Mith 2 #1 Posted October 11, 2011 Met Mark (meadowfield) last night. Top guy, could have spent a couple more hours talking, but night was well upon us! He asked if I would pop a few pics up of the bits and bobs that are kicking about here. Sadly it was quite dark so we didnt have time to play with anything. First is a loader/backhoe based on a 312-8. I think it took me about a year to do both. I think I started the loader when I was 16. And to prove I did make the bucket! (BTW, Westwood Gazelle chassis are a good source of 3mm plate!) This is a picture of the hydro tractor. And the office..... There are plenty of other bits and bobs lying about in the weeds. Actually looking through my photos to find them uncovered some pictures I had forgotten about! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #2 Posted October 11, 2011 Jim, great to meet you you have inspired me... thanks for sharing the pictures - I'm sure the others will appreciate it too! I'm also jealous of the office mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mith 2 #3 Posted October 15, 2011 Hey Mark, you know what I was saying about the next toy.... Look what I just found..... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...d=p5197.c0.m619 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #4 Posted October 15, 2011 looks like an interesting project ! I had seen this one, but perhaps a step too far... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AEC-Matador-Rest...=item20bd54996e and this will leave big holes in your lawn http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FV432-TRACKED-PE...=item19c8d7ff26 :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mith 2 #5 Posted October 16, 2011 You're a bad influence! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #6 Posted October 17, 2011 I thought you might have had some positive comments on your creations... maybe you posted in the wrong area ! C'mon, it's ok for the rest of you guys to look in our Euro section - we look at yours !!!!! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mith 2 #7 Posted October 22, 2011 I'm surprised I wasnt banned for putting a picture of a Deere up! (PS, is it just me or is this site impossibly slow most of the time, I havent been able to load it for a few days). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #8 Posted October 22, 2011 I think we all noticed... the forum has been down for almost 3 days, and outside that it has been incredibly slow. Slower than dial up speed!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #9 Posted November 3, 2011 are you back Jim? can't believe a Bolens with a loader gets more coo's and ahhh's than a horse with a loader and backhoe!!! :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mith 2 #10 Posted November 3, 2011 Just managed to get back on. You cant fix computers with a hammer, so I leave them alone! I think we have our own private thread. Quick, lets say rude things about people and see how long it takes them to notice :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #11 Posted November 3, 2011 I'll start with being nice to Karl... thanks for sorting out the trouble ! omg that neil bloke is such a ****** ! c'mon neil, play the game! btw the 2nd C-105 has been running but the piston is absolutely stuffed, my brother is rebuilding as I type!!!! It's going to look fantabulous... he's really going to town on this one The other C-105 is getting a few parts sandblasted, but still waiting for a garage to rebuild it in!!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully will share pics soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #12 Posted November 4, 2011 good to hear that the tractors are coming along well Mark didnt realise i was such a ****** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #13 Posted November 4, 2011 Hi Neil, the internet can be such a cruel place! yes, tractors are coming on - I would do better if I had a garage... I'm working on them outside like you and unfortunately they are all living outside. mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,399 #14 Posted November 5, 2011 I just read this thread . Thanks for giving me a good laugh first thing on a Saturday morning. And of course thanks for not including me in the "rude comment bit" . ( I never knew that about Neil ) Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #15 Posted November 5, 2011 glad I made you smile! Neil, hope you and your family managed to avoid the terrible accident that happened on the M5 last night. We have friends who were stuck in the tailbacks. mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,299 #16 Posted November 5, 2011 I read it and they were nice to me so I left it alone :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mith 2 #17 Posted November 12, 2011 Can I interest anyone in a Landrover? I just got a new(ish) one and need to sell the older ones. Actually, both are old enough to export, any of you US guys want a proper car? I seem to have built up a collection, the red one must go, the green one should go but I'm a bit attached to it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #18 Posted December 4, 2011 Seems like this is the English chatroom!! I remember Miths loader/backhoe project from when he built it years ago! But then he disappeared for a long time, as did a lot of the pictures of the build. I'm glad to see you back Mith! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #19 Posted December 5, 2011 I'm glad to see you back Mith! Ditto, I remember reading about the FEL/backhoe/312 way back when here at RS, then you got into the articulated 4x4 build on another site. Good to see your still with us Jim. PS nice collection of Land Rovers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #20 Posted December 7, 2011 PS nice collection of Land Rovers I think that phrase is an oxymoron.... :eek: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
