allis8550 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Just a quick conversion of the Siku 4270, followed TM 810's method to build a MF 6490 so had a Siku MF 5455 chassis that I had robbed for the cab and bonnet, so I thought I could use it to beef up Siku's rather underfed 4270, here's the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 was it spn that suggested that the other day? if so nice idea stan,can see one coming my way at some point deff looks the buis though mate thats for sure, how big were the real life 4 series compaired to the 5 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 now that looks good , a lot better that the original 8).did you make up the mirrors your self. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allis8550 Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 now that looks good , a lot better that the original 8).did you make up the mirrors your self. ??? Yes, made them up from brass rod and plastic sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 sean, the 5 series were the replacements of the 4 series ie a 4270 (110hp?) was replaced roughly by a 5455 (100hp) so the chassie is about the right size. the model looks fantastic, shame i got rid of my 4270 as i would have made one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 just an after thought, will the tim toys 4270 bonnet and cab fit? i cant tell what you have used, you have posted siku but it looks like a plastic bonnet on the pic or is it my eyesight \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 sean, the 5 series were the replacements of the 4 series ie a 4270 (110hp?) was replaced roughly by a 5455 (100hp) so the chassie is about the right size. the model looks fantastic, shame i got rid of my 4270 as i would have made one of those. The 4355 and 5455 are 4 cylinder models, the 4270 is a 6 cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Looks very nice... but I agree on the wheels... are they a tad too big... Cracking effort though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allis8550 Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 was it spn that suggested that the other day? if so nice idea stan,can see one coming my way at some point deff looks the buis though mate thats for sure, how big were the real life 4 series compaired to the 5 ? The model scales out pretty close to actual dimensions publised in 42 series brochure , height is spot on, but wheelbase is about 4/5 mm to short. 4270 is closer in size to 5460 than 5455 in real life. I think I can live with the model as is, but it might not suit everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 The 4355 and 5455 are 4 cylinder models, the 4270 is a 6 cylinder. i did say roughly and were said 4200 not 4300 (only decal numbers but still) a 4255 was 95hp, great pocket rocket to drive the model looks great so does it matter what size they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 The model scales out pretty close to actual dimensions publised in 42 series brochure , height is spot on, but wheelbase is about 4/5 mm to short. 4270 is closer in size to 5460 than 5455 in real life. I think I can live with the model as is, but it might not suit everybody. Hey... don't get me wrong... I think your model is the dogs swingy bits indeed - I would be VERY pleased to have it in my collection (hint hint ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allis8550 Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Hey... don't get me wrong... I think your model is the dogs swingy bits indeed - I would be VERY pleased to have it in my collection (hint hint ) Sorry Marky, I wasn't having a dig at you or any one else, I was answering TM810 's question about the relative sizes or the 42's and 54's and just meant that I was happy with the model even if it wasn't 100% accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Why not try another, using a 6140 bonnet, A Siku 894 MF loader and turn it in to a 4245 with sloped bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Sorry Marky, I wasn't having a dig at you or any one else, I was answering TM810 's question about the relative sizes or the 42's and 54's and just meant that I was happy with the model even if it wasn't 100% accurate. No offence taken Buddy... I didn't want you to think I was being negative about your model either... it looks superb to me mate - so enough of that... what's next then * Marky puts his hand up high * Can it be another Massey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Why not try another, using a 6140 bonnet, A Siku 894 MF loader and turn it in to a 4245 with sloped bonnet. thats what i thought mate, the only 4000's i have seen are with the local council and they all have the sloped 6140 style hi viz bonnets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 thats what i thought mate, the only 4000's i have seen are with the local council and they all have the sloped 6140 style hi viz bonnets You had the option of the hi viz bonnet or the standard one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Thats what I drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 think they still offer it to,on the highway versions of the 6000's, along with lowleve roofs with big windows in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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