Aircraft towing tug - what type is this and dimensions?

[bootneck]

I have found this STL file of an aircraft tug on the web and would like to 3D print it but I don't know its dimensions.

I've searched the web and found similar types but not this specific shape, so don't know if it is an air force or naval tug.  Can anyone tell me who manufactured it, its dimensions and what period it was in service?

 

 

 

Once I know what the actual vehicle's dimensions are then I can resize it to my scale before printing.

 

cheers,

Mike

 

 

 

[EwenS]

Kinda looks like one of these except for the radiator - holes instead of slats.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/388878-bought-case-vai-w-military.html

[bootneck]

Indeed it does Ewen and with your link I have been able to identify the dimensions.  I can now scale the file and print it.

 

Many thanks,

 

Mike

[Mancunian airman]

Mike

Did you ever get this printed ??

Ian

 

[bootneck]

I did, but I got the supports placement all wrong and the mudguards and steering wheel didn't form correctly.  I haven't done another print since as it has been too cold in the shed.  That's also possibly why the print didn't do as well as expected.  I think it would print quite well once I've got all the setting correct.

 

It doesn't look much here, but that is because I've printed this at 1:144 scale and it is only 12mm long.