Ferret90 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Just started my second conversion of a siku John Deere 6920s however, does anyone think that the weights are too far forward and sticking out?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 on the real deal the weights would be closer in to the front as the weight frame only sticks out about 6 inch from the grill, which is about where the front is on the model. The problem is the bit underneath this on the model, which to be accurate shouldn't be there but is part of the housing for the front axle, then the weights would sit on the frame and be closer in to the front. I've removed this on some that I've done, including the 6420, but it does mean that you need to fit a new front axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Thanks John that conversion is brilliant! Is it merged with a 3650 or 3350? I had a look at mine and your right, it's too blimin thick! I think I might just leave mine as I don't have any axels or wheels that would suit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 This bit...shouldn't be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Can you not trim that “chin” off partially, even if not completely? I haven’t got mine to hand, so maybe talking rubbish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Well it's still a lot better than the a frame style linkage. Have mine sitting with a gaping hole in the front at present as I can't decide what to put on it, wish Britains Toy Farm still did those white metal replacement linkages, though I suppose the thick chassis would still stick out like a sore thumb! My skills are a few light years away from John's convo so replacing axle is off the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 7 hours ago, T.H Conversions said: Thanks John that conversion is brilliant! Is it merged with a 3650 or 3350? I had a look at mine and your right, it's too blimin thick! I think I might just leave mine as I don't have any axels or wheels that would suit it. It's been a little while since i did that one, but i believe it was based on a Siku Massey chassis with the shortened bonnet and cab from the 6920, the wheels from a UH Valtra, and the rest was scratch built, so a bit of a mix and match! As Alastair suggested, if you're careful you can remove the lower part of the chin back to the cover over the front axle and that would allow you to sit the weights on the piece that is left, which is about the right size and shape for the weight frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 9 hours ago, alf aphid said: Can you not trim that “chin” off partially, even if not completely? I haven’t got mine to hand, so maybe talking rubbish! 2 hours ago, 844john said: It's been a little while since i did that one, but i believe it was based on a Siku Massey chassis with the shortened bonnet and cab from the 6920, the wheels from a UH Valtra, and the rest was scratch built, so a bit of a mix and match! As Alastair suggested, if you're careful you can remove the lower part of the chin back to the cover over the front axle and that would allow you to sit the weights on the piece that is left, which is about the right size and shape for the weight frame. Thanks guys, I'm gonna have a go at taking that off... this bit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 9 hours ago, CX820Joe said: Well it's still a lot better than the a frame style linkage. Have mine sitting with a gaping hole in the front at present as I can't decide what to put on it, wish Britains Toy Farm still did those white metal replacement linkages, though I suppose the thick chassis would still stick out like a sore thumb! My skills are a few light years away from John's convo so replacing axle is off the table. Hehehe yes that chassis is a pain my skills are also way behind Johns, I've never found a good way of bonding things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 This really shows how naaaaasty that bit is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Yes, that's the bit, what will be left above is ideal as the weight frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 That photo doesn't half emphasise it! Would painting it black assist in drawing attention away from it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 But for all its inaccurate chassis and lack of cab glazing...its still a favourite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 My other conversion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 I think I will try cutting it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 4 hours ago, T.H Conversions said: My other conversion... This is a great convo, where is the front linkage from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 13 hours ago, CX820Joe said: This is a great convo, where is the front linkage from? One of these, a UH hurlimann XM100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I was just about to say "great, I've got one of those" but it's the Ros XB100 I've got! Really suits the JD though. Not looking forward to trying to glaze the cab though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 5 hours ago, CX820Joe said: I was just about to say "great, I've got one of those" but it's the Ros XB100 I've got! Really suits the JD though. Not looking forward to trying to glaze the cab though Hehehe thank you, yes seems to go quite well. You can pick those hurlimanns quite cheaply on eBay no im not either, do you have a method? I used a cd case last time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 TH,I used to use the packaging tomatoes come in,it was perfect for glazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 31 minutes ago, T.H Conversions said: Hehehe thank you, yes seems to go quite well. You can pick those hurlimanns quite cheaply on eBay no im not either, do you have a method? I used a cd case last time My method is probably to see if someone will do it for me for a fair price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 3 hours ago, Paul Palmer said: TH,I used to use the packaging tomatoes come in,it was perfect for glazing Thanks Paul, I'll try that instead as the hard plastic casing shatters constantly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 10 hours ago, T.H Conversions said: Hehehe thank you, yes seems to go quite well. You can pick those hurlimanns quite cheaply on eBay no im not either, do you have a method? I used a cd case last time What I've found very useful for glazing cabs is sheets of acetate, it's flexible enough to cut with scissors and bend around slight curves, but rigid enough to hold its shape, and it also takes the glue very well......and the beauty of it is the wife uses it for her cake decorating, so there's always plenty of it to hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I should make an attempt to do it myself I suppose...no confidence that's the trouble. I still remember trying to glaze the cab of the earliest Siku Lexion combine and made an utter pigs ear of it. Can't harm to have a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 2 hours ago, 844john said: What I've found very useful for glazing cabs is sheets of acetate, it's flexible enough to cut with scissors and bend around slight curves, but rigid enough to hold its shape, and it also takes the glue very well......and the beauty of it is the wife uses it for her cake decorating, so there's always plenty of it to hand Thanks John,What glue do you reckon would be best? I've done it before and it has misted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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