Model Tractors
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Olf

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11,977 posts

246 months

Saturday 28th May 2011
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Take the pi$$ if you wish but as a kid (some time ago now) I used to adore my Britains model farm kit, especially the Merc tractor I had. Anyway, I shed a tear every time I look at Britains models now and for some time have not seen anything that I would be prepared to buy my own kits - all too plasticy and too low on detail.

The good news is that Weise Toys have started making some crackers - not the cheapest but the detail and build quality is great - I'm about to buy one. Have a look at the 'mogs in the link:

https://ssl.agency4net.com/weise-toys.de/18x12x0t1...



Edited by Olf on Saturday 28th May 20:29

jas xjr

11,309 posts

267 months

Saturday 28th May 2011
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Britains still do models that are more detailed than their normal fare.
Usually sell for around £50

steveo3002

11,197 posts

202 months

Saturday 28th May 2011
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model shop at snetterton has lots of farm models if you like that kinda thing

worth a look if ever you are passing , think they do online too

minipete

152 posts

231 months

Sunday 29th May 2011
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Have you had a look on here,www.farmtoysforum.com ?Some great models on view and plenty of tips about modifying Britains Models!

DieselGriff

5,160 posts

287 months

Sunday 29th May 2011
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My local modelzone has a number of farm based models some of which look very detailed indeed. I have no idea who makes them or how authentic they are but if you have a shop locally worth popping in.

MilnerR

8,273 posts

286 months

Sunday 29th May 2011
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I'd forgotten about Britains farm models. I grew up on a farm and had a pretty substantial collection, which mirrored the equipment we had on the farm. Thanks for reminding me.

tractorguy

765 posts

187 months

Thursday 2nd June 2011
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I've got a couple of Siku and Wiking models, they seem to be the best for detail. Like your Fendt by the way.

groomi

9,330 posts

271 months

Thursday 2nd June 2011
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I had stacks of the Britains stuff too. Still have somewhere in my parents loft. I think it was the best Christmas ever when I get my yellow New Holland combine - I'd been staring longingly at the one in the glass display cabinet at the Co-Op toyshop for months. smile

dr_gn

16,909 posts

212 months

Saturday 4th June 2011
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Another vote for Siku (1:50 IIRC). My son loves them (4yrs old).

tractorguy

765 posts

187 months

Friday 16th September 2011
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I got these a while back, I've just got round to posting them here.