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Denimo
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Posted: Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 07:36 AM UTC
I plan to build this later and got the donor kit, Eduard exterior and interior kits, the Panzer Art wheels, BD dump body and "standard" 2 crew members for Christmas and birthday.

My question is; did the HET dump regularly carry a second crew member in rear-area activities?

My gut tells me yes, but Id love to know the facts.

Thanks guys!
HermannB
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Posted: Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 09:05 AM UTC
M1070 Dump truck is a conversion made by a surplus firm. It never served with the US Forces. Sometimes BD sells kits that are work of fiction.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 09:42 AM UTC
As Hans-Hermann said, it unfortunately was never an actual fielded military vehicle. There are a few examples that were/are aftermarket conversions by civilian surplus companies.
Frenchy
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Posted: Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 09:57 AM UTC
Just a few examples of conversions...







Here's the inspiration for Black Dog release. It's fitted with a Rowe dump body :



More pics here :

https://bangshift.com/bangshiftxl/this-1994-m1070-oshkosh-military-dump-truck-seats-six-can-haul-60000lbs-has-8-wheel-drive-and-steering/

H.P.
HermannB
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Posted: Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 06:13 PM UTC
Would be interesting if you have a Deere LC230 to load it. Hmmm... we definitly need more construction equipment, Excavators, loaders, small dozers...
Frenchy
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Posted: Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 08:10 PM UTC

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we definitly need more construction equipment, Excavators, loaders, small dozers...



Let's hope Hasegawa will expand their 1/35 Hitachi range...

H.P.
HermannB
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Posted: Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 10:44 PM UTC
I would like to see CAT and Deere maschines.
Denimo
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Posted: Friday, December 27, 2019 - 06:43 AM UTC
Thanks for clearing that up. Oh well, I suppose a transporter being loaded is on the cards, to accompany a loaded one on the road.

That or a second HET gun truck.
DocEvan
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Posted: Saturday, December 28, 2019 - 09:18 AM UTC

I know Black Dog sells the resin dump body, but where did you get it???


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I plan to build this later and got the donor kit, Eduard exterior and interior kits, the Panzer Art wheels, BD dump body and "standard" 2 crew members for Christmas and birthday.

My question is; did the HET dump regularly carry a second crew member in rear-area activities?

My gut tells me yes, but Id love to know the facts.

Thanks guys!

Denimo
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Posted: Sunday, December 29, 2019 - 05:26 AM UTC

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I know Black Dog sells the resin dump body, but where did you get it???


Quoted Text

I plan to build this later and got the donor kit, Eduard exterior and interior kits, the Panzer Art wheels, BD dump body and "standard" 2 crew members for Christmas and birthday.

My question is; did the HET dump regularly carry a second crew member in rear-area activities?

My gut tells me yes, but Id love to know the facts.

Thanks guys!





Fleabay.
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