Tim’s Airfix 1/35 Austin K2/Y Ambulance .

[Tim Marlow]

Yeah, I knew that the number on the vehicle isn't the vehicle weight but the bridge load capacity, so it does make sense for softer terrain to be classed as a higher loading.
Or should it be the other way round..?

Ooh, Warpaint Vol.4 by Dick Taylor has a whole section on bridge classification 'The simplicity of the concept guaranteed its longevity; exactly the same system is in use with the British - and NATO - forces to this day.'
Ooh,
'Because the lowest military Bridge Class was 5 tons, some vehicles lighter than this either seem to have used the 5 marking irrespective of their true class, or did not mark the disc at all.'
Weight classes -
4 Daimler Dingo, Humber Scout Car, Universal Carriers
5 Most 15cwt trucks, Daimler Dingo (later mks maybe?), White Scout, Austin K2 (there she is!), Universal Carriers

So , crossover between 4 an 5 tons. And , apparently also, some vehicles wer uprated to compensate for all the extra gear being carried
Now it makes sense. Thanks Jakko. Knew I had it in a book somewhere!

Actually think I’ve got that book on a shelf somewhere, but these days just tend to be lazy and use the net…..

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

I have trouble remembering what info is in which of my many, many, many...
...many books
Then using the same one over and over

Index them all? What nonsense is that?

 

[Jakko]

Knew I had it in a book somewhere!

I found it on the Internet somewhere, about ten years ago by now I suppose, but it was a list taken from an official wartime publication. I copied parts of it for something I was working on, but not all of it as not everything was pertinent to that, including the Austin K2; I did find this, that I got from there, though:

Vehicle type	Bridge classification
Cruiser Tank, Cromwell	26
Cruiser Tank, Sherman	30
Infantry Tank, Churchill	40
A.V.R.E., Churchill	40
Light Tank, Stuart	15
Light Tank, Tetrarch	7
S.P. Gun, Centaur A.A.	21
S.P. Gun, Crusader A.A.	21
S.P. Gun, M.10	33
Carrier, Loyd	5
—towing Q.F. 6-pounder Gun	6/5
Carrier, Universal	5
Gun Tractor, Crusader	18
Light Reconnaissance Car, Canadian G.M.	5
Light Reconnaissance Car, Humber	3
Scout Car, Daimler	4
Scout Car, Humber	5
Armoured Car, A.E.C.	14
Armoured Car, Daimler	9
Armoured Car, Greyhound	7
Armoured Car, Humber	9
Armoured Car, Staghound	14 or 15
Car, 5-cwt., 4×4 (Jeep)	3
—towing Q.F. 6-pounder Gun	5/3
—towing Trailer, 15-cwt.	5/3
—towing Trailer, 1-ton	6/3
Truck, 8-cwt.	2
Truck, 15-cwt.	5
—towing Q.F. 17-pounder Gun	7/6
Truck, 15-cwt., Half-track	8
Lorry, 3-ton	7, 8 or 9
Trailer, 15-cwt.	2
Trailer, 1-ton	3

“Fractions” mean the disc had two numbers, one above the other, but that’s kind of hard to format here.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi all.
Body now painted and dusted up.


Not a lot to do now. Wheels on next plus wing mirrors, canvas cab doors, and steps. After that, just the rear doors to finish and fit and the sand mats and tow rope……

 

[Neil Merryweather]

looking really good , Tim.
what are you using for the dust?

 

[Ian M]

Not a lot to do now.

Looking very nice too!
And I bet you have had a better build experience with this Airfix version than the "fun" of building the Gecko!

 

[Mark1]

Look forward to the end result Tim, very nice.

 

[scottie3158]

Tim,
Progressing nicely mate.

 

[Tim Marlow]

looking really good , Tim.
what are you using for the dust?

Cheers Neil. In this case I used pastel chalks. I grind up some powder using 400 grit wet or dry paper and dust it on with a brush…..a good matt finish helps….

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking very nice too!
And I bet you have had a better build experience with this Airfix version than the "fun" of building the Gecko!

Thanks Ian. Build experience so far has been pretty stress free. Had to do a bit of thinking ahead, but that’s to be expected. I don’t think much will trip me up now.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Look forward to the end result Tim, very nice.

Cheers Mark

 

[Tim Marlow]

Tim,
Progressing nicely mate.

Thanks Scottie. Getting to the end now…..

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

See, you are going to beat mine to the finish
But it's not about competing!

Something I noticed about 'Alex' Katy is the horizontal bars on the side crosses appear to be cloth or something stuck on.
Ah, the little details...

 

[Mickc1440]

That's progressed nicely Tim, great job

 

[BattleshipBob]

Very nice Tim, lovely job!!

 

[Tim Marlow]

See, you are going to beat mine to the finish
But it's not about competing!

Something I noticed about 'Alex' Katy is the horizontal bars on the side crosses appear to be cloth or something stuck on.
Ah, the little details...

The sides of the box at the back are actually canvas on the outside Steve. That may be what you are seeing….

 

[Tim Marlow]

That's progressed nicely Tim, great job

Cheers Mick. Very kind of you.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Very nice Tim, lovely job!!

Cheers Bob. Glad you like it.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi all.
Body now painted and dusted up.
View attachment 474795

Not a lot to do now. Wheels on next plus wing mirrors, canvas cab doors, and steps. After that, just the rear doors to finish and fit and the sand mats and tow rope……

Looking most excellent there Tim
... as the guys have said,the "Dusting" is superb... not too much,but JUST enough

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking most excellent there Tim
... as the guys have said,the "Dusting" is superb... not too much,but JUST enough

Thanks Andy. It’s actually quite simple using pastel chalks on a matt surface. Only thing is it can rub off if you handle it too much…..usually enough stays behind though, and another dust is quite easy and quick to do….l