844john Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 49 minutes ago, dm434 said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoldsModels Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Looking great john. Out of interest, did you say you cast the wheels and tyres yourself? What is the spec of the resin you use? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Thanks Steve. Yes, I cast the wheels, the resin is from MB fibre glass, but i cant remember what it's called, I'll have a look later when I get a chance. They were done as one piece, but I've just ordered some rubber to do the tyres and rims separately and make the painting easier! The person on here to talk to is James (Stabilofarmer), he's forgotten more about casting than I'll ever know, and he's a truck man too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoldsModels Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 31 minutes ago, 844john said: Thanks Steve. Yes, I cast the wheels, the resin is from MB fibre glass, but i cant remember what it's called, I'll have a look later when I get a chance. They were done as one piece, but I've just ordered some rubber to do the tyres and rims separately and make the painting easier! The person on here to talk to is James (Stabilofarmer), he's forgotten more about casting than I'll ever know, and he's a truck man too! We use MB Fiberglass at work for the stuff to make out silicone moulds and resin too...but we use a clear resin, so ill get it touch with them about something more suited to modelling. I didn't think about doing tyres separate from the wheels to be fair... Ill get in touch with Stabilofarmer as its the casting that we are trying to work out for some projects... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I've poured out most of what I know here, although theres a few updates to make after 3 years. Resin wise I'm using a mix of MB's Axson F32 and F38 depending on what I'm casting most, F32 for rims and cabs etc, F38 for figures and animals, but both work fine for either application. Any questions just ask! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weblet375 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 4:37 PM, dm434 said: Oh balls IVe Made a mess now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr-abich Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 In subject of 1455 is anybody here who's got better measurements than that which is available on konedata?. I would like to buy schuco one but its not available so i thinking to build one based on a 1056XL from britains. Only what i need is proper dimensions to keep it nice looking. I will be appreciated for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 40 minutes ago, dr-abich said: In subject of 1455 is anybody here who's got better measurements than that which is available on konedata?. I would like to buy schuco one but its not available so i thinking to build one based on a 1056XL from britains. Only what i need is proper dimensions to keep it nice looking. I will be appreciated for any help The 1255 is a better base model. I've pm'd you a link to a Dutch seller who has some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr-abich Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 On 1255 i suppose from measurements looks like only decals needs to be replaced. Am I right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted February 21, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2020 looks like the 121's finally getting a bigger brother 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 V8 power by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Yep, 171 with a V8 Perkins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, 844john said: Yep, 171 with a V8 Perkins Talking of Perkins V8's,I came across this yesterday,An Argentinian Massey Ferguson 5190,= 185HP, Perkins V8. Regards Joe. Edited February 22, 2020 by catkom3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 John, when do you sleep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 6 hours ago, alf aphid said: John, when do you sleep? I'm planning to next week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 11 hours ago, alf aphid said: John, when do you sleep? My thoughts exactly Alastair! Just don't know how you do it John.... Again another classic that will be a great addition to your fleet. Love your choice of builds, some real iconic 70's and 80's tractors you are producing. Ps lt would be great if you were the universal hobbies product manager!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted February 22, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2020 Thanks John, I hadn't really intend to start this one yet, but I thought it would be a good use of time whilst making some moulds for the Roadless. Had a session and built the heart of her today, it's the first V8 engine that I've attempted and it was a bit of a puzzler at times, but we got there in the end! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted February 22, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2020 It makes you realise how big the 171 is when it's stood next to the 121! 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) Perkins 540 V8 for sale at Malvern today, unfortunately I didn't take any pictures. It was "dressed" up for installation in a Ford truck with FORD cast into the rocker covers. Big old lump Edited February 22, 2020 by super6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 These any help John, https://www.i-bidder.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/cjm-asset/catalogue-id-cjm10273/lot-2af92c21-c683-4e10-ad81-a44c00eb14dc Regards Joe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 She is a fair old brute john. Cracking work again and the 46 photo bombing in the background is a little beauty too. Are you going for the full set of series 3s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Thanks Martin, they were a big old bus in their day weren't they. Actually, as I've been collecting the information for the 171 I have had similar thoughts about a 141, and also the last 131 that was sold to a drainage contractor as I thought it would make a nice model attached to its gravel cart....as usual the list is endless! As for the 46, it's one of the first I did that's been used for reference, I look at it as sort of a prototype as there's a few areas that I'm not totally happy with....the better ones are kept undercover until they're finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Wow this is unreal Super work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 4 hours ago, Udimore said: Wow this is unreal Super work Thank you Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Well, as I'm doing one I might as well do another couple to go with it...a start on the 131 and gravel cart that was owned by White Horse Contractors and also on a 101 winch tractor that lives just up the road from us 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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