FW Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 This came in the post yesterday morning and on seeing it in the boxed I originally wasn't overly impressed, as you can tell it all the casting as the 5000, however the real 7000's where essentially beefed-up 5000's fited with Turbo's. However when I got it out of the box and the rubbish Britains packaging methods, I began to notice there are some very nice touches gone into this model. Thought that I'd follow up my review of the 5000, back in June with a review of the 7000, so here goes........ Likes Fully glazed cab, to include a back window this time. A newly designed air cleaner and not a JD 4020 either as I was expecting. Wheel weights. Front weight bar with weights. 'Dual Power' and 'Load Monitor' decals on the nose cone. Correctly proportioned wheels. A hich that can hold some implements in the air marginally. They have also lost the sag/droop on the bonnet, as on the 5000 earlier this year. Dislikes Fixed front axle with too narrower front tyres. Lack of cab detail with only steering wheel The quality of the hitch as ever- Plastic link arms with an even more flimsy PUH. Plastic mudguards and steps, which will not last long if it used as a toy, as with the 5000. Overall I like this model with as I said before has many nice touches that replicate the real 7000. However as we could have expected there again there is room for improvement (or conversion, no doubt it will happen, mentioning no names...... ). So generally it is not perfect, but knowbody is, so I think that RC2 have had an honest go at a true classic and have done it some justice. Could say that I am I excited about the release of the 7600's, but I think I'd be lieing, wit far too much similarity (as with the real thing), but I suppose I'll have to have one to complete the set. 9/10 Firstly with her sisters........ And now in all her glory......... * Horrible fixed axle........ :'( Back window...... Kind of up........ With some help........ That's your lot. Hope this review is/was of some use to you, but at about ?12, you can't really go too wrong. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 have you had the bonnet of mate?? it doesnt look as if its pushed down properly at the front, theres a gap its a deff improvement on the 5000 detail wise, but then i would hope it was to be honest, prob to late to do anything about the steering given the 5000 and 7000 release dates being close together, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 thanks for doing the review mate , how much bigger are the back wheels to the 5000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Good detailed review Will On a personal scale I am delighted with it, I know its got plenty of faults but compared to the newly released 5000 RC2 have improved beyond my expectations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 oh and is the front weight made out of metal because the 5000 was to light at the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 have you had the bonnet of mate?? it doesnt look as if its pushed down properly at the front, theres a gap its a deff improvement on the 5000 detail wise, but then i would hope it was to be honest, prob to late to do anything about the steering given the 5000 and 7000 release dates being close together, No I havn't.....didn't notice that, soon sorted though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 oh and is the front weight made out of metal because the 5000 was to light at the front. it is mate, its in two halfs each side is part of the actuall chassis it self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 thanks for doing the review mate , how much bigger are the back wheels to the 5000. A noticable differance definatly, as for sizes I can't find my micrometre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 Good detailed review Will On a personal scale I am delighted with it, I know its got plenty of faults but compared to the newly released 5000 RC2 have improved beyond my expectations Cheers Barry, and yes I agree with you 100% on that. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 it is mate, its in two halfs each side is part of the actuall chassis it self thanks Sean so it makes the front a lot heavier. A noticable differance definatly, as for sizes I can't find my micrometre. thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Cheers Barry, and yes I agree with you 100% on that. :) nice review Will :) i still wont buy one yet...they have along way still to go for me and gotta move fast :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 it probally is a little heavier mark, but not to much i recon they may have a hollow in them?? not really sure till min comes apart next week for its new front axel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 it probally is a little heavier mark, but not to much i recon they may have a hollow in them?? not really sure till min comes apart next week for its new front axel look forward to that mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britainswomble Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 That really is a good looking tractor especially with a Superflow on the back. Chisel ploughing was what the 7000 was made to do. * I just wish that Britains would have the sense to re-release the Superflow, as they fetch silly money on E bay; they wouldn't be difficult to put back in production either I have the 7000 on my want list, but I wont be too sure about the 7600 till I see one. I'm sure it will be identical to the 7000, possibly with the right exhaust , but still in the wrong place. Perhaps not an insurmountable problem though. I'm not too sure about the decals, but I expect there is someone who does a more accurate one, which it can be replaced with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 That really is a good looking tractor especially with a Superflow on the back. Chisel ploughing was what the 7000 was made to do. * I just wish that Britains would have the sense to re-release the Superflow, as they fetch silly money on E bay; they wouldn't be difficult to put back in production either I have the 7000 on my want list, but I wont be too sure about the 7600 till I see one. I'm sure it will be identical to the 7000, possibly with the right exhaust , but still in the wrong place. Perhaps not an insurmountable problem though. I'm not too sure about the decals, but I expect there is someone who does a more accurate one, which it can be replaced with. prob is they would need to rehash it other wise it devalues the items people have already collected, they even mentioned that in the ct article about the new fords, ,which is good , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmernick06 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Excellent review Will, good depth into the model. Personally i think i may give this model ago, doesn't look too bad and hearing the faults with it i don't think it's bad at all. I have never seen a real 7000 which helps Will maybe buy it to give it ago, but not a must i have to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepoundland Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thanks for the review, fair and honest and backed up with photographs. Despite the faults, I think I will get one, to my layman eyes it does look good with the Bomford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGU Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Super review Will. The front Ford and Grill detail is poorly stuck on. The decals in general on Britains models seem to be bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 seems a fair assesment of a good model i will get one which brings me to my only gripe but i wont post here as its not apropriate so please click my link http://www.farmtoysforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=17480.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Thanks Will - as a Ford man I think I'll be buying the others too just to finish the collection of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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