Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Now then... check out this little baby... To me Martyn Reeve is the "un-sung hero" of massey Model builders... You will have already seen Martyn's 165 in a previous "MOM"... and just like this model... this 1080 is simply superb in detail... So in true "MOM" style... lets take a look at the model first before we examine the "real deal" ... So... a few shots... I SHOULD POINT OUT THIS IS A 1:32nd SCALE MODEL BEFORE YOU LOOK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 What a gem of a machine... the level of detal is superb.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 Rear view... Martyn has really got this model SPOT ON in my opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 Now... if I was a "proper" journalist I'd be trying to find some criticism... to give a balanced view... but I seriously can't find fault with it in any way.... even the wheels go around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 Even the front weights come off to reveal a highly accurate frame underneath.... This is the last shot of the model... I believe Martyn does a cabbed version as well... fingers crossed there will be one at Spalding ready to purchase Martyn... if your'e looking... I take my hat off to you.. thanks for a SUPERB model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 Now then... the real thing... As you know I am a "die-hard" MF Fan... and much as I love the look of the 1080... it wasn't the best tractor MF ever made... it suffered from some reliability problems with the engine... especially the cylinder head... they tried to fix the problem with a MKII version a few years on from it's release... but sadly to no avail... None-the-less... the 1080 was a brute of a tractor in it's day... it was the fore-runner of the MF595 (which, incidently was launched in the UK some time before the rest of the 500 series range).. Originating in America initially... our European model was built in France Here is the USA version of the 1080... in "Western" style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 The French (and most of mainland Europe I believe) were offered a 4wd version... this is all the information I have on this rare model.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 I wish I could read French :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 And finally... here is the UK Spec Brochure for the MKI version... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 They were delivered to UK dealers with just the cab frame on them... and built up by the dealers as part of the PDI (pre-delivery inspection) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 This platform was a revolution in it's time... An Americanised idea... to allow the driver to be able to stand (no gear levers on the floor and an adjustable steering wheel)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 and my final pic.... the specifications... this is a 1969 model Thanks for looking... I hope you have enjoyed this topic... any questions/comment you have then please fire away now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 WOW nice model marky im Guessing 1/16 scale ? cheers Reece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 WOW nice model marky im Guessing 1/16 scale ? cheers Reece Nope... it's a 1:32nd scale believe it or not Reece - amazing detail hey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Nope... it's a 1:32nd scale believe it or not Reece - amazing detail hey WOW holy hell that is awesome for 1/32 cheers Reece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 WOW holy hell that is awesome for 1/32 cheers Reece Isn't it just mate.... I have amended the first post to inform others this is a 1:32nd model... BEFORE the numpty police try to get you.... I can confirm this was done AFTER (and as a result of)... Reece's post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny mf Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 :o that is the most beautiful massey model i ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!! * :o i think i take a look in zwolle if he has one for sale for me 8) and ofcourse the 165!!!!! nice job mark this is for me a succes (the topic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the other green Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Nice work Marky. Lotsa info there. A1 model too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 Thanks fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepoundland Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Liking your work Are the red front wheel centres weights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 Liking your work Are the red front wheel centres weights? Yes they are Rob... used mostly on the early 100 series... never really that popular over here... not sure where the original idea came from... as I don't think the Americans were hot on them either \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 thanks for posting Marky thats one fine and detailed model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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