Armorama :: Truck and Trailer Campaign

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Truck and Trailer Campaign

Firstik

Joined: October 31, 2011
KitMaker: 86 posts
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Posted: Monday, October 10, 2016 - 11:23 AM UTC

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Just tell me if it’s ok for the campaign.

Yes. Great choice, welcome aboard Raul!

165thspc

#521

Kentucky, United States
Joined: April 13, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 07:43 AM UTC

Not trying to be a show off or anything just trying to share some past builds. I think maybe I have been working on this truck/trailer campaign for the past fifteen years!

Scratch built 4 ton semi-trailer.

Converted 2 axle semi-tractor.

(I did not know at the time that these tractors only came in hard cab models!)

165thspc

#521

Kentucky, United States
Joined: April 13, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 07:54 AM UTC

Scratch built Ben Hur trailer and scratch/converted 1 1/2 ton Chevy 2-axle truck.

Still don't know what I might be interested in building for this campaign unless it might be a FlatRack trailer to go with my HEMTT LHS.

tatbaqui

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#040

Metro Manila, Philippines
Joined: May 06, 2007
KitMaker: 2,713 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 10:53 AM UTC

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I didn’t build a 1:72 kit since...well, so many winters. I was planning the Sd.Kfz. 9 with the Sd. Ah. 116 tank transporter from Trumpeter, but Tat will be doing that one

No worries Raul. Please don't let my planned build stop you from doing so. Cheers, Tat

Raulito

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Joined: January 24, 2013
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Armorama: 105 posts

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Posted: Friday, October 14, 2016 - 03:35 AM UTC

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No worries Raul. Please don't let my planned build stop you from doing so. Cheers, Tat

No problem Tat. The Morris (Ford actually) Quad plus the 25 PDR will be a real joy to build.

Cheers

Raul

MAD_DUCK

Alabama, United States
Joined: March 05, 2002
KitMaker: 434 posts
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Posted: Friday, October 14, 2016 - 03:58 AM UTC

I want in on this, never done a campaign before. I have a couple of Miniman Factory M911s heading my way

TimSmith

Washington, United States
Joined: October 20, 2016
KitMaker: 3 posts
Armorama: 3 posts

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Posted: Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 03:45 AM UTC

As a newbie to armor modeling this is an excellent opportunity to acquire the Miniman gooseneck trailer. Tankograd Am Sp. #3004 has 2 photos of what I believe is a M983 towing a M870A1 trailer. These are the only photos I have been able to find to date. Taking advantage of some of the beautiful work you guys have posted I think I should be able to build a credible model. Planning time!!!

Tim

MAD_DUCK

Alabama, United States
Joined: March 05, 2002
KitMaker: 434 posts
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Posted: Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 10:17 PM UTC

Here is my entry into the campaign.

And all its resin goodness....

ClaytonFromEllijay

#454

Georgia, United States
Joined: July 10, 2016
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Posted: Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 11:24 PM UTC

Wow Vince, you have a few $ invested in that build! Looking forward to seeing it come together!

165thspc

#521

Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 12:49 AM UTC

Outstanding Vince!

MAD_DUCK

Alabama, United States
Joined: March 05, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 04:13 AM UTC

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Wow Vince, you have a few $ invested in that build! Looking forward to seeing it come together!

Let's just say I got a deal I couldn't refuse on it. But I had to bite the bullet on this one. Been wanting a M911 since the 90s

TacFireGuru

Colorado, United States
Joined: December 25, 2004
KitMaker: 3,770 posts
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Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 06:01 AM UTC

You folks go "BIG" on this, I'll go "small."

My entry:

Mike

d111298pw

#456

Oklahoma, United States
Joined: September 22, 2016
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Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 09:33 AM UTC

This one sounds very interesting. I think I can work this nicely with another campaign I just signed-up for.

I'll be building this kit for the "Improvised Ingenuity" campaign.

So, if you agree, I'll build the FAMO with the Sd.Ah.116 trailer.

I've been planning to put these two together to represent this picture.

I'll enlist if this passes muster.

Firstik

Joined: October 31, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 01:58 PM UTC

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I'll enlist if this passes muster.

Of course, this will be an interesting combo!

Vince, Tim and Mike - welcome aboard!

ClaytonFromEllijay

#454

Georgia, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 07:07 PM UTC

Those 3 pieces together will make a great display! Good choices!

165thspc

#521

Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 08:13 PM UTC

I hope you build the Bridgelayer as shown in the photo with a blown final drive and the track re-threaded to allow it to be moved. Either way it will be an amazing project.

Hats off to you!

165thspc

#521

Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 09:00 PM UTC

This would be my most desired Truck / Trailer project if and when Trumpeter would bless us with the MA3 Semi-Tractor and 3-axle tank transport!

(I was going to scratch/convert the tractor using the new Scud kit but now the project is on hold till this kit comes thru.)

Bigred69

Armed Forces Europe, United States
Joined: December 27, 2015
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Posted: Monday, October 24, 2016 - 01:16 AM UTC

Hi Mike, I have to agree with you, I am sitting on pins and needles, waiting for this monster to come to my nearest hobby store/on-line vendor.

d111298pw

#456

Oklahoma, United States
Joined: September 22, 2016
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Posted: Monday, October 24, 2016 - 06:22 AM UTC

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I hope you build the Bridgelayer as shown in the photo with a blown final drive and the track re-threaded to allow it to be moved. Either way it will be an amazing project.

Hats off to you!

That is the plan. Since the kit has individual track links, I should be able to build it as it's in the pic.

Firstik

Joined: October 31, 2011
KitMaker: 86 posts
Armorama: 78 posts

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Posted: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 - 12:11 AM UTC

Another great candidate for our campaign:

ClaytonFromEllijay

#454

Georgia, United States
Joined: July 10, 2016
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Posted: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 - 02:31 AM UTC

Wow, that Hanomag, with just a 6-cyl. 100hp 8553cc Diesel engine,had some amazing torque to be pulling that load around!!!
I'd love to that one built...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

165thspc

#521

Kentucky, United States
Joined: April 13, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 - 04:38 AM UTC

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Wow, that Hanomag, with just a 6-cyl. 100hp 8553cc Diesel engine,had some amazing torque to be pulling that load around!!!
I'd love to that one built...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

For producing either power or speed, gearing and stroke are equally as important as cylinders and displacement.

Offenhauser Indy cars were only four cyl but with monster displacement and stroke.