Looking good!
I know what you mean about breaking fragile resin parts sanding them down, been there, done that, got several t-shirts… [bnghead]
Haha, even bought the t-shirts [clwn] that’s funny.
Well, luckily I found the piece because I just had to glue it back in place. And the slats didn’t break completely off and get lost so I got lucky there and glued those back in place as well.
I filled the gap around the grille with Zap-A-Gap medium CA. I think it looks good enough in 1/35.
I think it looks good enough PERIOD!!! Wished they had one of these in 1/25 scale.
Thanks!
I was going to forward a URL of a 1/25 build of an M1008 to you but looks like you already found it.
You’re talking about that one over at MCM right?
[Y] He went all the way with brake lines and interior details…
This is the resin brush guard part included in this kit. I bought another M1008 Miniman Factory kit which includes a white metal and lazer cut version of the brush guard part.
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This should be a testimony of the fine quality of resin casting of this kit. I carefully removed the material from these corners with a fine square file while holding it in my hand. Followed by fine grit sand paper for finishing. Didn’t even break once.
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Continuing removal of material with a sharp knife one quadrant at a time.
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Even with a sharp knife there is a rough stand out material left behind. After all quadrants were cut out, the flat side (front) was carefully sanded with a sanding stick, for nails, of approx. 1000 grit.
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Those blocks are outer attachment points to the front bumper.
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The brush guard dry set on top of the front bumper part. The final position will be a little more forward on the bumper.
Oh gosh, you have a steady hand my friend. I’d have broken the brush guard into a zillion pieces trying to get the flash out!
[:)] Thanks, Gamer. I just steeped some green tea, lit some incense, and played “sounds of tanks in the meadow” at a medium volume. That’s the trick really. Anyone can do it
Thank you for posting this. Ive subscribed to the topic. These trucks and the Blazers and Dueces formed the backbone of my Battalions motor pool on Ft Campbell. I have always wanted one of these!
You’re welcome, Thanks for checkin out the build progress. I dig all the stories from people who actually drove or rode around in these.
Do you mean, You’ve always wanted a 1/1 of these or the Miniman Factory model of it? I’d like to have an operable 1/1 of these myself.
I hate resin stuff. You are doing an excellent job with it.
As to having a 1:1, look for an 81-86 Chev or GMC 3/4 ton (2500 series). Personally I’d opt out on the diesel. Body wise they are pretty much identical. IIRC the military version had 1 ton axles and springs, and if you find a 3500 series civvy rig you pretty much have it in the bag. Can fab up the brush guard out of flat stock and a mig welder.
Just saw this build! Outstanding. I personally owned the civilian version of this vintage Chevy, and drove/rode in the CUCV many times. Didn’t know there was a 1/35th version. Been looking for one and for a jeep J10 pickup.
In Guantanamo Bay, I had more 106MM recoiless rifles than I had Mules or Jeeps to mount them on, so being Marines, we improvised, adapted and overcame. Mounted the 106s on CUCVs, Deuce and 1/2s and Navy Jeep J10s. Want to do a version of those in 1/35th. I’ll have to look for the kit.
Your detail is fantastic, cannot wait to see finished model. Thanks for sharing!
Tonka–not to hijack, but the Jeep J-10 kits show up on ebay once in awhile.
Thanks Goldhammer,I havent checked in awhile will do though…Now i need to find that CUCV model and follow this build!
Haha, Thanks. Yeah, it’s different than styrene.
Good detailed info, Thanks. The blackout light and jump start plug and other military version accessories could be found around on the interwebs too probably.
Wow, if you have pictures of any of those 106s mounted in any of those configurations, that would be invaluable reference material.
Navy Jeep J10s… that just sparked another interweb search campaign for hours…
Miniman Factory is the only model in 1/35 right now and they also make the M1009 and both also in 1/48. Both complete resin kits. Super fine quality.
Thank you both for checking in and commmenting and providing great information.
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I finished the front brush guard and mounted it to the front bumper part last night. I did not attach it to the front clip yet so I could paint both effeciently. I’ve been taking more pictures and will have time this weekend to download, optimize, load, and blog then.
Marine Corps technicals? [;)]
I love it! [y]
BTW, AFV Club makes a nice weapons set of TOW and 106 RR ground mounts in 1/35…
I know, right? [:O]
I want to add a spare wheel under the rear, in front of the rear bumper like in these pictures:
http://data3.primeportal.net/trucks/don_busack/m1008_cucv/images/m1008_cucv_04_of_12.jpg
http://data3.primeportal.net/trucks/don_busack/m1008_cucv/images/m1008_cucv_05_of_12.jpg
I made a mold of a couple wheels from the kit so I can cast one for this roll. What does it look like when it’s mounted? Should I drill out the center hub or leave that detail in place?
Thanks!