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Looking back on Farm Toys in 2002 |
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Contributed
to by over 400 TTS Members e-mail votes
Written
by Jason Hasert |
| With
over 15,000 posts on ToyTractorShow.com Toy Talk in 2001, collectors
talked about a lot of toys last year. By December 01, 2002 Toy Talk had
over 42,000 posts. Collectors are talking about what they like, what
they do not like and what they hope to see in the future. Each year TTS
looks back on what collectors talked about through out the year and what
they voted as the top farm toys of the year. Below are the hottest
topics and toys that you talked about in 2002. |
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1/64
Scale |
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year 2002 could be called the year of the implement in the 1/64 scale.
Tillage and planting implements are some of the most requested items on
TTS Toy Talk over the past few years. Several toy makers have answered
collectors wishes with big tillage items and planters. 2002 also brought
several great classic 1/64 tractors to collectors shelves and displays as
well. |
| C&D Models
was the first farm toy model company to offer to offer a full line from
top to bottom and TTS readers liked that. C&D released the full line of series II Versatiles in
2002. The 700, 750, 800, 825, 850, 900 and 950 represent a 4wd range of
power from 230 hp to 350 hp. For the first time a collector can purchase
every tractor in a particular series of 4wd or choose their favorite
needed for a display. C&D was also innovative in creating collectable
models by offering only 1,200 of each 4wd.
The 800 has proven to be the most popular among TTS members. Look for more
Versatile models from C&D in 2003. To see the full Versatile line up click
here. |
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| C&D also
offered several new tillage items in 2002 that were built to put 1/64 4wds
to work. One of the most long awaited tillage items by 1/64 fans has been
a moldboard plow. C&D released an 8 bottom and a big 12 bottom plow in
both red and green. |
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| Die-Cast
Promotions made a great advancement for haying collectors. Gehl is a well
known hay line that has finally been offered in 1/64 scale. The 2580
Silage Special is perfect for the diary farm display as the first 1/64
silage round baler on the market. Hopefully DCP will offer additional Gehl
hay and forage equipment in the future. |
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| The Case
International 8500 air-drill came as a big surprise to 1/64 collectors
this past July. First released in the fall of 1987 the 8500 was thought to
be just the start of big 1/64 implements. Fifteen years later
collectors are still waiting for big implements and people were clamoring
for the CaseIH air-drill and voting for it with their dollars, paying as
much as $70 for a NIB 8500. Ertl re-released the 8500 and tweaked the
decals a little from the original in 2002 to meet the collector demand. |
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| For many years
1/64 collectors have wanted more detail on their combines. Ertl had
offered hand rails, a chopper and warning lights on the 1/87 scale JD 9510
and 1/64 fans hoped for the same on the next scale up. New Holland
and Ertl delivered just what 1/64 collectors have been asking for with the
CR 970. This collectors edition combine sold out with in weeks of its
release because it offered a detailed cab with clear windows, dual wheels,
handrails, warning lights on the headers and rear and a straw chopper. A
good improvement on the CR is its headers with brand specific styling and
finally finger detail on the grain head real. This models stock and value
are on the rise due to it limited production. Hopefully we will see an
equally detailed 1/64 CaseIH AFX 8010 collectors edition in 2003 or 2004. |
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| The 1/64 John
Deere line expanded with addition of the twenty series. The whole series
was highly anticipated by TTS readers through out 2002. The 8420 was the
first 1/64 to feature front and rear row crop duals. The European 8420 was
a nice variation with fat singles and special casting adding an additional
hydraulic fluid reservoir for extra breaking power. The 90 hp 6420 offered
a nice replacement of the 1/64 6410 with new tires, styling and a
cab. The last 20 series to come out in 2002 was 8520T. This new
model offered the modern looks of the 20 series as well as new tracks that
offer an improved tread over the 8410T. |
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| One item that
really had 1/64 collectors talking this summer was the announcement of a
chrome John Deere 8520T. This 1/64 model comes in a set with a 1/16 8520T
as a bonus model. To chrome or not to chrome became the question. Many
collectors did not feel a chrome tractor fit into the farm scene while
others saw it a variation. It will be interesting to see if other chrome
collectors models follow in 2003. |
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| Moore's
Toys well known for detailed combines have out down their previous
offerings with a Hill Co. combine. Moore's newest combine kits allows 1/64
collectors to harvest those steep and hard to cut display acres. Moore's
offers these great conversion kits for most brands of combines. |
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| Gottman
Toys and Spec-Cast released one of the corn belts favorite planter lines
in 2002 with the 1/64 Kinze 3600 12/23 and 16/31 planters. These
planters are fully function with a life like pivot transport feature. TTS
looks forward to seeing more Kinze products from Gottmans. |
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1/32
Scale
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| Detail,
detail and more detail was theme for 1/32 tractors in 2002. Ertl, Die-Cast
Promotions and Norscot went all out in 2002 adding high feature details
like hand rails, opening hoods, mirrors and warning lights to there latest
1/32 tractors. In the year 2000 Ertl impressed collectors with an all
decked out modern Precision Classic combine. When the Precision II
John Deere 9750 STS hit dealers shelves a new era of 1/32 began.
Collectors wondered what would follow the STS? In 2002 Ertl answered with
the Precision II CaseIH STX 450 Steiger and John Deere 9420T. No to
be out done Die-Cast Promotions and Norscott have increased their 1/32
offerings to Precision like quality. |
| The Ertl STX 450
Precision II was first announced as an STX 440 in the spring of 2001. In
August of last year CaseIH replaced the 440 with the improved 450. Ertl
made the change as well and in February of this year the Precision II STX
450 hit dealers shelves. This tractor was the most popular among the TTS
voters for its triple tires, life like service features with a tip up hood
and swing out grille. The tractor is fully equipped with hand rails, which
collectors always like to see. The front weights even have the optional
steps. The cab is detailed with side view mirrors, left and right
side doors that open and the premium package red leather seat. The rear of
the tractor is nicely done with a hazard bar extending over the triple
tires, a working three point hitch and even a draw bar safety pin on a
chain. The Precision II STX 450 is a premium 1/32 model and
hopefully will see some equally nice modern Precision implements to go
with it down the road. |
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| The Ertl
Precision II John Deere 9420T was a close second in 2002 with the
TTS electorate. The John Deere T series 9000 tractors have been impressive
machines in and out of the field since their debut in 1999. The all new
9420T has refined and sleek styling that Ertl captured in 1/32 scale
perfectly. This tractor has free rolling rubber tracks with a
detailed track assembly including balancing weights. The tractors hood
tips up, it has hand rails and a detailed cab. A nice feature is the
tractors swinging draw bar. As with the STX this tractor would look
even better with a Precision II implement. Maybe a John Deere 2700
disc-ripper? |
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| By far the most innovative
and exciting farm toy release for 4wd collectors this year was Big Bud 16V-747
produced by Die-Cast Promotions for Toy Farmer Magazine. In June 2002 Toy
Farmer Magazine celebrated its 25th Anniversary. Collectors owe a
debt of gratitude to this outstanding publication because its
founders Claire and Cathy Scheibe helped make farm toy collection a
national hobby through the magazine. Toy Farmer chose to celebrate the
quarter century mark with a tractor also achieving the same anniversary
this year. The Big Bud 16V-747 turned 25 in 2002. This is not just any
tractor. The 747 is the worlds largest tractor with an original 760 hp
rating and a modern rating at 900 hp with a potential for 1000 hp in tough
going. Die-Cast Promotions offered two models through Toy Farmer in
a run of 5,000. A black hood version replicating the 1977 model and a
chrome stack version representing the over hauled modern tractor. 10
special chrome model tractors were produced for charity benefits and the
first two sold at auction for $1,500 a piece. The model pictured in this
months reports is the modern 900 hp tractor that was produced for the
Williams Brothers the 16V-747's current owners. Only 747 of these models
were produced and come with toy figures of Robert and Randy Williams. All
of the 16-747's are highly detailed toys reflecting the awesome tractor.
The 1/32 model features a flip up hood exposing a detailed Detroit Diesel
engine, the cab flips up as well. The tractor has hand rails and hydraulic
lines for extra flare. These tractors were sold in June 2002 and are
all ready bringing $300 plus dollars on E-bay. Look for a 1/64
16V-747 in 2003 from DCP and a 1/16 versions in 2004. |
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| The 1/32
Norscot CAT MT765 was a true surprise to collectors this fall. These
new sleek CAT's have wowed farmers in the field and are now impressing
collectors at toy shows. Norscot went all out offering a superb toy with
working rubber belts, hand rail detail, mirrors, wind shield wiper and a
working three point hitch complete with hitching pin. 100 special MT765s
were given to CAT employees. These should prove to be highly collectible. |
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Precision
Classics |
| Precision
Classic models were first offered in 1991 by Ertl. The 1st Precision was a
John Deere General-Purpose A on steel. This model set Ertl apart
from other toy maker as producing the most high feature farming replicas
in the industry. Ertl continued this proud tradition off accuracy in the
precision line through out 2002. Collectors especially enjoyed seeing some
larger and modern tractors this year. The hope of TTS readers is that Ertl
will look at additional modern Precisions such as an Internal Harvester
2+2, Case International 7130 Magnum, John Deere 4450 with fwa and
Allis-Chalmers D-21. |
| The best
Precision Classic to date is what TTS voters said about the new
International 1466 Precision. This tractor hands down can be called the
TTS tractor of the year. It had more votes than any other scale or model.
Where do you start with a tractor that is so life like. It features 14
individual front weights, an impressive IH DT engine, a nicely detailed
cab complete with rubber trim in the windows and a window shield wiper.
The cab has several nicely appointed flood lights for those late nights in
the field and the inside would feel just like the real thing if you could
sit in it. The newest feature and Precision first on the 1466 is its
dual rear wheels. The only improvement that Ertl could offer for the 1466
is a 6 bottom IH 920 plow that was so often featured with this 70's
classic in IH promotional literature. The IH 66 series was a top
seller in the early 1970s and offers many variations for the 1466
Precision tooling including a hot rod 1468. Hopefully several 66 series
Precisions will follow the 1466. |
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| According to
Ertl the John Deere 8020 4wd was one of the most requested items they had
in recent years. Many collectors like large iron but very few ever hoped
to see a Precision Classic 4wd. Ertl really delivered with this model and
just in time for the 45th Anniversary of John Deere's first 4wd released
in 1958. The 8020 was offered by John Deere in the early 1960's and
Ertl has produced a winner with this replica. Its stand out features
include a detailed engine, air cleaner, open station operators platform
with all the appropriate controls and the 8020's famous 3pt hitch capable
of lifting an 8 bottom plow clear off the ground. Hopefully this is the
first of many Precision 4wds to
come. |
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| The
International 706 Precision was another TTS favorite. This tractor
was a strong seller for IH in the 1960's and will celebrate its 40th
birthday in 2003. The most popular feature on this model was its working
rain cap on the muffler. Ertl is not over looking any detail on its
Precisions these days. |
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1/16
Scale |
| 2002
brought a wide variety of new 1/16th toys and some old favorites to toy
shelves. There were big new tractors out with lots of tires, new brands
were born, there old favorites celebrating land marks in the equipment
industry, re-release has become a well known phrase and big tillage
equipment helped close out the year. |
| John Deere 8520
collectors edition again showed the detail Ertl can put into a 1/16
tractor. It was the #1 1/16 tractor with TTS members in 2002.
Collectors liked the shear size of this 255 hp model with its triple tires
and front duals. GPS is becoming a common site in the field and now is available
on models like the 8520 Collectors Edition. This tractor was a nice
tribute to John Deere's new Twenty Series. It will be interesting to see
if the 1/16 8020 tractors receive a slight tooling change to reflect the
updated look the real tractors will have in 2003. |
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| August 12, 2002 marked the Golden Anniversary of
the International Harvester brand name. Ertl and Case Corp. marked the
century of red power with four 1/16 models. These tractors included the IH
5488 which was the last tractor roll of the Farmall line, the IH Super MTA
an advanced tractor in its day, the ever popular IH 1206 and first 100 hp International
and the long lasting and most recognized IH of all time the M which also
marked IH's 1,000,000th Farmall produced. What really had
everyone talking about this toy set was the 100 gold tractors produced of
each model. CaseIH and Ertl really created a highly collectible toy series
when they randomly inserted 100 gold tractors in each run to celebrate
IH's Golden Anniversary. These tractors whether gold or red in their
special historical display boxes will keep collectors hunting for years to
come with only 5,000 of each model produced. To learn more about the 100
Years of International Harvester click
here. |
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| "Re-release"
was a major trend in the 1/16 market as collectors saw the Allis-Chalmers
D-21, WD-45, Case 2590, 970, IH 5488 and others come back to dealers
shelves. Some like this trend while others do not. One thing collectors on
TTS did like about two re-releases were that they were a twist on an old
model. No other John Deere seems to be more requested than the 200 hp
4960. Rather than re-releasing the 4960 Ertl used the 60 series cast to
create the 4760 with single wheels. The release of this model fills a gap
in the long green toy line and preserves the value of the original 4960.
Hopefully gap filling becomes a more common phrase in 2003 than
re-release. Ertl also offered a new item in the IH toy line by using
an old cast. In the late 1970's Ertl produced a 1/16 IH 886, 1086 and
1586. In 2002 Ertl offered an 86 series model long asked for with the 986
loader tractor. The nice surprise about this model is that it features the
1981 86 series black tri-stripe decal to set it apart from previous
models. Now how about an IH 1486 with a Red Power decal to complete the
set? |
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| The re-release of the 1/16 Case 2590 had
collectors talking in may. Initial pictures in the 2002 CaseIH/Ertl toy
catalog. The model appeared with fwa. The question was did Case offer the
2590 with fwa from the factory? The 1979 2590 was a big tractor for its
day at 180 hp but Case never offered it with fwa. When the toy was
released it did not feature fwa either. |
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| Heavy tillage
came to the 1/16 scale world in a big way with the all new John Deere 2700
Disk Ripper. Collectors have asked for many years for big equipment
to hook on to the 225 hp + 2wd tractors and big 350 + 4wds offered by
Ertl. With the announcement of DMI rippers coming from Ertl soon it looks
like big implements maybe a trend. The 2700 was well done with great
features in tillage shank and disk detail as well as life like maneuverability
and transport action. |
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| No other
tractor line has been more talked about in 2002 than the McCormick brand.
The well known name traces it roots back to International Harvester and
the company's found Cyrus McCormick. The new/old brand is a result of a
spin off from 1999 Case-New Holland merger. In February 2002 Scale Models
released the first 1/16 Mccormick toy with the Louisville National Farm
Show model. In the Fall of 2002 Scale models really wowed collectors with
a big 140ho MTX 140 for the Farm Progress Show. This is a top notch
collectors edition with fwa and duals. You can learn more about McCormick
tractors by clicking
here. |
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| The close of
2001 brought big news when AGCO purchased the Caterpillar Ag line. Not
only did AGCO acquire the well known belted Challenger MT tractor line but
it offered Cat dealers a line of wheeled tractors and hay equipment. The Challenger
MT 600 class was introduced in the Spring of 2002 based on the new AGCO DT
series. This line has collectors talking and Scale Models came through
with a Challenger MT 665 in 1/16 Scale as a Farm Progress Show Edition.
Scale Models did an excellent job in replicating the MT 665 with authentic
graphics and fwa and duals. 1/64 fans will hopefully see a Challenger MT
wheeled tractor in 2003. You can learn more about Challenger tractors by clicking
here. |
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The
Best Customs of 2002 |
Custom models always have collectors talking. The custom
toy features in the TTS Farm Toy Report and the daily news are one of
the most popular areas on TTS. It is fun to read your e-mails asking
about these great projects. TTS quickly attracted custom toy
builders and over the past two years it has been amazing to see talented
people from around their world share their projects. Below are the top
vote getters for 2002 by the TTS member e-mail voting. I hope you will
look back and enjoy these top notch projects. |
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1/16
Scale Custom |
| Don Campbell's
steel projects are in a class of their own for detail and quality
workmanship. Don's models are some of the most realistic in the hobby. All
of Don's models are built by looking at detailed pictures of the
real machines. No measurements are used. They are close to 1/16th and
1/12th scale. He is one of only a couple toy builders that hand-build 99%
of the parts on each model. Don does 100% of the building and
painting of every model. models are all steel construction , 18ga. , the
parts are individually cut out and shaped to form each piece of the
machine. All the parts are then welded or bolted to complete the model. No
glue, plastic,or brass. After the building is completed, the model is then
sandblasted, the welds are filled and sanded. Primer and paint is applied
with paint guns, not spray cans. Once the steel model is decaled it has
had many hours of work put into it. often over 100 hours. The models are
built just like their real counter parts in the field. It was only last
year that Don built his first tractor a Case 2670. Then an
Allis-Chalmers 220 followed in 2002, then the 76' Steiger, John Deere
8020, Versatile Big Roy and John Deere WA-17. All of these tractors
look just like the real thing with life like engines, joints, dash boards
and tires. TTS fans have enjoyed Don's friendship and willingness to share
his talents with pictures on his website, articles in the Toy Farmer
Magazine and posts on TTS Toy Talk. Hands down among TTS readers
Don's 76' Steiger and Versatile 1080 "Big Roy" were the
1/16 scale favorites of 2002 for their impressive size, 1 of a kind
construction and life like features. You can see all of Don's
amazing work and models at http://www.doncampbellmodels.com |
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| Glen
Oetken's 22-36 McCormick-Deering
is an impressive Precision like model. Glen customized this model
to give to his father who owns a real 22-36. Glen combined Scale Models
22-36 and an Ertl Precision F-20 to masterfully create his dad's 1930
model in 1/16 scale. This tractor does not lack for detail with no item
over looked with proper gears for shifting to a detailed hitch. The
project to Glen over a year and it looks just like his dads real one. Click
here for the full story of Glen's 22-36. |
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| Lee Potts built
several nice 1/16 John Deere tractors with excellent detail. The real
stand was his 4450 with loader and silage grapple. Added features include steerable front end
with custom front assist rims with Firestone tires, front fenders,
fuel/radiator caps, 18.4-42 Firestone rear tires with heavy offset
rims/extended axle, triple hydraulic outlets, PTO/drawbar, 3 point with
quick hitch, and cab lights and mirrors. Cab details include 3 hydraulic
levers, 3 point, Powershift, throttle, and PTO levers. Hand-made parts
include handrails and MFWD drive shaft. The steps are from the JD 60
series by request of the customer. This tractor has a JD 280 loader, in
which the new style Ertl loader was used and modified by adding the proper
decals, hydraulic lines and hoses extending to each cylinder, then to the
rear of the tractor to each outlet. The late style grapple fork was
scratch built from brass stock. Black paint was applied on certain engine
details, under rear fenders, and correct cab interior areas as well. Click
here to see more of Lee's work. |
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| Brian Sharp and
his father David are well known scratch builders in the hobby. They
have built many impressive 4wds over the years. In 2002 Brian built a very
nice Ford FW-60. TTS Toy members have talked quite a bit about the FW this
year. These blue Steigers are gaining a following again. |
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| Lynn Hooley
better known as Hoot impressed TTS Toy Talk readers early this year with
his open station John Deere 4430 project. The cab was removed and 3
point hitch added then it was glass beaded. The rock box was scratch built
out of Plastruct. The ridge on the side of the hood that resembled the
grab bar was ground off and a new grab bar fashioned from a paper clip was
added. The molded in step on the side was also ground off and a new step
bracket fabricated from brass was bolted on with realistic steps added. A
tool box was placed on the side of the frame as well as the grease gun
holder next to the step. SMV sign on back of seat was made from brass.
Warning lights and work lights on rear of fenders were added just like the
real McCoy. The bale fork on the rear is from RC/Ertl, the 3 point hitch
adapter was removed and the 3 point on the tractor was utilized. The
hardest part of the whole thing was making the fully functional raincap
which consists of 5 pieces and was made from brass. |
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1/32
Scale Custom |
| Jacco van den Broek
was the #1 favorite among TTS readers in the 1/32 category with his CAT
Jaugar. It really made people think what if CAT and Claas had stayed
yogether.Jacco had
hoped that the Jaguar was coming in this livery in the USA but as
everybody knows , the marriage between Claas and Caterpillar is broken so
this will be Final Fantasy for the future . For more pictures of Jacco's
1/32 work click
here. |
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| Soenke Morbach
created a 1/32 model of the Deutz
PowerPress 120H. This unit was the only self propelled big
baler ever produced.
The
model is self done completely by Soenke. The real PowerPress got
allot of talk on New Ag Talk Machinery board and had TTS readers looking
over the toy quite often. To see all of Soenke's work in 1/32 click
here. |
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| John Deere
collectors have often felt left out of the 1/32 4wd class. Timo Kettel did
a great job when he customized Ertl's power pto John Deere 8960 into a
triple tires model to fill the 4wd gap in his 1/32 collection. Tim also
added handrails and extra lights. |
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1/64
Scale |
| Andre Phillips
raised the level of detail in 1/64 customization when he built his
International 1480 Axial-Flow to mark the 25th Anniversary of the
Axial-Flow in his combine collection. This model started out from
the Case International 1660 toy produced by Ertl in the late 1980's. The
cab has so much detail that you could almost climb in and start cutting
corn with with classic combine. There is even a windshield wiper.
The combine also handrails, detailed engine compartment top with a chrome
smoke stack, rear trash whippers guards, rwa tires, hydraulic lines on the
auger and side mounted radiator fan. TTS readers voted Andre's 1480 the #1
custom in the 1/64 custom class for its impressive clear glass cab and its
detail on the side. Look for Andre's latest project a 1/64 New Holland TR
99 in the January Farm Toy Report and combine detailing tips from Andre in
the new Toy Tractor Times. To see more pictures of the 1480 and nice 2188
by click
here. |
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| Gordy Schultz is
an innovative scratch builder. Gordy has been building toys for 19 years.
He builds the models no else is. In 2002 Gordy had several stand outs. Two
favorites were a New Holland Self-Propelled Disc-Bine and a John Deere
Self-Propelled Disc-Mower. These two models were hand built from plastic
resin. They feature disc mowing units with life like blades underneath the
cowling. The cabs are sculpted authentically to reflect the brand and
feature spot lights and hand rails. The rear end of both units feature
detailed rotary screens around the radiator area and zero turn osculating
wheels. Collectors are asking for hay mowers and Gordy filled the
gap well for his collection. Another nice piece Gordy built was a
50ft Wil-Rich Field cultivator. This model has many detailed features such
5 joined sections that fold independently, adjustable gauge wheels and a
floating hitch just like the real. The feature or e-mail voters liked the
most were the smoothing times on the rear which so far have been over
looked on stock toys. No doubt Gordy will have more interesting pieces in
2003. |
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| John Schomburg is an extremely popular customizer
and scratch builder on TTS. When ever John's name pops up in the news or
on Toy Talk collectors are sure to read with interest to see his latest
project. John out did him self in 2002 by creating a 1/64 24 row 3700 series
Kinze corn planter. Big
planters are what 1/64 collectors are looking for. It is well matched by a New Holland 9384 4wd
customized with clear windows and a large rear chemical tank to keep the
big planter on the go longer. Click
here for more pictures. |
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| Dave Tallon was
a TTS favorite in 2002 with his top notch painting and decal creation.
Challenger and MCormick tractors made their debut in 2002 but thus far we
have seen no action in the 1/64 market toward their mass production from
one the big toy companies. Dave Tallon took the Ertl Massey-Ferguson 8280
and made a few body alterations and mastefully repainted to create an AGCO
Challenger MT 665. Dave also put his skills to work on creating the
popular McCormick MTX 175 by altering an Ertl CaseIH MX 120. The nicest
part is that Dave shares the instruction on how to build your own 1/64
Challenger or McCormick at http://www.talloncc.com. |
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| Jason Jeffers
was a 2001 TTS top scratch builder with his Turbo 8820 hand crafted from
wood. In 2002 Jason took his talents to crafting plastic resin.
Jason improved on his craving talents with the plastic medium. A TTS
viewer favorite was Jason's detailed 6620 Titan II with its hand rails,
cab mirror, fan, rear trash whippers and stearable rear axle. Jason
also tried his hand at creating classic trucks with plastic resin. A farm
favorite in the 60's and 70's was the IH Loadstar. Jason scratch built
this Loadstar with classic IH lines and a dumpable grain box. |
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| John
Esche a talented 1/64 builder has topped his custom IH 7488 with a custom
IH 7788. John has also customized a John Deere 8850 and cast several types
of grain loads which you may have read about under new toys. For more
pictures of John's 4wds and grain loads click
here. |
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| Tom Toohill
scratch built an Oliver 7800 combine is 1/64 scale from plastic resin. It
takes quite a bit of talent to create an entire combine from plastic. The
Oliver 7800 was a leading combine in the 1970's. Tom crafted a detailed
body complete with a function unloading pivot auger and realistic oliver 6
row corn head that is detachable. |
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| Jon Sampson's IH
800 8 row trailing planter was a hit. This planter was a popular in the
1980's and could be called the original pivot transport planter as the
hitch swings away and the transport wheels slide down for road travel. A
side tool bar hitch swings out on the right side. Jon detailed this
planter to work just like the real one and was a hit on his National Farm
Toy Show Display. |
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