Oshkosh trucks

[greymack]

Hi there guys just wondering if any of the model kit companies ever made they Oshkosh trucks? Or does someone just have to scratch build one?

[Jim B]

As far as I know, there has never been an Oshkosh truck offered by anyone. If you really want one, you'll have to build it yourself.

[Ben]

I have a resin M911 Oshkosh and a M1070 Oshkosh in plastic. Both are 1/35 scale.

[scale trucker]

there is a resin 1/25 oshkosh cab on evilbay

[Dave Van]

What make was the Revell oG airport crash truck.....a eruo brand???

[monkeyclaw]

The simba fire truck was made by Rosenbauer...................Matt

[truckabilly]

How about this? The level of this kit is far better than anything in 1-25 or 1-24 scale.

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=HB85502

[Dave Van]

That Buffalo 6x6 is cool too....but I can't do 1/35.

[txdieseldog]

They are mostly flat surfaces, right? That sounds pretty simple. Just need to get the measurements correct.

[Ben]

How about this? The level of this kit is far better than anything in 1-25 or 1-24 scale.

http://www.greatmode...tem_num=HB85502

That's the M1070 that I have sitting here. That is one incredible kit with a LOT of pieces!!!!!!!!!! It has twelve photo etch frets!!!!!!! The only bad thing about the kit is that it only has pieces resembling the bottom of the engine and trans. (badly resemble) but Real Models of the Czech Republic makes an awesome, resin Detroit Diesel 8V92 with Allison transmission that drops right in the chassis of the M1070. They include a new resin floor, firewall, radiator and air cleaner in the kit as well. Pics of the engine can be seen in the "Resin" part of this forum.

[Aaronw]

You do realize that is kind of like saying Ford truck, there have been a lot of different Oshkosh trucks built since 1917. I think at one time someone did offer a P-series cab in resin, but haven't seen one in a very long time so could be mistaken.

The P-series is commonly used for heavy snow plow trucks, it is mostly flat panels but at all kinds of wierd angles. The cab is wider at the top, than the bottom, and gets wider front to back. The front and side windows angle out from the top to help keep snow from sticking. These things make me think it would be a really tough job to cast correctly.

I was sketching one out from measurements so I could try and scratchbuild one, but that project is a long way off.

Edited March 28, 2012 by Aaronw

[Old Albion]

I bought an Oshkosh resin conversion from Spalding Trading and Shipping some years ago. I think it was a Griffin one (not sure). It might be worth sending them an E-mail to see what happened to the mold etc. Here is the one I built!

Hosted on Fotki

Hosted on Fotki

http://public.fotki..../6-x-6-oshkosh/

Dave

Edited March 28, 2012 by Old Albion

[truckabilly]

Wow Dave, that´s something! Where did you get the green unit loaded on the truck?

[Old Albion]

Jarda,

The green generator set is scratch built. I used a resin N14 Cummins (from Auslowe??) as the engine. Its just my interprotation of a field generator.

Dave

[hooknladderno1]

Here is an Oshkosh P-19 ARFF that I have begun. The original photo credit goes to Chuck Madderom.

My version will be in 1/25 scale. It will be 100% scratchbuilt. I am struggling with the tires/treads/wheels to get them accurate. Will post progress in a separate thread as the project proceeds...