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M1008 CUCV Miniman Factory 1/35 blog

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 1:07 PM

Looking good! 

I know what you mean about breaking fragile resin parts sanding them down, been there, done that, got several t-shirts...... Bang Head

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Posted by SprueOne on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 7:49 PM

Haha, even bought the t-shirts Clown 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.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by SprueOne on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 7:55 PM

m1008 cucv grille & front clip sprueone

m1008 cucv grille & front clip sprueone

m1008 cucv grille & front clip sprueone

m1008 cucv grille & front clip sprueone

I filled the gap around the grille with Zap-A-Gap medium CA. I think it looks good enough in 1/35.

 

 

 

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Posted by mustang1989 on Sunday, June 18, 2017 8:40 AM

I think it looks good enough PERIOD!!! Wished they had one of these in 1/25 scale.

                   

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Posted by SprueOne on Sunday, June 18, 2017 10:48 AM

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.

 

 

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Posted by mustang1989 on Sunday, June 18, 2017 10:51 AM

SprueOne

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?

                   

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Posted by SprueOne on Sunday, June 18, 2017 10:54 AM

Yes He went all the way with brake lines and interior details...

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Posted by SprueOne on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 8:40 PM

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.

m1008 cucv brush guard sprueone

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m1008 cucv brush guard sprueone

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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m1008 cucv brush guard sprueone

Continuing removal of material with a sharp knife one quadrant at a time.

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m1008 cucv brush guard sprueone

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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m1008 cucv brush guard sprueone

Those blocks are outer attachment points to the front bumper.

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m1008 cucv brush guard sprueone

The brush guard dry set on top of the front bumper part. The final position will be a little more forward on the bumper. 

 

 

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, June 22, 2017 9:48 AM

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! 

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Posted by SprueOne on Thursday, June 22, 2017 9:52 PM

Smile 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 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Ti4019 on Monday, June 26, 2017 5:42 PM
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!

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Posted by SprueOne on Monday, June 26, 2017 9:33 PM

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.

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Posted by goldhammer on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 5:06 PM

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.

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Posted by tonka on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 12:24 PM

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!

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Posted by goldhammer on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 1:01 PM

Tonka--not to hijack, but the Jeep J-10 kits show up on ebay once in awhile.

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Posted by tonka on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 2:19 PM

goldhammer

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!

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Posted by SprueOne on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 8:24 PM

goldhammer

I hate resin stuff.  You are doing an excellent job with it.

Haha, Thanks. Yeah, it's different than styrene.

 

goldhammer

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.

 

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.

 

tonka

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!

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 9:05 PM

tonka

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.

 

 

Marine Corps technicals? Wink 

I love it! Yes

BTW, AFV Club makes a nice weapons set of TOW and 106 RR ground mounts in 1/35...

 

 

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Posted by SprueOne on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 10:24 PM

stikpusher

Marine Corps technicals? Wink 

I love it! Yes

I know, right? Surprise

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Posted by SprueOne on Saturday, July 1, 2017 4:52 PM

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?

CUCV spare wheel

Thanks!

 http://imgur.com/a/US5PM

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Saturday, July 1, 2017 9:30 PM

Yes, drill out the center.

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Posted by SprueOne on Sunday, July 2, 2017 10:47 AM

Thannks, Rob Beer

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Posted by SprueOne on Sunday, July 2, 2017 3:07 PM

The brush guard is glued to the front bumper but just dry fit onto the front clip. I'll glue it on after all painting is done.

In a previous post I noted that I shaved off the lower end mounts that were suppose to be left on to help position it correctly onto the front bumper. To correct this, I scratch built a couple mounts that look a little more accurate to the real thing.

I used PE-13 from the PE set included with the kit. I wasn't going to use this part because it was for rear bench seats in the truck bed. Since I wasn't going to install these bench seats in my model, I wasn't going to install the 3 brackets along the top ridge of the bed sides.

 

m1008 cucv PE set

I cut two 3mm lengths from PE-13 and used the fold to make the bracket mounts. They worked out perfectly.

 

m1008 cucv brush guard sprueone

m1008 cucv brush guard sprueone

m1008 cucv brush guard sprueone

Then the 8 rivet heads were sliced from MENG's set and glued into position referenced on-line.

It looks like it's wearing glasses now Geeked

 

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Posted by CapnMac82 on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 8:02 PM

SprueOne
Thanks. The blackout light and jump start plug and other military version accessories could be found around on the interwebs too probably

Lots of those out three in the military vehicle restoration community.

Except, I have this vague memory that there's supossed to be a chain and padlock . . .

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Posted by SprueOne on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 8:19 PM

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Posted by CapnMac82 on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 8:52 PM

My AVG just tripped on those links and blocked them.

Side note:  I have the six keys which will start just about any scissor lift or bucket lift (except the newer JLGs).  The things a person collects over a long carreer around construction.

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Posted by SprueOne on Thursday, July 6, 2017 9:27 PM

No worries, the links are just images of the chain on the driver floor that I think you were describing. This reminds me that I need to get to the craft store and get some chain Idea

 

 

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Friday, July 7, 2017 10:24 AM

Standard military wheeled vehicle locking system is just a chain through the steering wheel to prevent it from being driven. HMMWVs used a cable and HEMTTs and later had a built in spot to lock the steering wheel. CUCVs all were keyed alike so one key would start any CUCV. For some reason, we called the pickup truck the Ten-Oh-8 and the Blazer was the CUCV. Then there was the "Contact Truck" which was the M1031 but never called by the nomenclature. The ambulance was the "Cracker Box".

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Posted by CapnMac82 on Friday, July 7, 2017 6:07 PM

Good to know my memories of be trundling about Camp Mabry and Ft Hood were not rose-tinged by time.

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Posted by SprueOne on Friday, July 7, 2017 9:31 PM

Rob Gronovius

Standard military wheeled vehicle locking system is just a chain through the steering wheel to prevent it from being driven. HMMWVs used a cable and HEMTTs and later had a built in spot to lock the steering wheel. CUCVs all were keyed alike so one key would start any CUCV. For some reason, we called the pickup truck the Ten-Oh-8 and the Blazer was the CUCV. Then there was the "Contact Truck" which was the M1031 but never called by the nomenclature. The ambulance was the "Cracker Box".

 

 

Right on! Good info. BTW, how is the CUCV phonetically pronounced? Whenever I'm keying this into a post, my mind is verbalizing it in my head as, kook-Vee, the "oo" like the in the word, "spoon"

 

 

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