This is the new goal. I’ll have to do some work to the rear of the tractor to get it to match:
2 Likes
Thanks to our own James Lee, the above project has graduated from this would be neat to do, to this is going to be cool AF!!!
Note how revised skirting matches photo.
11 Likes
That’s some nice 3D work there… Will definitely add to the look.
1 Like
Excellent detail addition.
Wow. That is super cool. Ill be watching this . Thanks for all the great info on this as well
That is so cool!
As to the White/Corbett 6 ton, 6x6 tractor:
FYI: They later built an even beefer version using the tires and rims off the Dragon Wagon. (Hint, Hint)
2 Likes
Perhaps I missed it somewhere in the text above but is there any sort of official reported scale for this model?
I know it’s not 1/35th but I have also seen your article on converting this model into a more modern military tanker. - Very impressive!
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna!
p.s. And now that I have seen you lengthen the tractor and shorten the tank to make a straight frame 4x2 fuel truck I am gonna have to buy at least two kits!
Some fine scratch work. What ya might call kit binge buying, lol. Nothin wrong with that.
It is listed as 1/48, but there is debate as to whether it actually is or not as it was from the era of “box scale”, where it was made to fit into a specific box size.
I honesty never knew what “box scale” meant.
Given the amount of time it takes to tool an injection moulding die versus the brief set up required for making a custom sized box this would seem almost inconsequential. And printers are always happy to print any size glossy full color box cover sheet you might desire.
I am not doubting you. Just a bit amazed.
As crazy as it sounds, that is how it was. It was more to do with shipping and store shelf space than a scale for the model.
From this article: What is a scale model — a beginner’s guide to building great scale models | FineScale Modeler Magazine
“Early Revell kits were “box scale,” designed to fit packaging and store-display plans. The first Revell model labeled “Authentic Kit” — meaning its details were designed to scale — was the World War II battleship USS Missouri, a motorized kit in 1/535 scale. In the same year (1953) came Revell’s first aircraft kit, the F-94 Starfire in 1/56 scale. The scales of Revell models that followed were all over the map.”
4 Likes
I’m sure the box size was also tied to max tool size for the IM machines in use by the model firms of the day, so it was a sort of reinforcing circle. But the fact is the early days of plastic modelling were truly a scale Wild West! Then, just as soon as the logical scales of 1:6, 1:12, 1:32, 1:48 etc (based on “imperial” measures) appeared, Mr T threw the 1:35 spanner in the works so he could add batteries…
1 Like
what’s next; Global Van Lines?
I’ve been mulling that over for quite some time.
4 Likes
Me too.
1 Like
Just bought one of these today at Hobby Lobby. Was tempted to buy two or three but for now I just want to get a lookie, look.
What are people’s thoughts on the possibility of converting this to some sort of military tanker in 1/35th scale? It looks doable as a bit of a loosely free lanced project.
Does anyone have exact measurement info on some of these tankers?
Answered my own question regarding vehicle dimensions using Doyle’s Standard Catalog of US Military Vehicles.
Pumping this tanker up to the 1/35th scale 8 feet tall and 8 feet wide dimensions might be a bit of a stretch. I have some ideas but it might not be worth the trouble.
M30 and M131 Fuel Trailers:
1 Like
The wheel track would be your base for deciding if it will work in 1:35 - pretty much all of the trucks and trailers had a similar width due to bridge, tunnel, and highway lane restrictions. My guess is it’ll look way too narrow for 1:35…