I’m looking for some pics that show the Us towing German 88mm Flak 36’s if they even did. I’m trying to see what are my options on a build and posable Dio as well. And if they did, what company makes a good US Tow vehicle.[:D]
Tamiya makes an awesome M26 Dragon Wagon one with and one without a trailer. There are photos of these things dragging Panthers and other German equipment.
Italeri also does an M32 recovery vehicle based on the Sherman M4A1.
The M26 armoured recovery vehicle is a superb kit. It is kinda pricey, but I’m sure that if anything, one of these could tow an 88.
btw, Rob, know anywhere that I can pick up an M-32 kit?
I’ve seen photos of an M4 High Speed Tractor hauling a captured 88mm Flak 36 or 37.
The problem with the M26 (which is a terrific kit) is that it towed vehicles with bars, and trailers with its plate (?). Correct me but I don’t even think the M26 had a normal towing pintle. Not to say it would have been impossible but it seems a bit of overkill.
Hobby Fan and PSP make a full resin M4 HST. Not cheap, either one.
I believe I have two on hand.
M26 does have a normal tow pintle as well. All US military trucks have a tow pintle, even tractor units.
Are you willing to part with one? [:)]
Yeah, I could stand to part with it.