Aussie 15cwt Radio truck Questions

cliff · #1 26-05-12, 01:26

I am going to build a 1/35 scale model of the 15cwt Aussie radio truck as pictured below and I have a couple of questions regarding it which I hope someone can answer for me and if someone has one I am asking for some basic measurements of the body and windows/doors if possible please.

Were these made on the Chev 4X4 101inch wheelbase chassis or just on the 4X2 chassis?

were the wheels the 16inch normal 15cwt wheels?

Can someone supply me with basic body measurements please?

Does anyone have interior details including the layout and what wireless sets were used in them?

Grant Bowker · #2 26-05-12, 02:12

I think I see a differential housing on the front axle - so at least one seems to be on a 4x4 chassis.

In the Canadian context, I only know of one type of 16 inch CMP rim (other than the lightweight, 6 securing studs to the hub, version used on the C8A HUP series). I believe the photographed truck has 8 studs to mount to the hub. Also, I don't see the characteristic stepped center of the 20" wheel. Did Australian production get different 16" wheels compared to Canadian (most Canadian I've noticed were made by Kelsey-Hayes)?

I don't know anything about the Australian wireless bodies (except that they seem different to the Canadian ones, based on your photo), sorry I'm not more help.

cliff · #3 26-05-12, 02:38

Hi Grant, yes I noticed the axle centre after posting and can confirm that the Aussie body was locally produced by General Motors Holden the company who assembled the Chev CMP's and also built different body types that were purely Australian.

aj.lec · #4 26-05-12, 06:00

Sigvan were produced in both 2WD and 4WD with 16 inch wheels
Some Good photos on Keith's Old Cmp site as attached

Mike Kelly · #5 26-05-12, 07:14

Cliff

I have the stowage diagram for this vehicle . If I can get the scanner working I will email you a large scan of it . PM me your email address .

Wireless sets were 19, 11, 112 ( RAAF AT5/AR8 ) , 101 or FS6 .

Mike

Mike Kelly · #6 26-05-12, 07:23

This is the largest pic size this forum allows

This depicts the sender 133 , and reception set No. 1 setup .

Item #7 is a Briggs and Stratton 300 watt generator

Item #18 are antenna poles carried along the side , on the outside .

cliff · #7 26-05-12, 07:35

Mike knowing the wheelbase means I can scale off that drawing if it is in proportion. Knowing also that you are into old wireless sets as well can you give me any info on the different sets and aerials as well?

Thanks again

Edit: I have found resin 1/35 scale #11 wireless sets which I will buy for this project.

Mike Kelly · #8 26-05-12, 07:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliff

Mike knowing the wheelbase means I can scale off that drawing if it is in proportion. Knowing also that you are into old wireless sets as well can you give me any info on the different sets and aerials as well?

Thanks again

Cliff

I'd be interested in seeing any pics of this vehicle type, in use outside of Australia - I've never seen any

From what I understand, many wireless installations were AD HOC in nature . The crews were given license to arrange things to suit themselves .

BTW some of these were still in use with CMF units into the late 1950's early 60's era .

The army did the comms for the 56 Melbourne Olympic games , and during the marathon race, they had one of these trucks following the runners .

Mike Kelly · #9 26-05-12, 09:21

11 set info

http://members.dcsi.net.au/clem/vk3c...1set/index.htm