AndyB Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 4 hours ago, Dougerr76 said: Totally agree and hopeful there is a 70th anniversary version as well Good chance UH will, Britains are doing a T254 70th - due October or thereabouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CX820Joe Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 After a long spell not buying anything, have bought 2 models, a Valtra A104 with the loader removed, and the UH Amazone sprayer with front tank (haven't a photo of the actual one). I may not keep the sprayers, not keen on the distance between it and the tractor, not sure yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 When the SDF Hercules and other variants were announced by Schuco I put in an order with Marcus Selten at Farmmodels.nl for all of them, however, along came Brexit and Covid and he contacted me to say that they did not get them in stock and did not know when they would be getting them. He then refunded me the amount that I had paid up front which I thought was very decent of him rather than asking me to wait. I then saw some of the comments from others about the difference and quality of the Schuco versions when compared to others from FM Modelbau and I started to hesitate about whether to get them or not. Eventually, (last week), I decided to take the plunge and ordered the Same Hercules standard version from a French seller on Ebay as all of the UK sellers had now sold out. 2 days after ordering the Hercules I got an email from Marcus Selten to say that they now had the full range back in stock and would I like to re-order. I have thanked him but I will wait to see the others in the flesh before I make up my mind. Having said that, I will not be getting the Gold Hercules as it is completely wrong but I might consider the Lamborghini and Hurlimann versions at some stage. Then yesterday, only a week after I ordered it, the Hercules turned up from the French seller, really good service and I would use him again. At some stage, when I have more time, I will get all of the versions out side by side and do a comparison. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, robbo said: When the SDF Hercules and other variants were announced by Schuco I put in an order with Marcus Selten at Farmmodels.nl for all of them, however, along came Brexit and Covid and he contacted me to say that they did not get them in stock and did not know when they would be getting them. He then refunded me the amount that I had paid up front which I thought was very decent of him rather than asking me to wait. I then saw some of the comments from others about the difference and quality of the Schuco versions when compared to others from FM Modelbau and I started to hesitate about whether to get them or not. Eventually, (last week), I decided to take the plunge and ordered the Same Hercules standard version from a French seller on Ebay as all of the UK sellers had now sold out. 2 days after ordering the Hercules I got an email from Marcus Selten to say that they now had the full range back in stock and would I like to re-order. I have thanked him but I will wait to see the others in the flesh before I make up my mind. Having said that, I will not be getting the Gold Hercules as it is completely wrong but I might consider the Lamborghini and Hurlimann versions at some stage. Then yesterday, only a week after I ordered it, the Hercules turned up from the French seller, really good service and I would use him again. At some stage, when I have more time, I will get all of the versions out side by side and do a comparison. The short-comings of the Hercules are just about disguised by the grills in the side panels, whereas they're plain to see on the Lamborghini which looks utterly atrocious from every angle. There's some decent clear shots of the Lambo on the Brushwood website. Yet to see the Hurlimann version but can't imagine it being much better. I bought the Same, but definitely won't be buying the others. I'd sooner spend the £120+ on something a lot more accurate. The FM-Modellbau versions are the best by miles, and some of the best resin 1/32nd scale models out there. *Edit.......Just searched for the Hurlimann on Google, and whilst it doesn't look great proportionally like the others, the Lambo still looks by far the worst and this largely down to the size of the gap between the Lamborghini decal at the top of the side panels and the 1556DT decal below. The gap between them is twice as deep as what it should be and this highlights further how far out the proportions of the model are compared to the Same and Hurlimann versions.......Might yet get the Hurlimann now, but its no where close to the top of my current shopping list. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0025 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 2 hours ago, robbo said: When the SDF Hercules and other variants were announced by Schuco I put in an order with Marcus Selten at Farmmodels.nl for all of them, however, along came Brexit and Covid and he contacted me to say that they did not get them in stock and did not know when they would be getting them. He then refunded me the amount that I had paid up front which I thought was very decent of him rather than asking me to wait. I then saw some of the comments from others about the difference and quality of the Schuco versions when compared to others from FM Modelbau and I started to hesitate about whether to get them or not. Eventually, (last week), I decided to take the plunge and ordered the Same Hercules standard version from a French seller on Ebay as all of the UK sellers had now sold out. 2 days after ordering the Hercules I got an email from Marcus Selten to say that they now had the full range back in stock and would I like to re-order. I have thanked him but I will wait to see the others in the flesh before I make up my mind. Having said that, I will not be getting the Gold Hercules as it is completely wrong but I might consider the Lamborghini and Hurlimann versions at some stage. Then yesterday, only a week after I ordered it, the Hercules turned up from the French seller, really good service and I would use him again. At some stage, when I have more time, I will get all of the versions out side by side and do a comparison. How did buying from France work, did you get charged much in the way of import taxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 2 hours ago, 0025 said: How did buying from France work, did you get charged much in the way of import taxes? The seller was called Marketoy and I have used them several times in the past. The price on ebay included the taxes and it was comparable with buying from a UK seller even when taking the postage fees into account 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 That's interesting to know Mike - I bought quite a few models from them before Brexit, but wasn't sure what charges there might be. Some good bargains to be had there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0025 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 2 hours ago, robbo said: The seller was called Marketoy and I have used them several times in the past. The price on ebay included the taxes and it was comparable with buying from a UK seller even when taking the postage fees into account Thanks Mike! Was wondering have used them before and always have had pretty good service from them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I've bought a couple of these Ros Valtra N174s following the A104 I got yesterday. I've deliberated over these for a while as they didn't get the most rave reviews and the back wheels and front linkage don't look right at all. But for £22 each I thought I'd get them and see if there are any ways to improve them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 7 hours ago, robbo said: The seller was called Marketoy and I have used them several times in the past. The price on ebay included the taxes and it was comparable with buying from a UK seller even when taking the postage fees into account Have used them a few times as well in the past mike , always been pretty quick to get to me as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Got round to getting one of these Joskin cattle trailers at long last. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Brian Norman Nuffield Universal to sit alongside my Scaledown Bray via Martyn Reeve. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 It finally arrived today, been waiting since 2019 on this, But nothing anyone could do about that, The BIG Nooteboom Euro PX with dolly but doubt I'll ever use that the 6x4 Kenworth and 4 axle trailer are overkill for a 25 tonne combine, It comes with umpteen wee metal posts, doubt they will ever come out the bag and seperate chevrons for the trailer and dolly, tricky thing to handle as the rear axles are hinged onto the load bed and the dolly / swan neck hook easily on to the bed, All metal except the outriggers which are plastic. Regards Joe. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 And fully extended with the dolly, Reckon it's to big for my coffee table now though, Little and Large,?? Regards Joe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I am sooooooo tempted to buy one, and the 8x4 Volvo to match. Do you have the JOAL 45 tonne Kamasutra Joe? That's about the only model I have that would justify having this outfit on the fleet (that's really pushing it. ha ha!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 No I never did get round to getting the Komatsu always though it expensive for what you got, I have a couple of JOAL pieces in 1/50th but not very keen on them, Unless MarGe are changing their direction and leaning towards plant I don't think there is anything out there suitably big enough for that EURO PX except for this Gomaco concrete paver which I was tempted to buy, Glad I didn't now as never realised how wide it was, But these days there is a video of the model. Regards Joe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger82 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Have these 3 Massey ferguson on the way 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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phil phoenix Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 It took me a while to decide on which colour Valtra G135 to buy, but seeing as there are several black Valtras running around my locality I decided that was the best colour to get. I have to say that yet again UH have triumphed with these new Valtras, this black one is superbly detailed😍 Joe CX, Get your wallet out before these black limited editions sell out😄 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 18 hours ago, phil phoenix said: It took me a while to decide on which colour Valtra G135 to buy, but seeing as there are several black Valtras running around my locality I decided that was the best colour to get. I have to say that yet again UH have triumphed with these new Valtras, this black one is superbly detailed😍 Joe CX, Get your wallet out before these black limited editions sell out😄 I think I like the red one best Phil, am debating whether to get it though. Probably shouldn't debate too long I suppose though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil phoenix Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Well its a super little model Joe, and yes the red ones look good too.......................and the bronze colour one which is already catching on, I noticed that John Bownes Valtra have already sold two or three new bronze T series tractors😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 I like that bronze colour, that did appear on the G135, I think it was only available via the dealer. You see quite a few Valtras around with John Bownes stickers on, there is also Edwards and Farmer who sell them, they are a few miles south of Shrewsbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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