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With the release of the Kit in 1/35 scale by Toko it is possible to convert it into all of the following truck models used pre war and
in wartime, the period covered is from 1930 to 1947. It is also possible in 1/76 scale, as a GAZ kit is now available.
By checking the following details and scratch building some or all it is possible to build these models. The main areas of research
centre around the following parts of the original vehicle concerned. Starting at the front the shape and size of the
radiator, the number of louvers or lack of them and shape on the bonnet sides. The
shape of the top to the bonnet and if the central hinge is flush or exposed. The
shape of the cab and its roof and the doors. Wheel centres and the number of holes
or lack of them plus the number of bolts and hub centres. Lastly the actual
wheelbase and the track width of the rear wheels.
With the use of original photographs and drawings I have been able to come up with
the following Manufacturers and in some case the actual model mark or number.I do not state that it will be easy but with careful research and with good quality
photographs the average model maker will be able to produce at least one completely different model other than the original.
I have not included the body styles as this would entail an other research program, but with confidence you can build any of the
following types; ambulances, buses, command wagon, field workshops, fire engines, mobile bakers, tipper wagons, and lastly
troop wagons. In the final analyses it all depends on how much research you are prepared to complete before embarking on the actual model
making.
I have listed them by country first and then known vehicle makers or in some cases importers who modified them locally to suit the
Not all served in the armed forces of the countries listed but most did or were impressed into war service with ancillary units or civil
defence forces. Many soldiered on long after the conflict was over and some were still in use in the late 1960's.
Austria
Steyr 40D/340, 40D/440, Austro - Daimler DG series 111, ADGR
Australia
Ford, Chevrolet, White
Belgium
Musse 8, FN Kegresse/Ford
Britain
Albion, Austin, Morris, Morris Commercial CD, Bedford, Ford, Standard, Thornycroft, Fordson, Bean, Wolf, Leyland cub,
Sunbeam,Starr, White, Dennis
Czech Republic
Tatra 27, Wikno MNO, Skoda256B
Denmark
Triangel-Kornbeck, Ford, White, Chevrolet
France
Citroen T23, Citroen T45/450, Citroen P14P, Latil B1, Renault AGC, Somua MCG, Ford, White, Chevrolet, Peugeot
Germany
Ford, Opel Blitz 1935 1.5 ton, Wander W11, Alder W61, Mercedes Benz L1500E, Ford V8-51, Steyr 1935.
Hungary
Raba AFE
Ireland
As per Britain
Italy
Fiat 615m co1, Spa 38R, Fiat 621 PN, Ceirano 50mA/75CK
Netherlands
Chevrolet QD/Daf, Trado 11,Ford 51/Daf
New Zealand
Can some one fill in this missing information. I suspect it could be a mixture of English and American. I need it confirming.
Poland
Fiat 6211, Uras A30, Fiat pz/nz cp half track, Polski Fiat
South Africa
Ford, Chevrolet, White, Autocar
Switzerland
Berna L275, and 26
USA
Dodge, GMC, White Indiana 86, Dodge T9-K45, GMC 4272, Federal Q9, Ford MH CS 6x6, White 16x6, Autocar,
Studebaker
Soviet Union
BA-6, BA-10, GAZ A, GAZ AA, GAZ AAA, GAZ AA M
In all there are 97 models which can be made from one basic kit. I do not say it will be easy and I am certain that even this number
will be added to in the fullness of time. I offer it as a starting point to model makers and any mistakes are mine and mine alone. Since this is based on photographic
evidence, it is up to the individual to source their own reference material before embarking on a model.
I am certain that there are many vehicles, which I have no personnel knowledge of; so any omissions are by default
This was prompted by an email cheers Ian Henratty, I have enjoyed putting this together.
Ian Sadler March 2000.
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