In Box Review of CMK 1/35th Scale M-151 Mutt (Engine & Accessories)
Kit no. 3002
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 2003
MSRP: back then- $13.00
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 2003
MSRP: back then- $13.00
HISTORY:
The Truck, Utility, ¼-Ton, 4×4, M151 or simply M151 was the successor to the Korean War M38 and M38A1 Jeep Light Utility Vehicles. The M151 had an integrated body design which offered a little more space than prior jeeps, and featured all-around independent suspension with coil springs. It has since been replaced by the larger AM General HMMWV in most utility roles in frontline use. With some M151A2 units still in U.S. military service in 1999, the M151 series achieved a longer run of service than that of the World War II/Korean War-era MB/GPW, M38, and M38A1 series combined.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ford, Kaiser, AM General
Production: 100,000 (1959–1988) last production of 1,000 units built for Pakistan (1988) At AM General and line dismantled.
Body and chassis:
Class: ¼ ton truck/personnel transport, four wheel drive
Body style: jeep
Layout: Front engine, 4WD
Related: M422 "Mighty Mite" contemporary
Powertrain:
Engine: inline 4-cyl., 141.5 cu in (2.319 L) of 71 hp (53 kW) at 4,000 rpm / 128 ft-lb (174 N-m) at 1,800 rpm
Transmission: 4-speed + reverse manual transmission, single-speed, part-time transfer case
Dimensions:
Wheelbase: 85 in (2,160 mm)
Length: 132.7 in (3,370 mm)
Width : 64.3 in (1,630 mm)
Height: 71 in (1,800 mm) with top up, reducible to 53 in (1,350 mm)
Curb weight: 2,400 lb. (1,100 kg)
Predecessor: Willys M38A1
Successor: AM General HMMWV
The Truck, Utility, ¼-Ton, 4×4, M151 or simply M151 was the successor to the Korean War M38 and M38A1 Jeep Light Utility Vehicles. The M151 had an integrated body design which offered a little more space than prior jeeps, and featured all-around independent suspension with coil springs. It has since been replaced by the larger AM General HMMWV in most utility roles in frontline use. With some M151A2 units still in U.S. military service in 1999, the M151 series achieved a longer run of service than that of the World War II/Korean War-era MB/GPW, M38, and M38A1 series combined.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ford, Kaiser, AM General
Production: 100,000 (1959–1988) last production of 1,000 units built for Pakistan (1988) At AM General and line dismantled.
Body and chassis:
Class: ¼ ton truck/personnel transport, four wheel drive
Body style: jeep
Layout: Front engine, 4WD
Related: M422 "Mighty Mite" contemporary
Powertrain:
Engine: inline 4-cyl., 141.5 cu in (2.319 L) of 71 hp (53 kW) at 4,000 rpm / 128 ft-lb (174 N-m) at 1,800 rpm
Transmission: 4-speed + reverse manual transmission, single-speed, part-time transfer case
Dimensions:
Wheelbase: 85 in (2,160 mm)
Length: 132.7 in (3,370 mm)
Width : 64.3 in (1,630 mm)
Height: 71 in (1,800 mm) with top up, reducible to 53 in (1,350 mm)
Curb weight: 2,400 lb. (1,100 kg)
Predecessor: Willys M38A1
Successor: AM General HMMWV
THE KIT:
CMK is based in Praha, Czech Republic.
This kit came in a blousy, yellow, end-opening type box. The box is 2 ½” too long and 1” too wide. The box art shows a color photo of the engine and accessories assembled in either the Tamiya or Academy brand kits of the Mutt. It does not say which it is. The Mutt is unpainted. The engine is black.
The side panels have a WARNING, that says: Not recommended for children under 14.
This product may cause harm if chewed or swallowed. Glue. Paint and decal sheet are not included. Said in English, German, Czech and French, with color illustrations of the flags of the country that speaks the language.
I am no fan of this type of box, because invariably either parts of the decal sheet will find their way past one of the end-flaps of the box, to become lost forever. (there are no decals in this kit). Give me a tray and lid type box any day of the week.
CMK is based in Praha, Czech Republic.
This kit came in a blousy, yellow, end-opening type box. The box is 2 ½” too long and 1” too wide. The box art shows a color photo of the engine and accessories assembled in either the Tamiya or Academy brand kits of the Mutt. It does not say which it is. The Mutt is unpainted. The engine is black.
The side panels have a WARNING, that says: Not recommended for children under 14.
This product may cause harm if chewed or swallowed. Glue. Paint and decal sheet are not included. Said in English, German, Czech and French, with color illustrations of the flags of the country that speaks the language.
I am no fan of this type of box, because invariably either parts of the decal sheet will find their way past one of the end-flaps of the box, to become lost forever. (there are no decals in this kit). Give me a tray and lid type box any day of the week.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
This kit holds 3 resin parts and a steel PE fret in 2 sealed clear cello bags and the instructions.
The parts consist of the engine, grill and hood in tan resin. All the parts have pour blocks on them to remove.
This kit holds 3 resin parts and a steel PE fret in 2 sealed clear cello bags and the instructions.
The parts consist of the engine, grill and hood in tan resin. All the parts have pour blocks on them to remove.
The instructions consist of a single-sheet. Printed on one side in 5 ¾” x 8 ¼”.
It shows 2 assembly steps, illustrations of the 3 parts and 2 international assembly symbol explanations.
One symbol means REMOVE and the other one means NOT TO BE USED (and a listing of 3 Tamiya kit part numbers to not use).
The Tamiya kits to use are either Kit no. 35125 or 35130. The Academy kit is Kit no. 1325 or 1326.
It shows 2 assembly steps, illustrations of the 3 parts and 2 international assembly symbol explanations.
One symbol means REMOVE and the other one means NOT TO BE USED (and a listing of 3 Tamiya kit part numbers to not use).
The Tamiya kits to use are either Kit no. 35125 or 35130. The Academy kit is Kit no. 1325 or 1326.
The detail is excellent.
Recommended.
Recommended.