chambers101 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Oh by the way one of those trucks is a Ural. Cool pics guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Correct the truck with the mudguards that slant away towards the door is a Ural 375. Those with wrap round bumbers are ZIL 131s. The Praga is a V3S and if I remember correctly was captured by the British in Suez. It used to be dark green, but I've seen snaps of kit being brought back from Egypt in 1956 and they were desert colour then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Thanks for those identification tips mate ! The Praga looks like someone forgot to fit the full size bonnet ! I think the cab is similar if not the same as the tracked carrier posted by Bernard ! Andy F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) You're right- it's a strange arrangement.... but I think it's a great looking truck. I've been in it, round the Duxford runway snapping the DX show cavalcade out of the roof hatch. Hilarious fun. I'm not sure if it's the same cab as the ATLM. I would think that came from a ZiL or GaZ from the period. It was good to see the BAT-M, too. I never tire of that beast. I'm really hoping the chap with the ZIL 135 missile carrier brings it to the Hop Farm this year. With the missiles added it looks even better and needs to be snapped. MB Edited June 16, 2008 by Snapper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 BAT-M at home, these beasts can grade a cambered road in one pass I believe :shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Got to get one of those for the potatoe plot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 BAT-M's fulfill many useful roles at Beltring......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Fumigation ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Reznik Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 (edited) Just found this site and saying 'Hi' to everyone - I'm into Russian military trucks and run the website http://www.zil131.com/ Amongst my 'toys' I own the twin engine Zil 135 and have recently added some missiles which need repainting matt - I'm still thinking of taking it to Beltring but on my last outing to a local show could only manage 1.3 Gallons per mile and as the show is nearly 200 miles away and without the prospect of help with transport I'm not too sure whether I'll be there. Amongst my other Toys I have an Ural 375, Zil 131, Zil 433182 (V8 diesel), Kraz 255b (currently being restored), Uaz 469 Jeep and a couple of Uaz 452 Vans - I'm on the look out for a Maz 543 if anyone comes accross one - I know there was one at Duxford but I'm not sure if its still there. All the best Rob Edited July 8, 2008 by Rob Reznik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Nice to have you here Rob, There is also an Introductions and Welcomes section for any members who don't surf the CCCP end of the HMVF spectrum. So, feel free to say hello there as well. If you've won the lottery, I hope we'll see you at Beltring with the big Zil - otherwise, let us know what you're bringing before you set off. cheers MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Hi Rob, very interesting website you have there, all good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Just found this site and saying 'Hi' to everyone - I'm into Russian military trucks and run the website http://www.zil131.com/ Amongst my 'toys' I own the twin engine Zil 135 and have recently added some missiles which need repainting matt Welcome Rob - you couldn't find the "THUNDERBIRDS" fansite then? :-D Respect for even considering taking that beast to Beltring! Had a quick look through the OSMA underground pipework catalogue and you're right, they don't offer matt finish in this size - I really hope they are just plastic pipes......:shake: I'm out of this thread before I get ideas like Rcubed did once (in his pre-kitchen duty days) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissedasapewt Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) Had a quick look through the OSMA underground pipework catalogue and you're right, they don't offer matt finish in this size - I really hope they are just plastic pipes......:shake: I went to see Rob and his trucks last weekend, especially the Zil135. The "missiles" are fabricated from steel pipe complete with welded guidance fins and smaller tubes at the rear for the rocket motors. Rob doesn't do things by half - they look very good until you stand behind them and realise there is nothing inside the pipes. The sound of 2 x 7 litre V8 petrols running in unison in a workshop is something to behold! Edited July 14, 2008 by Nissedasapewt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) Interesting site to see all the types used by Soviet forces during the second world war ! I wonder if any of the Scammells or Diamonds are preserved ! :-D http://www.o5m6.de/index.html http://www.o5m6.de/ForeignTractors.html Edited December 8, 2008 by AndyFowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 (edited) There is this one as well taken at Slab Common 2007 http://www.hmvftv.com/watch/3eee609d05b90c14222f/V8-Diesel-Kraz with some pics of the same truck, you just dont appreciate how big they are till you stand next to one !!!! Edited December 9, 2008 by R Cubed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 That one used to belong to Mario many years ago, not a man to go round any thing when it can be driven over! Can't remember the present owners name but he sported a fine quiff and a perfect DA hairstyle, nice chap as well :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 A long time associate Ed Story in Canada sent me this excellent photo a few years ago of a big Kraz in Bosnia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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