_GOTOBOTTOM
Armor/AFV
For discussions on tanks, artillery, jeeps, etc.
Hosted by Darren Baker, Mario Matijasic
GunTruck, Question for you
TreadHead
Visit this Community
Colorado, United States
Joined: January 12, 2002
KitMaker: 5,000 posts
Armorama: 2,868 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 - 01:53 PM UTC
New 'GunTruck' question.

Has anyone, (here Gunnie, Gunnie, Gunnie) built an Engineer Battalion's GunTruck yet?
Such as the M51 5-Ton Dump version?
Kutta's got one in his book called 'Invader II'.
Curious what kit that might be based on. For those of us ' pretenders-to-the-throne' who might want to tackle such a project (again, here Gunnie, Gunnie, Gunnie).
::::::::::::::think he'll bite?:::::::::::::::::

Tread.

How about you ARMDCAV, any thought's? Anyone?

Oh! Though I've already asked this question before (there's a few new members since I last asked) Has anyone built one of the Semi based GunTruck's, like 'Roberta' or ?

ekaufman
Visit this Community
Haifa, Israel
Joined: June 17, 2002
KitMaker: 217 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 02:27 AM UTC
Gunnie
If i may join the party
I also wish to build a M54 (not as a guntruck this time) i have the italeri m925 and i plan on using the old r/m M34 tactical truck.
can i convert it to a M54? by how long do i need to strech the hood? and the wheel covers
thanks
eran
GunTruck
Visit this Community
California, United States
Joined: December 01, 2001
KitMaker: 5,885 posts
Armorama: 3,799 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 02, 2002 - 10:12 AM UTC

Quoted Text

New 'GunTruck' question.

Has anyone, (here Gunnie, Gunnie, Gunnie) built an Engineer Battalion's GunTruck yet?
Such as the M51 5-Ton Dump version?
Kutta's got one in his book called 'Invader II'.
Curious what kit that might be based on. For those of us ' pretenders-to-the-throne' who might want to tackle such a project (again, here Gunnie, Gunnie, Gunnie).
::::::::::::::think he'll bite?:::::::::::::::::

Tread.

How about you ARMDCAV, any thought's? Anyone?

Oh! Though I've already asked this question before (there's a few new members since I last asked) Has anyone built one of the Semi based GunTruck's, like 'Roberta' or ?



I've only seen one blurry modeler's photo of an M51 Dump G/T before - and it wasn't marked up as INVADER II. Haven't seen anyone model any Tractors either...

Gunnie

(Finally found the thread)
TreadHead
Visit this Community
Colorado, United States
Joined: January 12, 2002
KitMaker: 5,000 posts
Armorama: 2,868 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 02, 2002 - 12:32 PM UTC
Hmmmmmm.............if it looks like a challenge, and smells like a challenge, chances are.............

What would one use for the 'base' kit for the M51?

What would one use for the 'base' kit for the tractor version?

::::::::::::whisper::::::::::: "If only Gunnie was listening to our plea"

Tread.
GunTruck
Visit this Community
California, United States
Joined: December 01, 2001
KitMaker: 5,885 posts
Armorama: 3,799 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 03, 2002 - 06:36 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Hmmmmmm.............if it looks like a challenge, and smells like a challenge, chances are.............

What would one use for the 'base' kit for the M51?

What would one use for the 'base' kit for the tractor version?

::::::::::::whisper::::::::::: "If only Gunnie was listening to our plea"

Tread.


The Real Models M51 Dump Conversion or Tractor Conversion are designed to fit on the Italeri M92x series model kits. Naturally, you can also make the "stretched" AFV Club frame option work as well if you choose to do so. As Real Models quality swings wildly - I'd recommend actually building and finishing their conversion prior to modeling either MFG's frame to fit it - less you'll have a naked frame sitting around looking to become something else...

Gunnie
 _GOTOTOP