1/87 KW 10 Ton Wrecker

[minitnkr]

Semi scratch US WWII Kenworth 10 ton wrecker used in Division & some Battalion level recovery elements. Winches front & rear as well as "the hook" were PTO, but the boom was hand wheel maneuvered. Ward LaFrance was also a maker. My attempt will be an amalgam of early & late features.

 

[Jim R]

Always like your braille scale butchery.

 

[scottie3158]

I'm looking forward to this mate.

 

[minitnkr]

Where we are today-running cables

Noodeling thoughts on how to begin..dry fitting ROCO pcs. from various trucks & support frame from previous scratch failure.

...on the march...bodywork, support frame & winches...

...bumper, windshield, toolboxes & pioneer set...


steering wheel, shifter, e-brake, rear bed & toolboxes...

...more support frame work...

...front brush guard, headlights, blackouts, steps, OA tanks, boom controls, rear hitch, & rear bumper...

...added winch controls, boom, hook, rear stabilizers, & winch roller...
Thanks for watching. This is 3rd attempt. Used short wheelbase by mistake so things are a bit cramped from 1:1 version. That extra foot made a difference.

 

[minitnkr]

After three attempts & finally breaking stuff trying to get cables tight. I've set this aside.

 

[scottie3158]

Good idea you can always go back k to it later. So what's next?

 

[minitnkr]

LeRoi compressor trucks. Will try to improve scratch built to be closer to Trident metal one. Can't find any more.

 

[Jim R]

Good idea you can always go back to it later.

A very sound idea.

 

[minitnkr]

....and so it begins....breakdown, then saddle tanks need to be removed.

 

[Strenko J]

Looking good Paul, I am still amazed on how you can work at the scale. Bravo, my friend bravo

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks for the support guys. Coming off of a multi-month MRR jag, it's taking a bit to get back in the MM groove.

 

[minitnkr]

Some progress as I try to duplicate the unusual shape of the LeRoi compressor option.