I will start this thread outlining the dismantling of the Tractor. Diecast Masters are now the producers of this model and have made upgrades to the packaging (and price), and added an operator figure to the cab, the last adding an unknown as yet degree of complication to this task.
The first photo is of the tractor as it comes from it's tin (yes, tin)
The noticeable differences from the Norscot model is the black paint on the motor hood, the hydraulic rams and the back of the blade, which may be the latest color scheme, or not, because there is a y/tube video with both types on the same train.
Begin the dismantling using a small end pincer cutting pliers. I modified mine by grinding the end so that the cutting blade's edge was flush at the end. Hopefully you can make that out
Now pull the pin holding the side arm to the tractor's track carrier, with the pliers (try not to cut the pin head off, so don't squeeze hard, wriggle it out)
Repeat with the other arm to finish up with both free
To be continued.
The first photo is of the tractor as it comes from it's tin (yes, tin)
The noticeable differences from the Norscot model is the black paint on the motor hood, the hydraulic rams and the back of the blade, which may be the latest color scheme, or not, because there is a y/tube video with both types on the same train.
Begin the dismantling using a small end pincer cutting pliers. I modified mine by grinding the end so that the cutting blade's edge was flush at the end. Hopefully you can make that out
Now pull the pin holding the side arm to the tractor's track carrier, with the pliers (try not to cut the pin head off, so don't squeeze hard, wriggle it out)
Repeat with the other arm to finish up with both free
To be continued.