Bill Cross Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I'm thinking ahead to a dio with the new Corsair coming out and putting a tractor/tug in the picture. Videoaviation has a nice Clarktor that will work into the 70s, but I'm interested strictly in WW2. This is another option, and I would say I'm most interested in "jeep" carriers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Trumpeter did release the mototug but you have to purchase an Hellcat to get one...! BTW, this one should the easier option as there is no 1/32 jeep, alas! LSP_K2 and Bill Cross 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 ... there is no 1/32 jeep, alas! Is there THAT much difference in size with such a small vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Is there THAT much difference in size with such a small vehicle? Certainly not to me, but some folks are fussy about such things. Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Our review of the F6F-5N, here, illustrating the included tractor. It might be worth checking various trader boards to see if someone will part with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Anyone that owns the 1/32 Trump F6F kit will have the tug sprue. It's sprue "J" and comes in all the variants Trump makes. I am sure if you posted in the traders board here you'd get one in a snap. FYI, even though it's not a "LSP" is an "LSP' accessory so go ahead and post it. Its also a good start to a detailed little tug as the engine is exposed and screams for detail. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Check eBay, there is a seller that sells individual sprues, and I checked my kit, the tug is all on one sprue. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Well put a die cast 1/32 jeep or Kubel close to the same 1/35 plastic kit and you will see that 9% is a surprising difference! However it is up to anyone to be annoyed or not by such a 1cm of length difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) Our review of the F6F-5N, here, illustrating the included tractor. It might be worth checking various trader boards to see if someone will part with one. No photo of the built tug, however. I am concerned it's less than detailed, especially the open engine part. Videoaviation's Clarktor might be the right answer, so I ordered one (I'm pissed as I already ordered their bomb trolley and will have to pay shipping 2x). Here is a restored 1943 Clarktor: Edited August 12, 2017 by Bill Cross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 There's a listing on eBay for the sprue containing the tug. It's $22.95 plus $6 for postage in the US. Kinda pricey for a little tug, but if you need one... Thanks, Jennings, I saw that but I went for the Videoaviation Clarktor instead. A little more expensive, but better detailing. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Here is one on a Korean War carrier: http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/839ca00e5f1a2773_large it might be left over from WWII. Jari Bill Cross and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 FYI Profimodeler released a detail set for the Mototug. This is quite sufficient to get a fine result. Look for set 32026P. It is quite cheap (less than 10 euros when I got mine). Bill Cross and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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