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M977 Cargo reference
astonman
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 08:13 PM UTC
Hi! I am building the Academy M977 HEMTT and I was wondering if there was anyone that had any reference images of the M977 Hemtt loaded with freight? Most of the images that I have been able to find show the Hemtt hauling amounts of tubing or canvas covered cargo. I was looking for something along the lines of large crates or containters? Any help is appreciated!

Thank you! I'll post some WIP pictures later!
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 08:23 PM UTC
I believe the "tubing" you are referring to are the MLRS rocket pods. That was its intended cargo. Although I'm sure they did haul other things at times, the rocket pods was the primary cargo.
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 08:48 PM UTC
MLRS launch containers are only carried on M985 HEMTT`s The M983 has a stronger crane to handle the weight of the MLRS pods.
I saw various M1120 HEMTT-LHS durimg exercises. Load varied from ammo crates on pallets, tires on palllets, artilery rounds and propellant containers to MICLIC trailers. so I think the possibilities are endless.
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 08:57 PM UTC
M977 HEMTTs are used to carry everything. They are a general cargo truck with a 10-ton load capacity.

Some examples:



Frenchy
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 08:58 PM UTC
Ammo pallets :



Fuel (?) drums :



Sand bags :



Patriot missile pod :



Shelter :



Whatever you want





H.P.

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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 09:14 PM UTC
I stand corrected. I was thinking of the M985. Thanks for that.
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 10:31 PM UTC
Fuel (?) drums :



I`d that a large container to transport spare engines or other bulk good.
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 10:49 PM UTC

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Fuel (?) drums :

I`d that a large container to transport spare engines or other bulk good.


Yes, on the trailer. In the bed of the truck are 55 gal oil drums.
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 11:48 PM UTC
Sorry for the duplicated sand bags picture. I've posted it from my computer at work and access to some stuff (like pics from Olive-drab.com) is blocked...

Two more :





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astonman
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Posted: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 06:08 PM UTC
Thanks guys! I think I am going to go for a smattering of miscellaneous items. A couple 55 gallon drums and 4 large wooden crates along with some smaller boxes and supplies. I was thinking of doing a couple Patriot Missile pods but this is also going to be my first vignette and I don't want to add too much to my plate.
HermannB
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Posted: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 06:40 PM UTC
Patriot System uses a differnt type of HEMTT truck with a stronger and longer reaching crane.
Frenchy
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Posted: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 07:13 PM UTC

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Patriot System uses a differnt type of HEMTT truck with a stronger and longer reaching crane.


I knew there was something weird with the picture I had posted but could not say what

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astonman
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Posted: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 08:07 PM UTC
Well looks like that is officially off the list! I think I would still like to make a couple pods in 1/72 for a future Diorama/vignette though. They look like a nice subject to scratch build.
Removed by original poster on 01/21/16 - 18:55:14 (GMT).
Vodnik
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Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 12:04 AM UTC

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Patriot System uses a differnt type of HEMTT truck with a stronger and longer reaching crane.


I knew there was something weird with the picture I had posted but could not say what

H.P.

It's M985E1.

By the way, the only difference between M977 and M985 are stronger hydraulics pipes and couplings and different crane hook (or actually hook block) in M985. All other components are common. The easiest way to tell them apart is by the crane hook: if it has small hook, it is M977, if it has larger hook block, it is M985.
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Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 03:03 AM UTC

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The easiest way to tell them apart is by the crane hook: if it has small hook, it is M977, if it has larger hook block, it is M985.


Thanks for the tip Pawel

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Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 03:54 AM UTC
Wasn't there a rumor of Italeri making a M1120 in 1/35 scale.
Frenchy
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Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 12:11 PM UTC

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Wasn't there a rumor of Italeri making a M1120 in 1/35 scale.




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astonman
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Posted: Monday, January 25, 2016 - 08:39 PM UTC
Here are some pictures of the current WIP. I still have some crane detail to finish,then weathering, stowage and cargo and finally the base for the Vignette:





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