M1008 Troop Carrier. AK INTERACTIVE AK35030

The M1008 is the basic cargo truck variant of the first family of light military utility vehicles manufactured by General Motors since World War II. The first generation of GM vehicles, developed under the Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle (CUCV) program, was based on the civilian Chevrolet C/K series and, in addition to the M1008 pickup, included the M1009 utility vehicle, the M1010 ambulance, the M1028 equipment carrier, and the M1031 chassis cab. Approximately 75,000 vehicles were manufactured between 1983 and 1987, the majority of which were delivered to the U.S. Army (68,210); the remainder went to the USAAF (3,578 vehicles), the Marine Corps (2,973), and the Navy (504).

They served with U.S. forces worldwide, participating, for example, in the Gulf War and the United Nations operation in Somalia. Although their withdrawal from service began in 1994, several CUCVs remained active in the following years, being used by the SFOR contingent in Bosnia in the second half of the 1990s and even in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Many CUCVs were also sold or donated to allied countries such as Albania, Greece, Latvia, and Lebanon.

Reference AK35030 represents the basic cargo truck version of the vehicle, equipped with troop seats in the bed, which can be mounted in a folded or unfolded position. The tailgate can also be locked in a closed or open position, or made movable. The decal sheet contains markings for two US Army vehicles, two US Navy vehicles, and one SFOR vehicle, each with a different overall color or camouflage scheme.

Key features of the kit:
– Over 150 plastic parts.

– Photo-etched parts sheet.

– Window masks.

– Printed MRE boxes.

– Detailed chassis and cockpit interior.

– Front wheels with optional steering.

– Opening rear door.

– Decals for 5 paint/marking options printed by Cartograf.