Some more reference, this time on how the the CHU can be locked to the lift arm when NOT attached to a container:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WELL, IT'S NOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scratch Built Container Handling Unit (CHU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Beauty shot of Oshkosh PLS with early design CHU and container:

Superb Mike! Most definitely a worthy Feature

Thank you Sir!

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As an F.Y.I. - I have found that some government publications prominently refer to this device as a "Container Handling Unit" (CHU) while others call it a "Container Handling Device" (CHD).

When doing an internet search you may want to use both descriptions to improve you search results.

Mike

Good work. When are you going to start casting and selling these as kits?

Thanks Ko for your comment and your interest.

One note: As built, my CHU has the two adjustable hook arms and the movable lower hooks so the possibility of casting this as a single piece may not be an option. (Not sure)

Also Mike Goldberg is, I believe, considering making this available as a digitally printed model from Shapeways. I think that would be a very interesting product that would sell well!

I hope I have shared enough information (and inspiration) that others might chose to try their hand at building one of their own.

Indeed you have. Thank you for your S-B-S on this.

S-B-S. ???? Not familiar with that term but thanks.

Scratch-Building Skill?

So I'm not sure I understand. What HEMTT did Trumpeter finally release? I frequently check their Facebook page but I don't think I saw anything.

Gary

Step By Step

Got Cha!

Marine PLS with armored cab hauling a half-height fuel container being handled by the early design Container Handling Unit:

Found a couple, more definitive drawings showing the operation of the lower Rotalock connectors on the CHU:

SOON TO BE NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Just in the odd chance that a few out there have missed this. Mike Goldberg has been working on digitally reproducing both the corner blocks for scratch building your own containers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . AND . . . . . . (drum roll please!)

an actual scale CHU digital model for we nuts out there interested in the supply side of modern combat.

TA-DAH! - Get ready to place your Shapeways orders!



(All images above are the property of Mike Goldberg - MS Productions)


Link to Mike G's page on the design and creation of his CHU:

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/245315&page=42#2233003


(p.s. I am not associated with Mike Goldberg, MS Productions or Shapeways in any way other than being a very satisfied customer.)

Mike Goldberg's CHU has now been uploaded to the Shapeways site and is available here:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/WATAJ4Z64/1-35-container-handling-unit-chu-msp35-070?key=7e1e586e1168db18924648a69d56456a

Thank you for the link Mike and thank you for the excellent offering Mike G! My order is placed.

Well there you go Ko - product now available on Shapeways!