farmernick06 Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Well after seeing Grahams conversion of a 118 i think it was i aksed him if i could try one for myself, me and the model it was based on have some history as it was my favourite toy ever and have had it for 14 years. So it would be nice to do something with the model, i didn't use my version as it is very old and i couldn't bring myself to destory it. So basically here it is. Not the finished version still needs decal, cab details, beacons, mirrors, warning decals and i haven't finished with the header yet. But im pretty pleased with it and due to the bad paint effect i had to give it the damaged or used look, which involved alot of sawing for me Any questions fire away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmernick06 Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 Dad's not happy that he's got a big strip in his garden where i cut it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmernick06 Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 I did the rusty effect but could of made the paint a little more orange \ As always i have taken excessive pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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farmernick06 Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 Um ... don't know what order these are in \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmernick06 Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 The original, which has survived 14 years of play with only minor damage And a comparision pic to show the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmernick06 Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 Last one. The model farm has two main combines the Lexion 600 and the Dominator. So nowadays the Dominator is only really used for small jobs and cutting the grass. ( Before you say, i know the grass isn't dead ) So heres a pic of the Lexion and Dominator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/32 farmer Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 not bad nick it looks smart mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 You need to stop parking the combine next to the sawbench on the farm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmernick06 Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 Cheers Steve, tidy isn't really how i would describe it but messed up was kind of what i was after as it a workhorse. But looking at the pics i think i've over done it \ I got the effect i was after though and thanks for the kind words mate Yeah is a bit of worry that Simon although that is my PVA area and my spare saw dust. The sawing area currently has a John Deere 348 baler, a 590 baler and an old green country life tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Looking good Nick If your Dad isn't happy about the strip in the grass I can't imagine what he'll say when he see's the holes you've cut in his shed and fence to get the sawdust :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmernick06 Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 Looking good Nick If your Dad isn't happy about the strip in the grass I can't imagine what he'll say when he see's the holes you've cut in his shed and fence to get the sawdust :D :D Cheers Gav and well i'll get round to telling him that later No i slept round my friends last night and we were having a bonfire and found a few of his Dad's old planks and i did the sawing and was 'economical' :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Nice work Nick ;D , see even with that cheap make of combine they can get the header auger right, pity Siku didnt with their early ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmernick06 Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 Thanks Ben and for what it is i would give a kid one of the New Ray combines instead of a Siku/ Britains one because they're just so durable, everything works, opening compartment, working header all the little bits you would expect from a Siku/ Britains combine but just less detail but a far far far cheaper price This had lasted 14 years i doubted a Lexion 600 would make half of that for a young child \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmernick06 Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 Started work on a cabless version tonight, this time i think i may tone down the used effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Started work on a cabless version tonight, this time i think i may tone down the used effect May cut the head too Nick and make it a Dominator 76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmernick06 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 May cut the head too Nick and make it a Dominator 76 Exactly! Im going to put smaller tyres on the rear axle also and there will be some slight alterations in the colour scheme and everything. Oh and less smashed up this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 That looks superb Nick.. very "arty" mate... top job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmernick06 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 That looks superb Nick.. very "arty" mate... top job Thanks Marky, arty describes it quite well i think ... experimental is another one :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Not forgetting.... Accurate as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmernick06 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 Not forgetting.... Accurate as well Wouldn't stretch that far myself Thanks for the kind words mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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