I Have been thinking of a new campaign (with a little prodding from Gunnie, Matt and Chad). The Heavy Haulers is the name I cam up with. We would build a Tractor /trailer rig capable of carrying heavy loads. They can be of any scale. A kit, plastic or resin, or scratch built/kit bashed. The key here is that they should be a tractor pulling a semi trailer.This would include any 2 1/2 ton single axle of the WW 2 era up to all the heavy haulers(M26 Dragon Wagon etc) up to the present day haulers.They can be from any country and from any era from WW 1 to present day.They must have wheels and tires (the heavy half track FAMO pulling the Sd.Ah.116 tank transporter is included). The start date can be from 27 Dec 2004 to May 30, 2005. The order of the red ball express would be awarded to all who finish on time.
Any and all feed back is welcome. So how about it. Is any body up to the challenge?
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Heavy Haulers campaign
animal
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2004 - 08:11 AM UTC
ShermiesRule
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2004 - 08:22 AM UTC
My knowledge of trucks is limited. When you say 2 1/2ton single axle of WW2 is that the same as the Tamiya 6x6 kit? If not, would the Tamiya 6x6 kit count?
TreadHead
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2004 - 08:26 AM UTC
Howdy Dave,
This isn't the 'TT' or Tank Transporter build is it? If this is indeed another truck based GB/Campaign I too would like some additional clarification on the WW II possibilities.....
Tread.
This isn't the 'TT' or Tank Transporter build is it? If this is indeed another truck based GB/Campaign I too would like some additional clarification on the WW II possibilities.....
Tread.
Jacques
Joined: March 04, 2003
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2004 - 09:54 AM UTC
I'm in. I got those Trumpeter tank haulers as well as a few other items...should be good inspiration. 
Paul
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2004 - 10:01 AM UTC
Hi Animal, would a SA-2 transporter be acceptable or does it have to be a vehicle transporter?
Sabot
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2004 - 10:04 AM UTC
Hmm, I have the Matchbox tank hauler and the Airfix one as well. Even have the Airfix airplane recovery vehicle, or perhaps the Volvo tractor trailer combo. All in 1/72 or 1/76 of course.
MrRoo
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2004 - 10:12 AM UTC
tractor units are trucks that have a semi type 5th wheel mounted in place of a rear deck.
the tamiya GMC can be converted to a bolster truck to comply with this one.
Count me in Animal I can see 2 possibly unique Aussie tractor units coming up in my mind .
LOL I have been sucked in again :-)
the tamiya GMC can be converted to a bolster truck to comply with this one.
Count me in Animal I can see 2 possibly unique Aussie tractor units coming up in my mind .
LOL I have been sucked in again :-)
animal
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2004 - 10:32 AM UTC
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My knowledge of trucks is limited. When you say 2 1/2ton single axle of WW2 is that the same as the Tamiya 6x6 kit? If not, would the Tamiya 6x6 kit count?
The 6x6 truck by itself would not qualify but if it were to be modified with the cargo bed removed and a fifth wheel added for towing a semi trailer than yes it would count.
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This isn't the 'TT' or Tank Transporter build is it? If this is indeed another truck based GB/Campaign I too would like some additional clarification on the WW II possibilities.....
Yes Tread this is the TT with a little twist to allow some older trucks and to encourage a little kit bashing/scratch building. What yo have in mind?
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thats iI'm in. I got those Trumpeter tank haulers as well as a few other items...should be good inspiration.
a good choice.
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Of course it will qualify. It is a great kit by the way. I really enjoyed biding it.
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Hi Animal, would a SA-2 transporter be acceptable or does it have to be a vehicle transporter?
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Hmm, I have the Matchbox tank hauler and the Airfix one as well. Even have the Airfix airplane recovery vehicle, or perhaps the Volvo tractor trailer combo. All in 1/72 or 1/76 of course.
Sounds like a couple of good choices Rob. Looking forward to seeing them built.
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tractor units are trucks that have a semi type 5th wheel mounted in place of a rear deck.
the Tamiya GMC can be converted to a bolster truck to comply with this one.
Count me in Animal I can see 2 possibly unique Aussie tractor units coming up in my mind .
LOL I have been sucked in again
Ah my brother Cliff I would have been disappointed if you weren't part of this. I can hardly wait to see what you will have for our viewing pleasure.
MrRoo
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Posted: Friday, August 06, 2004 - 10:09 AM UTC
bump
animal
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Posted: Friday, August 06, 2004 - 10:17 AM UTC
We have lost the list of names that are interested in the build here and the other post as well.
MrRoo
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Posted: Friday, August 06, 2004 - 10:18 AM UTC
Dave we will have to relist and repost them as they are probably gone forever.
MrRoo
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Posted: Friday, August 06, 2004 - 04:44 PM UTC
Animal does the truck and trailer on the right qualify? :-) and no I ain't gonna show a close up view! :-)
PS> that's a load of petrol in 200 gallon drums so add those up at 200kg a drum and I think you have a heavy hauler
PS> that's a load of petrol in 200 gallon drums so add those up at 200kg a drum and I think you have a heavy hauler
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Friday, August 06, 2004 - 06:49 PM UTC
Well, guess my other response got dropped, so try again, I'm sure I'll be able to come with something for this one.
TreadHead
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Posted: Friday, August 06, 2004 - 10:09 PM UTC
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"...We have lost the list of names that are interested in the build here and the other post as well..."
You Have GOT to be kidding!!??!!
After all the time (and opening three Armorama browser's simultaneously) to write, copy-paste, write, copy-paste, and some more write, copy-pasteing....my post has gone the way of Oz?....
Geez....guess them's the break's....
Tread.
animal
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Posted: Friday, August 06, 2004 - 10:31 PM UTC
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Animal does the truck and trailer on the right qualify? :-) and no I ain't gonna show a close up view! :-)
PS> that's a load of petrol in 200 gallon drums so add those up at 200kg a drum and I think you have a heavy hauler
Yes it does Cliff. This will be a good example of the WW ERA.
animal
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Posted: Friday, August 06, 2004 - 10:34 PM UTC
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Quoted Text"...We have lost the list of names that are interested in the build here and the other post as well..."
You Have GOT to be kidding!!??!!
After all the time (and opening three Armorama browser's simultaneously) to write, copy-paste, write, copy-paste, and some more write, copy-pasteing....my post has gone the way of Oz?....
Geez....guess them's the break's....
Tread.
Tell me about it. I can't even remember what transpired in all the post that we lost. I have the names of all thise that signed up for the T2K 2003. I was in the process of searching thru all the old files for photos of any finished entries.
animal
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Posted: Friday, August 06, 2004 - 10:39 PM UTC
To all the members who have been reading these post here... I am here before you today to right a wrong committed by me against our Treadhead. When wrote the first post in this topic I omitted the number one instigator Tread in suggesting this campaign. So I publicly apologize to my good Friend Gordon. May he forgive me for such a serious over site. 
tom
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Posted: Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 12:42 AM UTC
I might I haven't decided to get the resin M931/932 tractor and trailer setup yet .
I'll think about it and let you know because when I seen some of the finished work it blew my mind away.
There are some other rigs that I might do to.
Happy Modeling
I'll think about it and let you know because when I seen some of the finished work it blew my mind away.
There are some other rigs that I might do to.
Happy Modeling
TreadHead
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Posted: Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 01:06 AM UTC
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To all the members who have been reading these post here... I am here before you today to right a wrong committed by me against our Treadhead. When wrote the first post in this topic I omitted the number one instigator Tread in suggesting this campaign. So I publicly apologize to my good Friend Gordon. May he forgive me for such a serious over site.
LMAO...
....hey partner, no worries. Just want to be part of your Fire Team is all 
Tread.
MrRoo
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Posted: Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 05:52 AM UTC
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my post has gone the way of Oz?....
Geez....guess them's the break's....
Tread.
and before you start to remember that Roo lives in Australia, or oz, as you called it............................................................IT WAS NOT ME
:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
TreadHead
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Posted: Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 06:33 AM UTC
:-) :-) :-) 
Ya know, it's funny. Just as I was typing that word, 'oz', I thought of you.
...no kidding.
Tread.
Ya know, it's funny. Just as I was typing that word, 'oz', I thought of you. ...no kidding.
Tread.
animal
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Posted: Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 06:39 AM UTC
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LMAO... ....hey partner, no worries. Just want to be part of your Fire Team is all
No problem you are now on the team to help with the campaign. Heh heh.. :-) You can check on the modern entries. I will look into the Korean and Vietnam era and I would love to have Cliff and Pascal's assistance also. If they are so inclined.
MrRoo
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Posted: Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 07:29 AM UTC
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No problem you are now on the team to help with the campaign. Heh heh.. :-) You can check on the modern entries. I will look into the Korean and Vietnam era and I would love to have Cliff and Pascal's assistance also. If they are so inclined.
Dave you definately have my help. After all us truck only lovers have gotta stick togeather don't we :-)
hmmm maybe between us we can start a truck forum........hmmm wonder if Staff Jim is listening :-)
roo
animal
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Posted: Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 07:56 AM UTC
Thanks Cliff I could use the help.
You read my mind Brother Roo.
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hmmm maybe between us we can start a truck forum........hmmm wonder if Staff Jim is listening
You read my mind Brother Roo.
Sabot
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Posted: Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 09:39 AM UTC
My Volvo F12 Trailer Truck by ScanKit (#2021) is a civilian rig. Is there any problem with that? I bought this kit to use as diorama material for some KFOR check point dio I may do some time down the road. It is a sweet little 22-wheeled rig.
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