1:72 DUKW 2 1/2 ton GMC truck amphibious version

1:72 DUKW 2 1/2 ton GMC truck amphibious version

12.76 €
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1:72 DUKW 2 1/2 ton GMC truck amphibious version

An injection-molded plastic kit of the American DUKW 2.5 ton amphibious truck (GMC) in 1:72 scale from Italeri.

Scale1:72
Manufacturer Italeri
Product EAN1591111359349

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12.76 €
10.55 € without VAT
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The DUKW 2.5 ton GMC amphibious truck (1:72, Italeri)

An injection-molded plastic kit in 1:72 scale from Italeri. The model captures the famous American DUKW amphibious truck of the Second World War; the box carries the anniversary marking for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings and contains decals for four variants and a color painting guide. The kit is supplied unassembled and unpainted.

The real subject

The DUKW was derived from the ordinary GMC CCKW 6x6 truck, to which a welded watertight hull was added to turn it into an amphibious vehicle. It was powered by a six-cylinder engine driving all six wheels; in the water it carried a load of about 2.4 tons or up to roughly 25 soldiers. It served to move supplies briskly from ships straight onto the beaches. The Americans and their allies used it in many landings, including D-Day in Normandy (Utah and Omaha beaches) and the operations at Salerno and Anzio and in the Pacific.

Building and painting tips

In the small 1:72 scale glue the parts precisely and with a light touch, ideally with liquid cement for plastic. Apply primer and airbrush the basic Olive Drab shade. Bring out the recesses and the rivet detail with a dark wash and the edges with dry-brushing. Dust the lower hull and the fenders with dust and mud pigments; an amphibious vehicle is a rewarding subject for a beach diorama.

Who the model is for

  • For fans of Allied Second World War equipment and of D-Day
  • For modelers working in the smaller 1:72 scale
  • For builders of beach and landing dioramas
  • For beginning and moderately advanced builders

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

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FAQ

It was derived from the ordinary GMC 6x6 truck, to which a welded watertight hull was added. That created an amphibious vehicle which carried supplies from ships straight onto the beaches.

The decal sheet covers four variants and a color painting guide is included. The box carries the anniversary marking for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

Yes, with a certain amount of care. It is the smaller 1:72 scale with a moderately difficult build, and even a slightly advanced beginner can manage it.

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1:72 DUKW 2 1/2 ton GMC truck amphibious version

An injection-molded plastic kit of the American DUKW 2.5 ton amphibious truck (GMC) in 1:72 scale from Italeri.
In stock
12.76 €
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