Short Range Desert Group (1 Viewer)

[nmrocks]

I've spent the last year working on the project that Andy refused to give me.
Unfortunately, I've searched every other makers products and been unable to find anything near what I need.
Any suggestions?
Ray

(I've asked our moderator to post some pics for me)

 

[jazzeum]

Ray asked me to post the following:

 

[jazzeum]

Second set:

 

[Njja]

Ray its just great......but where are the wheels? Did they park it in South

Central L.A. last night?

On a serious note, you have really done a beautiful job, what is it made of?

You certainly have a lot of talent!

Njja

 

[vandilay]

really nice job, I,ve got a link here that may be of some interst
it has some of the names given too the trucks in r patrol
http://www.lrdg.de/vehicles2.htm.
good luck with the wheels,please post a shot when you get it
finished
chhers Rob

 

[nmrocks]

Thanks for posting my pics Brad, Don't know if I'll ever get the hang of reducing pic size.
The front half of the unit is a 1/24th scale diecast Franklin mint 41' Chevy pickup, heavily chopped, though both sides of the hood open to reveal the engine. I kept the body frame and scratch built the bed from Evergreen plastic modelling supplies, also scratch built the Lewis gun.
The figs are all K&C at least in part, the 2 in the front seat are from EA-10
scout car, ones stock and I had to add legs and an arm to the driver. The bren gunner is lower half K&C and head from Del Prado, the upper body as well as the legs from the driver are all modified Elastolin 1/24 model figure part modified.
The Main reason i posted this is those missing wheels! I have checked K&C, FOV, 21st, and anything even remotely like this in stores and can't find the wheels and tires necassary to complete this project.
I hate to have come this far, but this is where it ends if i can't get any help from you guys. HELP!
Ray

 

[Njja]

Ray how about some wheels, and axels from some of the early King & Country

vehicles? Perhaps the scout car? Would they be the proper scale?

Njja

 

[nmrocks]

Ray how about some wheels, and axels from some of the early King & Country

vehicles? Perhaps the scout car? Would they be the proper scale?

Njja

I haven't seen the scout car up close, I may get one just to compare, the 3/4ton and 1-1/2 ton trucks are too small. These desert tires are kinda fat from what i can tell.
Ray

 

[vandilay]

The wheels off the new opel blitz might work ?

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks for posting my pics Brad, Don't know if I'll ever get the hang of reducing pic size.
The front half of the unit is a 1/24th scale diecast Franklin mint 41' Chevy pickup, heavily chopped, though both sides of the hood open to reveal the engine. I kept the body frame and scratch built the bed from Evergreen plastic modelling supplies, also scratch built the Lewis gun.
The figs are all K&C at least in part, the 2 in the front seat are from EA-10
scout car, ones stock and I had to add legs and an arm to the driver. The bren gunner is lower half K&C and head from Del Prado, the upper body as well as the legs from the driver are all modified Elastolin 1/24 model figure part modified.
The Main reason i posted this is those missing wheels! I have checked K&C, FOV, 21st, and anything even remotely like this in stores and can't find the wheels and tires necassary to complete this project.
I hate to have come this far, but this is where it ends if i can't get any help from you guys. HELP!
Ray

Ray,

Those trucks look fantastic, and the conversions on the figures are amazing. I really hope you find the right wheels, because your diorama is going to be unbelievable.

 

[jazzeum]

Ray,

Glad to help. I wonder if King and Country could help. They must have loads of odds and ends. Perhaps also a show.

 

[maddadicus]

The Staghound has oversized wheels if that is what's needed.........Michael

 

[desk11desk12]

Wow! Great prototype Ray. I hope we see production model some from KC.

Carlos

 

[nmrocks]

Ray,

Glad to help. I wonder if King and Country could help. They must have loads of odds and ends. Perhaps also a show.

That's not a bad suggestion Brad, They have been great in the past, Although a set of wheels might be a bit much to ask, still I can only imagine the unending possibilities. It reminds me of when i was a kid and I went to Disneyland, all I could think about was how great it would be to get behind all those rides and into knooks and corners and see what was there!

As for shows, I was hoping to make the west coaster, but i just changed jobs, so thats out for this year, the next possibility would be San Antonio.
Ray

 

[nmrocks]

Wow! Great prototype Ray. I hope we see production model some from KC.

Carlos

Thanks Carlos, That sure would make getting a set of wheels easier!
Ray

 

[nmrocks]

Ray,

Those trucks look fantastic, and the conversions on the figures are amazing. I really hope you find the right wheels, because your diorama is going to be unbelievable.

Thank you, but it will never be as nice as your museum.
Ray

 

[noli-poli]

Checkout this site: Motormint.com and click on Military Vehicles. There you'll find a 1/24 scale 1941 Chevy Truck Flat Bed with mounted Jeep...I believe this is by New Ray, but the wheels should be compatible with your LRDG Truck

N-P

 

[nmrocks]

Checkout this site: Motormint.com and click on Military Vehicles. There you'll find a 1/24 scale 1941 Chevy Truck Flat Bed with mounted Jeep...I believe this is by New Ray, but the wheels should be compatible with your LRDG Truck

N-P

Thanks NP, I'm checking it out.
Ray

 

[Chuck Harris]

Checkout this site: Motormint.com and click on Military Vehicles. There you'll find a 1/24 scale 1941 Chevy Truck Flat Bed with mounted Jeep...I believe this is by New Ray, but the wheels should be compatible with your LRDG Truck

N-P

I got one for the truck but the whole set is junk. At least I think so. I wasted $20.00 + s&h

 

[nmrocks]

Hi Chuck,
Thanks for the input, I was a bit suspicious, and it is 1/32nd which almost automatically makes it too small.It looks like another one I got earlier and even 1/32 was generous, I'd say more like 1/35?
Ray