Tamiya 1/48 Us 2.5 Ton 6X6 Cargo Truck Plastic Model Kit

Tamiya comprehends that military modellers seek range in their projects and as numerous alternatives as possible when developing dioramas. To that end, we have continued to include not just tanks, but likewise a wide variety of assistance automobiles to our 1/48MM series. The current addition is the versatile

American 2.5 ton truck, which served in all theatres of WWII in addition to in the Korea and Vietnam conflicts.

Nicknamed the "deuce and a half," the M35 2.5 ton 6X6 supply truck was ne of the unsung heroes of WWII, with over 800,000 produced. Created to be simple to keep and repair, the truck served in all theatres supplying the cutting edge with needed product. One notable supply operation that the truck participated in was the Red Ball Express supply chain that was created after the Allied invasion of Normandy. Its rugged versatility meant that it was very configurable and soldiers in the field typically included their own modifications according to their requirements, like soldiers in Vietnam who welded armor plates to their trucks.

Requires paint and assembly.

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