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Wider Wargaming => Genre/Period Discussion => 20th Century => Topic started by: Sunray on 19 May 2011, 10:22:23 AM

Title: wheels wanted
Post by: Sunray on 19 May 2011, 10:22:23 AM
I am looking for sets of wheels and axles to convert the 120mm mortar (SV48) into the wheeled post war version that is used by a number of armies.
The Dutch have a very useful 120mm mounted this way.  Does anyone know of a source ?

Sunray Out
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 19 May 2011, 11:13:34 AM
Small ones from plastic kits - or trim the off other vehicles.

IanS
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: Gandalf on 19 May 2011, 12:08:26 PM
Do you have any pictures of what you're after?
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: Sunray on 19 May 2011, 01:10:12 PM
No, sorry don't have a picture. And in response to Ian, its a bit of a waste to destory a vehicle.  I have used the jeep wheels/axle of a 12mm Minifigs jeep - which works well, and jeep can converted to a 'shot up' version. a bit like Peter Pig does in 15mm.

Just wondered if there was a better value for money  source

Sunray Out
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 19 May 2011, 01:16:15 PM
6mm Trucks ?
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: Leon on 19 May 2011, 02:22:59 PM
We've got quite a variety of wheels in the various ranges which we could send you, just need a rough idea of size and look?
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: OldenBUA on 19 May 2011, 05:31:53 PM
Some pictures of the Dutch 120mm Brandt, with wheels:

http://members.home.nl/h.leijten/index.html?Thttp://members.home.nl/h.leijten/mat/mortieren.htm
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: Sunray on 19 May 2011, 06:50:23 PM
Ahhh, lovely mate, some neat images there,brough back a few Cold War memories   Great guys the Cloggies - 

Yes Leon, need an Axle and two wheels - jeep would be fine. The base looks BIG but soon beds in when thumping out 120mm . If you have such, I will add to my next order.   The added mobility makes the 120 a neat bit of kit on the table .Thanks guys


Sunray Out 
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: Leon on 19 May 2011, 11:07:20 PM
Quote from: Sunray on 19 May 2011, 06:50:23 PM
Yes Leon, need an Axle and two wheels - jeep would be fine. The base looks BIG but soon beds in when thumping out 120mm . If you have such, I will add to my next order.   The added mobility makes the 120 a neat bit of kit on the table .Thanks guys

I'll get back to you on this one after the weekend.
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: Sunray on 20 May 2011, 11:23:50 AM
Thanks Leon. Pendraken customer service- simply the best !

Sunray Out
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: Dickie255 on 21 May 2011, 05:38:22 AM
These wheels keep on rollin..........I have a project to scratch build a few Humber 'Pigs' in 10mm and would also need some wheels. The wheels & axles from BR66 Matador 4X4 field artillery tractor would seem to fit the bill. If you could do I'll add them onto my order for the St. Helen's show?

Many thanks  ;)
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 21 May 2011, 07:29:30 AM
Warning on that one our kid. The Pig has more angles than soft Mick. It is I'm told a Pig to build.

Also - what for ?

IanS  :-\
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: Dickie255 on 27 May 2011, 05:47:18 AM
QuoteWarning on that one our kid. The Pig has more angles than soft Mick. It is I'm told a Pig to build.

I've bought the Airfix magazine with instructions & plans on how to build it in 1/72. I'm going to scale the drawings down to 10mm but yes you're right it does seem to have a lots of angles and not the easiest to build

QuoteAlso - what for ?

A very good question!

I like to do a VBCW circa 1975 project in 10mm (with the Pendraken Falklands range in mind). I've scanned the internet and no does it in 10mm  Also, I've never scratch built anything before - maybe the Humber Pig isn't the thing start with? But what the hell.......it looks like for the future I'll have plenty of time on my hands considering the current economic/job situation
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 27 May 2011, 08:28:26 AM
Out of period for you one of the new vehicles, or may be a Buffel/Crocodile MR vehicle might work.

IanS
Title: Re: wheels wanted
Post by: Leon on 01 June 2011, 07:26:20 PM
Dave's just had a look through the photo's and we can sort you out some wheels for that, no bother.  Just let me know when you place your next order, and we'll pop some in.

Quote from: Dickie255 on 21 May 2011, 05:38:22 AM
These wheels keep on rollin..........I have a project to scratch build a few Humber 'Pigs' in 10mm and would also need some wheels. The wheels & axles from BR66 Matador 4X4 field artillery tractor would seem to fit the bill. If you could do I'll add them onto my order for the St. Helen's show?

Many thanks  ;)

The ones on the Matador are cast on I believe, but we could give you some from the 5.5" FG?  Also, do you fancy making just the one Pig, and we'll mould it up for you?