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AEC 8x8 RoadTrain
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AEC 8x8, delivered new to Australia in 1934, built by AEC under instruction by the British Army, its purpose was to act as a "road train" in outback Australia.
Apparently 3 were made, this is the only one delivered to Australia and known to exist. Specifications :
130hp diesel engine, 3 speed +2 speed aux, rear winch, 4 differentials, fully independent suspension, steering on front and rear bogies (which rotate on chain driven turntables)
scale is 1-100ish
file included are:
1 - 8x8 tractor unit
2 - 8 wheel flatbed trailer
3 - 8 wheel covered dropside trailer
4 - 8 wheel open dropside trailer
the a-frame hitch on the trailer will need to be cut to join trailers together
Apparently 3 were made, this is the only one delivered to Australia and known to exist. Specifications :
130hp diesel engine, 3 speed +2 speed aux, rear winch, 4 differentials, fully independent suspension, steering on front and rear bogies (which rotate on chain driven turntables)
scale is 1-100ish
file included are:
1 - 8x8 tractor unit
2 - 8 wheel flatbed trailer
3 - 8 wheel covered dropside trailer
4 - 8 wheel open dropside trailer
the a-frame hitch on the trailer will need to be cut to join trailers together
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