von Zipper

GREAT JOB on your skidder Chuck !! I've driven(worked) more of them than I care to remember-Yours is spot on, Well done. Cecil>Zipper

If we can keep this as a friendly discussion and not an argument I would be happy to talk about this more. First to Chuck Mosts question about the "Boomer 8N" being made in plastic or die-cast: AMT/Ertl has been very slow to come out with any of the newer models of any tractors in die-cast for some time now, BUT being that this is a limited edition run of 500 units--and all the changes at ATM/Ertl--The dealer said it's not out of the question that we MIGHT see this done in die-cast. Remember the 1964 Thunder Bolt Fairlane, only 100 of them were made in 1:1 that year-the rest are clones. Ford Motor Company still holds stock in New Holland but not control-- no where on the newer tractors will you find the name "FORD" It's the same as the Sterling medium/heavy duty vocational trucks-- One of the first tractors Henry Ford made and sold were called FORDSON because Henry used Ford Motor Co. money to build it but did'nt want to share the profits with the car companys stock holders. In the N series, The 1939 9N came first and were all a dark gray color-NO red ! and were powered by a modified Model A 4 cyl. Henry Ford and Harry Ferguson worked together on the new 3 point draw bar. Then came the 2N for the war effort-steel wheels and tires, and no electrical system. magnetos and crank start, again all gray. 1948 was when the new 8Ns came. with a 4 speed trans instead of a 3 spd. in the 9's and 2's, and a few other 'refinements" the most noticeable was the new red/light gray paint. The first generation of 8Ns still had the flat head 4 cyl. which was replaced in the early 50s with an over head valved 4cyl. Driving at 60m.p.h down the road- a trained eye could tell a 9N from an 8N and not just by the colors-first by the large bolt pattern of the 9Ns wheels. The 8Ns have a smaller 8 bolt pattern. Again this morning I called the dealership, He said it was 4 or 5 years ago when the Ford people came and took down all the FORD/New Holland signs and replaced them with New Holland Agriculture signs-No mention of Ford Motor Co. anywhere. They still carry all the replacement parts for the older Ford tractors. I'll agree the Ford and New Holland are still associated in some way, but Ford is not in control. On the brite side --We MIGHT see that retro 8N in scale, be it plastic or die-cast. Zipper

I don't think your nuts for wanting that tractor in styrene or die cast for that matter..But don't think it's going to happen though,That's a limited addition 50 H.P "Boomer 8N" and only 500 of them were to be made by New Holland. After I saw your post I called my New Holland dealer, and he said he has one on the lot right now and to come take it for a test drive. It does'nt seem to be selling very well as it's around 25% more than the regular blue/white tractors of the same rating-just for the retro look. What I found very interesting is that Ford Motor Company got out of the tractor business a few years ago and merged all the tractor operations to the New Holland name, but still offer a Ford Motor employee discount on all New Hollands exept for this new retro 8N priced around 30 grand ! I didn't take it for a test ride but my salesman is sending me a brochure in the mail. Thanks for sharing this !! Cecil

From one proud American to Another, Thanks for sharing this ! Cecil-

Any body remember the bumper sticker that came on AMT decal sheets " I LOVE MODEL CARS " ? I wonder if any body makes them for our 1:1 vehicles ?? I'd buy a couple.... Cecil

It seems there already is a modeling site for religious modelers, and countless sites for political opinions.I've even seen a thread started on another model car site about trading recipes???? Maybe a more usefull topic to start would be a PROPER ETIQUETTE course for new members-Then we can be brought up to speed on the proper way to behave on modeling forums, you know like when is it OK to post your stuff after a self appointed MASTER BUILDER has posted his or WHO's opinion really matters and WHO's doesn't.Perhaps Who has been here longer or has more "friends" then the other guy. Sounds like religion and politics to me already ............ Cecil

It's A MAD,MAD MAD,MAD WORLD Cecil

LADYS AND GENTLEMEN: PLEASE REMAIN SEATED UNTIL THE RIDE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. Cecil Schmaltzreid

Your gas pumps are very nice, Thanks for sharing this part of history also. Cecil

If you do decide to sell your stuff and leave the hobby, please get your money up front....there seems to be alot of crooks around . Cecil Schmaltzreid

I like it ! Was thinking of getting one of these bodys from Jimmy Flintstone my self-thanks for sharing your Plymouth. Cecil Schmaltzreid-Zipper

Hey CFnutcase, Here's the website...http://www.modelhaus.com/ The page with the Mercury woody is..http://www.modelhaus.com/index.php?c=4151 I hope this helps you.

Now that's a car to cruise down to Sonic in ! Zipper

HEY ! CAN WE HAVE SOME MORE PICTURES OF THIS GEM ? Zipper

That is one of the NICEST 'Cuda's in scale I've seen ! You do nice work. Zipper

I'm sorry you lost a friend ! That's a cool model you've built in his honor. Zipper

I try to find some thing good in every thing, The good thing about Scale Auto forum is it got me to join up over here ! I don't build armor or military models so I've never looked at a copy of Fine Scale by Kalbach Publishing Company , Do they allow ' swastikas ' on those builds ? Zipper

I've read and collected Scale Auto Magazines long before Mr.Haught got there and hope to read them LONG after he's gone, as far as their online forum goes-you get what you pay for ! There is a "clique" over there, and if your not part of it you might as well save your time and effort and throw your model down the stairs your self ! Since when did the 13 to 16 year old "children" become so smart ? I'm always happy to see young people take an interest in our beloved hobby-but when they are rude and disrespectful to the older members who are the reason this hobby has survived in the first place, it's time to move on for me ! Last month I almost called Revell and told them to stop production of the 57 Chevy 150 Black Widow because so & so over on SA had already done it, bigger and better and faster than any one else ! I wish I had known about this forum a long time ago! Zipper

Nice job on your 57 Chevy slim louis, i always enjoy looking at your builds. Zipper