PDH Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Stabliofarmer said: Had a play with a Chieftain Fuel Bowser, should make a nice little kit! Put me down for one of those James!! P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 9 hours ago, Stabliofarmer said: Had a play with a Chieftain Fuel Bowser, should make a nice little kit! Top work James 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack390 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 12 hours ago, Stabliofarmer said: Had a play with a Chieftain Fuel Bowser, should make a nice little kit! Another nice kit James, will be getting that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack390 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 12 hours ago, Stabliofarmer said: A quick run of masking tape around the upper sections should be suitable but it's just as fast to push the two upper sections out of the bottom, paint the bottom, and then push the two upper sections back in. Just make sure you don't loose the two copper spacers inside the ram! Will try masking it👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDH Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) Just started one of these from James - Stabliofarmer I detest using superglue so I'm using James' latest suggestion of Revell Contacta glue to assemble. Dry's slower than superglue but that gives you time to adjust/fix parts. So far working very well and can recommend. P Edited July 6, 2023 by PDH Grammar 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Agri Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I finished my pair this evening. A 16ft wooden deck and a 20ft metal deck. I made the 20ft a twin axle just to be different. Just need to paint the wheels (Yes my bench is a mess dont judge 🤣) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Loving the tandem axle Zac! I'd mocked up one on the computer and couldn't get it to look right, that looks spot on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Agri Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 30 minutes ago, Stabliofarmer said: Loving the tandem axle Zac! I'd mocked up one on the computer and couldn't get it to look right, that looks spot on! Sorry for always modifying your buildsbjust thought be nice to have the pair 🤣 I'll send you a photo of how I did it tonight it was fairly crude and simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 35 minutes ago, Anderson Agri said: Sorry for always modifying your buildsbjust thought be nice to have the pair 🤣 I'll send you a photo of how I did it tonight it was fairly crude and simple No need to apologies, its great to see that the kits provide a basis for people to then push them further 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack390 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Getting some paint onto the broughan , nearly done now 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Agri Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Vallejo oil stains brushed over the wooden deck trailer. Leaves a nice effect and dulls it down a bit more realistic 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack390 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Staining them always makes them look better, good stuff Zach. I used a varnish before on one I built 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish-model-farm Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Anderson Agri said: Vallejo oil stains brushed over the wooden deck trailer. Leaves a nice effect and dulls it down a bit more realistic I used Vallejo green slime on mine - makes it look like dirty tanalised timber!😂 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Agri Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Cornish-model-farm said: I used Vallejo green slime on mine - makes it look like dirty tanalised timber!😂 That looks good, I have got a lot of that might give it a go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil phoenix Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Looking good guys, I'm aiming to finish building my trailer tomorrow then choosing what colour to spray it🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack390 Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Getting the decals onto the broughan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDH Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) Nearly finished the Braemere single axle bale trailer. Just adding some detail and waiting for a few bits to be delivered. Whilst I wait for the bits to arrive thought I'd start this, again courtesy of Braemere (photo borrowed from Braemere to show the completed model!) P Edited July 16, 2023 by PDH 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 On 7/4/2023 at 9:15 PM, Jack390 said: Another nice kit James, will be getting that Looks class James👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil phoenix Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 More Braemere, finished the dual axle bale trailer on saturday. Needed a mod to the drawbar James as it sits to low for my UH & Ros tractors, it ends up with the front wheels off the ground when glued as suggested. Also the wheel holes aren't low enough, or tyres are too big as they nearly touched the flatbed until I modified them lower. Pictures attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil phoenix Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 The new Fendt MT is in the workshop for some detailing along with the Bednar chisel plough. All the rear of the cab roof should be black not white, so thats getting done. The wingmirror needs glueing back into position as its sagging. And the roof rail needs lifting higher at the back as its sagging too low as well. Wheelnuts on idlers need painting silver, dealer decals, security triangle and 2020 Reg plate as they switched to the fatter exhaust in 2021. Oh and warning boards above fenders, think thats all😁 Already taken it to bits and cleaned it. And the Bednar is getting a traditional linkage as Ive hacked off the UH version. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil phoenix Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 I've put a pin in across the bottom of the headstock so the tractors link arms pick it up. All USK Challengers have decent lift arms that are stiff to move up and with the weight of the models they can lift and hold up heavy mounted implements that other brands can't. I'm using a small bent copper pin at the top of the headstock to secure the top link. Also finished all the work on the cab, will piece it all together tomorrow when the painting has all dried. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 What are you doing to the bednar Phil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Great to see people enjoying the kits! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 17 hours ago, phil phoenix said: More Braemere, finished the dual axle bale trailer on saturday. Needed a mod to the drawbar James as it sits to low for my UH & Ros tractors, it ends up with the front wheels off the ground when glued as suggested. Also the wheel holes aren't low enough, or tyres are too big as they nearly touched the flatbed until I modified them lower. Pictures attached. Thanks for the feedback Phil, this was the original kit so is probably ready for an overhaul, add in a range of headboards and it suddenly becomes a much more versatile kit! All the newer kits have a different suspension set up that lets the front axle rise up and down in a slot to stay on the floor. First I've heard of the wheels though with over 100 of them out there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack390 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Stabliofarmer said: Thanks for the feedback Phil, this was the original kit so is probably ready for an overhaul, add in a range of headboards and it suddenly becomes a much more versatile kit! All the newer kits have a different suspension set up that lets the front axle rise up and down in a slot to stay on the floor. First I've heard of the wheels though with over 100 of them out there. I have noticed the front axle being off the ground on some of my wiking tractors, but no issue with the universal hobbies ones. The newer front suspension/ adjustable drawbar was a nice touch on the broughan trailer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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