1/87 Wespe resin Diomond T 969 Wrecker

[minitnkr]

Trucks, trucks, trucks, I'm stuck on these for some reason. Been in the stash forever. Cleanup, glazing & some paint done. Working different tires, axles & rear suspension to provide some flexibility.
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Destructions are deplorable, and less than useless. Researching rigging & winch details as some items are not represented. Understand now why in stash so long. PaulE

[Steve Jones]

That looks intense Paul. Take my hat off to you for giving it a go. I hope these might help you mate. It is the Sterling heavy wrecker but the cabling may be the same

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[JR]

Paul .
No doubt you will beat it into shape, but disappointing that the distructions are useless, it's like it was an after thought. " oh we had better put something in ." " What " " oh anything "
Some nice photos there Steve.
John .

[minitnkr]

Thanks Steve, but totally different as 4tonner used commercial twin boom Holmes setup. PaulE

[minitnkr]

The 6tonner tow rig next to it is also "purpose built". Here's some discussion only pics of what I'm trying to duplicate.
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PaulE

[scottie3158]

Paul,

These may help I built one of these a while ago. If you need any more photos let me know mate

[minitnkr]

Bless your heart Scottie, 60, 63, & 43 are excellent & just what I needed. Thank you. PaulE

[Mini Me]

Paul,
Already looks like you're well on your way. I remember the great job you did on rigging your shovel and clamshell. No doubt you will prevail on this as well.
Regards, Rcick H.

[scottie3158]

Bless your heart Scottie, 60, 63, & 43 are excellent & just what I needed. Thank you. PaulE

Paul,
Your more than welcome my friend if you need any more give me a shout.

[minitnkr]

Went back to kit wheels as others were too large. Added drilled out frt axle. Finished cab construction. Added tube for rear bogie to assemble to, providing flexibility.
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Winch to be added.
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Drive shafts & exhaust system to be added.
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C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

[Mini Me]

Back up to go forward,
BTDT.
Truck on, Rick H.

[SimonT]

Hi Paul,

think your rear axle may be bent or loose - it looks like it has rear wheel steering :smiling:

Good luck with the rigging

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys. The beauties of resin Simon. Dimples to drill from. One of the reasons why I wanted to use the other wheels. Apparently I drilled these two crooked.
Thanks, I'll need it. The pieces to rig around are very delicate and not all represented, so some scratching will be required. PaulE

[JR]

:thumb2:Great work Paul.
I love the way you chop and alter with such great outcomes.
John .

[minitnkr]

Thank you Dzohn. Added shim to bed to obtain correct height. Added winch, finished mud guards w/steps. Drilled holes for sideview mirrors & vaious grabs. Pic shows added articulated rear suspension.
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Dandy instructions for discussion only. Box art, lower right, has incorrect rigging. My notes in blue.
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Scotties pics will be big help. PaulE