SPN Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 We've all got projects we want to get built, but sometimes the procrastination monster keeps us from getting them done. Please post here any projects you have completed during Autumn 2018. Scratch builds, customisations, kits, buildings and dioramas. Let's see them all. Let's help each other get motivated, get inspired, and get more projects across the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 I've wanted a 6 cylinder Fordson Major for my Milltown Farm project for a long time now. I bought a SCALEdown Roadless 6/4 kit from TYRO Toys a number of years ago with a view to building it as a 2wd, but never got around to ordering the 2wd axle from Nigel. This summer I finally got the 2wd axle ordered, and I got started on this project. The tractor is based on the Chaseside 6 cylinder Major in the photo below, which I came across on Google Images when doing some research. I don't know anything about the real tractor, but the colour scheme looks good. The tractor is intended to do commercial haulage in the 1960s. It will be getting a 10 ton trailer for hauling grain, for hauling sugar beet to the factory, as well as a flatbed for collecting milk churns from dairy farmers and hauling them to the creamery. I intend to put a Fritzmeier cab on it in the future, given that it would have been working day and night on the beet campaign in deepest winter. The rear wheel weights are for stability when braking - no trailer brakes in those days - and I have left off the front weights in order to keep the steering light. The kit did come with a power steering kit, but I decided to go with manual steering. This model also completes my 6 cylinder Fordson/Ford collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Very good stan. Are you leaving the 3pl off as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Nice build Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 11 hours ago, mb86 said: Very good stan. Are you leaving the 3pl off as well? Yes. This tractor is only for road haulage, so linkage arms removed as they just get in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmajor Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Looks great. Im impressed.Wish i could do same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Not much but finally got my water bowser and pick up header finished, none just a case of my show dio, a beet cleaner, mill and mix, and trailer to do..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Universal hobbies amazone Catros trailed to mounted conversion I done, removed trailing Frame and made rear light frames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 A couple of other members have built this FarmModels.nl kit and it is one I have always admired. It is a straightforward build, however I strongly recommend paying extra attention to getting the joints exactly square (I didn't, and spent a lot of time filling, filing and sanding), and optimising the 3mm rod. The basic kit is quite basic, but you can seperately buy all the accessories to make it as complex as you think fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Tidy build,and yes,keeping everything square until the glue sets is a nightmare,wish I'd known about these earlier, https://www.trainshop.co.uk/maintenance-oo-/4559-snap-glue-set-square-2-magnetic-clamps-w-8-magnets-8680979260616.html Regards Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipher172 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Unfortunately I failed the challenge. I finished the John Deere 8r and Simba Flatliner. However the combination of a Super Typhoon (250km winds), excess business travel and missing parts meant I haven't finished the Standen T3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 There is no "failing". The two goals here are to showcase peoples' work, and to encourage people to try their hand at modifications, kit building and scratch building. Oh, and the third goal, to get stuff finished and out of the way. Love the Flatliner, and can't wait to see the Standen T3 finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPS Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Chris, I too have the same problem, several much smaller projects to try and finish, just work gets in the way. I guess you were somewhere in Asia? I flew out of Osaka, Japan the Sunday before super typhoon Jebi hit. Was watching BBC news of the tanker into the bridge and flooded hotel and airport, where I'd been in a beautiful, sunny mid 30 degrees just days before. Not sure Osaka Kansai airport is fully open yet to international flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 As the year draws to an end I'll have to admit complete defeat with regards to this challenge. The two I chose where the Unimog Snowblower and a Houghton Parkhouse livestock trailer. Though the blower is now tantalisingly close to complete the trailer is no further along than at the start! Still I got the first leg of a diorama that I am completely happy with done, so its not all bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 A little group picture of the last few months work, most of which is finished.....ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 1 hour ago, 844john said: A little group picture of the last few months work, most of which is finished.....ish Every one is superb john, absolutely first class work. However I'm slightly comcerned, are you feeling alright? There is a fair batch of models there and you've openly admitted they are finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Thanks Martin, in truth one or two are still not quite done yet, hence the "ish" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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