I have completed the M 572 A2 conversion of the AFV Club M35 A2 kit. the rear cargo box and accessories are scratch built using Evergreen plastic stock

Really neat !!!

I'm unfamiliar with the 572, what was it used for ?

I have been studying your excellent "working parts" trying to figure out how the boom was erected & rigged.

It appears that "crew-power" would raise each side. At some point the chains would be attached & the boom raised thru vertical to the rear. But I don't see how the two booms were joined or the block & cable rigged. The picture from the rear shows the booms cannot go forward when joined because they are blocked by the sides, unless those sides were removed & then it becomes simpler. My 1st thought was that the booms were carried all the way to te rear, joined & the block/cable run, but the boom support chains are not long enough for that. If one did that & used the cable to raise the boom, one is still left with the problem of hooking on the boom support chains.

Hopefully you can explain ....

Thanks, and again, really neat !!!

Hmmm. Dave you never cease to amaze me. This is fantastic work and reminds me of a WW2 CMP derrick truck I have pics of.

Lovely work and what's next on the list for you?

The booms were erected by a crew of three or four. the booms are hinged at the rear and will rotate up and back. The second hinge will allow the booms to come together to form an "A". The Crew will drop the booms all the way to the ground and attach the pulley block to the poles with pins and bolts. They are lifted up into position and the steady chains are secured to the cargo bed to shackles on the cargo bed floor. These trucks were used to lift wooden poles and help to place them into the gound. (Telephone poles) There is usually an auger truck that works with this truck. We had some of these trucks in Nam backl in the 60's. (A1 series trucks ) WE used tthem sometimes to lift light items like generators 55 gal fuel drums etc.

Impressive--especially the pic with the boom posed up---good stuff here.

Animal way cool man, I like how i turned out and the scratch built parts look great. I like how the bed turned out, all oiled spilled and the kitty litter adds that special touch. Here's a little trick for the next time when using chains to keeping them taut, hold the chain in one hand, using super thin superglue.... yes super thin, let some run down the chain and this will keep it straight. Anyhow i'm doing the same kit, AFV'S M35A2, but for troops.

Dave:

Thanks for the explanation -- I see I had it part right, but didn't think of chains being rehooked at the front rather than the boom.

Great job, especially given that it "works".

Rather than straighteheing chains with glue, as suggested, how about putting some weight into the block, or even very end of each boom, & see if that straightens the chains.

Again, really, really neat !!! Good job.

John

Dave, to what I was wondering as many different kinds of variants you make, do you write down there destination by them to keep track of what you have built.

Just in-case that day comes when you look at them and say which one is this. I know I would have that problem now, and I don't even have Alzheimer's yet.

I can't remember what the M35A2 looked like, and now I know there is a M572 A2, but for how long.

Kerry

Hello Dave,
Excellent work. I really admire the way that you guys use Evergreen plastic. Mucho respecto.

Cheers,

Dirk

Yes I have to make a list of all the variations. As most of these trucks go to the museum the staff there makes up a bio on the different trucks. If we didn't do this I would forget it in a day or two. I have a bio made of me so I don't forget who I am.(groannnn)LOL

Dirk, thanks for the kudos.

Animal I for one would never forget who you are for I never forget those truck modelers that are among the best in the world

Man now you went and did it. Not only are you trying to give me a swelled head but now my stump (leg) got fat also!! :-)

Cliff,all kidding aside, Thanks for the greatest compliment I have ever received.

Now that's a rather interesting looking vehicle.