Trux CMP Handbooks.

Discussion in 'Modelling' started by Trux, Jul 1, 2015.

  1. Trux

    Trux 21 AG

    I thought today would be a good time to start this thread since it is Canada Day. Based on a suggestion by Michel I will attempt to give an account of this extensive, although standardised, range of military vehicles produced in Canada during WW2.

    Neillie has indicated that it would be acceptable and Aixman would like it posted in daily instalments. It will be in instalments but not daily I am afraid.

    As usual I had difficulty deciding which heading it should come under but I have plumped for Modelling since the core material will be the series of booklets written some 15 years ago to encourage customers to buy more Trux CMP models and convert them. The major source for the booklets was the series of wartime handbooks aptly titled Canadian Military Pattern Vehicles.

    The official wartime handbook was in the form of loose leaves and had two sections, one of complete vehicles and one of bodies only. I have chosen to organise the material by body, starting with the smallest, Series 1, 8cwts. Details of complete vehicles will be included of course.

    Title Page for Trux CMP Handbook Part A.
    CMP A1.jpg

    Introduction.
    CMP A2.jpg
     
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  2. Trux

    Trux 21 AG

    CMP 8cwt vehicles with 1 Series bodies.

    CMP A3.jpg CMP A4.jpg CMP A5.jpg CMP A6.jpg CMP A7.jpg CMP A8.jpg CMP A9.jpg

    CMP 1A!.jpg CMP 1B1.jpg CMP 1C.jpg

    Mike
     
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  3. ted angus

    ted angus Senior Member

    Wonderful news and greetings to Nellie and all our Commonwealth cousins accross the pond

    regards TED
     
  4. Neilie

    Neilie Member

    Many thanks Mike for doing this for us. I have downloaded these and eagerly await the next "installment". Thanks also to you Ted for the kind wishes....I spent the day so far doing what I like best....playing in a Canada Day parade with the Legion Pipe Band and doing some modeling. Tonight it's an ice-cream and watching the sunset over the water.

    Cheers,

    Neil
     
  5. Trux

    Trux 21 AG

    Additional information on Series 1 Bodied vehicles.

    The majority of 8cwt trucks were 4 X 2 Chevrolet C8 and Ford C8. The Canadian Army in the UK used considerable numbers but few of these saw active service, remaining in the UK until they were declared obsolete. The British Army ordered considerable numbers in 1940 and these were delivered direct to the Middle East. They seem to have been naturally shy and timid creatures which are not often photographed and even then are covered in camouflage netting and stowage. Often they are misidentified as CMP 15cwts. The apparently small wheels in large front wings are a good means of identification.

    Both Chevrolet and Ford developed 4 X 4 versions, C8A and F8A. The C8A chassis was used for the HUP 1C series from 1942 and the F8A was only used by the Indian Army.

    An interesting and good looking vehicle was the Dodge 8cwt 4 X 4 D8A (Dodge T212). This does not appear in Canadian Army records because it was only used by the British Army and it used few standard CMP parts. It was an adaptation of the US Army Dodge ½ ton 4 X 4, built in Canada with right hand drive, WD wheels and runflat tyres and fitted with a Series 1A body. 3,000 were ordered and delivered to the Middle East in 1941. With a 116” wheelbase and a relatively long bonnet the body looks ridiculously small but they gave good service in N.Africa and Italy.

    The Chevrolet C8A HUP was used by the Canadian Army in all its variants. It is not easy to find exactly what versions were used by the British Army since the contracts covered a number of different CMP types. Certainly considerable numbers of the standard personnel version were used, together with smaller numbers of ambulances and others.

    Dodge 8cwt D8A.
    Dodge.jpg

    Mike
     
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  6. Trux

    Trux 21 AG

    Two drawings from the 'Complete Vehicle Handbook'. The originals were very poor copies. I have enhanced them digitally as far as possible and then used my HB pencil.

    CMP 1A 1.jpg

    CMP 1B1.jpg

    Mike.
     
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  7. Neilie

    Neilie Member

    You did a great job with the pencil Mike.

    Thanks......they're downloaded,

    Neil
     
  8. Trux

    Trux 21 AG

    CMP 15cwt vehicles with 2 Series bodies.

    CMP A10.jpg CMP A11.jpg CMP A12.jpg CMP A13.jpg CMP A14.jpg CMP A15.jpg CMP A16.jpg

    Mike
     
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  9. Trux

    Trux 21 AG

    CMP 2 Series bodies.

    Body 2A1.jpg Body 2B1.jpg Body 2C1.jpg Body 2E1.jpg Body 2G1.jpg Body 2H1.jpg

    Mike.
     
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  10. Trux

    Trux 21 AG

    CMP complete 15cwt vehicles.

    CMP 2 ATT.jpg CMP 2 Van.jpg CMP 2 FFW.jpg CMP 2 20mm.jpg CMP 2 KL.jpg CMP 2 Water.jpg CMP 2 Wireless.jpg

    Different as usual, the Dodge D15.
    Dodge D15 GS.jpg

    Mike
     
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  11. Neilie

    Neilie Member

    You are keeping me busy Mike but it is a true gift....thanks again for your time and effort. It's very much appreciated.

    Regards,

    Neil
     
  12. ted angus

    ted angus Senior Member

    And can I second Neil's comments !!

    best wishes

    TED
     
  13. Trux

    Trux 21 AG

    Neil, Ted and others.

    I know you will put this information to good use. I look forward to seeing some interesting CMP models.

    Mike
     
  14. Trux

    Trux 21 AG

    CMP 30cwt vehicles with 3 Series bodies.

    CMP A18.jpg CMP A19.jpg CMP A20.jpg CMP A21.jpg CMP A22.jpg

    Mike.
     
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  15. Trux

    Trux 21 AG

    CMP 3 Series bodies.

    3A1.jpg 3B1.jpg 3C1.jpg 3D1.jpg 3F1.jpg 3H1.jpg 3J1.jpg 3K1.jpg

    Mike
     
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  16. Trux

    Trux 21 AG

    CMP 30cwt complete vehicles.

    30cwt ambulance.jpg 30cwt GS.jpg 30cwt office.jpg 30cwt wireless.jpg

    Mike
     
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  17. Trux

    Trux 21 AG

    This completes the first of the four booklets on CMP vehicles. The next booklet covers the CMP 3ton 4 X 4 vehicles. 4 Series bodies were for the 134" wheelbase chassis and 5 Series bodies were for the longer 156" chassis. Of course things are never that simple and some of the 30cwt 3 Series bodies were also fitted to 3ton vehicles, and some 4 Series bodies were also fitted to 156" chassis. Some of the 30cwt vehicles were even uprated to 3 tons by fitting stronger springs and larger wheels and tyres.

    There will be an interlude before the next series are ready. Some work with the HB pencil will be needed.

    Mike
     
  18. Neilie

    Neilie Member

    Great stuff......all downloaded and printed. I'll be away Friday, Sat, and Sunday in Ottawa but will catch-up on Monday. I'll have my tablet and will be able to see them but won't be able to download to my folders or print until Monday. Thanks again for this, Mike.

    Cheers,

    Neil
     
  19. ted angus

    ted angus Senior Member

    Enjoy your weekend away Neil, I am late on line tonight but still with you Mike !!

    TED
     
  20. Neilie

    Neilie Member

    Cheers, Ted.....the break will be nice.

    Neil
     

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