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malcolm
Joined: September 24, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 08:50 AM UTC
Hi all,
you know me, so you know i make shermans, so when i got the deal of the year, a trumpeter Faun tank transporter for £25, I couldn`t resist, so my question is anybody have any idea what to put on the back of the trailer, unusal cammo combinations, ie UN white, german cammo etc.
cheers,
malc.
Keef1648
Joined: January 23, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 09:08 AM UTC
The first thing I would check are the dimensions of the trailor unit.
I understand it is to short?
Once you are satisfied, try a nice Leopard 2.A6......If it will fit correctly.
Keith.
I understand it is to short?
Once you are satisfied, try a nice Leopard 2.A6......If it will fit correctly.
Keith.
emroglan
Joined: December 16, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 09:14 AM UTC
Marder1A2/A3
Leopard2A5/A6
MARS system
Even maybe a Fuchs or Luchs (though a Faun might be too large for them).
Take your pick!
I was gathering reference material for the Faun and so far I could only come up with NATO colors, if you find anything interesting please let me know.
Leopard2A5/A6
MARS system
Even maybe a Fuchs or Luchs (though a Faun might be too large for them).
Take your pick!
I was gathering reference material for the Faun and so far I could only come up with NATO colors, if you find anything interesting please let me know.
CombatKrieg
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 05:26 PM UTC
Wow! It costs $125 over here! 
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 06:22 PM UTC
Your a Sherman builder....put either a fully restored Sherman enroute to the Panzermuseum...they have an M4A1 at the museum......or put an old worn out , rusted, damaged, and graffiti covered Sherman going for restoration on the trailer......have some fun with the project.
malcolm
Joined: September 24, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 10:43 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Marder1A2/A3
Leopard2A5/A6
MARS system
Even maybe a Fuchs or Luchs (though a Faun might be too large for them).
Take your pick!
I was gathering reference material for the Faun and so far I could only come up with NATO colors, if you find anything interesting please let me know.
I belive some were painted UN white???
cheeers,
malc.
malcolm
Joined: September 24, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 10:44 PM UTC
Quoted Text
The first thing I would check are the dimensions of the trailor unit.
I understand it is to short?
Once you are satisfied, try a nice Leopard 2.A6......If it will fit correctly.
Keith.
thanks for the heads up on the trailer unit
cheers,
malc.
malcolm
Joined: September 24, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 10:45 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Your a Sherman builder....put either a fully restored Sherman enroute to the Panzermuseum...they have an M4A1 at the museum......or put an old worn out , rusted, damaged, and graffiti covered Sherman going for restoration on the trailer......have some fun with the project.
Now that sounds interesting I was thinking along the lines of an M88 recoverey vehicle, but a shermy, watch this space
malc.
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 10:53 PM UTC
Hi Malc. Whatever the load .... make it something totally contrasting.
Clean faun and dirty UN white vehicle. Dusty Faun .. semi clean WW2 museum piece of your choice. Maybe even some rusted hulls of two old shermans. Alternatives are endless.
Clean faun and dirty UN white vehicle. Dusty Faun .. semi clean WW2 museum piece of your choice. Maybe even some rusted hulls of two old shermans. Alternatives are endless.
Frenchy
Joined: December 02, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 11:30 PM UTC
You'll find some pics of Trumpeter's Faun in UN white scheme on Modellversium.de (built by Bringfried Schurak )
HERE
Here's a real one loaded with concrete-reinforcing irons (Somalia 1993) :
HTH
Frenchy
HERE
Here's a real one loaded with concrete-reinforcing irons (Somalia 1993) :
HTH
Frenchy
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 05:02 AM UTC
I am pretty sure the Fauns used in Somalia used the shorter trailer....not the longer trailer as in the Trumpeter kit......just in case accuracy is an issue in finishing.
CombatKrieg
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Posted: Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 05:17 AM UTC
Hmm a tank on the trailer would be nice... Just like the box art... 
Keef1648
Joined: January 23, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 08:29 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I am pretty sure the Fauns used in Somalia used the shorter trailer....not the longer trailer as in the Trumpeter kit......just in case accuracy is an issue in finishing.
I am certain Accurate Armour's version is correct when it comes to dimensions, perhaps you can ask Derek Hansen for a comment.
Keith.
Jon_Vancil
Joined: July 01, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 08:35 AM UTC
Personally, I'd drop a Pzh2000 on it!
Revell of Germany makes one. It would be..... impressive!
Revell of Germany makes one. It would be..... impressive!
Frenchy
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Posted: Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 08:47 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Personally, I'd drop a Pzh2000 on it!
Frenchy
Jon_Vancil
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Posted: Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 09:31 AM UTC
Thanks Frenchy that was the exact picture I was looking for!
emroglan
Joined: December 16, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 10:51 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Personally, I'd drop a Pzh2000 on it!
Revell of Germany makes one. It would be..... impressive!
It would be impressive, but the Revell kit is not impressive itself I'm afraid, that's why I didn't include it in my first German vehicles available in plastic list.
malcolm
Joined: September 24, 2007
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2008 - 04:59 AM UTC
wow!!!!!
thanks guys, i will keep you posted on this one
thanks for the inspiration,
malc.
Jon_Vancil
Joined: July 01, 2007
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2008 - 01:15 PM UTC
Malcom, my personal vote is the PzH 2000. BUT! If you wanted to be cheeky then only.....
a Wiesel will do. AFV Club makes these little creatures and they are TINY! A good kit too.
a Wiesel will do. AFV Club makes these little creatures and they are TINY! A good kit too.
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2008 - 03:01 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextI am pretty sure the Fauns used in Somalia used the shorter trailer....not the longer trailer as in the Trumpeter kit......just in case accuracy is an issue in finishing.
I am certain Accurate Armour's version is correct when it comes to dimensions, perhaps you can ask Derek Hansen for a comment.
Keith.
Accurate Armour's version is accurate......but that was not the accuracy I speaking of.
To build the Trumpeter SLT-56 out of the box as a UN vehicle as used in Somalia is incorrect......the SLT-56s (I believe there was 2 of them) in Somalia used the shorter 4 wheeled trailer and not the longer 6 wheeled trailer as included in the Trumpeter kit.
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