Janval Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) Some progress today as well on the Fiat Edit: The trailer is a first off build without any kind of detailed measurements, overall length should be fine but as the width go I am not so sure. I have the actual working width measurement, but it feels kind of oversized. This could be down to the wheels I tried on as well. Next to do: Shorten the space between the rear wheels and possibly the overall width, so that the sidebars align with the cover on the front (although they are wider). Edited October 1, 2021 by Janval 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Very nice work Jan, love the forestry kit but would agree the trailer looks a little wide. In the UK you would struggle to transport it on a lowloader. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janval Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 40 minutes ago, Stabliofarmer said: Very nice work Jan, love the forestry kit but would agree the trailer looks a little wide. In the UK you would struggle to transport it on a lowloader. Thank you! I agree, took it apart last night and drew up new parts for it. Hopefully tonight I'll have them assembled again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tractorman810 Posted October 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2021 Shed day at last sorting a few of the smaller jobs out to make space , door fixed on the 550 , cut and working on the 1200 , depth wheels on the chisel, seed drill now has opening hopper and working markers( to be shortened) and power harrow kit dry fitted 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted October 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2021 They’re looking well Sean, looks like you’ve been busy! This is what’s on my workbench! 9 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Janval Posted October 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2021 Trailer now sorted, the wide wheels makes it just a bit wider than the Fiat. All considered a successful change I think. Wheels are about 10mm closer in the back and the width has been reduced with approximately 20mm. Also made fittings for the blade, came out alright I think. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD1968 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 This is on the bench. I’m restoring a old Ertl 1/16 wagon almost done I have to clean the wheels and tires add them and it done 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CallumC Posted October 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2021 Made use of a Britain’s plough that was missing a furrow. Think it’s turned out nice 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil phoenix Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 After having a second look at the 8S at Normac Cultivations demo, I noticed the bloomin obvious, this tractor looks a lot better on the right wheels and tyres. So snapped one up off ebay for a very nice price and am looking to replace the daft rear wheels and tyres with something more realistic. The wheels in pic 2 are from the 7726 model and the tyres from a schuco model. Some paint and wheel weights and she should look right. I must say apart from the rear wheels/ tyres this is a superb effort by UH, very accurate, Im almost liking the real thing 😄 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 1 hour ago, phil phoenix said: After having a second look at the 8S at Normac Cultivations demo, I noticed the bloomin obvious, this tractor looks a lot better on the right wheels and tyres. So snapped one up off ebay for a very nice price and am looking to replace the daft rear wheels and tyres with something more realistic. The wheels in pic 2 are from the 7726 model and the tyres from a schuco model. Some paint and wheel weights and she should look right. I must say apart from the rear wheels/ tyres this is a superb effort by UH, very accurate, Im almost liking the real thing 😄 I am getting tempted too Phil... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and2go Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 2:30 PM, 844john said: They’re looking well Sean, looks like you’ve been busy! This is what’s on my workbench! Was that before or after you attempted to use said bench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil phoenix Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 22 hours ago, CX820Joe said: I am getting tempted too Phil... Its always the same with me, once I start to actually see the tractor working on local farms I lose my initial resistance to the change. As I came home tonight the one 8S 265 on my patch met me at a roundabout and I got a real good look at it and it is quite impressive. Im even liking the new JD 8Rs now Ive got a few popping up in my neighbourhood, and yet I thought they looked ghastly on the first press release pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 44 minutes ago, and2go said: Was that before or after you attempted to use said bench? During !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD1968 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) This is what I’m working on this week. Converting a Case 2294 to a FWA Edited October 7, 2021 by JD1968 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janval Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 8 hours ago, JD1968 said: This is what I’m working on this week. Converting a Case 2294 to a FWA Looking forward to the progress! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD1968 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Janval said: Looking forward to the progress! I hope to get more done this weekend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tractorman810 Posted October 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 been after a bowser for the sprayer,which were pretty common when we were farming , for a while now, loads round suffolk way used to have old milatary tankers cut down,either dolly or tow bar fitted,was going to make one but the shape put me off, till i found this kit on a second hand stall in the local market, will be draw bar fitted,once all set,and still have the rear internals do ,which has a small donkey engine to run the pumps 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Should look well when it’s done Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete132 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Bowser will look good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 Lynx front press, just about ready for the top coat 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 That looks very fiddly to do John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 28 minutes ago, mb86 said: That looks very fiddly to do John! It’s been a test, I’ll put it that way Martin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 844john Posted October 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 Top coat on, I don’t think it’s turned out to bad in the end! 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Excellent piece of construction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 26 minutes ago, Kirely said: Excellent piece of construction Thank you Kieran! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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