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Tank Transporter Campaign
corsair924
Joined: August 11, 2008
KitMaker: 403 posts
Armorama: 322 posts
Posted: Friday, September 14, 2012 - 02:02 PM UTC
heliman
Joined: June 14, 2010
KitMaker: 702 posts
Armorama: 604 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 01:09 AM UTC
Just enlisted..lucky number 11 ~~~
The pics of the Maz are unbelievable! Wonder what the big tank type thing between the 2 would be?
Hey Jeff..my Scud is built about the point of the pic above..looks like w/ your skills, could easily build that 5th wheel variant! Just remember..lots of pics!!
The pics of the Maz are unbelievable! Wonder what the big tank type thing between the 2 would be?
Hey Jeff..my Scud is built about the point of the pic above..looks like w/ your skills, could easily build that 5th wheel variant! Just remember..lots of pics!!
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 01:20 AM UTC
Thanks Jeff for the vote of confidence, but I really feel I lack more time and patience than having to conjure up any hidden skills.
I almost bought this deal: https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/197362&page=1 But, I really like the Maz and since we have time I think I'll wait.
In the meantime I'll do what I have the best skills at...
... thinking.
~ Jeff
I almost bought this deal: https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/197362&page=1 But, I really like the Maz and since we have time I think I'll wait.
In the meantime I'll do what I have the best skills at...
... thinking.
~ Jeff
heliman
Joined: June 14, 2010
KitMaker: 702 posts
Armorama: 604 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 02:02 AM UTC
thanks for the link..bought myself a Christmas present!!
The Maz is a really good kit, OOB fit is excellent, and with so amny countries using it, many unique paint schemes are a modellers heaven!
I have one loading the " Long Track " radar system...too bad the kit is WAY out of my budget
The Maz is a really good kit, OOB fit is excellent, and with so amny countries using it, many unique paint schemes are a modellers heaven!
I have one loading the " Long Track " radar system...too bad the kit is WAY out of my budget
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 02:37 AM UTC
What's a "budget"?
For me it's just cash on hand or it's out of the question.
~ Jeff
For me it's just cash on hand or it's out of the question.
~ Jeff
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 12:24 PM UTC
Guys,
There are two Trumpeter tank transporters for sale Here:
http://hobbystuffdepot.com/Trumpeter-Big-Box-Sale-C284280.aspx?sid=12671
The Faun Elephant SLT-56 for $50 and the Maz with trailer for $75.
Cheers Rob.
PS just bought myself a Tamiya Dragon Wagon.
There are two Trumpeter tank transporters for sale Here:
http://hobbystuffdepot.com/Trumpeter-Big-Box-Sale-C284280.aspx?sid=12671
The Faun Elephant SLT-56 for $50 and the Maz with trailer for $75.
Cheers Rob.
PS just bought myself a Tamiya Dragon Wagon.
turtle65
Joined: September 17, 2012
KitMaker: 266 posts
Armorama: 70 posts
Posted: Monday, September 17, 2012 - 06:05 AM UTC
Just checking to confirm that civ tractor/trailer combo's (with the thing that goes bang bang on the trailer) are OK.
UK used a couple of big name heavy haulage companies to move the 'hardware' around.
Cheers
Roger.
UK used a couple of big name heavy haulage companies to move the 'hardware' around.
Cheers
Roger.
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Monday, September 17, 2012 - 12:08 PM UTC
Hi Roger,
Those would all be acceptable.
Cheers Rob.
Those would all be acceptable.
Cheers Rob.
BigSmitty
Joined: October 01, 2008
KitMaker: 597 posts
Armorama: 439 posts
Posted: Monday, September 17, 2012 - 02:03 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Guys,
There are two Trumpeter tank transporters for sale Here:
http://hobbystuffdepot.com/Trumpeter-Big-Box-Sale-C284280.aspx?sid=12671
The Faun Elephant SLT-56 for $50 and the Maz with trailer for $75.
Cheers Rob.
PS just bought myself a Tamiya Dragon Wagon.
Thanks for the link Rob. Just bought the MAZ. Now to figure out what to put on it. I guess I could finish up that Trumpeter ASU-85 for it, since it's going to be a parade vehicle (the ASU) then I could get the MAZ all shined up.
heliman
Joined: June 14, 2010
KitMaker: 702 posts
Armorama: 604 posts
Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 12:47 PM UTC
figures the FAUN goes on sale the same day I ordered the M1070....
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 10:59 PM UTC
Hi Matt,
Glad I could help.
Jeff,
It's been that price for almost a year.
Cheers Rob.
Glad I could help.
Jeff,
It's been that price for almost a year.
Cheers Rob.
Firstik
Joined: October 31, 2011
KitMaker: 86 posts
Armorama: 78 posts
KitMaker: 86 posts
Armorama: 78 posts
Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 11:55 PM UTC
Hi,
I see the Dong Feng was approved, but could the DML Scud be considered as a "Heavy Equipment Transport Vehicle"?
I see the Dong Feng was approved, but could the DML Scud be considered as a "Heavy Equipment Transport Vehicle"?
BigSmitty
Joined: October 01, 2008
KitMaker: 597 posts
Armorama: 439 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 05:50 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi,
I see the Dong Feng was approved, but could the DML Scud be considered as a "Heavy Equipment Transport Vehicle"?
As the TEL stands for TRANSPORTER/Erector/Launcher, I would have to put my vote in the "yes" column. And the SS-1C/SSC-1B/SS-N-2D would definitely classify as heavy.
corsair924
Joined: August 11, 2008
KitMaker: 403 posts
Armorama: 322 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 09:01 AM UTC
DANG! placed my order with Squadron for the HB 1070 Friday night. Its already arrived!
Ready to start October first. What a pile of styrene.
Ready to start October first. What a pile of styrene.
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 09:05 AM UTC
Yikes!!? October 1st?
That's just around the corner, and starting to sound a lot like Christmas too!
~ Jeff
That's just around the corner, and starting to sound a lot like Christmas too!
~ Jeff
jrnash
Joined: April 30, 2012
KitMaker: 2 posts
Armorama: 2 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 09:08 AM UTC
Got my M1070 today and should be ready to go. That's a lot of styrene for 49 bucks :^) First campaign so be gentle, just returning to the hobby after 40 years.
Cheers; Reed
Cheers; Reed
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 09:57 AM UTC
Andrew,
Yes that is fine and I would like to see one in the campaign.
I did not catch that sale on the M1070 I may have picked up a second one. Is that good or bad?
Yes Oct. is coming and I am still waiting for my engine.
Cheers Rob.
Yes that is fine and I would like to see one in the campaign.
I did not catch that sale on the M1070 I may have picked up a second one.
Is that good or bad? Yes Oct. is coming and I am still waiting for my engine.
Cheers Rob.
Firstik
Joined: October 31, 2011
KitMaker: 86 posts
Armorama: 78 posts
KitMaker: 86 posts
Armorama: 78 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 07:14 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Great, glad to hear that.Andrew,
Yes that is fine and I would like to see one in the campaign.
Signed up for the campaign, but will have to improve my modelling skills before I start with this one.
Thankfully, there's plenty of time to build it.
lawlzw
Joined: April 05, 2009
KitMaker: 120 posts
Armorama: 67 posts
Posted: Friday, September 21, 2012 - 07:38 PM UTC
I just enlisted as well... will be taking a short cut by doing a 1/72 kit (Revell's Famo) instead of 1/35. *Should* have more than enough time to finish it properly!
Cheers!
Cheers!
erhntly
Joined: June 11, 2004
KitMaker: 1,426 posts
Armorama: 464 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 03:24 AM UTC
Good idea, very nice campaign...I build a Faun last year.
http://miniafv.blogspot.com/2011/12/revell-172-faun-slt503-completed-erhan.html
I want to build a Airfix / Scammel or Academy/Dragon
Best Regards...
Erhan
http://miniafv.blogspot.com/2011/12/revell-172-faun-slt503-completed-erhan.html
I want to build a Airfix / Scammel or Academy/Dragon
Best Regards...
Erhan
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 12:36 AM UTC
When this starts, I think I will sneak in a purchase... as long as the wife unit does not find out the almost 90 dollar negative!
~ Jeff
~ Jeff
DaveCox
Joined: January 11, 2003
KitMaker: 4,307 posts
Armorama: 2,130 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 01:44 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Just checking to confirm that civ tractor/trailer combo's (with the thing that goes bang bang on the trailer) are OK.
UK used a couple of big name heavy haulage companies to move the 'hardware' around.
Cheers
Roger.
Roger,
I think that those civvy lorries could be moving exhibits to Bovington or wherever the museum was before that. The A39 Tortoise and the Jagdpanther???? give it away.
Certainly interesting that one of the contractors appears to be using an ex-military Diamond-T
turtle65
Joined: September 17, 2012
KitMaker: 266 posts
Armorama: 70 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 07:24 AM UTC
Dave,
Both Wynn's and Pickford's used a variety of 'surplus' trucks - Diamond T's, FWD, AEC Matador, Pacific M26, Scammell Explorer & Pioneers etc etc.
Somewhere in one of the Pickford's books it states they had a contract with WD/MoD to move the tanks around the country.
From memory I think the photo of the A39 was taken either going to or coming from it's official trials, must check-up on that.
The last photo is a private contractor (using an ex-Army Scammell Constructor) contracted to move tanks around.
Both Wynn's and Pickford's used a variety of 'surplus' trucks - Diamond T's, FWD, AEC Matador, Pacific M26, Scammell Explorer & Pioneers etc etc.
Somewhere in one of the Pickford's books it states they had a contract with WD/MoD to move the tanks around the country.
From memory I think the photo of the A39 was taken either going to or coming from it's official trials, must check-up on that.
The last photo is a private contractor (using an ex-Army Scammell Constructor) contracted to move tanks around.
DaveCox
Joined: January 11, 2003
KitMaker: 4,307 posts
Armorama: 2,130 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 08:06 AM UTC
Thanks Roger,
You learn something new everyday!
You learn something new everyday!
Fister30
Joined: May 11, 2012
KitMaker: 195 posts
Armorama: 142 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 02:24 PM UTC
Well me and my oldest daughter were sitting in a parking lot waiting on my wife and youngest daughter to go looking for a new washer/dryer set......while i was searching the web on my phone my daughter says dad what kind of truck is that over there.....i glance over and see the tall ramps of a trailer and say those are.....M1000s' yes, score somebody will be getting a phone call tomorrow to see if i can get access to the reservist unit and their Hetts
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