Halftracks

[jcf]

From the same designer in 1/35th, $23.71 for the set of four:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/46ZY6C5EV/track-set-for-wheeled-vehicles?optionId=63206700&li=marketplace





Personally speaking I think the 1/24th scale track assemblies would look better on a 1/35th vehicle,
especially if doing a halftrack.

[Gingie]

Ah, its for 4 - OK! Yes, plan would be to install the 24th scale on a 35th Lav-II 4x4

[ysi_maniac]

BTR-M3: Study for an APC

[kitnut617]

From the same designer in 1/35th, $23.71 for the set of four:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/46ZY6C5EV/track-set-for-wheeled-vehicles?optionId=63206700&li=marketplace





Personally speaking I think the 1/24th scale track assemblies would look better on a 1/35th vehicle,
especially if doing a halftrack.

And the real things

http://www.americantracktruck.com/

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Short video about early British/UK half-track vehicle development:
YouTube > Armoured Archives > Bedford Traclat Halftrack Design & Development

[Story]

[GTX_Admin]

 

[GTX_Admin]

Size comparison

[raafif]

If they all look the same just count the number & shape of the wheel holes - that will tell you what size / model halftrack it is.

[GTX_Admin]

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6uvdPDTaE8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6uvdPDTaE8</a>

The History of Half-tracks, by the Chieftain - WW2 Documentary Special

[raafif]

Mack T1 using M3 Lee/Grant running gear.

[ChernayaAkula]

Wasn't sure where to put it, but here goes:

Honda T500 Snowra 


More pics HERE on Twitter

Isn't it cute?

[Frank3k]

An Arii 1/32 Honda T360 would do for the vehicle - the hardest part would be the tracks.

[Jeffry Fontaine]

I recall seeing a resin half-track conversion for the Kubelwagon a few years back.  That might be a good source for the tracks.  Or perhaps one of the rather dated 1/48th scale Bandai half-track?

[Frank3k]

There's also this



But I'm not sure I want to borrow that setup; it's too big.

[Jeffry Fontaine]

There's also this



But I'm not sure I want to borrow that setup; it's too big.

Yep, that was the one I was describing. 

Now as for the size, maybe a smaller scale half-track kit in 1/72nd, 1/56, or 1/48 might be the better source for the parts needed. 

[raafif]

Anyone have a stage-coach kit ?

[apophenia]

Anyone have a stage-coach kit ?

Love it! 

[Kerick]

Anyone have a stage-coach kit ?

This needs to be built!
Why I first thought it was Star wars I don’t know. Maybe better in an episode of Firefly. That was a space western!

[Jeffry Fontaine]

This needs to be built!
Why I first thought it was Star wars I don’t know. Maybe better in an episode of Firefly. That was a space western!

I was thinking the same thing when I first saw the image. 

[Buzzbomb]

Ooh my that is great

Anyone have a stage-coach kit ?

I have a Timpo or similar one in my box o Timpo and Britains stuff.
the Firefly idea is awesome... now.. wait.. nooooo.. just walk away.

[Old Wombat]

Is that Rango riding shotgun on the coach? 

[pebbleworm]

The 1/25 Paul Revere and the Raiders coach would get you most of the way there:
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/mpc-977-raiders-coach--1117152
and it has a lot of other nifty parts that don't look like they came from a car kit.

[Frank3k]

There's also a 1/35 paper model of a Wells Fargo stage coach which could be used as a base for cutting the parts out of styrene. There are a ton of printable stagecoaches and covered wagons online. I think the hardest part would be the running gear.

[raafif]

Is that Rango riding shotgun on the coach? 

I think it is !  These Youtube A.I. vids are great for whiff ideas.