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Ace Models: ACE 2015 catalogue
Isherman
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Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2015 - 05:53 AM UTC


A PDF file of the 2015 Ace Models catalogue is now available, outlining this years releases.

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Unreality
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Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2015 - 11:44 PM UTC
I've seen those French W15Ts a lot, but I've always wondered what the little tires are for on the front? Please don't tell me those are the spares.
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Posted: Monday, March 23, 2015 - 01:55 AM UTC
I guess they are to prevent the nose of the truck sticking itself into the ground when reaching the bottom of a steep slope.
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Posted: Monday, March 23, 2015 - 02:03 AM UTC
Yes, the purpose of these wheels was the same as for the unditching roller fitted to the M3 Scout car.

There is another pair of similar wheels behind the front axle :



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKeESJ6K7U

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