Pssst... want to build a gun tractor?

Keith Webb · #1 04-07-04, 23:17

I now have some of the army drawings dated 1944 for building No. 9 Aust gun tractors online.
This is by no means a complete set, but it does show how to make some of the bits usually missing.
So far I've only scanned the A4 size pics; larger ones should follow soon.
I can send larger scans on request.

Have a look.

cliff · #2 05-07-04, 01:38

AHHHHHHH! original drawings. What a scoop.

Keith I would be interested in purchasing a set of full size copies of the plans if possible. They will be an invaluable aid when I do a 1/35 scale Ford Gun tractor later.

Thanks
Cliff

Keith Webb · #3 05-07-04, 02:05

Hi Cliff

Exciting, isn't it. Be great to see a model of a number 9 FGT.
I'll do the 1:1 version.

Unfortunately there are relatively few drawings there, although there are side elevations of the tractor they have faded almost to invisibility.

I'll see what needs to be done as far as copying and we'll make a few sets.

Wayne Henderson · #4 05-07-04, 09:59

...ah yes please. I recognise most of the parts except the map holders? and still have no idea about the clamp aft of the spare wheel. A very rare find that you need to share with your friends Keith mate.

Hanno Spoelstra · #5 05-07-04, 11:10

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Originally posted by Keith Webb
Pssst... want to build a gun tractor?

Yes, could you get me some drawings for the Indian Pattern FAT as well, please?

Seriously, good on ya, mate! When can we expect the release of The Year of the Gun Tractor?!?

H.

Keith Webb · #6 05-07-04, 22:19

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Originally posted by Wayne Henderson
...ah yes please. I recognise most of the parts except the map holders? and still have no idea about the clamp aft of the spare wheel. A very rare find that you need to share with your friends Keith mate.

The clamp aft of the spare wheel is for the holdfasts used when winching.
There are drawings for it too, but they're the larger ones.

K

Wayne Henderson · #7 05-07-04, 22:50

Hold fast, is this the said scotches(?) which I have yet to see in the flesh, not too common. Good find Keith.

Keith Webb · #8 05-07-04, 23:06

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Originally posted by Wayne Henderson
Hold fast, is this the said scotches(?) which I have yet to see in the flesh, not too common. Good find Keith.

Yes, I assume these are the scotches. Haven't tried fitting a set to Euan's yet - must give it a go.

Keith Webb · #9 06-07-04, 01:23

Unfortunately some of the plans have faded to almost nothing. This one was hardly discernable but with enhancement it is at least a sort of grubby outline.

I've posted more here.

cliff · #10 06-07-04, 04:11

there is more then enough detail showing with a few measurements to be able to scale off the plans foe modelmaking. Thanks for sharing Keith

Larry Hayward · #11 15-07-04, 23:50

Have you tried viewing these faded plans under any other type of light source - U/V lamp or infra-red? You never know it may or may not give you a bit more detail?

Keith Webb · #12 16-07-04, 00:03

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Originally posted by Larry Hayward
Have you tried viewing these faded plans under any other type of light source - U/V lamp or infra-red? You never know it may or may not give you a bit more detail?

Good idea, Larry
My neighbour is an architect and has a UV light.
I'll give it a go.

Keith

Rolf S. Ask · #13 16-07-04, 00:13

but had no Aussie to rebuild here so I had to do with what was arround.... Here is a shot before and after all in one.....

Rolf