Is there a sketchup M1079 box out there

[coachgeo]

before I try with no knowledge yet to do a M1079 sketchup of the box..... has anyone got out out there to use? I did search first.. maybe I missed it?

 

[ckouba]

How much detail are you seeking? Just a box with "X" thickness walls and a door in a specific place? I could knock that out in a few minutes if you provide dimensions.

Chris

 

[coachgeo]

How much detail are you seeking? Just a box with "X" thickness walls and a door in a specific place? I could knock that out in a few minutes if you provide dimensions.

Chris

the more the merrier. My understanding is studs are 2" steel and skin aluminum. Leaves 2" insulation most likely

 

[coachgeo]

the more the merrier. My understanding is studs are 2" steel and skin aluminum. Leaves 2" insulation most likely

some of the internals..... that make a difference for anyone looking to use sketch up to create someting inside the box can be seen in many photos from govt. planet. MME and others such as linsk below

https://picclick.com/1996-STEWART-STEVENSON-LMTV-M1079-MILITARY-OFFROAD-BUGOUT-301718489129.html#&gid=1&pid=9 (see Pics 9-12)
https://midwestmilitaryequipment.com/m1079-2-1-2-ton-lmtv-stewart-stevenson-4x4-camper-truck/

what ever you have time to include in drawings would most likely be highly appreciated by many for years to come

PS the electrical box shown in above links pics is behind the curside section where there is no window. Just inside on right as climb in rear door)

 

[coachgeo]

more dimensions here

M1079 Van

 

[ckouba]

To be reasonably accurate, if someone could give coordinates to locate and properly size the windows, as well confirm the width of the studs in the wall along the longitudinal and transverse axes.

Also missing is the actual length, width and height of the box.

 

[coachgeo]

To be reasonably accurate, if someone could give coordinates to locate and properly size the windows, as well confirm the width of the studs in the wall along the longitudinal and transverse axes.

Also missing is the actual length, width and height of the box.

same box, different windows

M1079 Shop Van Shelter | AAR Corporate

in the PDF's above the windows fit in the 3 openings on one side and the two on the other. was thinking much could be figured from the stud distances in the pdfs (distances between studs are window sizes for example,assuming the 2" square tube which is industry standard I believe)

 

[coachgeo]

more measurements

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/attachments/img_0249-jpg.664457/

 

[ckouba]

was thinking much could be figured from the stud distances in the pdfs (distances between studs are window sizes for example,assuming the 2" square tube

Making assumptions defeats the purpose of having an accurate model. Can someone out there take some measurements?

 

[ckouba]

Using the data off the .jpg's has the structural components located in unlikely areas. Putting this together won't be difficult, but without accurate measurements, the model will be inaccurate and the details useless.

For starters, I don't have a definitive wall thickness which makes the wall components' locations inaccurate. I would be guessing at the location and dimensions of the windows as well as the actual dimensions of the wall components.

That said, here are two models, because they are pretty easy to whip up: the same basic box, one with 2" think walls, the other with 4". They are based on the assumption of a 144" x 90" x 78" external dimension box. The rear door is located using the data from the .jpg from above.

Models are not allowed to uploaded to the forum but I put them in the 3d warehouse. This should get them to show up:

3D Warehouse

3D Warehouse is a website of searchable, pre-made 3D models that works seamlessly with SketchUp.

3dwarehouse.sketchup.com

You'll need to download and then open in your own session of Sketchup. I would be happy to add in more detail if someone is willing to furnish the data.

 

[ckouba]

As an aside, Sketchup is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. If I can do this:

...anyone can do anything.

 

[coachgeo]

massive thanks. am working thru just trying to put a 3d warehouse mirror on the 3d warehouse M1078 cab and its driving me nuts lol

 

[ckouba]

No worries, happy to help but better dimensions would make it a more useful exercise.

You can pick one of these and slice off the chassis if you're just looking for the cab:

3D Warehouse

3D Warehouse is a website of searchable, pre-made 3D models that works seamlessly with SketchUp.

3dwarehouse.sketchup.com

When I measured the model, the wheelbases were off for the 1088 and the tires were slightly undersize. Check whatever you're doing for accuracy and adjust the model as necessary. I just uploaded the model I used for the screen capture above, with the tire sizes and wheel spacing corrected:

3D Warehouse

3D Warehouse is a website of searchable, pre-made 3D models that works seamlessly with SketchUp.

3dwarehouse.sketchup.com

 

[coachgeo]

No worries, happy to help but better dimensions would make it a more useful exercise.

agree

You can pick one of these and slice off the chassis if you're just looking for the cab:

3D Warehouse

3D Warehouse is a website of searchable, pre-made 3D models that works seamlessly with SketchUp.

3dwarehouse.sketchup.com

already started on one of those.. I do need the box primarily. As mentioned have only so far toyed getting my Rosco bus mirror (also found in 3d warehouse) rotated to fit onto one of the Camo FMTV models. Was doing this for practice toward attacking the box build out.

When I measured the model, the wheelbases were off for the 1088 and the tires were slightly undersize. Check whatever you're doing for accuracy and adjust the model as necessary. I just uploaded the model I used for the screen capture above, with the tire sizes and wheel spacing corrected:

3D Warehouse

3D Warehouse is a website of searchable, pre-made 3D models that works seamlessly with SketchUp.

3dwarehouse.sketchup.com

thanks for the hint the camo models are not very accurate and that the red one is more accurate. Appreciate the link to it.

 

[coachgeo]

Anyone else have specs on the 1079 box such as the tube that makes up the studs.... wall thickness etc. ?

 

[ckouba]

thanks for the hint the camo models are not very accurate and that the red one is more accurate. Appreciate the link to it.

All I did to make the red cab version was cut off the stuff that I wouldn't be needing and match the measurements I took on my own 1088 for the wheel bases and tire O/A dia. I think I verified the track width as well but don't specifically remember. The red cab is just the camo cab with the red paint instead of camo.

 

[coachgeo]

more info if one wants to get more exacting...

On a 1079 Van Box, it's definitely closed cell foam. I've cut holes in the walls and floor, floated a core sample in water for two weeks, and had zero absorption. The walls are 2" thick and the floors is 3" thick. Also, the interior skin is isolated from the framing and outside skin by a 1/4" thick layer of wood furring 1- 1/2 wide. So, the wood furring thermally decouples the exterior from the interior.

Edit: Some more info: The M1079 is insulated with Polyurethane foam which is rated at R-3.4 to R-6.7 per inch.