Accessorize a C15TA

[Barry Churcher]

After a considerable time studying photos of C15TA’s I realized how many modifications had been done to these vehicles. Soldiers being an innovative lot made changes to things in order to make their survival more likely and life easier. My aim initially was to make my truck a little different than others. We want our vehicles to be historically correct for the rivet counters and not make absurd changes or additions. I will start with this photo and my uneducated guess. Is #1 an aerial I am not familiar with and is #2 the end of a smoke discharger?
Cheers,
Barry

[Barry Churcher]

Here are two ammo type cans mounted on the front fender that could be for medical supplies.
Barry

[Ed Storey]

You make a valid point that if historical accuracy is the intent, then base any accessories and markings off of a period photograph instead of making them up.

[derk derin]

Looks to me like item #1 in the photo is the side of the top bow for the canvas superstructure.
Derk

[Barry Churcher]

Good eye Derk. Now that you have pointed that out it is very obvious. That knot of canvas or whatever at the curve was what was throwing me off.
Thanks
Barry

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by derk derin

Looks to me like item #1 in the photo is the side of the top bow for the canvas superstructure.

I'll second that. #2 is just part of the canvas rolled up, I reckon.

The most heavily accessorized C15TA I know of, is Aristocrat. Plenty of inspiration for you, Barry - and now there is a reason for you to buy a PIAT

C15TA Aristocrat.jpeg
Source: https://www.silverhawkauthor.com/pos...armoured-truck

[Barry Churcher]

Hanno, I think Aristocrat was one of the hardest working trucks in the war. I did once have a minto PIAT complete with the box and extras but unfortunately I sold it. I would love to have it back. A few years ago a guy on HMFV was building one but I don't think the thread was ever completed. I think he was in Poland. Aristocrat has quite a few extras, some of which are:
#1-ammo boxes on windshield covers, #2- Gerry cans on fenders, #3 blanket bags on fenders, #4 ammo can on fender and I still can't figure out exactly how it is mounted, #5-PIAT, #6-roll of canvas, possibly a tent,- #7 tow rope wound around headlamp, #8- lantern.
Cheers
Barry