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[Anglia105E]

This gentleman must be Harry Ferguson, the designer of the Ferguson tractor...........

Henry George "Harry" Ferguson was an Irish-born British engineer and inventor known for his development of the modern agricultural tractor. He was the first Irish man to build and fly his own aeroplane. Ferguson also developed the first four-wheel drive Formula One car, the Ferguson P99.

In 1911 he founded a company which included tractor retail. Ferguson recognised the weakness of having a tractor and plough as separate units, so set about developing a plough that could be rigidly attached to a Model T Ford car—the Eros.  'The Ferguson System' was developed over a 30 year period and is an automatic control system now employed by almost all tractor manufacturers worldwide.

During the 1930’s the first Ferguson tractors were built by the David Brown Company. A prototype Ferguson System tractor, known as the Ferguson Black, was built to further technical development and for demonstrating to potential manufacturers.  This tractor, the Ferguson Model 'A', incorporated Harry Ferguson's 'suction side' hydraulic control system. The combination of Ferguson's three point hitch, with his 'suction side control' valve is the key to the success of all subsequent Ferguson and later Massey Ferguson 'Ferguson System' tractors.

In order to get volume production with reduced costs Ferguson met with Henry Ford in 1938 and the infamous "handshake agreement" took place – Fergusons innovations would be produced by Henry Ford. However Fergusons machines were not produced in Dagenham as agreed. Ford's grandson continued to use Ferguson's patented inventions without producing the machinery for Ferguson, which resulted in a lawsuit.   By 1952 most of the significant patents had expired and Henry Ford II along with the rest of the world could use Ferguson's inventions. A year later Ferguson merged with Massey Harris to become Massey-Harris-Ferguson Co, later Massey Ferguson. Harry Ferguson remained Chairman of Massey Harris Ferguson until 1957.

David

[landman]

Almost there.

[landman]

There. The light tells me there is still too much gloss.

[landman]

Added a new toy to the collection.

[Big John]

If it's got a motor it needs to be in there!  Nice little chain saw.  Your framer has the workingman's tan all right.

[landman]

The boss went and bought a vintage pump. Now they all have different ideas as to where it should go.

[Anglia105E]

Maybe outside, Pat ?

David

[ChopSauce]

Or inside, once reworked as a beer pump, even though this kind of mod is not just my kind.

I've been a long time fan of your work, by the way!

[landman]

3 hours ago, Anglia105E said:

Maybe outside, Pat ?

David

Not likely. the restoration cost a fair bit even if it was done in house.?

25 minutes ago, ChopSauce said:

Or inside, once reworked as a beer pump, even though this kind of mod is not just my kind.

I've been a long time fan of your work, by the way!

Merci Christophe.

[landman]

It looks like a concensus has been reached.

[landman]

The boys are getting an outboard motor ready for a test run.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Glad to see things are going well at the shop! It looks great!!

[Anglia105E]

Business as usual !     Well established shop with strong foundations.

David

[landman]

The sign says "We do them all". Merlin foundling, Honda small engine, Mercury outboard and Ford 352.

[landman]

An interesting project from a museum, the engine out of a Hotchkiss light tank.

[redneckrigger]

Absolutely awesome work, Pat. I only wish I could build something like this! SUPERB!

[landman]

15 minutes ago, redneckrigger said:

Absolutely awesome work, Pat. I only wish I could build something like this! SUPERB!

Cominf from the master scratchbuilder, that is a compliment indeed! Thank you sir.

[Anglia105E]

I have not heard of the Hotchkiss light tank before, Pat...... Would that be a straight 6 engine that you have there in your shop ?

David

[landman]

13 minutes ago, Anglia105E said:

I have not heard of the Hotchkiss light tank before, Pat...... Would that be a straight 6 engine that you have there in your shop ?

David

Yes, it is an exquisitely detailed 3D print.

[Anglia105E]

Thanks, Pat and as you say, this is a nicely detailed 3D print of the Hotchkiss engine.

I have the 3D printed engine parts waiting on one side, for a Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 engine, which needs assembling and painting when I can find the time. At the moment I am building the European Tram Car in 1:35 scale, as well as quite a few figures for the European house diorama, and a Tamiya Citroen 11 CV Traction Avant kit.

David

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks Awesome Pat!! I need an estimate on the engine in my pickup. Small block Chevrolet. When can you fit me in? 

[landman]

41 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Looks Awesome Pat!! I need an estimate on the engine in my pickup. Small block Chevrolet. When can you fit me in? 

Let me check.

[Big John]

And while we are on the subject of Tank engines... If you have a couple of Chrysler flat head 6s kicking around you might want to put together a Sherman 30 cyl. WV tank engine.  There is even a 1/35 scale model that appears to be printed.

[landman]

6 hours ago, Big John said:

And while we are on the subject of Tank engines... If you have a couple of Chrysler flat head 6s kicking around you might want to put together a Sherman 30 cyl. WV tank engine.  There is even a 1/35 scale model that appears to be printed.

That would be a nice project indeed. I wonder if the Chrysler 6 is available in resin.

[landman]

On 1/25/2022 at 1:00 AM, Big John said:

And while we are on the subject of Tank engines... If you have a couple of Chrysler flat head 6s kicking around you might want to put together a Sherman 30 cyl. WV tank engine.  There is even a 1/35 scale model that appears to be printed.

Found it. It is a resin by ResiCast. So not likely to show up in 1:25. 3D would have been more possible.

Edited February 4, 2022 by landman