M1070 HET & M1000 Trailer

still working on the chassis 

Some of the sprues needed for step 1 

62pcs and no big pieces yet.  

93pcs and still working on the chassis 

Tiny details on the brake slack adjuster, crazy 

That's a lot of drive line 

220pcs and it's just the driveline on the frame rails.  

Seriously, separate horns 

Tanks and radiator built. 10 of the 11 pieces of the radiator.  

All the photo etch in this kit 

Battery box latches.  

Padlock, really?  

Tiny little metal etch pieces. Not sure why they are on the kit but I put them on.  

Mock up of 308 pieces of plastic 

Got a little done tonight.  

Cab walls coming along slowly 

Photoetch added to the fenders and radiator 

Interior tub coming along 

This is just plain crazy 

All I had time for tonight was a little primer.  

Seriously, metal etch cab roof? Uggh 

Couple winches and the controls 

Assembled the wheels and did a little mock up. Fits so far.  

Tiny treadplate but nice detail 

Most of the winch control tower done tonight. 

73pcs so far in this assembly, nuts!  

Applied decals to the interior tub tonight, getting ready for cab assembly 

Some more parts painted.  

Hood cab and winch tower finally assembled to the chassis.  

Windows masked for final coatings  

Did a dusting of color and then flat clear for great results!  

Finished up the truck today. 

 

 

 

 

757 pieces of plastic, photoetch, rubber, and decals.  

I took it to a show this weekend and pulled a second place in the wheeled armor division. I'm happy.  

It's been sitting on the "someday I'll finish it pile" for way too long. Nov 6th 2022 I finished the truck. 

Well, here we go. Time to finish this beast up. Look at all those parts! 

Starting with the gooseneck hitch. 

Lol at all the hydraulic hoses. Look fast. 

Ooop, covered up. Good Ole military kit.  

Detail the crap out of it and then cover it up forever.  

There's that. 

107 parts to this little 6 inch sub assembly. More parts in this assembly than most car kits!  

10 identical sprues of suspension parts.  

All wheel steering, yes. 

 

Even tiny parts have tiny weeks lines on them.  

 

Keeping the slab flat. 

 

 

Working spring loaded suspension. Yes, springs come in the kit.  

 

Here we go. 

Getting there.  

All 10 suspension arms, 20 brake drums, and 40 wheels assembled. 330 pcs here. 

Slab in  

Got it painted. 

Getting those suspension arms hosed up. 

Plastic, primed, and then painted.  

 

Couple pins used in the ramp assemblies. Tooth pick fire size comparison. 

 

Yes, spring assist on the ramps.  

Ramps. 

I'm getting close to done. I didn't think I'd ever see the day. 

One side done.  

All the suspension arms installed with hydraulic lines, brake drums, wheels, and tires. That took a few days.  

Yes that is a part... 

There it is in place. 

Threads on the tie rods. 

Just about finished.  

Test fit. King pin doesn't fit in the 5th wheel.. 

And I'm calling it done! 

All the decals are on and everything is installed.  

Too big for my photo booth. 

 

Had to set something up on the chest freezer. 

Nice looking load but I think the dozer will look better. 

 

I'm happy it's done. Close to 3 years in the making!