1:35 GMC Road Wheels set (Firestone)

Wheels for the GMC truck 1:35 from PANZER ART

A resin set of wheels in 1:35 scale for a model of the American GMC military truck. The castings carry the tread of Firestone tires and render the blocks of the tread, the sidewall of the tire and the rim more sharply than an injection mold can manage. It is an accessory for a finished kit, not a kit. On a truck it makes a striking difference, because there are a lot of wheels and they are clearly visible along the whole length of the vehicle.

The real subject

The American GMC trucks with a load capacity of two and a half tons were among the most important hardware the Allies had. They carried loads, towed guns, hauled equipment and, in many variants, served as workshops, tankers and weapon carriers. They were also supplied to the Soviet Union, and across Europe they stayed in service long after the war. The three-axle chassis with all-wheel drive gave the truck the ability to get through even where an ordinary truck came to a stop.

Building and painting tips

Wash the castings in lukewarm water with detergent and rid them of the release agent. Cut the casting blocks off with a saw, level the cut with a file and use respiratory protection while sanding. Resin is glued with super glue, that is with cyanoacrylate. Before gluing, check the diameter of the pins on the axles. On a loaded truck it helps to sand the bottom of the tires slightly into a flat. Pick the dust and mud up into the tread from below, so that the truck does not look like a polished exhibit.

Who the set is for

• modelers of American truck hardware in 1:35 scale
• builders of convoys and supply scenes
• anyone who wants a faithful tire tread as designated by the maker
• more advanced modelers working with resin

The set is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.