Popular Post 844john Posted May 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2020 Not really a tractor, but based on one so I thought I'd put it in here! This is the start of the hydrostatic skidder prototype built by the Forestry Commission that became the basis for the Roadless Logmaster. The Roadless models were initially based on the Ford 4000 and later ones were Perkins powered, but the prototype was built on the International 574, and as I already had some of parts cast I thought why not. Anyway, progress so far. The wheels are slightly too big and will be replaced with some better sized ones, but they give an idea of how it will look 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted May 4, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2020 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Interesting challenge there John but looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 Thanks Paul, I've wanted to do one for a while now, especially as it was based on an international skid unit, getting the book from Smithy has sort of rekindled my interest. Hopefully it shouldn't be a long build as it's relatively straightforward. The biggest problem is that I also like the look of the Roadless production model Logmaster.....no doubt judging by my track record one of those will appear on my bench at some point! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm434 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Interesting , something different , brilliant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, 844john said: Thanks Paul, I've wanted to do one for a while now, especially as it was based on an international skid unit, getting the book from Smithy has sort of rekindled my interest. Hopefully it shouldn't be a long build as it's relatively straightforward. The biggest problem is that I also like the look of the Roadless production model Logmaster.....no doubt judging by my track record one of those will appear on my bench at some point! Nothing shabby about that plan... neither skidder is something seen in model form so again your on the case (pardon the pun to the Nahes) Well done for taking up the idea, look forward to seeing them take shape John 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPS Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Great work there John. I found a magazine article recently on the Roadless Logmaster and had a talk to Ian at Tab models about producing one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Me likey! Very nice start, all that curved pipe work for the frame looks like a horrid job to do, certainly don't envy you. I assume it's a flash of a lighter under the plastic and quickly bend it type of job? Or have you got a better/more reliable technique? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 23 hours ago, dm434 said: Interesting , something different , brilliant Thanks David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 21 hours ago, GPS said: Great work there John. I found a magazine article recently on the Roadless Logmaster and had a talk to Ian at Tab models about producing one. Thanks Gavin, yes I've always thought they would look well in model form, I'd better get my skates on and get mine done before Ian does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 20 hours ago, Stabliofarmer said: Me likey! Very nice start, all that curved pipe work for the frame looks like a horrid job to do, certainly don't envy you. I assume it's a flash of a lighter under the plastic and quickly bend it type of job? Or have you got a better/more reliable technique? cheers James! Actually, I quite enjoyed building the frame, but it was a little tricky to keep both sides the same length and the curves the same size and angle, but we got there! I'm afraid there's no fancy technique, just the lighter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, 844john said: cheers James! Actually, I quite enjoyed building the frame, but it was a little tricky to keep both sides the same length and the curves the same size and angle, but we got there! I'm afraid there's no fancy technique, just the lighter I tried the lighter trick, but found I didn’t have enough hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 DA17ON Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Cracking job there mate. Will be nice to see it when its finished. Keep up the good work mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Gardebroek Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 This is amazing. It looks so easy how you make these models. But I know that It takes a lot of study to make It. Fantastic John. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 17 hours ago, Ben Gardebroek said: This is amazing. It looks so easy how you make these models. But I know that It takes a lot of study to make It. Fantastic John. Thanks Ben, yes there's a bit of time goes in at the start measuring and drawing out plans, I find it's time well spent though as usually you can iron out any problems on paper before you cut any plastic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 18 hours ago, L33 Da17on said: Cracking job there mate. Will be nice to see it when its finished. Keep up the good work mate. Cheers Lee, it shouldn't be a long build, but I'm busy with some draining and fencing at the moment, so not a lot of time to get back to it at present! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Your worse than me john, more unfinished than finished in the workshop looks good mind , just finish the drainage machine first though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 Thanks Sean, yes there's a few on the go, I'm still working on them, mainly rear linkages as they are all very similar being Ford based. Funny you should say that about the drainage machine, I could have done with it as that's what I've been busy with these past few days! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 was then looking at the first pic and thinking is that a old rear mounted digger, you dont see many using those any more . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Tractorman810 said: was then looking at the first pic and thinking is that a old rear mounted digger, you dont see many using those any more . We don't embrace change that quickly (or like spending money unnecessarily) here Sean! She's old, but she still does the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 see a few abandoned of late but not one working, nice to see actually, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 DA17ON Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 We used to have on on a old david brown, cant think whitch one it was on but it was bigger and longer than a 990. It was awful to try and move used to lift up with having on front waight. Theres a farmer opposite the carlisle airport who has one sitting in the yard. Not sure he'll be a man to use one as he gets big track machines in when doing out. Nice to see you using one and it looks good on the case. Cool pics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted May 8, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2020 A bit of progress on the skidder, hopefully this one will make it through to completion 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPS Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Great work, I do admire your skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 That’s a tidy job, and to get a working pivot like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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