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Late Ram Kangaroo
KEVINT
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Posted: Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 05:38 AM UTC
Using the Formations Ram II upper hull, fittings, suspension, 3 piece transmission, No.19 radio, Tamiya M4 Sherman lower hull, Academy Achilles / M12 gearbox, I am trying to make a late Ram Kangaroo.
But I need help.
I have done the old Resicast Ram Kangaroo and am using this as a guide. But I know this has dimensional issues. One of them being the location of the drivers position.
Does anyone have any internal photos or drawings of the late Ram so i don't have the same problems as the Resicast kit.
Any other advice or suggestions are also welcome.

Cheers
Kevin
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Posted: Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 06:22 AM UTC
See if you can get in touch with Paul Roberts from AMPS. He's the greatest guru of Canadian armor that I know of. I know he's done Ram masters. If anybody has the reference you need it'll be him, or he'll direct you where to find it.
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Posted: Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 12:33 PM UTC
Thanks Mathew,

I have emailed Paul but not received a reply as yet.
Thanks again for the suggestion.

Cheers
Kevin
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Posted: Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 06:11 PM UTC
Hey Kevin,
Here's a site that may help:

http://www.ramtank.ca/

The OOP quarterly, Wheels and Tracks # 51, 52 and 53 have some sketches and photos of the Ram I, II, Kangaroo, OP and Sexton interiors.
Service Publications has a number of booklets on the development of the Ram and it's variants.
I hope that's of some help.
Cheers

jjumbo
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Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 11:12 AM UTC
Thanks John,

I had forgotten all about the Wheels & Tracks. Luckily I have the full set so I will see if they have what I am looking for.

Cheers
Kevin
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Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 02:49 PM UTC

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Using the Formations Ram II upper hull, fittings, suspension, 3 piece transmission, No.19 radio, Tamiya M4 Sherman lower hull, Academy Achilles / M12 gearbox, I am trying to make a late Ram Kangaroo.
But I need help.
I have done the old Resicast Ram Kangaroo and am using this as a guide. But I know this has dimensional issues. One of them being the location of the drivers position.
Does anyone have any internal photos or drawings of the late Ram so i don't have the same problems as the Resicast kit.
Any other advice or suggestions are also welcome.

Cheers
Kevin


Hey Kevin,
I have a Resicast Ram kangaroo in my stash.
What exactly are the dimensional issues with the kit?
Are they minor annoyances or major headaches?
Any info would be appreciated.
Cheers

jjumbo
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Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 07:09 PM UTC
Hi Jjumbo,

I will have a read up and come back to you but it is basically track / suspension / return roller height ( sounds the same as Academy M3 Lee ), turret ring size and location. I have some info I can forward on if you wish to PM me with your email address.

Cheers
Kevin
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