Tamiya 1/35 US 2.5 Ton 6X6 Cargo Truck Model Kit 35218

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of American truck in 1:35 scale.

The condition of successful fighting is good supply of troops. With every army follow motorized barracks, even today air trasportrs. Ammunition and other war supplies on the front line or advanced bases were the basis of supply systems during the Second World War. The 2.5 ton GMC CCKW trucks operated the US Army's forces. The most important role was played after the invasion of Normandy, when allied columns in the direction of Germany, impossibly stretching their supply lines. Six thousand of these trucks served the Red Ball Express daily, carrying more than 12,000 tons of war material a day, allowing the Allies to continue fighting. These trucks served in the US Army until the mid-60s, built over half a million copies.

The Tamiya kit allows you to build 2.5 ton 6x6 GMC CCKW truck model. In the box we find 5 frames with plastic elements, glass and decals (allow to recreate 1st and 3rd Armored Vehicles, Armored Division, 10th Armored Division and Red Ball Express Transport Corps)

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Vehicle:

• Tamiya XF-62 (truck)
• Tamiya XF-7 (headlights)
• Tamiya XF-1 (tires)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• String.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.
Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.