GPS Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Thanks John, I’m pleased with it, but I certainly wouldn’t claim to have mastered the airbrush just yet...... Red and white would be good , but at the moment, I think it may be Australian first! I bought the ES NH 1905 forager on the back of your build and have plans for a slightly different build of that later in the year, following chats with Martin (mb86) ! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Sounds intriguing Gavin, what's your plans for the 1905? (sorry for being nosey!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPS Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 We got in a discussion about Grasshopper mowers, and then Martin kindly scanned a Locust brochure for me.....looking at the Locust mower as a first attempt scratch build over winter, inspired by all the great builds on here. I hadn’t realised it used the 1905. If it doesn’t work, there may still be another 1905 build on here! Martin takes all the credit / blame (delete as appropriate!) for this one and I might regret it!!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 47 minutes ago, GPS said: We got in a discussion about Grasshopper mowers, and then Martin kindly scanned a Locust brochure for me.....looking at the Locust mower as a first attempt scratch build over winter, inspired by all the great builds on here. I hadn’t realised it used the 1905. If it doesn’t work, there may still be another 1905 build on here! Martin takes all the credit / blame (delete as appropriate!) for this one and I might regret it!!! Like the sound of that project Gavin, well done to you for taking up the challenge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Yes, liking the sound of that as well Gavin....and yes, blame Martin! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPS Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 4 hours ago, GPS said: I think it may be Australian first! I bought the ES NH 1905 forager on the back of your build and have plans for a slightly different build of that later in the year, Sorry, re-reading that, I may have caused some confusion, these are two different builds.........this is the Australian build.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/32 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Fitted some new beacons to my cougar since it was missing one, wish they were a bit smaller but otherwise I’m happy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 DA17ON Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Quickly made roller for Greensid today still needs some bits adding. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janval Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 7/12/2020 at 11:14 AM, alf aphid said: I bought a couple of Britain’s metal hitches, with the idea of grafting on to these castings. Ok still a bit crude, but quick and relatively easy, then can be posed with standard implements Sorry for the late reply! I haven't been on as much past few months! I've got over 10 skids in the works now and I'm cutting quite a bit off them both in the front as I'm rebuilding the grille and at the back as well - not only the original hitch but also shortened it to get the linkage closer to the rear. I've got quite a few Artisan rear ends for the purpose of these builds which should end up being a quick job once painted and all. I'm also starting up building and in the long run 3D printing pieces to go with this bit. Biggest challenge for me is the new front axles. That's probably something that will keep these unfinished for quite some time. I'll worry about fitting glass, interior etc first I reckon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janval Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 6:55 PM, GPS said: Finished the Scaledown Matbro today.... I've really enjoyed building this, and first time using an airbrush to paint. Have to decide what to build next, but I fancy a change from blue! Pictured alongside the UH Ford 5000 to give an idea of size. Looking very well! I'm doing something similar to an old Britains Ford 5000 actually. I've split the model, stripped and started painting it. In the process of finding out how to put it all together again. Might use your photos for inspiration towards that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janval Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) I've been doing quite a bit of paintwork the past two days after a long time of no progress at all. Hopefully I got more to show for in not too far off future I've had this Case laying around for some time, intended for a Siku Case CS merge but I ended up just adding a new set of wheels to it in the end. Building the Siku back up from scratch in stead, I do hate to waste good material even though it brings a heap of work Edit: For those who might wonder about the wheels, they originally come off some of the big ROS Fiats. Very wide front wheels and a bit narrower and doubled up rear wheels. Outer rear wheel has had most of the interior cut out which was an easier job than normal due to the convenient pattern on the Fiat rims. Front wheels have actually been put on with the inside out, hubs are the center part of an old ERTL Case 4894 which has been carefully dismantled and cut out to fit new wheels - then repainted. I like using old bits and allthough it might not be standard I do like how this turned out. A bit of a vibe from the older Case with black detailing on the rims. Edited August 1, 2020 by Janval 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 DA17ON Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 So got a good hour in the loft tonight. Got the inside shed walls white washed and the outside grout on ready to scribe the stone work when it dries a little. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 12:27 PM, GPS said: We got in a discussion about Grasshopper mowers, and then Martin kindly scanned a Locust brochure for me.....looking at the Locust mower as a first attempt scratch build over winter, inspired by all the great builds on here. I hadn’t realised it used the 1905. If it doesn’t work, there may still be another 1905 build on here! Martin takes all the credit / blame (delete as appropriate!) for this one and I might regret it!!! On 7/27/2020 at 2:05 PM, 844john said: Yes, liking the sound of that as well Gavin....and yes, blame Martin! Considering I haven’t been on here very much lately, I’m getting the blame for an awful lot! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stabliofarmer Posted August 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2020 Laser cutter set up and running, awaiting a delivery of Acrylic but couldn't resist a test cut in card for the first kit I have planned. Bailey bale trailer. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 looking good james 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchfarmer Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) My project, a Miedema zelflosser (self unloading trailer) with roll up rubber tarp at the bottom and a flat belt conveyor on the front. Nice setup in the 60's from a flatbed trailer to bulk trailer. Edited August 13, 2020 by dutchfarmer 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 DA17ON Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 hour ago, dutchfarmer said: My project, a Miedema zelflosser (self unloading trailer) with roll up rubber tarp at the bottom and a flat belt conveyor on the front. Nice setup in the 60's from a flatbed trailer to bulk trailer. Very nice what will be pulling this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchfarmer Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 5 hours ago, L33 DA17ON said: Very nice what will be pulling this? A Ford 3000 (searching for one) or Marge Dexta. Pictures from the past 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 DA17ON Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 52 minutes ago, dutchfarmer said: A Ford 3000 (searching for one) or Marge Dexta. Pictures from the past Wow stunning pictures. It's great to see how it used to be done. Very impressed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stabliofarmer Posted August 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2020 Rather complicated machine, taking alot of figuring out! 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipher172 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Stabliofarmer said: Rather complicated machine, taking alot of figuring out! Looks really good, was this made on the new laser cutter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 34 minutes ago, sipher172 said: Looks really good, was this made on the new laser cutter? Thanks, it was indeed, and is design to be built as a kit, along with a few other models. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipher172 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 19 minutes ago, Stabliofarmer said: Thanks, it was indeed, and is design to be built as a kit, along with a few other models. Can't wait to see what is coming down the track. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 19 minutes ago, Stabliofarmer said: Thanks, it was indeed, and is design to be built as a kit, along with a few other models. Doing a cracking job at that so far James 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Cheers guys, very excited about this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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