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Most likely the latter Ben, no fixed plans for it.
Donīt really want to collect Wilesco, as my storage space is running out as is, but your threads here stirred an urge to get a mobile again.

But who knows, i might paint it black eventually, since i really like the paintscheme of the D405/1...and everyone knows once you start, thereīs no end.

Just to show how wild it can get, for someone with the right mind and matching skillset.
Hereīs "Yer Tiz", a Wilesco tractor John Besley modded some years ago. :

Base engine:
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Completed:
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I saw this one on Uskin website and I currently have an order in with them for some upgrade parts.
   The Engine in the photo is amazing and much larger Scope project then I "plan" to go.
   I had thought about painting a Wilesco as I know there are several grades of high-temp black paint. I will say whatever Wilesco used on my D405/1 seems Very durable as it took some effort to sand off the raised letter logo to reveal brass on the front. Hope you do something fun with your "new" D405 and make a build thread!