1:48 US 2 1/2 ton Cargo Truck big accessory se

The real subject

Cargo trucks of two and a half tons made up the backbone of American army transport in the Second World War. They carried loads and men, towed guns, served as the chassis for workshops, tankers and signals bodies, and kept communications going where an ordinary civilian vehicle stopped. That is exactly why they appear in dioramas so often: a whole scene can be built around them, from a field kitchen to a supply column.

What the set offers

An accessory set for a model of such a vehicle in 1:48 scale, described in the name as big. What exactly it holds and which kit it is cut for is given in the manufacturer's instructions, so check that it matches your model beforehand. In 1:48 scale the choice of accessories for land vehicles is narrower than in the more common 1:35 scale, so a more extensive set is useful even when some of the parts end up put away in store for the next build.

• 1:48 scale
• an accessory set for the model of a two-and-a-half-ton cargo truck
• the extent of the parts and the kit it is meant for is given in the manufacturer's instructions
• the parts are not polystyrene; they are bonded with cyanoacrylate glue

Building and painting tips

Cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the remainder down; wash and degrease everything before painting. Small parts are more comfortable to paint beforehand, while they can still be handled freely. On a loaded truck, remember that the load should look secured: a tarpaulin, a strap or a rope does more for realism than the best-finished part laid loose on the bed.

Terms of supply

Paints, glue and tools are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.