6x6 cmp gun tractor

[Mick Bell]

I drew the 6x6 FAT in response to a request from a Dutch friend and then built the master for Giesbers Models. I don't have the data with me at present, so will post a more detailed reply in a couple of days.

However, from memory, the 6x6 FAT was a prototype only. I'm not sure whether one or two were built, but the intention was that it could tow either the 25 pdr field gun, or 17 pdr anti tank gun. Presumably stowage arrangements in the rear compartment would have been altered to suit.

I did the drawing based on a fairly detailed data sheet and a set of Xerox type copies of photographs. I believe these were copied from Bart Vanderveen's collection.

Sorry this is a bit vague, I'll try to do better when I have my references to hand.

Mick