Richard de Florennes Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Hello, received the Britains John Deere 8430T as brithday present yesterday. However, trying to get a 1:32 driver seated in the modell I discovered the cabin can not be opened/removed (at least I did not manage it even using slighly more force than usual ?), in contrast to the Britains John Deere 7930 which has the same cab but which can be opened ? Is this normal for the 8430T or did I just not use enough force (but it really seems to be firmly attached; like bonnet and cab as one part?) Any hint appreciated! Regards, RdF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 turn it upside down and you'll see 2 screws which you'll have to remove, the front of the cab has a plastic bit that goes into the chassis which stops you from removing the cab without taking the whole thing apart, unless you gentley prize the bonnet off and get into the small gap with like a blade and cut the plastic bit so the cab comes off (I can post pictures of what I'm on about if you want) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard de Florennes Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 Great help, good to know; did not think this might be so complicated - but what is a diorama modell without a driver seated in the machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 just got the whole cab off which would be better for you how you do this is take the tracks off and then unscrew the idler wheel part, then take the screw out that holds the steps to the cab, if you look at the model sidewards you will see 2 screws just under the cab remove them (both sides) and remove the pannels, then lift the whole cab off, remove the screws holding the cab to the floorpan and fit driver, then to put it togather reverse the process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 some pictures of what I'm on about. picture 1, the idlers, picture 2 the panels you need to remove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 picture 3, the cab and floorpan removed (then just unscrew the cab from the floorpan), picture 4, the driver fitted and all put together, I hope this a help to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Can I have those front wheels please Mark?? Pretty please?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Can I have those front wheels please Mark?? Pretty please?? which front wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 whats the little display with the diggers on?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 whats the little display with the diggers on?? a bit of plyboard done in green scatter thingy to look like grass with a hedge (wire mesh with green wotyoucallit on both sides) and a tree in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard de Florennes Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 thanks for the great support in here - will try my luck after work this evening, hope I get all items together after the driver has got seated ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 the driver is a tight fit, the steering wheel rests on his legs and will help to hold him in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 was going to say he looks tight, would a siku driver be any better??? they always seem smaller to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 trouble is theres not much room between the steering wheel and the seat, and I haven't got a siku man to see what it looks like in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 these new ones area rubber type, will try and get a pic os one besides a britains one so you can see the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 cheers mate it might help RDS as I only done it to show him what it'll look like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 will do it a bit later when i get home mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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