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Tamiya understands
that military modellers seek variety in their projects and as many options as
possible when creating dioramas. To that end, we have continued to add not only
tanks, but also a wide range of support vehicles to our 1/48MM series. The
latest addition is the versatile American 2.5 ton truck, which served in all
theatres of WWII as well as in the Korea and Vietnam conflicts.
About the 2.5 Ton 6x6 Cargo Truck
Nicknamed the "deuce
and a half," the M35 2.5 ton 6X6 supply truck was one of the unsung heroes of
WWII, with over 800,000 produced. Designed to be easy to maintain and repair,
the truck served in all theatres supplying the front lines with needed material.
One notable supply operation that the truck took part in was the �Red Ball
Express� supply chain that was created after the Allied invasion of Normandy.
It�s rugged versatility meant that it was extremely configurable and troops in
the field often added their own modifications according to their needs, like
soldiers in Vietnam who welded armor plates to their trucks.
About the Model
- High quality 1/48 scale assembly model kit
of the American 2.5 ton truck.
- Die cast chassis features metal screws for
easy assembly with truck body.
- Cabin top features realistic fabric texture
and can be removeable to display cabin interior.
- 1 driver figure included.
- 2 types of markings, one from a unit in
Normandy and another from the famous Red Ball Express are included.
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