graham Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I thought i'd have a go at making one of these it is my first scratch built model, not up to some of your excellent models on here but I wanted one for Frogshole Farm. So here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 two more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyboy Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 you're to modest, that looks brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 last pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 blimey, thats good mate, you sure its your first scratch build??? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Sneeky, Sneeky Sneeky : ??? No tips or even suggestions that you are moving to machinery Graham. Excellent, something we have all been hoping for from a manufacturer. So how did you build it? Plastic? Gav, any chance you could roll out a few '000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBRITFARMER Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 blimey, thats good mate, you sure its your first scratch build??? :D I agree.....does look rather good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyboy Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 those bales look real, what did you make / cover them in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 wow :o how cool is that. now that is nice work, well done mate on your first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmernick06 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Graham stop being so modest, thats superb matey Really really good, i love it. And where did you get your bales from my friend? Or how did you make them ... they look cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 it is a first for me i have modified bits and peices it is made out of building site warning signs a lot cheaper than plastic card the round bit is a scaffold tube plastic end and the chassis is of an old britains trailer the little green one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 you and them bales nicky boy but many thanks :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 actually what are the bales made from graham??? do you recon a small square one could be made from what ever they are made of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 yes mate just cut some wood to the size of the bale chamber of your big baler sean and then do like i did if you want that effect \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Graham, You have even got your gates tied up with twine? Orange thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS135A DRIVER Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Very smart Graham. Looks just like the real thing, you've made a great job of your first go at making machinery from scratch . Was thinking I would try to make a lift mounted spreader / bedder to use along with my new building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyboy Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 but what have you covered the bales in graham, is it sawdust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Looks great Graham, the bales look a treat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 nice work G2, moddest....eeer yeah :D, easy to knock up a few?? and the bales as everyone else is asking :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBRITFARMER Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 nice work G2, moddest....eeer yeah :D, easy to knock up a few?? and the bales as everyone else is asking :D This should help graham http://www.farmtoysforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=14568.msg256511#msg256511 And you lads call yourself Forum readers PAH !!!! :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 The levers, the pipes, the dust, the service hatch on the side, the colour, the farm yard setting...... Need I say more? Excellent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 This should help graham http://www.farmtoysforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=14568.msg256511#msg256511 And you lads call yourself Forum readers PAH !!!! :D :D cheers Scotty :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 thanks scott and everybody else the gates jez are held up with farmers bracket no farm runs without it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Great stuff Graham, can't wait to see some more of your scratch builds if that's your first one, excellent stuff Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 well all i can say is can you make a second one please ;D brilliant Graham just brilliant. can you put me on your adoption list please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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