Eaelec Z-Scale GMC CCKW 2 1/2 ton Tanker Truck User manual

Assembly Instructions For Z-Scale
GMC CCKW 2 ½ ton Tanker 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. This kit is the fuel tanker version of the CCKW.
Parts Included in the kit:
A. 3D printed chassis
B. 3D printed cab/tanker bed
C. One decal sheet
Required to complete the kit:
Paint - Flat black, flat steel, canvas, glosscoat, dullcoat
and Flat army olive (Testors 1165 or Tamiya XF49)
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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Decals Printed in the USA
Made in Canada
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.
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When gluing the cab to chassis, front
of the cab should extend to red line
Final Assembly CCKW Fuel Tanker, Painting & Decal Placement
Decal
Decal
Top View
Left View
Right View
Olive
Olive
Canvas
After cleaning up the bumps, paint the both the cab/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 cover as shown. Apply a coat
of gloss to the cab/cargo bed, 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/cargo bed onto the chassis using CA glue. See photo
below for cab alignment.
Canvas
Olive
Decal
Flat Black
Flat Black
Olive Olive
Flat Steel