1/35 M1009 CUCV, WIP, 02/17/13, Complete

[redleg12]

Tread - Yep...I am all confused myself...have to look in a bunch of places....getting accustomed to it

Muticam - thanks, it is as the letters stand for CUCV...Commercial Utility Combat Vehicle

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[bbd468]

Hey Red, comin' along nice fella!

[redleg12]

bbd - Thanks for the peek and for the comment

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[redleg12]

Finally found some bench time with some snow on the ground this weekend.

First I put the windows in the body. The kit calls for the door windows to be one solid window while the M1009 had a main window and a wing window. In order to allow view of the inside, I cut the window to create the wing window. Then I used a .010 strip painted black to create the window bar/gasket. With the windows in place I then installed the dashboard assembly.

Next was the assembly of the chassis to the body. This kit is well made but assembling the two halves is a PITA. After some sanding to relieve some tight fit, repairs after attempts would break loose one of the internal parts, and lots of colorful metaphors, the mating was complete!!

With that out of the way, I weathered the wheel wells first by using acrylic ceramic stucco mixed with burnt umber paint to create that chunky stuff stuck in the wells. After it dried I coated it with AK NATO Wash and then used MIG Dried Mud pigment to finish. The same was done to the wheel treads and the backside of the tires. With everything dry I then attached the tires.



Working now on some small details. The antenna base for the RT 524 is on the back and I used a resin base from the Pro Art Radio set. The antenna for the R442 is the short mast type from the Verlinden lights and antenna set. I used 24 gauge black wire to create the antenna wires for each of the antenna bases.

The rear light lenses were coated with Tamiya Clear Red. I masked off a small box on each lens for the reverse light. To create the reflective rear markers I coated decal paper with thin coats of Tamiya Clear Black, Alclad Chrome and Tamiya Clear Red. I then cut strips and applied to the rear tailgate.



Next I installed the mirrors using some bent SS 24 gauge wire for the mounting band. This picture shows the mirror, the front R442 antenna & base and shows the completed wing window in the door.



In the front the headlight and turn signal sockets were painted Black and then Alclad Polished Aluminum. The headlight lenses were installed. The turn lenses were painted on the inside with Tamiya Clear Orange and then installed. Then I installed the brush guard and the tow hooks. Here is the completed front view.


After installing the windshield wipers, I worked the model with AK NATO rainmarks to attain the “chalky” look. I have begun weathering the widows. Here is a look at the M1009 before final weathering.



And from the rear



I have also spent some time in the wood shop and started getting the base together. Next up is finishing the base and weathering on the M1009.

As always feel free to leave a comment either positive or negative

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[deafpanzer]

Hey Mike! Looking really GREAT!! Thanks for bringing back memories as my bus passed the National Guard base twice every day. The lot was filled with those beast... always loved those.

Can't wait to see it done soon!

[redleg12]

Andy - Thanks. Yep, should be soon. I have to get the base ready and finish the weathering of the model. As for the memories, that is especially what I love building something within my era, it brings back the memories.

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[robbo]

Nice work Mike, one you don't see very often

[bullardino]

That's looking the real thing, Mike

[Deleted]

Hi Mike, great work on the NATO camo and AK wash, a superb build 

[redleg12]

Robbo - That is me, "the different" .... if everyone builds it, I don't

Luigi - Thanks for the peek and the comment

Dicky - Always love the little details.. thanks for the comment

Steve - Thanks, love painting camo and totally love the AK products. IMO far superior to MIG. I am sure AK is kicking the old company's butt. I would not be surprised to see MIG eventually disappear.

Thanks guys

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[wbill76]

Nice to see you're able to get in some bench time Mike, nice progress on the 'ride'!

[ceresvesta.]

very good looking interior Red!

[redleg12]

Bill - Thanks...looks like my ride should be ready soon to leave the motor pool. I will finish with a look like it needs to get to the wash rack!!

Ceresvesta - Thanks for stopping by and for the comments. It is the little things like the interior that make people look twice!!

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[redleg12]

Exrememal - Thanks for the look and for the comments.

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[bbd468]

Great lookin' truck red! I too remember these Blazers at Reese AFB and the National Guard when i was a teen...always thought id own one someday, but girls and alcohol screw me out of it!

Gary

[redleg12]

BBD - Thanks.....understand the girls and alcohol...happens to the best of us!!

Kevin - Just give me a map, a grid square and a piece of string....I can bring fire and damnation anywhere... sorry having flashbacks... ahhh the BDU, not my favorite uniform but distinctive.

Thanks for the comments. still have a bit more weathering to go and then the antenna and base mounting...in the home stretch now.

Thanks guys

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[M1Carbine]

Looks awesome Mike, ready to go pick up the CO...LOL

Bob

[redleg12]

Bob - Thanks, LOL.... The BC (Battery Commander) would be comfy!!

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[sfcmikej]

Mike

Like I said before, brings back memories. I have to say you nailed the look perfectly. BTW can you see that awesome logbook you made? It would be a shame to miss it!

Mike

[fightnjoe]

very nice. very realistic.




joe

[redleg12]

Mike - Looking at the interior is one of the reasons I modeled the door windows open.... so you could look in and see the interior. Yep from the passenger side you look in and see the logbook and the chain on the floor to lock the steering column. The good stuff you and I remember!! Thanks for stopping by and the comments.

Joe - Thanks for stopping by and for the comment.

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[reserve]

Nice!! Love the mud buildup

Regards,
Mark

[redleg12]

Mark - thanks for stopping by

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[redleg12]

Well I completed the base, cut from Oak, then to the router table, stain, polyurethane satin finish. Then a cut of Styrofoam covered with paper mache, mixed with paint. After it dries, it was glued to the wood base, weathered with the same pigments as the model, added some turf grass and a bush.

As for the model, the final weathering was done with AK Wash for NATO models. The area below the fuel fill I created a stain with Floquil Oil Stain and on the lower half of the body the weathering is darkened with MIG Pigments Dried Mud.

The last thing added was the antenna, which is .020 brass wire. Painted with Poly Scale Dark Green and the tie down made from wax coated ship rope painted Tamiya Olive Green.

That’s it, here is the final model









As always feel free to leave a comment either positive or negative. Thanks for following along. Next mission will be the M114A1 155mm Howitzer

End of Mission.

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[fightnjoe]

the dang thing looks like you could hop in and drive away. dang nice build sir.




joe

[deafpanzer]

Fantastic build!!! Now I want to carjack it... can not promise if I will ever return it. Looking forward to your next build...

[Deleted]

now that's nice and very different from the norm

[redleg12]

Joe - Key are in the ignition!! thanks

Andy - Thanks, I understand the feeling

Pete - I love to build the different and artillery. Thanks for the visit and the comment

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[bbd468]

Outstanding build! Man...the weathering really brought this thing to life. You nailed this RL!!!

Gary

[wbill76]

Enjoyed watching you recreate your old ride Mike, nice work on the vehicle and base. Definitely looking forward to seeing that M114 come to life as the next victim!