tabmodels Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I've been asked to build this for a Leyland enthusiast who at first wanted to convert it from a completed Scaledown Leyland 270. Realising the work involved with stripping back the model, building and repainting, I decided to use some key parts and build it from scratch. It will feature floatation front tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Some measurements from the brochure and I'm able to draw the tractor on CAD scaling it to the Britains 7000 rear wheel and tyre. Skid unit built from chopping a Ford 7000 skid and adding the detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 looking very nice so far Ian, you've beaten me to this one, i can have a go later on now after you've done all the hard work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Quick mock up of the model using the Scaledown cab and front axle. I made a resin copy of the bonnet to keep the weight of the model down and to easily modify it around the cab. Scratch built cab parts ready for moulding, this will also reduce the weight significantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 1 minute ago, 844john said: looking very nice so far Ian, you've beaten me to this one, i can have a go later on now after you've done all the hard work! Thanks John, mind you these cabs are fiddly, getting the fit right along with the floor pan and other obstructions. This is good practice for the upcoming County Lambourns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Cracking workmanship so far Ian, I have a bit of a soft spot for Nuffields, leylands and marshalls, I learnt to drive on leylands so this is right up my street, how are you going to replicate the vague steering and temperamental brakes? As exciting as this is it's topped by that lambourn cab you are teasing us with!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 26 minutes ago, tabmodels said: Quick mock up of the model using the Scaledown cab and front axle. I made a resin copy of the bonnet to keep the weight of the model down and to easily modify it around the cab. Scratch built cab parts ready for moulding, this will also reduce the weight significantly. Wait until Paul sees this, i think he'll be rather taken with it! Out of curiosity Ian, how do you get the corners of your windows so even and round without cutting your finger ends off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 31 minutes ago, mb86 said: Cracking workmanship so far Ian, I have a bit of a soft spot for Nuffields, leylands and marshalls, I learnt to drive on leylands so this is right up my street, how are you going to replicate the vague steering and temperamental brakes? As exciting as this is it's topped by that lambourn cab you are teasing us with!!!! Yes since taking this on I'm starting to see the appeal of the old Leylands, don't worry, no vagueness in the steering on this one, it'll be so tight it won't even move and it'll have fulltime four wheel braking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, 844john said: Wait until Paul sees this, i think he'll be rather taken with it! Out of curiosity Ian, how do you get the corners of your windows so even and round without cutting your finger ends off? Well, after many bloodied attempts and snapped blade tips, I resorted to drilling the corners out and then cutting the straight lines connecting the holes. Not completely fool proof either though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Floor pan and front side windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 28 minutes ago, tabmodels said: Well, after many bloodied attempts and snapped blade tips, I resorted to drilling the corners out and then cutting the straight lines connecting the holes. Not completely fool proof either though So not just me with a bit of bark missing from my fingers then Ian! I did try that method a couple of times, but somehow i always managed to drill the holes out of position, i fear i must practice more.....or resort to glasses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 8 minutes ago, 844john said: So not just me with a bit of bark missing from my fingers then Ian! I did try that method a couple of times, but somehow i always managed to drill the holes out of position, i fear i must practice more.....or resort to glasses! I'm using glasses and still get it wrong I mark it out precisely then drill a little pilot hole using a tiny jewellery twist drill and then hit it with the heavy gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Cab successfully moulded and cast in resin, quick build up to check how parts are fitting together. Back windows still to go in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I'd suggest lifting the nose a little bit to compensate for the bigger front tyres. Other than that, WOW, as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_emmons Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 looks great Ian might need one to go with the forward control country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 18 minutes ago, SPN said: I'd suggest lifting the nose a little bit to compensate for the bigger front tyres. Other than that, WOW, as always. Thanks Stan, everything is blu-tacked together in these pics so I will be making those adjustments during the build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 10 minutes ago, b_emmons said: looks great Ian might need one to go with the forward control country Cheers Brian, this will be a one-off at the moment until I make the skid unit mouldable, I don't want to go copying Scaledown parts either. May sculpt my own bonnet next and hoping to use the cab for future builds, Leyland 4100 in particular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 6 minutes ago, tabmodels said: , Leyland 4100 in particular! Okay, now things are kicking off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, SPN said: Okay, now things are kicking off. What can I say, I'm a sucker for all things County Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 4 hours ago, mb86 said: Cracking workmanship so far Ian, I have a bit of a soft spot for Nuffields, leylands and marshalls, I learnt to drive on leylands so this is right up my street, how are you going to replicate the vague steering and temperamental brakes? As exciting as this is it's topped by that lambourn cab you are teasing us with!!!! I always wondered if the move to the Syncro gearbox was because of the brakes issue. You can put that gearbox into reverse whilst going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, tabmodels said: What can I say, I'm a sucker for all things County ***Cough*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 17 minutes ago, SPN said: Okay, now things are kicking off. Things are starting to get expensive Stan. 14 minutes ago, SPN said: I always wondered if the move to the Syncro gearbox was because of the brakes issue. You can put that gearbox into reverse whilst going forward. Never tried that in mine, although when she was ready for a new clutch there was a few 1-2-3 clutchless shifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Looking good Ian, Very nice and can't wait to see her with a bit of paint on Would prefer a 482 to the 282 but have had a bit of fun on a 272 syncro so wouldn't rule one out Bigger question would be upscaling into 16th? Now that would interest me very much indeed.....Was talking to a Mr Conolley at the Edinburgh Tractor Show back in March and he said about having a decent model of a 282 after seeing my collection of Scaledowns and RJN's on show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 5 hours ago, Valley Axe Man said: Looking good Ian, Very nice and can't wait to see her with a bit of paint on Would prefer a 482 to the 282 but have had a bit of fun on a 272 syncro so wouldn't rule one out Bigger question would be upscaling into 16th? Now that would interest me very much indeed.....Was talking to a Mr Conolley at the Edinburgh Tractor Show back in March and he said about having a decent model of a 282 after seeing my collection of Scaledowns and RJN's on show. Thanks Paul! Funny you should mention a Mr Connolly... Yes he was showing me photos of your amazing collection, some lovely models indeed. I may progress to the 482 after this, and as for 1/16 - there would be a hell of a lot of work in that one but it would make for a fantastic model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Agri Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Looking forward to seeing how this turns out, was looking the other day to see if i could get my 262 made in 1:32 but i might just have found it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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