Kirely Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Made a start on my Autodrome Ford 3000 Kit. First a dry run to see what fits where, still have not removed the display pedestal from the base of the Skid Unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 An hours work, surprised that some of the pins provided are steel panel pins...... I can't identify this part, any suggestions please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 I now think the above piece of white metal is just scrap. Model finished ready for a primer coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Wide rear wheels! A great model though looking forward to seeing it blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 22 hours ago, timf said: Wide rear wheels! A great model though looking forward to seeing it blue! Trying to source some UH 135 wheels for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Model painted only part missing is the headlights, any suggestions on what to use to replicate the lights? Anyone a suggestion on how to 'cap' the front wheels to stop them falling off, the axle is 3 mm diameter? Overall my impression of the Autodrome kit is disappointment. The kit is expensive and has few parts especially compared to a Scaledown kit and the very wide wheels do not seem to be pro-typical of UK tractors. It is very easy to build but the rivets used to connect moving parts are not something manufactured for the kit but steel panel pins. Unless it was a model I could not get elsewhere (as in the Ford 3000 case) I am unlikely to get another Autodrome kit. Still on the look out for replacement wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Many thanks 'Logic' for the tip to contact Nigel. Also on the decals, luckily I had not varnished them and was able to correct my mistakes. Hopefully it's right this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Many thanks, sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I've found these useful for lights Kieran, self adhesive "jewels" from Boyes I think, they come in a variety of sizes and colours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I've found these useful for lights Kieran, self adhesive "jewels" from Boyes I think, they come in a variety of sizes and colours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Thanks John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 It's a shame you aren't over the moon with the kit Kieran, especially as they aren't cheap, but I can see where you are coming from, perhaps if you found a set of those massey wheels it would alter the model. You've done a good job of putting it together. Just a thought on the unidentified part you asked about, it isn't one of the independant brake pedals is it? If you search for "rhinestones" on ebay It will bring up the chrysalis like john said. Thanks for showing us your buid, it has made me consider getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 Found some 'headlights' on Christmas cards I was throwing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Well done on the build. It has been enjoyable to watch. I'm with Martin in that I think I'll be getting one. I've been pondering it for years but now that I see one in the flesh (and as I'm just finishing some SCALEdowns) I think it's a model worth having in the collection - for all its flaws. If you get a chance, I'd love to see it alongside similiar models from other makers. MF35 & 135 in particular (if you have them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Super Dexta, 3000, 135 & a Dexta for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Fords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Good to see another 3 pot Ford .. Had you any luck in finding MF 135 rims ?? Was thinking a set from an Atlas Editions DB 880 or Dexta might also fit the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Fingers crossed, a set in the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Massey Ferguson 135 wheels and tyres arrived courtesy of Ian, Tab Models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDFord Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Those wheels look much better, a dab of blue on the centres would finish them off nicely pis anything supplied in the kit to keep the front wheels from sliding off their hub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 I'm waiting for Nigel Ford to return to see if he can supply 'caps' for the front wheels and I'll do the wheel centers then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Coming along nicely.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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