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Q: RN Vickers a/c carrier deck tractor Mk.II?
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Posted: Friday, August 12, 2011 - 11:07 PM UTC
Hi all

maritime stuff is not really my cup of tea, but as I just bought the above mentioned vehicle kit from Airframe (Aviation Workshop) I want to know more about it.

Sadly there is not a single word on the original in the kit and my websearch ended up zilch .. it is like this thing is pure fiction. When and where is it used (yes I found the 1/1 carrier model you have somewhere on the island, but else?)

Any help appreciated! (!!!!!!)

all the best

Steffen
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Posted: Sunday, August 14, 2011 - 07:42 PM UTC
Hello Steffen,
I found this on a site called www.britmodeller.com. Quote: "They seen on modern a/c for 25 years usually yellow. since the Falklands War they seem to be green and usually be knocking around around Harriers and Sea Kings on UK Carriers". It shows a kit and and some some errors or areas of interest.
I hope this helps you,
Cheers,
Bruce
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Posted: Monday, August 15, 2011 - 12:45 AM UTC
Thanks Bruce!!!

that is at least a bit of information...

all the best

Steffen
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Posted: Monday, August 15, 2011 - 11:17 AM UTC
Hello Steffen,
I looked around the web site and it has more info about the tractor and the models. also there is info about aftermarket items for it and do's and don'ts of the build.
You should check it out. just do a search at the site and it will take right to it.
Good luck,
Cheers,
Bruce
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