Pete Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 my first kit was a fordson major. there not too bad to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The last couple of issues of Model Farmer magazine have had articles on how to build SCALEdown models, Andy will be able to help you out with them if needed. BC also did an article on the Farmall a few months ago so he may be able to help as well. http://www.modelfarmer.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Yes I did a couple of articles on "how I built a SCALEdown Farmall A" since I have a real one in my small collection of vintage tractors. Part 1 was in Issue 14 - January and February 2010 and Part 2 was in Issue 15. These issues were trial issues before the first magazine was issued just over a year ago. I not sure if Andy still has copies but you can PM him if you are interested. Regarding the build of the Farmall A well I don't know if this was one of the easier ones to build or not but its a relatively small tractor in real life so one of the smaller ones SCALEdown make in 1/32 scale. I must say you do need patience to make them and be prepared to assemble and glue some parts set them aside and come back to them another day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Cheers guys I was thinking about having ago at making a small plough, good or bad idea? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'm sure a member on here called catkom3 has made a SCALEdown plough kit. Why not drop Joe a PM and ask him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The link to the SCALEdown plough kit catkom3 made. http://www.farmtoysforum.com/forum/index.php/topic,23644.msg459112.html#msg459112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Yes I did a couple of articles on "how I built a SCALEdown Farmall A" since I have a real one in my small collection of vintage tractors. Part 1 was in Issue 14 - January and February 2010 and Part 2 was in Issue 15. These issues were trial issues before the first magazine was issued just over a year ago. I not sure if Andy still has copies but you can PM him if you are interested. Some of the early mags with this build in have appeared on eBay, this seller has quite a few http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Model-Farmer-Magazine-Sample-2-Farm-Tractor-Fans-/150653998131?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item2313ad9433 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 thank you for all the links guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I'm going to have a crack at my first Scaledown model in the next few weeks, so I thought I'd top this thread and invite people who have built one to give some more tips and tricks for us novices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I find that the best 'super' glue to use is called PowerBond 806, this glue was developed by NASA and was used to stick the tiles on the space shuttles, you can buy a 'package' which consists of the glue, 1,2, or 3 lots in 10 or 20ml bottles, a release agent and a degreaser. This glue will stick any material except polythene. It has a shelf/storage life of 15 years and you keep it in the fridge, I use it an awful lot and find it's ideal for glueing plaststruct. As for paint, I use the small tins of Plasticote spray paint and primers, some have said in this thread that Humbrol paints are a bit thin, try the Revell paints, they are thicker and dry in half the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 tamiya acrylics are a great paint to use 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Take your time. Excellent models when complete, very intricate but gives a super model. Edited November 13, 2015 by Pete Missed gramma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 The Tamiya paint that I've used in the past I find does not stick to plastic very well, flakes off after a while and if you 'key' the surface you'll always be able to see the roughness unless you use a filler primer and in using that you can loose definition of detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 i use tamiya acrylics and their spray cans on their kits,which are plastic Tim so dont know why it would not stick to plastic? i have never had a problem with them,i also use them on any convo work i do on the farm models,again never a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I use halfords primers for my scaledowns now. The small cans give a very fine spray mist. As for top coat, I use the colours that Nigel ford supplies and thin them down and put it on with an airbrush. If you have to colour match as near as you can for the model, go for halfords paint as again, this will give a good fine spray mist. Be careful when using agricultural or plant paint off the shelf at your local dealers, as the spray can be a bit fast and hard out of the large cans. be patient and let the top coat harden for at least a week before you handle it again, as you will get finger prints on the model and ruin it. I have built a lot of these models, and you may look through my collection thread to see my builds . Any help needed, please ask. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 10 hours ago, paulali said: i use tamiya acrylics and their spray cans on their kits,which are plastic Tim so dont know why it would not stick to plastic? i have never had a problem with them,i also use them on any convo work i do on the farm models,again never a problem Perhaps Paul Tamiya have improved or changed their paint formula, it has been a few years since I've used it and that was their brush paints in the screw top jars, several people I know that used to build their own Tamiya RC kit cars had the same problem. Nowadays the Tamiya RC kit components, like the bodyshells are pre-coloured so paint isn't needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 On 12 November 2015 22:58:10, SPN said: I'm going to have a crack at my first Scaledown model in the next few weeks, so I thought I'd top this thread and invite people who have built one to give some more tips and tricks for us novices. What are you going to be building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 28 minutes ago, chris.watson said: What are you going to be building? Going to start with the MF 65, the first tractor I remember from when I was about 3 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 2 hours ago, SPN said: Going to start with the MF 65, the first tractor I remember from when I was about 3 years old. Lovely model that is Stan. I think it was the 3rd model I built. Foot plates can be a little tricky, but the detail is excellent. If you have trouble understanding the instructions I will be happy to post some close-ups of my one if it helps you out. Make sure you paint the front grill inserts before you glue them into place, you will get a better finish. Look forward to your updates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I keep thinking about doing one myself, but I have never mastered an airbrush for the painting side of it, build wise I would be fine, but paint wise hell no.far safer to get someone else to do it, agree with Chris on the tins, the dealer agri paints do seem to give a heavy coat, runs easily to, does seem to help if you warm it well along with a good shake, I use dealer paints for my scratch builds, and not had any real issues , but I would say they would till be to thick for a Scaledown kit after warming etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
international454mn Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Can you still get the white brown 990 David brown tractors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 55 minutes ago, international454mn said: Can you still get the white brown 990 David brown tractors It appears that they have sold out. But maybe you could buy the high clearance version and build it as a standard modelhttps://www.modeltractorco.net/80400/info.php?p=2&cat=139624 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Can you still buy david brown 990s from NIGEL FORD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 3 hours ago, IH885XLMAN said: Can you still buy david brown 990s from NIGEL FORD Yes, he has just done a new run of the 990 on 14x30 rear wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Any pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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