Eaelec N-Scale GMC CCKW 2 1/2 ton Cargo Truck User manual

Assembly Instructions For N-Scale
GMC CCKW 2 ½ ton Cargo Truck
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Introduced in April 1943 the canvas covered cab version of the CCKW
military truck replaced the earlier metal closed cab type. Over 155,000 of these
trucks were produced.
Parts Included in the kit:
A. 3D printed chassis.
B. 3D printed cab
C. 3D printed cargo bed
D. One decal sheet
Required to complete the kit:
Paint - Flat black and flat army olive (Testors 1165)
- Canvas (Humbrol Matt 187) and steel (Testors 1180)
Glue - Slow setting CA is best.
Tools Required:
1. X-acto knife with a sharp #11 blade.
2. #400 and #600 sandpaper.
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WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD
Keep out of reach of small
children!
Note that these ARE NOT TOYS,
AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR
USE BY CHILDREN UNDER
AGE OF 14. These products are
model railroad equipment and
accessories intended for use by
adults.

The 3D printing process requires a supporting frame during printing, see below left. The
printed part is cut from the frame using flush cutters and this sometimes leaves small bumps on the
part. Use a knife with a sharp new blade to cut away the bumps. When trimming bumps off the
wheels you should place the wheel on a flat surface as shown below on the right. Putting too much
stress on the wheel can cause the axle to break. For bumps on the cab body, sanding is
recommended.
After cleaning up the bumps, paint the both the cab and the cargo bed flat olive and the entire
chassis flat black. Once these have dried paint the wheel hubs, fuel tank and front bumper olive
using a fine brush (see Painting guide below). Also paint the canvas covers and the winch as
shown. Apply a coat of gloss to the cab, let dry and then place the decals as show below. After the
decals are completely dry, apply dullcoat to the cab.
When everything is dry, glue the cab and the cargo bed onto the chassis using CA glue. See
photo below for cab alignment.
Final Assembly
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When gluing the cab to chassis, front
of the cab should extend to red line
U.S.A. 4352967
U.S.A. 4352967
CCKW Painting and Decal Placement
Decal
Decal
Olive
Olive
Olive
Olive
Olive
Olive
Olive
Olive
Decal
Steel
Top View
Left View
Right View
Decal
Canvas Canvas
Decal