Semitrailer question

[HermannB]

With the M1088 tractor available, what´s the designation of the semitrailer pictured?

I guess that there is no kit of it in 1/35 scale?

[Frenchy]

Semitrailer, Tank: 5000 Gallon, Fuel Dispensing, Automotive, M969

I guess this one is OOP…

H.P.

[HermannB]

Merci Henri-Pierre. What a shame that it´s OOP.

[jimb]

Would it be possible to modify this one somehow:

Jim

[HermannB]

Unlikely, because the shape of the tank is round, not oval.

[jimb]

Actually, it’s quite oval:

Now, whether or not it’s the correct shape oval. That’s another question. The 1/25 AMT Fruehauf tanker is round.

Jim

[MB6400]

With the M1088 now available, maybe Real Model can do a re-run ?

[namengr]

I know the HobbyLink has 2 tanker trailers that might convert. Wayne

[HeavyArty]

It could be done with this one, but would need a lot of work. The biggest issue is the step up at the front and smaller front oval.

I did similar with this exact trailer to make the larger M1062 Bult Fuel Trailer.

M1062 Bulk Fuel Trailer conversion

Based on the below thread, I started getting interested in finding a version of fuel trailer that looked close to the old Monogram 1/32 trailer that has been around for many years. I had an old trailer that had been relegated to a box for later use many years ago. I thought about reworking it and bringing it back to life. Here is the old Monogram Fruehauf trailer. For its age, it is actually a pretty detailed piece. It would stand on its own, but was not a version used by the US Military i…

@namengr

HobbyLink has 2 tanker trailers that might convert.

Maybe, but they are the older M131 Vietnam-era fuel trailer and have a totally differently shaped tank.

@MB6400

maybe Real Model can do a re-run ?

Maybe. If they do, I hope they update the molds or go w/a 3D print instead. I have one and it is really rough and will take a lot to get it all cleaned up and looking right.

[namengr]

Thanks Gino, didn’t realize the tanks were that different. Always learning on here. Wayne