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stevy123
Posted: Friday, October 30, 2009 8:19:58 PM
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Hi alll,

I know this is a truck forum but was wondering if anyone had ever taken apart a universal hobbies massey ferguson tractor 5480?

I would like to make the limited edition white massey ferguson for my collection but am unsure on how to take it apart to do the repaint, anyone give me any ideas,

thanks in advance

steve
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Benni Boi
Posted: Friday, October 30, 2009 8:46:49 PM
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Sorry I cant help but I think there are a few model farm forums about arent there? You could try them.
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DAFt
Posted: Friday, October 30, 2009 9:53:00 PM
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I've seen a 5480 converted into a 6480 by using the uh 5480 bonnet and cab with a different chassis so should be possible.

this fella does incredible conversions
http://www.farmmodels.net/
http://www.farmmodels.net/index2008.html

Maybe try to contact him?

Out of interest mate why buy the limited edition one to take apart and respray?
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trucker192
Posted: Saturday, October 31, 2009 8:23:10 AM
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DAFt, I think he wants to convert a standard one to the limited edition model........Dave.
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stevy123
Posted: Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:22:28 AM
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trucker192 wrote:
DAFt, I think he wants to convert a standard one to the limited edition model........Dave.


Yip thats what i am trying to do, just want to do a respray on a standard red one and make it white then add the graphics,

thanks
steve
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DAFt
Posted: Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:49:57 PM
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Apologies- must double read instead if scanning over a post! lol.
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