PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 This is one conversion I have wanted to do for ages as for as much as I think the ERTL 8400 is a cracking model with great detail I just don't like the North American styling : I have managed to acquire an unboxed 8400 so here goes :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 It didn't like long to rip it apart carefully strip it down :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 nothing is save in your hands ;D But i bet it will be a great conversion that you want to built. Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 After looking at various models in my collection I decided that a UH McCormick ZTX was the best compromise for the front axle and wheels : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 And here is the first test fit of the wheels and front axle ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSheetAndYellowRims Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 the front wheels a good.but the rear one,don't now a bit small i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 I wanted to extend the rear mudguards but unfortunatly the ZTX mudguards were the wrong shape I found a set off a UH MTX which were just right ;) So I trimmed back the 84400 mudguards and cut the MTX ones to fit :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 the front wheels a good.but the rear one,don't now a bit small i think. I know what you're saying I really want 8530 rear wheels but i'm not buying a tractor at that price just for rear wheels : I'll see what the ZTX ones look like when painted I may try Britains 8330 rears as yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Looks great mate, taking shape nicely indeed!!!! Will look very nice on the Kverneland plough with a press along side. Or a bit power harrow drill. Or the solo? Will be watching with interest ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 nothing is save in your hands ;D But i bet it will be a great conversion that you want to built. Texas Nothing stays in one piece here for long ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSheetAndYellowRims Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I know what you're saying I really want 8530 rear wheels but i'm not buying a tractor at that price just for rear wheels : I'll see what the ZTX ones look like when painted I may try Britains 8330 rears as yet what about the one of the siku fendt 936 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 Looks great mate, taking shape nicely indeed!!!! Will look very nice on the Kverneland plough with a press along side. Or a bit power harrow drill. Or the solo? Will be watching with interest ;) Cheers Jez do you like the table in the first picture ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 what about the one of the siku fendt 936 Siku Fendt 936 are too tall 930 would just fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Cheers Jez do you like the table in the first picture ??? nice mate, yes :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 I need to let the filler go off overnight now then tomorrow I can sand it back and paint it :P I hope to spray the wheels and front axle tomorrow aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I'm liking this topic!! Paul, can you show a picture of the filler and a quick guide on how to use it? This is something that i want to do (hence the other post i started) but have no idea what materials to use and how to use then. I have for the last few evenings been looking at which wheels to use and how to extend the mudguards, either using plastic or cuting another models mudguards off and using them (mainly JD models, did'nt think to use ZTX ones) I'd also like to fit a front hitch on mine, maybe scratch built all out of plastic. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 I'm liking this topic!! I better try and do some more tomorrow then :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 So far so jealous!! She's a beaut so far Paul. Here, how about the 7920 wheels with those fancey tyres from Karen? The wheels will be perfect mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 So far so jealous!! She's a beaut so far Paul. Here, how about the 7920 wheels with those fancey tyres from Karen? The wheels will be perfect mate. That's a possibility mate like I say i'm going to paint these yellow and see how they look ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 Bazza the filler is not filler ??? I can never seem to get on with fillers so I use the same stuff I use for bondind die-cast Araldite rapid steel it's a two part mix really east to use readily availible and you can grind,file or sand it when it's gone off ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Is this the stuff?? I'll get me some and have a practice on something. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 Is this the stuff?? I'll get me some and have a practice on something. Thank you that's the stuff mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 So far so jealous!! She's a beaut so far Paul. Here, how about the 7920 wheels with those fancey tyres from Karen? The wheels will be perfect mate. I know you have two 8400's Tris go on you know you want to rip one apart ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I flipping do though Paul, that's the trouble :-/ He's MIB though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I know what you're saying I really want 8530 rear wheels but i'm not buying a tractor at that price just for rear wheels : I'll see what the ZTX ones look like when painted I may try Britains 8330 rears as yet Nice convo mate! The mutch cheaper 9530 has the same wheels like the 8530 and it has 4 of them ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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