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Post by 30sqnatc on Jun 14, 2019 20:30:55 GMT 12
Undercoat started to check body before I start on the crane details.  |
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jun 15, 2019 12:59:07 GMT 12
Sometimes research on the interweb can be a pleasure. Looking at what info I could find for a future RNZAF ground equipment model, it all started with picture off this website.  A workshop trailer clearly of US origin so searched website which has pages of US equipment descriptions. Now I have a name and even better a set of dimensions.  Another search using the name I found photos of both sides and the inside.   Now I just need to break out the drawing board and calculator. |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jun 15, 2019 14:41:35 GMT 12
...and it grows and grows!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 15, 2019 14:55:32 GMT 12
That workshop trailer looks well equipped. I have seen photos of one of them in Europe too
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jun 16, 2019 16:08:11 GMT 12
Basic colour of chassis and body done  |
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jun 16, 2019 17:19:59 GMT 12
I just lined up the dots and realised that the NZ Army 3 Div Tank Sqn was in Guadacanal in late 1943 while training for Nissan Island landings at the same time as RNZAF Kittyhawk and Hudson Sqns. While I've never seen any info/picture showing they actually met, once I've converted it to the correct Mark for NZ Army service (basically a new turret), the long out of issue Bandai Valentine I acquired from Germany earlier this year will have to visit my layout occasionally for ground/air cooperation duties.  |
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Post by saratoga on Jun 17, 2019 17:42:29 GMT 12
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jun 17, 2019 22:19:00 GMT 12
Wow what a coincidence. I think i'll try and jack up a visit this weekend with the seller. |
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jun 23, 2019 12:16:05 GMT 12
A quick 24 hour conversion of Tamiya GMCs combining closed cab with a steel cargo deck and a set of resin sagged wheels modifying it into this logging truck used by RNZAF sawmilling unit in the Pacific.  01033 by tankienz, on Flickr  01017 by tankienz, on Flickr  IMG_3212 by tankienz, on Flickr |
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jun 25, 2019 19:30:40 GMT 12
Years ago Monogram included a 1/48 Celtrac tractor in their Liberator kitset so I asked on another group if anyone had on to sell. A very generous donor offered to send me one if I just refunded the postage.  As you can see it's a very basic kit with lots of work to do especially to daylight the suspension which includes scratch building all the inside wheels and widgets but apparently overall dimensions are OK. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 25, 2019 19:56:25 GMT 12
That just reminded my of Monogram kits I have struggled with in the past and made me shudder. I am glad I gave up modelling  |
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jun 25, 2019 20:31:31 GMT 12
Working on finishing three projects  |
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jun 25, 2019 20:34:27 GMT 12
That just reminded my of Monogram kits I have struggled with in the past and made me shudder. I am glad I gave up modelling Yeah I will have to really think about cutting it all out versus scratch building the suspension as I have to make the back set of wheels anyway. The tracks also need slimming down. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 25, 2019 21:14:05 GMT 12
Maybe scan the wheel faces and put them into CAD, and build them up in there and then 3D print them out how they should look?
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jun 28, 2019 19:56:44 GMT 12
Just when I'd started gathering information to build a Clarktor tractor I discovered Academy make one in 1/48th. I managed to find one in Hong Kong and just missed out on a second bidding on evilbay. So one arrived today with a few bombs, depth charges and torpedos. Unfortunately the tractor isn't exactly the version used by RNZAF in Pacific as it only has single rear wheels but I'm sure I can make two more wheels and widen the rear mudguards to cover the duals.  |
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Post by curtiss on Jun 29, 2019 17:18:27 GMT 12
The rear guards on the Clarktor with dual wheels are wider and a lot thicker.
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jun 29, 2019 17:44:09 GMT 12
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jul 6, 2019 21:20:50 GMT 12
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jul 9, 2019 21:51:26 GMT 12
Catching up on details for the IH tractor and tank trailer. I must remedy the poor fit of the front of the cab canvas cover  |
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Post by Mustang51 on Jul 10, 2019 14:19:01 GMT 12
At Temora we had a tug demonstration team......."The Termora Tuggers" ! Actually did a demo at one of the flying days
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