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A lot of people don't get the bit about it being the hitch that is the weak link when towing, not the truck. That 1009 picture sums it up though. I agree with the comments about the 1009 not being a great tow vehicle for heavier trailers anyway, because they just plain get squirrely at times...

A few more of the camping area, and the silverback leaving this morning. Cheers

Hey, I know that scruffy little mule! Glad you came up with a workable fan solution, for the near term at least. I also made it home safely, it's a long slow trip driving through hilly terrain in an M185. :) For those who don't know, mkcoen is a dutch oven master. He not only did the...

I really like that shelter on the 353, looks "right". Any details on how you mated them up? I haven't forgotten the SPAM data plate pictures for you, just haven't gotten over to the property where I keep it. :D Cheers

Post is from 2008. ;-) OP hasn't logged on since 2014. Nice to see good Col David's avatar pop up again, though sad. Cheers

The bracket ahead of the door in picture 3 is for the electronic inventory system the Army is using now. Cheers

I own both types of shelter. An S-788 is quite a bit larger physically than an S-250. If I recall the numbers correctly, the S-250 is 49" side to side across the narrowest part of the base, the S-788 is in excess of 50". I'll go throw a tape on mine and get that exact measurement "between the...

Well, okay then! Pretty cool, either way. Cheers

Glad to be of some help. :) Looking forward to seeing your progress. Try that brush on glue too, you'll like it. It is great for doing long seams like the sides of the shelter, etc. I use a toenail clipper to cut parts off the sprue (that tree thingy they come on). That way you never...

Is the Humvee next to your truck the small ambulance? Cheers

The military used/uses loads of off-the-shelf civilian lowboys. They won't have a military designation, and many don't have any military plates/tags at all, just the manufacturers plate. That is a nice trailer! Winch under the front deck? Cheers

And stay away from tube cement!! There are no viable uses for that stuff! There are a lot of really good, and accurately coloured, model paints available now. I grew up using Humbrol enamels and paint brushes, but old dogs can learn new tricks, and the modern acrylics are really great...

I always suggest shop local first, even if it costs a bit more. I liked Testors liquid cement for big joints, and Tenax-7r for most everything else. I think Tenax may have been discontinued, so here is where your hobby shop can help, by suggesting a modern alternative. Tenax, and whatever...

I take it that is an inflatable tent? I have to admit, the Air Force really came up with some neat gear. Cheers

Here is some campaigning - Will someone PLEASE cast a vote for Mamabear? :jumpin: I hate to see any vehicle up there with no votes at all, and I can't vote again, so.... Cheers

For diecasts, I still have most of my old Dinky military series, Corgies, etc. from when I was a kid (I grew up in the 60's-70's on the other side of the Atlantic). I have added a few more later ones. For plastic, I have as much of my own vehicles, and a number of other club members vehicles...

The 931 has a standard 2" plate on it. It will hook to civilian trailers. The 931 generates enough air to run the brakes on the trailer. On one of my 931s, I replaced the military two-axis tilt 5th wheel with a Fontaine slider off a civilian truck. The frame width is the same between the...

They are cute, and quite zippy from my understanding. And it would fit in the bed of your 1078. :-P I want the Boxer behind it in the first picture! Cheers

Can I vote again? There are eleven more vehicles I'd like to vote for! :razz: Cheers

I'm a fan of covering things with store bought tarps. I'd rather have the sun eat them up than the original military stuff. Many years ago, when I got into this hobby, replacing the vinyl covers was no problem, they were plentiful and cheap. And you could buy them brand new from GMA...