MJB1 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 apart from the grader & a few generators i supose this is my first scratch build \ in real life rolling with a single flat ballast 8ft roller was a brain dead job , was chuffed when my old boss bought a kit to get the two rollers we had, he & i welded bolted & beat it together in an evening , so why not get one sorted for carpet farming as per usual the main materials are electrical conduit the roller cylinder is built up from white overflow pipe & doweling in transport lead drawbar in working position secondary drawbar in working position the complete unit will be resprayed blue when time allows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 while i was at it i thought id take a few pics of my harrows converted from the lone-star drags , now fully compatable with britains linkage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Marcus try www.fleming-agri.co.uk - I think these make these rollers - might give you some ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 er ok but what wrong with these ? thanks nash but the link doesn't work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 So this is the project you've been telling me about then, looks very good to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Should work now Marcus - nowt wrong just thought you might like it for decals etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Looking good Marcus!!, why not make a complete set and not worry about the Kidd roller \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 So this is the project you've been telling me about then, looks very good to me will have to modify the lead drawbar as unlike real tractors the lift arms are in the way, the secondary drawbar also needs lengthening a small amount other than that it all works as it should Should work now Marcu - nowt wrong just thought you might like it for decals etc don't think i'll be putting decals on mate Looking good Marcus!!, why not make a complete set and not worry about the Kidd roller \ \ going to have to learn how to cast in resin , then i might do just that , but untill then its a bit fiddly & time consuming , thats taken me all morning ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 looks damn good though....then if you did make another like above you could get your own gang of 5. 6 , 7...see where i'm going here ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 looks damn good though....then if you did make another like above you could get your own gang of 5. 6 , 7...see where i'm going here ;D i see where yer going ben , but believe me , two of these rollers with this type of set up is more than enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I like it! Your getting good at these little conversions! The drags look good too, very impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 I like it! Your getting good at these little conversions! The drags look good too, very impressed thank you luke you're easily pleased :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Oh I know, would you rather that or me give you the Fleming web site and hint that you might need some more inspiration? Haha :D ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBRITFARMER Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 It's conversions like this I like the best I think. (the homemade stuff, from odds and sods) Cracking Marcus. Luke looks like this maybe one for you? Certainly looks more durable and would prbably survive that steep stair farming :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Yeah, my hilltop farming can be quite procarious at times! :D Luckily I still have my 2nd Kidd roller still going strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 blimey mate they look good, there aint going to be many implements not covered soon by some one on here is there, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 going to have to come down your way soetime sean to how you cast resin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 in a big mess mate, got to order some so let me know a day or 2 in advance next time your down mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugman Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 used a set of ring rollers like those looks a top model good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 they would look good as a set of ring rollers to wouldnt they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 very good marcus, next time i'm down your way i will drop in some electric trunking. then you can make me a new car. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 they would look good as a set of ring rollers to wouldnt they no point making cambridge rolls like that as skiu & britains make fold up sets complete with clod breakers very good marcus, next time i'm down your way i will drop in some electric trunking. then you can make me a new car. ;D if i did that i may last longer than the rover group did last time :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Ooooh look at you Mr Smartypants!!!!!!!!! Where has all this time come from you seem to have found for your conversions and now, scratchbuilds Does that secret model shop in town sell spare time aswell I have to say Marcus As much as it annoys me, begrudgingly, regrettably, through gritted teeth. . .. this little pasture care set looks fantastic!!! I love it, you seem to be making a lot of things we have all missed. Gav is coming round to 'the way' now and has a few smaller/older impliments in his mind to do and what with this little lot you have done lately, old is best Good work mate. Shame you don't come to the dairy (not for you I am sure mind!!) so I could see these in the flesh. Good excuse for a visit when I am home though, pop a few cold ones in the fridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Ooooh look at you Mr Smartypants!!!!!!!!! Where has all this time come from you seem to have found for your conversions and now, scratchbuilds Does that secret model shop in town sell spare time aswell I have to say Marcus As much as it annoys me, begrudgingly, regrettably, through gritted teeth. . .. this little pasture care set looks fantastic!!! I love it, you seem to be making a lot of things we have all missed. Gav is coming round to 'the way' now and has a few smaller/older impliments in his mind to do and what with this little lot you have done lately, old is best Good work mate. Shame you don't come to the dairy (not for you I am sure mind!!) so I could see these in the flesh. Good excuse for a visit when I am home though, pop a few cold ones in the fridge That was supposed to be our little secret : :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 You have aTopic on something, cultivator or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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