M983A4 CR XIII

Goldman
Almost exactly the idea I have in mind for a project hopefully next year - just got Gecko's wheeled version skid loader and not planning to convert the HEMTT to the A4 version. Good luck with this project!

Olaf R
Thank you. Same for you. I'm still looking for options for the backhoe loader. I found a 3d A4 conversion online that I'm planning to use.

Goldman
I think Trumpeter is supposed to release A4 HEMTTs soon(ish). They were in the latest catalog (a cargo and a tanker, not a tractor though).

Currently my main issue is getting the load chained-down properly. Need to find proper (and affordable) 1/35 modern chains and stretchers and find hooking points on the tractors and on the trailer so it looks reasonably believable.

Thank you very much for the photo you loaded - it will be a great help.

Olaf R
I just uploaded some more pictures. Accurate Armour has some 1:35 tank transporter tie down items, but they are closing down. Maybe one day 3d printed modern tie down chains and hooks will become available.