Palallin, Yes, have seen the kits, and prices, of the Bandai models! Too much for my blood.... just wish to have a couple for loads on military flats. But, not at the cost of an entire rail line!!
Breezinup, Yes, have also seen the kit shown with the tractor included to tow the Long Tom. However, I distinctly recall, with certainty, the model I had made use of a half-track. No doubt about it, it was a half-track. I placed them on my flats too many times to not remember, and the half-track was a little wider than the dual tired axle of the Long Tom. As noted above, have seen the Bandai model kits.. way too expensive. Also, have located a source for the Solido artillery pieces. But, the ones I located, by Solido in the 1970s, are priced around $100... each! Must have grown some diamond crystals on them while in storage...….
So... still seeking some reasonable priced Long Toms in approx. 1:48 scale for military loads. If successful, will pass on the information. Hmmmmm….. Looking at the artillery piece situated on the KMT US Army flat #42010...….. Take it off the flat, place a carriage with dual axle underneath, some detail work added...…. Hmmmmmmmm……….
Jesse TCA