Daimler Workshop Lorry Model
In the First World War, the British armed forces used large numbers of lorries, cars, tanks and aircraft. The ability to maintain and repair this equipment where it was being used was important. Hence, a fleet of mobile workshops were made to War Office specification. These consisted of three-ton lorries carrying the machinery necessary for making all but major repairs. During use the lorry was parked and its sides folded down to extend the workshop floor. The machine tools were then driven from the lorry engine by belts and shafting.
This 1/8th scale model is one of a series that Daimler provided for the Science Museum in London in 1921 to illustrate their role in providing mechanical transport and equipment during the 'war to end all wars.' Other models in the series included a Daimler motor ambulance, a tank with a Daimler engine and a large Daimler motor car for senior officers, although I didn't see these during my visit.
Daimler Workshop Lorry Model
In the First World War, the British armed forces used large numbers of lorries, cars, tanks and aircraft. The ability to maintain and repair this equipment where it was being used was important. Hence, a fleet of mobile workshops were made to War Office specification. These consisted of three-ton lorries carrying the machinery necessary for making all but major repairs. During use the lorry was parked and its sides folded down to extend the workshop floor. The machine tools were then driven from the lorry engine by belts and shafting.
This 1/8th scale model is one of a series that Daimler provided for the Science Museum in London in 1921 to illustrate their role in providing mechanical transport and equipment during the 'war to end all wars.' Other models in the series included a Daimler motor ambulance, a tank with a Daimler engine and a large Daimler motor car for senior officers, although I didn't see these during my visit.