LeeRoebuck Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Here's my latest conversion, it started life as a UH E27N and I've just got around to finishing. The inspiration for the project was the pictures below of the tractor in "rowcrop" specification. This required the removal of all the hydraulic components, PTO, electrics and the fabrication of a new axle and rear hubs. The standard rear wheels had to have the dishes cut away and turned around with new lugs added as these were destroyed so the dish could remain intact. It was found during the rebuild that the colours UH use are not "original" so the whole model had to be stripped and repainted with the proper colours. The rear tyres were swapped for those off a DOE and a radiator blind was built into the grille to add an extra touch. Inspiration Sadly I didn't take many pictures during the process but the following is the chassis drying on the first thing I found to hang it on, an E27N starting handle! The final pictures: Cheers Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 A lot of work in that and it has paid off - what a great model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 A lot of work in that and it has paid off - what a great model. Ditto that... stunning work... well done and thanks for sharing.. Had you notied the standard model with the tyre on back to front... good old UH quality control at a guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 New meaning to the word complete restoration - well done - it looks superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ertlerik Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Very nice, good to see some 1/16 on here. Erik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Very nice, good to see some 1/16 on here. Erik. I'll second that too Erik... Long live 1/16 I say as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 A very tidy conversion Erik like the other's said its nice to see some 1/16 scale convo's on here :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeRoebuck Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 Ditto that... stunning work... well done and thanks for sharing.. Had you noticed the standard model with the tyre on back to front... good old UH quality control at a guess Hi Marky, believe it or not that model was fresh out of the box!! I had not realised that during the "photoshoot" mind you I was dodging the showers. Thank you for all your kind words and watch this space as there are a couple more 1/16 models coming. Cheers Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremner_metallica Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 looks great i have a p6 lieing in the grass use to plough with it fair beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ertlerik Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 More 1/16 WHOOO HOOO Erik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Now that is a fantastic model Well done Lee you must be a proud owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Fantastic bit of work there Lee, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/32 farmer Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 wow fantastic conv there joe nice to see some 1/16 stuff under the knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Yes very smart I was going to say 1/16 must be easyer to convert being bigger but you have more smaller parts to do than 1/32 so it probebly turns out to be even more tricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny mf Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Great convo you made. I think it is more dificult to make a 1:16 convo because you have larger surfaces to paint. And iff you make one mistake you see it back every time. Job wel done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCF Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Fantastic work Lee, makes all the change in the world to the model's appearance. Well done and thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehos Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Great convo. I'll be watching this topic for more 1/16!!! Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeRoebuck Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement regarding this project. Another couple of 1/16" tractors are under way so to free some space up the E27N will be going on ebay tonight. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320273149090&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting Thanks again and watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordTractorCrazy Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 what an fantastic convo of a 1;16 scale. with great eye for detail. cant wait to see more of the great 1:16 scale (my favorate i can add) convo's you have in store for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehos Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement regarding this project. Another couple of 1/16" tractors are under way so to free some space up the E27N will be going on ebay tonight. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320273149090&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting Thanks again and watch this space This nice tractor will be on his way to my collection in a short while. Thanks Lee and hope to see more of your conversions soon. Regards, Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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