malcy_p Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Finally got bored of tweeking the two Claas combine conversions... so they are finished!! First up is a New Ray combine into a Dom 98sl... Used a Siku header (on both, actually) from a job lot on E-Bay. Changed the wheels, tweeked the cab and added waterslide decals. Whaddya think?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Next up is a Claas Mega 218 combine. Based on a Bruder Dominator it is a little bigger than the New Ray conversion so it just had to be a Mega really... Again, with a Siku header, new wheels, a straw chopper and various tweeks like the cab etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/32 farmer Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 very nicely done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 This brings my fleet of big Class harvesters up to seven... From the top down: Siku Lexion 600 RC with V900 header. Norscott Lexi 580 with V750. Siku Lexi 480 with crappy V600?? header. UH Tucano with V750 header. Siku Lexi 480 with V900 header. Bruder Mega 218 with Siku "C600" header New Ray Dominator 98sl with Siku "C510" header. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Blown away Malcy, both look like originals. I love'm mate. The collection is brilliant, very nice. Are they all original combine/header units bar the the two we see in full? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Land Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 AWSOME!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 A great fleet, and you've done wonders on the two conversions. I'm still hoping Wiking will bring out an uber detailed Lexion 600 - ideally with wheels and V900 header like the Siku one, but if it happened it would most likely be Terra Trac and the V1050...surprised no one has come out with a tracked combine yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Excellent work there mate......Thanks for sharing with us...... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Thanks for the kind words guys... As for the header/combine combinations, the Siku Lexion 480 with the grain tank cover raised has a Siku V900 from the Siku Lexion 600 fitted - other than that all other remaining combines (ignoring the two Doms) have their original headers. The question is.... what next?? /malc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 A 36ft header for the 600 or maybe a one of the older Dommy shaped ones with no cab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ertlerik Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 That is a nice fleet Erik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney_leadhead Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Great looking conversions and collection you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 how about a dominator 85 or a nice 116cs? I would love to do either of those... Spent a while last night sizing up Senators/Mercators but although I have brochures for both neither give any good shots for the basic structure. I also reckon a Britains MF or NH would make a good donor... so how about a Powerfarm Senator?? As for the 116cs, I am thinking of doing a 228CS based on the Bruder Dom suitable lengthened etc. Just need to find a donor for that! /malc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 nice little convos there, still looking to upgrade one of my smaller Lexions but never get round to it :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Nearly said a Senator but in my abscence of Claas knowledge couldnt think of a donor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny mf Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Some COOL Models youve made there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash 600 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 lovely job they look great thanks for the tips on rc lexion nearly finished will put it on you tube when get it done thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 amazing convos and collection you have there, brillant i wish i had just a fraction of your skill :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDC Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Nice collection of combines there mate how Siku have come on when you look at the old Lexion : BTW I posted your wheels this morning so you should have them tomorrow ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Nice collection of combines there mate how Siku have come on when you look at the old Lexion : BTW I posted your wheels this morning so you should have them tomorrow ;) I agree, but Siku still have a little way to go to match UH though! I'll check the post tomorrow, thanks!! /m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Have you made the conversion on the 600 RC yourself(very nice) .And please can you show some more pictures of the 600 RC Gama have made a 116CS :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Have you made the conversion on the 600 RC yourself(very nice) .And please can you show some more pictures of the 600 RC Gama have made a 116CS :) Yep - I built up the remote controlled Lexion myself in Jan this year. Really not too difficult, basic engineering but quite a bit of it in a small space. The tiny LED lights are fiddly but very impressive in the dark! First photo show the insides of the completed combine. Second shows the completed outside and transmitter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ertlerik Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Have you made the conversion on the 600 RC yourself(very nice) .And please can you show some more pictures of the 600 RC Gama have made a 116CS :) Peter is that 116CS in 1/43 scale and what else did Gama make from claas, i have these 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hello Erik The scale on the 116CS is 1/32 and i think there is only 3 made but i´m not sure ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Two of the lights, 10 work and head lights on the front (on two separate circuits) and 4x white working lights and 2x red tail lights on the rear, again on the two circuits as for the front. More info, videos etc at http://www.malcp.com/20080131LexionTechnical/index.htm and http://www.malcp.com/20080128RCLexion/index.htm. Many years ago (about 2002) I was in a top shop with a mate who was buying something for his kid, and I saw the big Gama 166CS for sale. I ummed and ah'ed... ah'ed and ummed until he'd paid for his stuff and then we left. Still regret not byuing the 116, not the right scale for my collection but for completness it would have been nice! /m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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