Just in today is the Series #1 tractor, John Deere 1958 Model 630 Hi-Crop. This is the hardest one to find and generally more expensive. The reasons are two-fold. All five of the editions come with metal medallions. This one was incorrect on its date and comes with a letter from Ertl to that effect and a replacement coin. Secondly, all editions are 1 of 4000, but this first edition is one of 1500.
always a delight to see these Tony....and your photo work is impeccable!!!.....it`s a wonder that these stellar specimens are not being mobbed by rabbits,pigs,bears or at minimum,a few sharecroppers
always a delight to see these Tony....and your photo work is impeccable!!!.....it`s a wonder that these stellar specimens are not being mobbed by rabbits,pigs,bears or at minimum,a few sharecroppers
John, my biggest 'mobsters' are garden herb bambi's! My back yard:
And I did notice yesterday, the little one is a guy - a yearling 'button buck'!
Tony; Where can I find these and are they all 1:43 scale? I would like to get 1 thru 4....I have the LP only.
Jack, these are Ertl 1:16th scale. Several sellers on eBay specialize in that scale and Deere tractors as well as online stores. Online is Ag-Farm Diecast, Dalton's Diecast, Outback Toys, among others.
always a delight to see these Tony....and your photo work is impeccable!!!.....it`s a wonder that these stellar specimens are not being mobbed by rabbits,pigs,bears or at minimum,a few sharecroppers
John, my biggest 'mobsters' are garden herb bambi's! My back yard:
And I did notice yesterday, the little one is a guy - a yearling 'button buck'!
@perrone1 Thanks Tony. Hopefully these will be done in 1:43 one day....they are very nice! So far I have about 30 tractors in 1:43 from the 40s thru 60s; marques that were seen here through the years. John Deere is one line that I have not found many of in this scale.
always a delight to see these Tony....and your photo work is impeccable!!!.....it`s a wonder that these stellar specimens are not being mobbed by rabbits,pigs,bears or at minimum,a few sharecroppers
John, my biggest 'mobsters' are garden herb bambi's! My back yard:
And I did notice yesterday, the little one is a guy - a yearling 'button buck'!
Tony; I assume you don't have a rose garden then.......
@perrone1 Thanks Tony. Hopefully these will be done in 1:43 one day....they are very nice! So far I have about 30 tractors in 1:43 from the 40s thru 60s; marques that were seen here through the years. John Deere is one line that I have not found many of in this scale.
Jack, many ARE done in 1:43; I have several in that scale, not as many in 1:32nd and quite a few in 1:64th. Obviously the larger scale has dramatic detailing and operational features but the 1:43rd Deere tractors are VERY nice as well! The places I mention above have that scale too!
always a delight to see these Tony....and your photo work is impeccable!!!.....it`s a wonder that these stellar specimens are not being mobbed by rabbits,pigs,bears or at minimum,a few sharecroppers
John, my biggest 'mobsters' are garden herb bambi's! My back yard:
And I did notice yesterday, the little one is a guy - a yearling 'button buck'!
Tony; I assume you don't have a rose garden then.......
HA! We do. We have right at an acre here and have two 'double knockout' rose bushes. They nibble on those once in a while but they really like rosemary, lavender, my oregano and thyme and Italian basil the best!
I had a small collection of Franklin Mint tractors for a while. I believe they were 1:12 scale. My sister has them now, she uses them for fall displays during Halloween and Thanksgiving. These Ertls are very detailed and impressive.
always a delight to see these Tony....and your photo work is impeccable!!!.....it`s a wonder that these stellar specimens are not being mobbed by rabbits,pigs,bears or at minimum,a few sharecroppers
John, my biggest 'mobsters' are garden herb bambi's! My back yard:
And I did notice yesterday, the little one is a guy - a yearling 'button buck'!
Tony; I assume you don't have a rose garden then.......
HA! We do. We have right at an acre here and have two 'double knockout' rose bushes. They nibble on those once in a while but they really like rosemary, lavender, my oregano and thyme and Italian basil the best!
Deer with discerning taste! Do they hum "Scarborough Fair" while grazing?
Tony, great tractors! I know very little about them, but these are great. Here's one I bought a few months ago just for kicks. I tentatively identified it after a little looking. Any ideas? I'm sure the cultivator/drag is of a different origin, but I know nothing of it.
