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The HEMTT and PLS series trucks are LONG and often tow trailers. Perhaps the reason they have the wide west coast mirrors, is to allow the driver to see wide around the back around when towing, much like you see with pickups that are towing horse trailers, etc. I agree, though, a narrower...
I see a tracked vehicle in the background of pic #8, looks like a cargo carrier of some sort - got any details or closer pics of that unit?
Your work is, as always, outstanding!
Wow, awesome vids! Bet you are proud of that truck, you have put a lot of work into it and now that it moves (and moves well!) bet you can't wait to make it's first long journey in it!
That beast actually sounds very quiet - the second video barely records any interior noise. How does it...
I remember reading about 4 of your truck builds in Four Wheeler magazine - 2 were the War Wagon (both configurations of it), 1 was the faux-HET build, and 1 was the Scorpion. I think this will become the 5th. :)
Just a side note - I have remembered seeing pics of your M920 moving locomotives several times over the past couple years. My question is:
Do locomotives in the southwest need to be moved by truck that often? There are several museums in the Virginia/Maryland area I have been to and the...
Some day, I'd love to drive out west, and on my trip, stop by your place. I feel it would be much better to drool over at your place, and at least water the grass, than waste all my drool here in front of the computer!
Keep it up, Soni, your work is an inspiration to us all in our projects...
Ah yes, I apologize - I forgot the #1 rule of reading threads: when in doubt, go back and read the first post. In other words, Duh.
Keep up the good work, Soni, this build is awesome!
He he, I had an HO set as a kid, too. The locomotive we have I remember was one of the later ones, a 2-10-4 Texan.
Anyways, you're doing a great job, Soni! What is the plan to "fill in" all that space that now resides where the engine hood and cab used to be?
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