I'm obsessed with the front axle; the tires (and possibly front wheels) look like they're from an Opel Blitz, but the axle is from some other vehicle, possibly a truck?
The creation of a companion trailer is definitely an excellent idea provided there is enough time and resources/patience to create that within the time allotted for the GB.I'm obsessed with the front axle; the tires (and possibly front wheels) look like they're from an Opel Blitz, but the axle is from some other vehicle, possibly a truck?Post if you figure that out and we'll check our spares box(es)
Also, if the Deutz Waldschlepper only has two roadwheels per side you can either stretch the spare build Fostbus or make a two wheeled tracked trailer.Decisions, decisions.
The creation of a companion trailer is definitely an excellent idea provided there is enough time and resources/patience to create that within the time allotted for the GB.
@Frank. That "winch" at the rear is much more than just a winch. It would also be used to power accessories by a belt drive. Things like a saw mill for example. A couple of my uncles back in northern Minnesota had tractors with similar rigs attached and I remember seeing them in operation with a large belt attached to the tractor and the machine that it was to provide power to through the belt drive. Back in the day before OSHA and other agencies there were a lot of farm accidents caused by those belt drives and people getting snatched up in the belt or the belt breaking and flaying anyone in the vicinity.
Excellent work as usual and it does look good even in the fresh out of the car wash appearance. :smiley:
@Frank. That "winch" at the rear is much more than just a winch. It would also be used to power accessories by a belt drive. Things like a saw mill for example. A couple of my uncles back in northern Minnesota had tractors with similar rigs attached and I remember seeing them in operation with a large belt attached to the tractor and the machine that it was to provide power to through the belt drive. Back in the day before OSHA and other agencies there were a lot of farm accidents caused by those belt drives and people getting snatched up in the belt or the belt breaking and flaying anyone in the vicinity.
Excellent model :smiley: :smiley:
Those drums on the front wheels are for winching out of bogs - often seen on UK military trucks.