844john Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 After seeing the excellent results achieved by others on here, I thought I'd have a go at one of Emmanuel's kits. Mine is to be based on a chopper that until recently belonged to a local contractor, so there will be a few little differences to the build. Here's a couple of pictures of the real machine, and one of progress so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr-abich Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jd6320driver Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/14/2020 at 6:23 PM, 844john said: After seeing the excellent results achieved by others on here, I thought I'd have a go at one of Emmanuel's kits. Mine is to be based on a chopper that until recently belonged to a local contractor, so there will be a few little differences to the build. Here's a couple of pictures of the real machine, and one of progress so far. Are you going to do a full set of reel tines on yours? looking well so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 44 minutes ago, Jd6320driver said: Are you going to do a full set of reel tines on yours? looking well so far Thanks Hugh, yes, there's a full set of tines on the pick up, talk about a test of eye sight, dexterity, and most of all patience, non of which I'm renowned for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Sent him a email when i saw yours , so a week ago ? After a price on the 1900 with grass header and had nothing back at all, how quick was he with you john? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 16 minutes ago, Tractorman810 said: Sent him a email when i saw yours , so a week ago ? After a price on the 1900 with grass header and had nothing back at all, how quick was he with you john? He got back to me within a day or so Sean and it took about a week to arrive, but that was over a weekend as well, so I didn't think that was too bad. Might be worth trying him again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Have you hot the correct email Sean? It's a different one when I ordered my S1900 from when I got my first kit. esminiatures@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 7 hours ago, 844john said: Thanks Hugh, yes, there's a full set of tines on the pick up, talk about a test of eye sight, dexterity, and most of all patience, non of which I'm renowned for! Do you want to do mine as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 minute ago, mb86 said: Do you want to do mine as well? Funnily enough......no! That's always my trouble, I get drawn into the details....I'm currently pondering making the bonnet open so that you can see the engine, it's a bit head scratching, but I think it should work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, 844john said: Funnily enough......no! That's always my trouble, I get drawn into the details....I'm currently pondering making the bonnet open so that you can see the engine, it's a bit head scratching, but I think it should work The bonnet would hinge backwards as one lump so a couple of cuts should be very achievable, it's the engine that will be the difficult bit, but you've had plenty of practice . I'm not certain but the grille might not move with the bonnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 7 hours ago, 844john said: He got back to me within a day or so Sean and it took about a week to arrive, but that was over a weekend as well, so I didn't think that was too bad. Might be worth trying him again? 2 hours ago, mb86 said: Have you hot the correct email Sean? It's a different one when I ordered my S1900 from when I got my first kit. esminiatures@gmail.com mm i wonder, i did use the one on his website, will try agin ,see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, mb86 said: The bonnet would hinge backwards as one lump so a couple of cuts should be very achievable, it's the engine that will be the difficult bit, but you've had plenty of practice . I'm not certain but the grille might not move with the bonnet. like this mart ,grills static i would say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Yes, that's the conclusion I've come to, the rear grill stays put and the bonnet hinges back over it, the hinges on the real thing look to be about 3 inch from the bottom of the bonnet which would allow it to clear everything, no doubt it'll be a bit tricky, but I'm sure it's achievable. As for the engine, you're right Martin, I've had a bit of practice in that area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Tractorman810 said: mm i wonder, i did use the one on his website, will try agin ,see what happens Old one was with orange Sean,New one gmail. Regards Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 26 minutes ago, 844john said: Yes, that's the conclusion I've come to, the rear grill stays put and the bonnet hinges back over it, the hinges on the real thing look to be about 3 inch from the bottom of the bonnet which would allow it to clear everything, no doubt it'll be a bit tricky, but I'm sure it's achievable. As for the engine, you're right Martin, I've had a bit of practice in that area does it come with a engine block then? has pics of one sat in the frame on his site, not sure what version its on mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 7 hours ago, Tractorman810 said: does it come with a engine block then? has pics of one sat in the frame on his site, not sure what version its on mind. No, this one doesn't have any engine with it, i suppose as it's all enclosed you can't see it anyway....i just like making things difficult for myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Got the bonnet sorted, just need to start with the engine now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mb86 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 You're not hanging about John, expecting an early 1st cut? Looks spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPS Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Very tempted by one of these myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 managed to get a reply now,seems i sent it to someone else maybe now got a 1900 kit on hold for feb when i get paid, could be the first project in the new shed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 13 hours ago, mb86 said: You're not hanging about John, expecting an early 1st cut? Looks spot on. Cheers Martin, the trouble is, once I get something on my mind I can't settle until it's done, hence why I was in my shed yesterday morning just after half five to see if I could make the bonnet open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 16 hours ago, 844john said: Got the bonnet sorted, just need to start with the engine now Always amazed John with what you can do with plasticard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jd6320driver Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Looking well so far, love the opening bonnet.. maybe I’ll give it a go on my next one I build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 11 hours ago, Jd6320driver said: Looking well so far, love the opening bonnet.. maybe I’ll give it a go on my next one I build Thanks Hugh, I just thought it would be nice to be able to see the engine detail on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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