1:35 US 2.5to Cargo Truck, plastic model kit

This 1:35 plastic model kit captures the US 2.5to Cargo Truck, a 2 1/2-ton 6x6 vehicle that became one of the defining transport trucks of WWII. The model depicts a troop carrier version and presents the cargo area with the covers removed, creating the look of a truck in active service rather than parked with the rear fully enclosed. The build focuses on the truck's hard-working structure. The form of the body is reproduced with close attention to the original vehicle, and the underpinnings feature a detailed rendering of the robust suspension and split type differential. Canvas sections on the cab doors add another distinct period detail, while the open rear layout leaves the side panels and interior cargo space more visible once painted and finished. Five kinds of markings are included, making it possible to choose between different unit identities during the finishing stage. A seated driver figure is also included for added scale presence in the cab. With a stated assembly time of 600 minutes, the kit suits model builders who enjoy a longer bench project with painting, marking placement and display finishing. On a shelf, in a diorama, or as part of a wider 1:35 military collection, the completed truck brings the character of wartime transport equipment into clear view.

 

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.