Brian Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 any one ever attempted a convesion fertilizer spreader like the bredal k65 on this web site http://www.bredal.com/UK/index.htm thinking abot attempting it but just looking for ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Vicon spreader........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 im looking for ideas on how to build it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepoundland Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Bauer slurry tanker chassis, scratch built hopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 how would you scratch build a hopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepoundland Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Choice is yours, depending on what skill or experience you have with materials. Thin MDF if you don't mind thick sides to it, brass if you are good at metalwork,polystrene sheets, or even a block if it doesn't have to have an inside, if you are really desperate, card would aslo work, the choice is yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 what are polystrene sheets.where can you get them.i suppose its just a case of attempting it and seeing how i get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepoundland Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 http://www.yellowcatshop.co.uk/shop/default.asp?clientid=14&gid=4dmod&viewstate=32769&tabcatid=3500106&subcatid=3500111 4D will have whatever you choose, other shops no doubt will have some as well. On the polystrene front, I don't know an awful lot about what to go for as I haven't used it, others on this board will give better advice. What i do know, is it is all about trying until it works or you run out of swear words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 ill give it a go.it will be my first major conversion.iv done other smal things like tyre changing but nothing scratch built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenryk Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Another alternative is plastic sheet which you cut to shape with a Stanley Knife, or craft knife, and glue together with a solvent. It is available in any model shop that deals in railway stuff. It is called plasticard and is sold by firms such as Slaters or Evergreen. A standard adhesive is Mekpak which is manufactured by Slaters. You can also get plasticard in strips which is useful for strapping. You can also get shaped sections such as angle, T, hollow section which is available at the same places under the trade name of Plastrut. It is all very similar to the Airfix kit approach, except you have to cut the pieces to shape yourself. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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