PDC Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Looking great Paul. The Siku model looked awful but the machines themselves weren't that bad looking. Always looked better in Renault colours to my mind, the shape & cab design didn't fit at all with JD's family styling. We bought a Renault Ceres 85 new in 1995 [?] and it was a super little tractor, bit of a camel but very able. They were painted green as part of the reciprocal deal with Renault's use of the DPS engines in the then new Ceres & Ares ranges. Renault got the engines, Deere got a free tractor. I think Deere did better out of it though - they sold more engines to Renault than Renault sold tractors to Deere.... Fancy doing a [cough] Renault one for me in the future? Thanks for the info Simon If you find a nice Siku Ceres and send it to me i'll do you one mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Thanks for the info Simon If you find a nice Siku Ceres and send it to me i'll do you one mate You're welcome. Some more useless Renault tractor trivia from me!! I SO NEARLY bought one at Spalding with this very thing in mind.... but I was spent up and it would have taken me out of cash into debit card territory which I'd sworn I wouldn't do - well, after the two uses in the morning of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 i think you will pass me with the john deere conversions shortly it is a well rounded fleet all i am waiting on is you doing a 6910 or 6610 paul. Funny you should mention that Pete :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 The little 3300 looks like she's coming on a treat ;) And i can't wait to see this 69?? ;D you got any more plans for the 40/50 series casting's \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffithsbros Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 ive seen a 2 wheel drive one when i was going throughr willington wood near kelsall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 All in all a good weekends work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margerisons Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 im in love you should get that bonnet casted to make more really superb work PDC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 I should spray the cab grey really but you have to bend the cab alot to fit it and I reckon the paint would flake off \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Look's good does that one Paul ;) i wouldn't bother with painting the cab either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Grand looking bit of kit Paul Instead of the black side air grills, try mixing a lot of JD green and a little of that gray you have used for the chassis and see how it looks. Just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 very nice looking model indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massey Boy Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 looks stunning well done very fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Looks great paul but it does take me back to the days driving one :( :'( :'( :'( Excellent addition to the collect, so what's on for next week? I propose a combine............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Looks great paul but it does take me back to the days driving one :( :'( :'( :'( Excellent addition to the collect, so what's on for next week? I propose a combine............... Nah only do tractors and a few implements these days : Next week is another 7810 or a 6520 I have plenty of green and yellow paint :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Nah only do tractors and a few implements these days : Next week is another 7810 or a 6520 I have plenty of green and yellow paint :D And you know I will just send you some more so you have no excuses to stop :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 I see what you mean about the dark green grills Graeme The Siku one has them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 nice paul definatly something different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51MON Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 ive seen a 2 wheel drive one when i was going throughr willington wood near kelsall hey mate that would have been mine as i only live up the road from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDFord Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Unusual Paul - But very nice all the same Really looking forward to seeing a 6cyl 10 series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 nice convo, looks spot on ive had the displeasure of driving a real one, hated it it was a 2wd, as you say jd gained on engine sales but i feel it didnt do there tractor range any favores painting the renault green \ the local council ran a few when they were new out as they were cheap and ok for grass mowing etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabh7840 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 turned out well paul a farmer near me has one with a 1600 gallon abbey slurry tanker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Superb job mate, really looks the part. One very small tweak to it which will make a little but possibly worthwhile difference....? The panel below the back window was one big glass panel [may even have been removable?] with the frame the same colour as the cab. But running between the bottom of the back window and the top of lower back window and across between the mudguards [phew!] was a body coloured panel which the number plate sat on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 That looks very well I must say Paul - any chance of the Zetor versions now :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffithsbros Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 hey mate that would have been mine as i only live up the road from there cool it was last summer actually do you remember a big blue van with an a bar on the front?? it would have probably been around 7.30-8.00 in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim deere Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 nice work looking very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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