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TALLON FARMS

My grandfather, Roy Tallon, farmed in McLean County, Illinois his entire life. The models shown on this page represent machines used on his farm from the late 1930's through the 1980's and are among my favorites due to their sentimental value. Nearly all of them hold a special place in the hearts and memories of both me and members of my family.
	John Deere 6030 The 6030, purchased the summer of 1977 was Roy's last new tractor. Pictured with him and the 6030 is me at 6 months old and my first new tractor, a John Deere pedal tractor given to me by my uncle Bob. This custom 1/64 model was made from an Ertl John Deere 5020.
	Massey Harris 44 Special Puller The Massey Harris 44 special puller was built by Roy in 1966. My uncle Bob pulled it from 1967 until 1970. My Dad and I "restored" it in 1993. This custom 1/16 model was made from an Ertl Massey Harris 44.
	John Deere 4010 Puller Roy started pulling with his 4010 in 1967. He was the Illinois pionts champion in the 5000# stock-block class in 1969 and 1970. The 1/16 4010 puller model is a customized Ertl 4010.
	Oliver Hart-Parr 70 The Oliver 70 on steel was Roy's first tractor. The picture at left shows him cultivating corn circa 1937. This custom 1/64 Oliver 70 was made from a Scale Models Oliver 70.
	John Deere 70 LP The John Deere 70 was probably Roy's favorite tractor. In fact, he owned two of them during the course of his farming career. Pictured with Roy and the 70 is my dad and his pedal tractor. This custom 1/64 John Deere 70 LP was made from an Ertl John Deere 60.
	John Deere 4020 LP Roy is pictured here cultivating with his 4020 in 1975. The 1/64 replica is a customized Ertl 4020 Diesel.
	1958 Chevy Grain Truck This 1958 Chevrolet grain truck, owned by my uncle Bob, is shown with Roy's John Deere 95 combine helping bring in the 1967 harvest. The 1/64 John Deere 95 Combine model is made by Ertl, the 58 Chevy is a custom model made from an Ertl 1950 Chevy grain truck and a Tiger Wheels 1957 Chevy cab.
	1955 Chrysler C300 In 1955 the Chrysler C300, powered by a 300HP Hemi V8, was the most powerful car produced in the US. It was the perfect car for Roy, who was always a fan of power and speed. Johnny Lightning produced a 1/64 Chrysler C300 in 2002.

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