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Tank Transporter Campaign
Dragon164
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2012 - 08:38 AM UTC
Chrisopher,
Yes that is fine, I have been considering building this for some time.


Boris,
Once we have enough participants I will submit the proposal if approved then you enlist on the campaign page.

WOW!
When I was considering this proposal I was worried about getting enough participants, these being large and somewhat expensive builds but here we are a little over one day in and I believe we have enough.

Cheers Rob.
heliman
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2012 - 12:38 PM UTC
I was just looking at pics of a HEMTT recovery truck hauling a HET w/ an M1A2 on it's back..now that would be a tank transporter!!!

Dragon164
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2012 - 01:03 PM UTC
Jeff, we need pics!

Cheers Rob.
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2012 - 03:40 PM UTC
I am interested in joining in on this one.
Tom T
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2012 - 04:21 PM UTC
Rob: Can't confirm I'm 100% in yet, don't want to take on too much. I also don't have the Trumpeter kit in my stash but I do have something to put behind it though,
I was mainly inquiring about what older equipment would be allowed.
If the campaign is approved I may or may not jump on board until near the end of the year.

cheers.
PantherF
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 06:19 AM UTC

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Jeff, I don't know if you could find a large enough trailer or big enough pickup.

Cheers Rob.








There is one out there... I'll search for it and be back with it.








~ Jeff
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 07:30 AM UTC
Rob what about aircraft tugs? I have the trumpeter KZKT-537L in my stash of kits, it doesn’t tow a trailer, but designed to tow heavy aircrafts instead. Main problem for me is space limitations, anything with a large trailer will not fit in my work area, plus I already this kit on hand.

Or my other option is the SA-2 transpoter. not to big for my work area.
Tanksami
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 09:15 AM UTC
Hi Rob,

Would a dragon wagon or famo towing a wrecked/ aboned tank / Spg minus trailer be allowed?

Cheers Mike
heliman
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 09:50 AM UTC
OK....THIS is a tank transporter!!!

horseman
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 10:51 AM UTC
Could you give a description of the tractor and the trailer? It looks like a civilian Canadian Rig and Leo 2 set up...

I was able to do up as a test to see how it would look a Snap-Tite Kentworth T600A (I've got another that I am going to eventually get around to super detailing..) In my mind it seems like the test worked out. I am still hoping that Trumpeter comes out with a Canadian Tank transporter ((Actros).

https://gallery.kitmaker.net/data/500/100_15981.JPG
https://gallery.kitmaker.net/data/500/100_1594.JPG


I would love to join in the build as I have a few transporters sitting on the shelf (5 of them...) but do to scheduling I don't think I'll be able to join up... Can't wait to see the pics though
retiredyank
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 10:53 AM UTC
Canadian Leos have slat armor on the rear of the lower hull. Though it does appear to be a Canadian transport.
horseman
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 11:00 AM UTC
The Slat Armour is a mission fit for Afghanistan, and if memory serves, those are the mounting points for the slat.

Oh, and you can also see the "T" antenna mounts.


https://gallery.kitmaker.net/data/500/Leopard_2A6M_CAN_Canadian_Army_Kraus_Maffei_Wegmann_004_site1.jpg
Dragon164
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 11:40 AM UTC
Christopher,
either one of those is fine.

Mike,
Yes that is fine as well.

Jeff,
I will be happy to see you build that!

Robert,Matt,
It is civilian and it is a Canadian Leopard.

http://www.dfi.ca/leopard-tank-transport/

from what I have got so far it looks to be a version of this:

Model WS40EXT

I was thinking I could combine a 1/32 kit with the M1070 and make it but that's as far as I got.

Cheers Rob.
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 12:01 PM UTC
Ok Guys,
I think I can submit this, here is who we have so far:

Dragon164
WARDUKWNZ
barkingdigger
BigSmitty
Dangeroo
kruppw
retiredyank
Fister30
Boris1991
sfctur1
Tanksami
PantherF

and possibles:

Nito74
heliman
max_meeki

To run from Oct 1st this year to Dec 31st next year.

Is everyone fine with the rules or have any ideas for any?

It does run for a long time so don't worry if you can't start right away.

And how is this for a ribbon:


Cheers Rob.
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 12:10 PM UTC
Like the ribbon. Oct. is good. Means I can buy the DF21 with money birthday money.
BigSmitty
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 12:24 PM UTC
October works for me, as I said I'll do 1/72 scale unless somebody does a 1/48 M26 transporter/trailer, which I have yet to find. I did end up picking up the 1/35 M26 this weekend though... but how about this:

.

Build that puppy in 1/35!
kruppw
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 12:25 PM UTC
Matt if you haven't looked at the directions or kit parts yet or know about this site http://www.model-making.eu/products/DF-21-BALLISTIC-MISSILE-LAUNCHER.html its a great place to preview most kit before buying them.

Thanks Rob, I'll build the KZKT-537 for this campaign. I'm also looking at my hind kit and thinking about a disassembled bird being towed behind it.

BigSmitty - holly crap, talk about over working the engine in the dragon wagon. Pictures don't do any justice, I live about an hour away from space center houston and even a 1/2 mile away those rockets are huge. The would be pretty sweet if you could pull that one off scratch building.
Dragon164
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 12:55 PM UTC
Nice Matt,
Maybe just the Saturn 1.

Cheers Rob.
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 04:02 PM UTC

Quoted Text

Ok Guys,
I think I can submit this, here is who we have so far:

Dragon164
WARDUKWNZ
barkingdigger
BigSmitty
Dangeroo
kruppw
retiredyank
Fister30
Boris1991
sfctur1
Tanksami

and possibles:

Nito74
heliman
max_meeki

To run from Oct 1st this year to Dec 31st next year.

Is everyone fine with the rules or have any ideas for any?

It does run for a long time so don't worry if you can't start right away.

And how is this for a ribbon:


Cheers Rob.







Whoa, whoa, whoa! Where's my name at? Or am I not allowed to play?

I think that Trumpeter BALLISTIC MISSILE LAUNCHER is an awesome kit all by itself and may have to look into getting one.








~ Jeff
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 06:23 PM UTC
Hi Rob,

Would the Famo without the trailer be a valid entrance for the campaign? If it is so count me in.

Best regards,
Angel
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 06:36 PM UTC
Jeff: we collecting photos of the Dong Feng, here -
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/196818&page=1
There is some debate over the interior. I say it is basically the same as the Russian made MAZ 547 and is being argued that it is based off of a Chinese, civilian tractor. I'm going to snail mail a museum in China and will hopefully be rewarded with a thorough walk-around. They do so enjoy showing off their military.
Dragon164
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 08:09 PM UTC

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Whoa, whoa, whoa! Where's my name at? Or am I not allowed to play?

I think that Trumpeter BALLISTIC MISSILE LAUNCHER is an awesome kit all by itself and may have to look into getting one.


~ Jeff



Hey, sorry jeff I did not know you were in.
I will add you to the list.

Cheers Rob.
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 08:13 PM UTC

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Ohhh, expensive builds.

What about redneck philosophy? A 4X4 pickup pulling a flatbed trailer?

~ Jeff



Jeff, all I could find was this:

That is almost a Tank.

Cheers Rob.
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 08:28 PM UTC

Quoted Text


Quoted Text

Ohhh, expensive builds.

What about redneck philosophy? A 4X4 pickup pulling a flatbed trailer?

~ Jeff



Jeff, all I could find was this:

That is almost a Tank.

Cheers Rob.







AND, that used to be a truck. Nice photo, but you knew I was only kidding about the idea... right?

Or line up, bumper-to-bumper a couple of pick up trucks in order to haul one real tank? That might be funny.







~ Jeff
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Posted: Monday, September 03, 2012 - 11:06 AM UTC
Angel,
Yes the Famo is fine.

Jeff,
Yes I knew you were kidding, I just had to find one.
You are in right?

Cheers Rob.