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The Rosenbauer Simba, here in a 6x6 version, which architecture and "futuristic look" were to be later copied by the vast majority of ARFF vehicles around the world:     Regards. Guy
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Conrad produced quite a few models in Messer-Griesheim livery, a well-known German producer of industrial gases:   - left: Mercedes-Benz 2632 6x4/2 truck with Typ T105 cryogenic tank for industrial gases (modified Conrad model), - right: Mercedes-Benz 1726 S 4x2/2 tractor (Conrad model being modified) and unknown brand 1-axle box semi-trailer designed for haulage of industrial gases cylinders racks (modified Conrad model) loaded with 12 racks of 12 acetylene cylinders each (Conrad elements). To be continued. Guy
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In West-Germany in the 50s, delivery of some farm equipment:   Magirus-Deutz S 6500 4x2/2 dropside bed truck (modified Wiking model) carrying 2 Normag Zorge GmbH SV 15C tractor engines (modified Corgi loads) and a Normag NG16 Faktor 1 4x2/2 tractor equipped with a side mower (Wiking model)   Both Wiking 1/50 models alongside another contemporary combination already displayed in this topic:  Regards. Guy
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Early 70s in the USA, transport of some mooring equipment from a Louisiana shipyard to a neighboring Gulf of Mexico harbor:    Ford F800/391 4x2/2 tractor (modified First Gear model) and Fruehauf-US 2-axle flatbed semi-trailer (First Gear model) loaded with a Gulf Copper CBM 15T anchoring buoy (homemade load)  The buoy (the anchoring chain is still to be fitted on its lower part), before lifting on the work boat for final destination:  Regards. Guy
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In the US still, but more recently, a heavy haul combination carrying a transformer from its temporary storage to final location:     Kenworth T 800W 8x4/2 ballasted tractor (modified WSI model) and Goldhofer THP-L8 8-line modular trailer (model built from Conrad elements) carrying 4 "elephant feet" (Zapf Modelle elements) and a 94.54 tonnes Elin ??MVA-230/108.8kV electrical transformer on 2 support beams (WSI load with homemade beams). To be continued. Guy
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   Scammell Highwayman 4x2/2 tractor (modified Corgi model) and Carrimore 12T 1-axle lowloader (modified Corgi Toys model) carrying a 10 tonnes Garrett 4CD 3x2/1 steam roller (Corgi model)  Regards. Guy
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 Mack B 61X 4x2/2 tractor and its Fruehauf-US 32' Aerovan 2-axle box semi-trailer (modified Corgi models)    Regards. Guy
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Two models of light Mercedes-Benz "Rundhauber" (round bonnets) trucks:   - left: Mercedes-Benz L 1113 4x2/2 truck fitted with a TA Schwietert tank (modified MetOsul model), - right: Mercedes-Benz LK 911 4x2/2 truck and Meiller tipping unit (Siku) towing a modified Ben Hur Mfg G 527 1-axle tank trailer (Minicirque kit). To be continued. Guy
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I suspect MetOsul (Portugal) to have used Vilmer (Denmark) molds for the production of their Mercedes-Benz 1/50 models:    To be continued. Guy
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One of the very first models produced by Siku, as they were entering the 1/50 scale market:    Regards. Guy
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In the US, towing of a Peterbilt tractor broken-down during the transport of maritime containers (combination already displayed in this topic), with a Mack tractor taking-over the logistical operation:  Pictured above: - at rear: Peterbilt 579 tractor 6x4/2 (modified WSI model) and Clark Trailer Combo 20-40 12-Pin 3-axle container chassis semi-trailer (Diecast Masters model being modified) loaded with two 20' maritime containers (Diecast Masters elements), - at front: Mack Anthem 64T tractor 6X4/2 (left: modified First Gear model) and Peterbilt 567 8x4/4 wrecker equipped with Century Rotator 1140 towing gear and body - extendable hydraulic boom with 2 winches and under-chassis lifting arm with winch (right: First Gear model)  To be continued. Guy
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Was that Pete wrecker/tow truck,that colour originally,or did you paint it?It looks 'mean',really nice.
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modelmaniac, I got the model in this livery and didn't re-paint it. On their website, First Gear indicate 2 different liveries ( https://www.firstgearonline.com/product-store/towing-and-recovery/ ) while you can find a plain white model in addition on some seller's websites: https://le-bull-jaune.com/achat/produit_details.php?id=8293Regards. Guy
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A Van Seumeren combination, the Dutch company which took-over Mammoet late nineties to become one of the world leaders in craneage and heavy haulage. The tow truck, specifically produced by Terberg (a small Dutch special trucks producer) from Volvo elements, was mainly used in Latin America and Far-East:     Terberg F 1850-30 8x4/4 ballasted tow truck (modified WSI model) and Goldhofer THP-L6 6-line modular trailer (built from Conrad elements) carrying a 34.02 tonnes Fairbanks Morse E Series-2370 Diesel generator (modified Ladegüter Bauer load). To be continued. Guy
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   MAN 32-240 DHAK 6x6/2 ballasted tractor (modified Conrad model) and Scheuerle T 3541 S 2+2-line lowbed trailer (NZG model) loaded with a 30.1 tonne Caterpillar 825B 4x4 articulated "sheepfoot" compactor (Joal model)  To be continued. Guy
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