Thought I'd start a reference/photo and resources discussion/thread on this since Gordon is doing such a build, kit manufacturers are bringing out more and more vehicles in 1/48, and it may have interest for those doing modern day industrial type operations, those that simply want something different to build.
This one is on Cyprus.
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M
Nifty truck!
Now here's a topic close to my heart .
A couple to get going .
Nick
Here is a 1/48 Tatra from Hauler, that with sliht modifications, could be likely used in European, African, South American, Cuban, etc...
http://www.hauler.cz/e-shop/1-48-construction-kits-12/tatra-t805-533 (http://www.hauler.cz/e-shop/1-48-construction-kits-12/tatra-t805-533)
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M
Here's a GAZ-66 from Eastern Express ( this kit followed me home last week ;D )
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A site with 3 pages of some great weathered "Walk-Around" images.
http://www.primeportal.net/trucks/egor_kalmykov/gaz-66/ (http://www.primeportal.net/trucks/egor_kalmykov/gaz-66/)
Some more "Walk-Arounds"
http://walkarounds.airforce.ru/auto/rus/gaz-66/index.htm (http://walkarounds.airforce.ru/auto/rus/gaz-66/index.htm)
Some other pics:
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Looks like a GMC with and excavator/crane mounted on the back.
How about a Berliet.
1/35 Resin Kit:
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http://militarymodels.co.nz/2010/05/03/kit-review-wespe-models-berliet-gpe-4-135-resin-kit/ (http://militarymodels.co.nz/2010/05/03/kit-review-wespe-models-berliet-gpe-4-135-resin-kit/)
1/43 Die Cast:
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...and attached at the bottom...1:1 civilian dump truck
Well as I seem to have some tenuous link to this thread, have a look at this link ( sorry Nick seem to have jumped the que, as I followed your lead)
http://paulanderson.pikfu.net/set1786798/
not all military conversions but the first 2 are ex British army and further down there are Scammells, Fodens & American Diamond T conversions into civilian heavy haulage.
If you go back to the home page you will see there is a whole list of North West England Transport companies most of which started up with ex military vehicles
And as Barney has shown it works the other way !
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Civilian ex London & ex Paris Omnibuses converted to the latest information technology
Quote from: gfadvance on November 17, 2011, 01:55:49 AM
And as Barney has shown it works the other way !
Well heck...all of the pickups in Lybia went the other way. ;D ;)
OK Marc, you got me there :)
I think there's a Dodge or somefink hiding in here somewhere.
Just to bring it all back to the first photo and if you want to build in 1/24
http://www.wespemodels.ro/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_62&product_id=104
Worth looking at the rest of their site as there are some bargains/unusual vehicles listed
I've mentioned these books before , but you obviously all need reminding . Frituur Zorro volumes 1 and 2 are solely devoted to military vehicles converted to civilian use .
The picture I've included is my favourite from volume 2 , and is an Allis Chalmers M4 High Speed Tractor converted to a pipe layer .It has been added to my list of possible projects .
If you like Canadian Military Pattern Fords and Chevrolets this site has got loads , www.oldcmp.net . Mostly cranes .
Nick
For those that do 1/48 and don't want to undertake one of Gordons grueling fantastical scratch builds,...yet want a steam roller....
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This resin model would make a good start platform. Its from a company called Belcher Bits, and is patterned after one captured from the Japanese on Guadalcanal. Price runs around $30.
M
I don't have any digital pics, but they used Sherman tank chassis for logging in some places.
I've heard of fishing with grenades ... but shooting down trees with a tank seems a bit lazy! :D
Quote from: Malachi Constant on November 21, 2011, 06:07:20 PM
I've heard of fishing with grenades ... but shooting down trees with a tank seems a bit lazy! :D
Pages 8,9 &10 Issue 17 of the Timber Times is all about logging with Shermans .
Anyway , if they were Americans shooting at the trees , they would miss ! Ha , ha .
Quote from: Malachi Constant on November 21, 2011, 06:07:20 PM
I've heard of fishing with grenades ... but shooting down trees with a tank seems a bit lazy! :D
Maybe lazy, but what a blast! ;D
A friend found one in the Northwest with a folded spar pole on top-he called it a logging howitzer.
I have a certain penchant for the Russian made Zis-5 and modeled them in a few dozen configurations. This one pressed into civilian rail service in Spain. And the Deuce and 1/2 below saw a few torches.
Chuck check this old thread out, http://www.finescalerr.com/smf/index.php?topic=593.15 page 2 shows some examples of logging equipment build on Sherman tank bases.
There was a show on history channel called axemen that featured a Yarder made from a Sherman as well, just can't find an pic right away. Pat
QuoteI've heard of fishing with grenades ... but shooting down trees with a tank seems a bit lazy! Cheesy
Just about sprayed the sceen
;D ;D ;D
Michael