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GuyM wrote:Modifications in progress using the content of a box full of incomplete European tractors and various 1/50 parts sent to me from the US by Steve (member of this forum as "Exkvate 3140") [...] The set of Conrad and Joal model parts (is missing on the picture a Conrad Volvo F16 Swedish logging chassis):  After various combination trials and fitting of miscelaneous parts, I did manage to "rebuild" several new models, in addition to the Joal Volvo and Conrad Mercedes-Benz 4x2 tractors already displayed here. 1st modification complete (to be painted) a Swedish logging truck:   IVECO LD 240 E42 F/P 6x2/2 carrier with logging poles and Palfinger/Epsilon M 120Z96 forestry crane (modified Conrad model with Bemo Models parts and Conrad crane) carrying a load of 3 metres long poplar logs (homemade)  To be continued. Guy
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Second rebuilt resulting in a German container carrier (to be repainted):   Mercedes-Benz 3238 L 8x4/4 carrier equipped with a 20' container chassis (modified Conrad model with Bemo and Joal elements) loaded with a Sea Box Inc. 20' maritime container (Tekno model)   Regards. Guy
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Guy great customizations, can’t wait to see that log truck painted.
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Other combinations being progressed with parts received from the USA, a Middle-Eastern heavy haulage set and a recovery operation on German motorways.  Volvo F16-T470 6x4/2 tractor (Conrad model being modified) and ACTM S 70 320 Special Export 3-axle plant equipment transport semi-trailer (unknown brand 1/43 plastic bed being modified) carrying a Land Rover 109 Series II 4x4/2 4-wheel-drive pick-up (Corgi Toys model being modified) and a Caterpillar 834 4x4 wheeled bulldozer (CCM model)    To be continued. Guy
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Last combination, far from being completed:    MAN 35-422 VFK 8x4/4 wrecker equipped with a Brechtel Masterlift Comfort F recovery body (Conrad model and body being modified) towing a MAN TGA 26-480 FDS 6x4/2 tractor (Conrad elements being modified)  Regards. Guy
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Guy the parts are coming to life, all the customizing looks great.
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Guy is the utility box trailer a custom build.
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Steve, This box trailer could be seen in most small-size construction locations, being used as hand equipment storage and as change-rooms. The model is sold in kit and built form by E. Pinocheau, from Creatpshop, a French model producer having some of his models realized by N. Danchaud, from MiniCams. Link to the Creatpshop website: http://www.creatpshop.sitew.com/#Presentation.A I hope this helps. Guy
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The clamshell bucket-grab,on that Renault.What is it from?That is,without doubt,the best I have seen.Does it have 'teeth'?Was it a kit?I have a grab truck,the grab on the crane is from an Atlas wheeled excavator,It is too long to hang from a crane,but you can get Conrad grabs,specifically for those types of cranes.
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Guy thanks for the information, you gentleman take scale modeling to a whole new level in France.
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modelmaniac wrote:The clamshell bucket-grab,on that Renault.What is it from?That is,without doubt,the best I have seen.Does it have 'teeth'?Was it a kit?I have a grab truck,the grab on the crane is from an Atlas wheeled excavator,It is too long to hang from a crane,but you can get Conrad grabs,specifically for those types of cranes. modelmaniac, I first thought that the clamshell grab was a Gaz Evans item with hydraulic rams installed bottom-up but Jean-Jacques confirmed to me that it was bought as a kit from MiniCams and fitted to a Conrad knuckleboom crane. The truck itself was made by Jean-Francois from a modified Minicirque cab installed on a chassis with a homemade tipping body. I hope this helps. Guy
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I want to make an eight wheel grab tipper,from Conrad trucks.Grab trucks are very popular in the U.K.There are at least ten,in my town,they are the ones I have seen!I have a two axle grab truck,much like the photo.That grab would be the perfect fit,on an 8 wheeler.So pleased you can get it,on it's own.I do know the Gaz Evans clamshell,it is way too big,for a truck crane.Hopefully Minicams have one in stock.
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modelmaniac wrote:[...] That grab would be the perfect fit,on an 8 wheeler. So pleased you can get it,on it's own. I do know the Gaz Evans clamshell,it is way too big,for a truck crane. Hopefully Minicams have one in stock. modelmaniac, I'll ask Norbert from MiniCams about it and let you know. Guy
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modelmaniac,
I have got a response from MiniCams: the clamshell grab is not produced anymore as its mold is out of order.
Sorry for that negative answer.
Guy
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GuyM wrote:modelmaniac,
I have got a response from MiniCams: the clamshell grab is not produced anymore as its mold is out of order.
Sorry for that negative answer.
Guy Never mind.No doubt a suitable grab will present itself.I have a few ideas.
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Guy that Mack with dump trailer is a nice looking model.
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