Faun SLT -56 Tank transporter loaded with Jaguar 1

[jackh.]

Thanks Leon, glad you like them.

[paulh.]

Very nice detailing Jack.
Definetely revisiting this thread when I build my Jaguar & KaJaPa! (& the Faun)
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[bullardino]

Great scratching, Jack

[jackh.]

Paul - Thanks, good to hear and feel free to pm me if there's any questions.

Luigi - Much appreciated thanks mate.

[deafpanzer]

Huge improvement... like Dicky always tell me PE is not always the best option. Great build so far!

[jackh.]

Thanks Andy, Yep PE should be used with care

[Mence]

Very nice Jack, the Jaguar is looking great.

[jackh.]

Thanks Mence, good of you to drop in:)

[jackh.]

Come to think about not having given any info about the FAUN, I believe that many people think that the Elefant and the Franziska are more or less the same vehicle but thats not so . so here goes.

Info on the SLT-56:
It appears that the name Franziska contrary to the Elefant isn't the official name?

The SLT-56 was never attended to replace the SLT-50 2/3, it's primary use is transporting overheavy loads like the Leopard 2 A5/A6 on solid roads and support the SLT-50 2/3 here.

It differs from the SLT50-2/3 in more ways than just double headligts which is easiest way to tell them apart, it is in fact an independently and completely new developed vehicle. Technically, they differ in the drive train and the engine, the SLT-56 is 8x6 and the SLT-50 is 8x8. The trailer is also different, as is the configuration of the winches and boxes. The SLT-56 is used to haul the 52-, 56- and 59-ton trailer.
The roof of the cab is a different design as well as the whole compartment rear of the cab to the fifth wheel and the axles are a completely different type. On the front of the cab the 2 piece access hatches were replaced by a 1 piece hatch, the rims are modified according to the use of external planetary axles.

It was used in the UN mission in Somalia but with the Elefant trailer, which means that the SLT-56 trailer have never been in white UN livery.

Hope this give an insight to these beasts

[paulh.]

Useful update Jack. Thank you.
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[Deleted]

Just keeps getting better n better!

[jackh.]

Thanks lads, glad you could use the info

[Tobi]

Dec 12, 2013 5:49:27 GMT -5 jackh. said:

Info on the SLT-56:
It appears that the name Franziska contrary to the Elefant isn't the official name?

True! I've heared the person who linked the name to the SLT-56 happened to have become the father of a daughter named Franziska, at the time of it's introduction into the Bundeswehr. It's no official designation, as suggestive names for land vehicles usually are based on animals.

Cheers,
Tobi

[jackh.]

Thanks for the confirmation on this Tobi

[TRM]

Lovely work on this Jack!! Your scratch upgrading is super!! Keep the good work going!!

[jackh.]

Thanks T, much appreciated

Well I have reached the point of ready for primer, so just a couple of shots the lot before primer











ACW as always

[bullardino]

I like it. It's a massively huge beast and it will be great with paint on

[macmcconnell.]

Lot of work Jack but shes lookin good I like the Vehicle on the flat bed.

Mac

[jackh.]

Luigi & Mac thanks lads glad you like it

[jackh.]

Yep just about to stock up on primer so I won't run out in the middle of it jackwagon , haven't decided about pre-shade yet.

[deafpanzer]

Man, it is HUGE!!! No way I am not going to show my wife this or she will be very jealous. LOL

It has been a fun thread to follow...

[paulh.]

Gordon Bennett that is going to use some load of paint Jack! Looking forward to seeing the colourfication process progress.
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[jackh.]

Andy & Paul thanks guys

[Deleted]

Just keeps gettin better!

[jackh.]

Thanks Bruce glad you like it

[Deleted]

Yep stock up on primer and paint! when I did mine I went through two each of the tamiya NATO colours! Jolly nice work

[jackh.]

Cheers Pete I will and I can imagine that

[Deleted]

....Jack,don't do that to me....I saw your name as latest post,and I thought you'd slung some paint it this monster.I've gotta learn to be more patient,methinks....

[wing_nut]

Wow Jack that's a real beauty there. Nice work on all the detailing.

[jackh.]

Wingnut - Thanks

Just for you CB

The lot primed:














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