discussion US WWII Combat Engineer Units

[Jim R]

Hi Paul
The background story was interesting. Nice work and as always scratching at this scale needs patience and skill - not to mention good eyesight.
Jim

 

[Lee Drennen]

More progress. Three last erectors are taking forever. Many scratch details to add. Parts lot cab on amphib. transport had headlights/brushgrill trimmed so had extra brushgrills & headlights from another parts lot of 353 resin castings added.

Nice line up Paul. Very interesting thread

 

[minitnkr]

Thank you gentlemen. The work continues.

 

[minitnkr]

Adding some final details before adding registration # & bumper decals.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking really fine Paul. While we make vehicles, you make whole units……

 

[Steve Jones]

Superb work Paul. Good luck with the decals. Hope you have a large magnifying glass :smiling5::thumb2:

 

[adt70hk]

Simply amazing!!

ATB

Andrew

 

[minitnkr]

Well, no one makes registration numbers for 6ton and above trucks/tractors. A real bummer. I will proceed as I can w/o them in hopes they will become available somewhen. Have completed 1st squad Treadway, Baily, Dora, & footbridge sections, all w/loads. The work continues.

 

[Mini Me]

Paul....I've seen 'em with and without these numbers.........moggle on!! :thumb2: :thumb2:

 

[Guest]

That last photo , the amount of hrs put in to building those must be tremendous. The fact that the loads are slightly different makes it visibly interesting .Nice one Paul .

 

[scottie3158]

Adding some final details before adding registration # & bumper decals.

Outstanding

 

[minitnkr]

Thank you gentlemen. Well, my engineer elements now have 160' of M2 Treadway, 120' of floating foot bridge, 60' of 20 ton Baily, & 60' of 20 ton Dora, all loaded up w/16 inflated pontoons for the M2 Treadway. I still have some details to do for the two combat engineer company vehicles & the Bridge company HQ section.

 

[Mini Me]

Busy Boy........looking forward to seeing how it all turns out! :thumb2:

 

[scottie3158]

Paul, one word......Outstanding.

 

[Jim R]

Paul, one word......Outstanding.

..... that's the perfect word for this :thumb2:
Jim

 

[minitnkr]

Found some old pics of modifications to the ROCO Corbit model. Here I add front hook to position towed pcs. under better observation, compressed air gladhand & piping for braking, fuel filler & scratched a mid position winch.

Rear compressed air gladhand.

Removed right side fuel tank & add pioneer toolset.

Modify load bed for dropped seats & winch access. Added folded cab tilt.

Added scratch spare tire holders, steps, tailight & electrical access holes.

Another view.

Modified spares, & cab to eliminate old roof mounts & casting flaws

Will post more when found.

 

[minitnkr]

Just found 6x6x6 pics. of mods to ROCO long wheelbase Bridge Erector model. Removal of right side toolbox & modify frt. bumper for winch access.

Added spare tire & holder, grabs, angle iron bumper stiffeners & front hook.

Added pioneer tool set, lift chains, bed front bolsters, lift controls & operators' step.

Better view of operators' step & controls.

Later I added work lights, brackets for gas/water cans, & mounts for chain spreader and gaff hook.

 

[scottie3158]

Cracking work Paul.

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks Paul, I thought there might be interest. I'm still searching for the QuickCrane project pics.

 

[Mini Me]

Paul, was the modification to the front bumper the same for your shovel that was built on the M62 frame?