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Description:
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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.
Specs and Features:
- 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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