it on or roll it around in the dust and brush off the excess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Find a real power harrow or drill, and use the really fine silted dust that collects on and around it, looks a treat on the tread and glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilpek Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 thanks lads thats a good idea and seems simple enuf, i havent really any power harrows near me but ill get fine dust somewhere even if it means siving ordinary dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 thanks lads thats a good idea and seems simple enuf, i havent really any power harrows near me but ill get fine dust somewhere even if it means siving ordinary dust use a damp cloth on the trailer as if you use glue ther's no way of getting it off again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilpek Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 gud thinking marcus prod would wreck them if it was permanent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodhead Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 what about adding realistic smells to models?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilpek Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 mite as well bring it out to the slurrypit all together kill two birds with the one stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james f Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 A new marketing opportunity for you Goodhead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 good thinking dan , i can see it now NEW SIKU DUNG SPREADER WITH SCRATCH 'N' SNIFF EFFECT :D :D either that or a whole tin of beans before a cow yard display \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Has micheal put any new trailers on his site?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilpek Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 well i dont know FP has he are is there something you want to tell us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Has micheal put any new trailers on his site?? only one i think is new, not seen before anyway was the spreader \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 good thinking dan , i can see it now NEW SIKU DUNG SPREADER WITH SCRATCH 'N' SNIFF EFFECT :D :D either that or a whole tin of beans before a cow yard display \ :D :D Just imagine that now, don't think the toy outlet staff would be too happy with essence of Bergmann & Rolland arounfd the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 The best tip I've heard was from on here a while back... Use the dust that builds up on a power harrow, its really fine so it looks right. Then paint very thin glue on whatever and sprinkle it on or roll it around in the dust and brush off the excess NOW YE TELL ME COULDA HAD A COUPLE TON OF IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Still got a couple of inches on mine - offers? ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Has Michael put any new trailers on his site?? I was just talking to him and he is planning to take some new photos this week. I keep telling him that he should make a 1:32 model of a Karcher powerwasher. I think it is terrible the state he keeps his machinery in !!!! : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilpek Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 ;D ya hes one of those rough operators id say all right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 and why isnt he on here, he makes some great stuff like (cant belive im going to say this) his 6490 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 and why isnt he on here, he makes some great stuff like (cant belive im going to say this) his 6490 He is on here, but hasn't posted yet AFAIK. His stuff is amazing! My favourite by far is the [url=http://www.farmmodels.net/conversions/claasceltis/frameholder.html]Claas Celtis with Faucheux Loader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Mmm, wait until Tris and the gang see his new trailer, he'll be a god amongst gods with that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBRITFARMER Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Mmm, wait until Tris and the gang see his new trailer, he'll be a god amongst gods with that one! To quote F-P Foo - Ken Hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Mmm, wait until Tris and the gang see his new trailer, he'll be a god amongst gods with that one! The decals went on today! * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 mike cooper whoes layout was in t+m? or c.tractor told me he uses cement powder to put dust on his tyres to make it look like its driving down farm tracks (dont add water thoe as it will set!!!!) looks spot on. i like the idea of using dust off power harrows, will have to find a mucky one as the ones at my dads work are all washed off and under cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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did anyone try putting dirt/muck etc on their machines and wheels etc? if so what did ye use and did it look real
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