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LoL ...

You'll get forgetful when you get old too. :rofl: One of the good guys.

Apparently not far off release by HK Models........maybe by end of April?

Are you sure there isn't a 40ft C-2 trailer kit? ISTR seeing a photo of one somewhere. Here you are (literally!!!): http://www.network54.com/Forum/47211/thread/1330509377/Hello.....help+required+with+heavy+transporters! And what they said about the crane on the Real Models is correct - that's not far off the Federal version (later ones had straight boom). Not sure how the AA WLF, real Models 8144 and the Federal cranes differ from memory. Can get you some pics or diagrams maybe. There's the 5th wheel coupling too in the 8144 kit, so all that would give you most of the gear, just the cab now..... Come on now - we expect to see photos of the build appearing here within the week.........:cool2:

Yep, the Federal and Autocar 4x4 tractors were used by USAAF in UK and were regularly seen coupled to the C-2 trailers - just google both with 'USAAF' and you should get plenty of images. The DT969 wrecker was certainly in use by USAAF - though I've never seen a pic of one pulling a dolly and C-2 trailer (of either length). Colour was O.D. with varying degrees of white black-out markings on wings and bumpers. Check out the 'Some Real USAAF Heavyweight Vehicles' thread on here for plenty of inspiration. If you fancy having a go at a scratch built Federal wrecker, the Ward laFrance chassis would be a really great starting point, as both drivelines utilised same axles and rear bogie suspension (the rear bogie axle spacing was slightly different on Federal). Reduces the build to front/rear chassis and front suspension, cab body and crane if you can use the whole chassis A scratch-built 1/32 B-17? Guess you too have got fed up waiting for the former Wingscale model? :-D :rolleyes:

There are some very good 'tutorials' on the Tube - here's one of a series explaining modern systems, look out for the other parts. Also worth searching for Bendix brake systems on there too. Hope that is of help!

Yes, very clean. The body is well proportioned for the RL. Is the tilt rail the original style for the fuel carrier?

Where's Joe now?

PM sent.

I'm not aware of a form 386. This form VAT 414 is the same thing by the sound of it - it asks if DUTY and VAT have been paid. ITIRIS that they charge VAT in lieu of Import Duty where this has not been paid or no proof can be given that it has, but maybe you'll get clobbered VAT AND Import Duty. The problem now is getting proof of importation and duty paid. for example if you go into Europe and haul back an old MV on a low loader, chances are you will not be stopped at Customs so you will not have to pay any import duty, nor in all probability will you have paid any VAT. Or what about an old U.S. MV you've just bought that has been here since the war, unregistered. Only evidence they say they will accept is letter from manufacturer (impossible in many instances) and they do not offer an alternative. means of providing evidence. Of course duty was not paid, but they're not really interested in this (unless this hobby is so big that payment of duty on restored wartime MVs can bail us out of economic decline?). No, this is legislation designed to prevent vehicle import fraud etc, and looks like HMRC are now forcing DVLA to police this. Unfortunately we are caught up in the web with no formal 'wave-you-through we're not after you' route. But as I say, maybe you'll be lucky and get your application dealt with by a sensible headed person

V55/5 Alert - V55/5 Alert :trustme: Did they give you a VAT 414 form with the V55/5? If not, then expect to have one thrust at you. That'll wipe the smile off your face :cool2: I think this is a new policy as from end of November 2012 (ish). This may - or may not - give you a problem. You need to be able to prove that import duty was paid when your jallopy from Uncle Sam came into the country. Only a letter from the manufacturer will suffice - I was told nothing else will do. I haven't tested the water yet - but I think it will depend very much on who processes your application. You may be lucky - if so let us know. Keep well away from the office I went to...... Worst case scenario you'll have to pay VAT in lieu of import duty - but only if you can get the application to be considered in the first place without the right documentation. And VAT on what? Original price? Current value? I'll put the kettle on, shall I? :laugh:

Wasn't he talking about spring lambs?

Perhaps we should understand a bit more about what you are planning - spring brakes and CCKWs doesn't sound like a good plan...... Anything to do with putting an air over hydraulic servo on a CCKW and straight air brakes / spring air chambers on a gun by any chance?

This'll keep you quiet for a while: :yawn:

What's wrong with a schematic from a Bedford MK? That's air over hydraulic too, and easier for someone on here to post.

For crying out loud, where's that tranquiliser cart got to?

HMVF Tranquiliser and Restraint team to OKYDOKY's room on the double!!!!!!

So that would be another 6 gear changes - as compared with 36 more in a petrol engined cousin? :whistle:

Oh dear - yet another example from the Mighty Eighth's mightiest - the 388th BG....... Dare anyone replicate this? :blush:

As to what the output connects into - this is dependent upon what vehicle it goes into (a subject on which you're keeping silent.....), and how much of the air / brake(?) system you intend to design / build. Check out some typical vehicle air system schematics - Bedford Mk/MJ, Scammell Explorer, Diamond T - they're all fundamentally the same.

Connects to a Governor Valve. Somewhere near the first air reservoir (on a Bedford it is off the small condensing reservoir between compressor and main air reservoir) there is an air pipe which leads to a governor valve. The valve is usually adjustable to permit adjustment of working air pressure. Once air has built up to working pressure the governor valve opens, admitting air down the black pipe to the compressor unloader valve.

Try Post # 40?

Under the left hand side of the pallet :whistle::cool2:

They're what I referred to as Twist Lock Sockets - I'm guessing they are same profile as container ISO twist locks, and the centres are about right (5" in from each end) for the locking points on a 10ft ISO container....... I think the front headboards is the thickness of the steel sheet off the front of the body, so I reckon if you add 10 mm to all measurements that would be about right for distance from the front outside of the body?

Body swivel Tie down Eyes, 4 x twist lock sockets and centre sockets for seats: