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Whats going on in the world of Model tractors...

June 2010 - Our first ever Limited Edition built-up models in presentation boxes are now available online. These LEYLAND tractors are the first cabbed models of the 384 & 270 to be available worldwide in true detail, all metal construction, with glazed cabs. See the separate "Ready-built tractors" pages.

 

11th April 2010 -The Spring Spalding Show  that we have always been present at since its inception over 20 years ago saw us release the long awaited ROADLESS half-track version of the later FORDSON E27N with big front wheels, kit no.T107. Developed in conjunctiuon with the Forestry Commission the undriven front wheels climbed obstacles and ditches with ease compared to the standard front wheels. The more elaborate cast idler wheels on the track units are also a new feature making this model very different from our existing half-track kit ,T022.

 

15th September '09- Just released, a fully working model of one of the most common of all arable/mixed farm implements is the triple-gang Cambridge ring roller set. (AT34)  Used mainly for firming freshly sown seedbeds or clod destruction in the preparation thereof, our gang has individual rings and folding stays like the real ones and precision pierced rivet holes for rigid assembly.

 Every model farm should have one!!

 

1st April-well our new quins are here !!... yes 5 new babies arrived (note the date!) in the form of our Fordson Dextas and Super Dextas with ROADLESS 4wd which will have their first public airing at TRACTOR 2009, Spalding, Lincs  on Sunday the 5th April at the Springfields centre, an event that we have attended since its first show some 20+ years ago. Kits of these will be available in late April and are of the 1959,' 61 & ' 64 Dextas plus the 2 styles of Super Dexta from ' 62 & ' 64;-'64 versions being the "New Performance" blue & grey liveries. Pictures should soon be posted in the ROADLESS category of the built tractor kits. Once again these are a world first for SCALEdown : a model of a tractor never before made available to the discerning collector in 1/32 scale.

29th Dec 08  Well, I finally got round to developing the site after 4(or more?) years. Welcome to all that stumble across us, from customers of more than 25 years standing to those of you who have never heard of us before.

    We usually bring out about 4 new models a year on average,as development time can amount to years with our limited resources and keenness to get the detail right, 2008 saw the FORDSON Super Dextas and 2 versions of the early FORD 5000 pre-"Force" 6X series, launched (not to be confused with other makers products).

Autumn '09 will see the launch of our first "Ready-built" model tractors for those who prefer just to collect rather than build aswell, but these first 2 models will only be available as limited editions of just 500 units each worldwide and will be all metal, cabbed tractors with the same detail as our kits and not suitable to attach other manufacturers "play" implements to, purely static display pieces.

 Any comments on the site are welcome, click on the item photo for more pictures and information.   Thanks for looking-Nigel & Cathy.

 

 
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