tabmodels Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I've been looking for an excuse to build a County forward control for a while, and now that I've had a few requests, it's time to hit the drawing board and get started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 A few technical drawings revealed a longer skid unit than that of the 1174 tractor. A spacer is located between the gearbox and rear end providing enough room for the side mounted fuel tanks between the wheels, and at the same time, increasing the capacity of the load frame. Lengthened skid unit and 6 cylinder engine pieced together with resin parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Well well, this is very exiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, mb86 said: Well well, this is very exiting Thought that might get your attention Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 11 minutes ago, tabmodels said: Thought that might get your attention Martin It has indeed, a truly ground breaking machine, I bet they were great fun to pilot. A fantastic machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Agri Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Highly looking forward to seeing how this turned out! I was tempted to message you if i get a bit of money to have one made but seeing you've already got the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Just now, mb86 said: It has indeed, a truly ground breaking machine, I bet they were great fun to pilot. A fantastic machine. Yes definitely one of my favourites, I'm sure County's bouncing habits are well amplified sitting up front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, Anderson Agri said: Highly looking forward to seeing how this turned out! I was tempted to message you if i get a bit of money to have one made but seeing you've already got the idea It will indeed be a popular one Zac, I'm going to do my best to make a batch of these when this one gets done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Haha, as long as there was plenty of padding on the cab roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Agri Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 There was a post on Facebook about them the other day, i'd love an earlier shaped one with demount sprayer and fert spreader would look mint! A 5th wheel attachment to hook up a shawnee poole dump trailer would also be a nice addition but can't have everthing ha ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Some great pics there Zac, wouldn't mind having a go at the 1004FC too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_emmons Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I hope I am on the request list Ian I will be following this build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miker Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 hour ago, tabmodels said: Some great pics there Zac, wouldn't mind having a go at the 1004FC too i made a 1004 fc a while back, ill see if ive still got the photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I think the first one ( the 1004) with the sprayer Zac belongs the Billy Coleman ,,,a famous rally driver from Millstreet which is not very far away from myself , His family own one of the local New Holland dealership also here in my area . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 strange machines them fc1174’s always looked a lot less usable compaired to the 1004’s , the 1004’s always seem to look right with kit mounted on the back , like that sprayer or bredel hopper, still a good looking build your doing mind, different ,domt really recal seeing one done before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Be an impressive build Ian, look forward to seeing it, was one around Garstang quite a few years ago with bolsters across the rear load space for carrying timber, i spotted it twice, once parked up and then once loaded heading out of the Scorton turning back on to the A6 at Cabus, if i hadn't of been in the works van and had the workshop manager with me at the time i'd have played that little game called "follow that Tractor" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Agri Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 20 hours ago, justy 46 said: I think the first one ( the 1004) with the sprayer Zac belongs the Billy Coleman ,,,a famous rally driver from Millstreet which is not very far away from myself , His family own one of the local New Holland dealership also here in my area . You could be right there, it came up on Facebook and i saved it for future to get one made Looks a very smart setup would look good restored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Never seen a rotaspreader on one. Rather a painful looking PTO angle on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 9 hours ago, timf said: Never seen a rotaspreader on one. Rather a painful looking PTO angle on it... Looks Horendous doesn’t it!! Another beauty in the making Ian I don’t know how you find the hours to do it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben G Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Looking forward to see the result Ian. Fantastic machine in Blue. Please make a kit of this one, I’ll buy one immediatly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 23 hours ago, timf said: Never seen a rotaspreader on one. Rather a painful looking PTO angle on it... I was going to say the same thing, quite a bit of overhang off the rear too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 14 hours ago, alf aphid said: Looks Horendous doesn’t it!! Another beauty in the making Ian I don’t know how you find the hours to do it ! Thanks Alastair, I'm full time at this now otherwise it would have been impossible to find the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Here's an update... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_emmons Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 looking good Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 8 hours ago, tabmodels said: Thanks Alastair, I'm full time at this now otherwise it would have been impossible to find the time! Ah brilliant! I need to get my wife back to work again to boost the available income Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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