CMP Umbau-Wagen

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Hi Richard,

All that is in Mr. Frank’s book can be found in posts #11 (http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...5398#post15398), 18 and 19 (http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...1752#post21752) in the CMP Umbauwagen thread. That thread has the most complete info available known to me - believe me, I have looked wide and far. What is good about the sketches is that they give you the basic body dimensions. I reckon the rest can be gleaned from studying the available photos and measuring up the F15 chassis.

Note: the original was based on a Cab 11 F15 4x2, not an F15A. For the general construction method (sheet metal over wooden frame) you would best have a close look at the other German Kfz.15’s. Same for the folding hood.

Many have pondered over and planned for it; I hope someone like you recreates this interesting conversion one day!

[m606paz]

Free download https://cupdf.com/download/waffen-ar...ford-im-kriege

[RichCam]

Thank you very much Mariano. The download was successful and I appreciate you posting the link. Regards, Richard

[RichCam]

Thank you Hanno for the F-15 vs F-15A clarification. It is quite obvious once I look at the pictures of the front axle. For my project, I will have to add the "a" to SdkFz15. The 4 wheel capability might just keep it out of the mud. Cheers, Richard

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Rich, I reckon the German Army would have loved to capture some more 4x4's for use in the mud on the Eastern front. It would make a nice "what if" vehicle.

PS: threads now merged to keep all related info together