1935 AEC "crocodile" 18 ton Pickfords lorry

[SweenyTod1]

I am looking for additional photos/ drawings of this vehicle, in order to construct a 4mm scale model. I've dismembered a diecast 8-wheel Pickfords model, which I can use, cab and wheelsets etc.

I have from various sources, the same side 3/4 view and some basic dimensions, but searching on the net, I can't find any other views of it, especially from the rear. Any more info about this unusual/ specialist lorry would be most helpful. Thank you.

Tod

[markw]

There is a photo of the rear here-

https://archive.commercialmotor.com/page/9th-april-1937/44

[PhilJ W]

There was three of these vehicles built. They were built to the maximum legal dimensions, Thirty feet long by seven feet six inches wide. They had single wheels all round fitted with 12.75" X 20" low pressure tyres. I am trying to locate a picture of one of these vehicles that I've seen showing the hand winch fitted behind the cab above the second axle. The rear bogie was one normally fitted to AEC trolleybuses with an underslung worm drive which gave a maximum speed of 17mph which when you consider lorries over a certain weight were limited to 20 mph was quite adequate.

[SweenyTod1]

Thank you both, Phil and Mark, I knew you guys wouldn't let me down. I've no excuse not to get on with the project now. All I have to do is find the box of the dismembered donor lorry bits. No doubt hiding in plain sight, knowing my track record!!

Thanks again for your most helpful responses,

Tod

[SweenyTod1]

Found it!!!!! It was hiding out of sight, so now no feeble excuses for not getting on with it. When it is all done I will post up a piccy, but don't hold your breath!!!  I can set to and produce a scale drawing, then cut up some suitable plasicard to make the well section.

Thanks again for the info.

Tod