Preview: The civilian version of the 35th scale U.S. 1,5t 4x4 G506 Flatbed Truck from MiniArt
US 1,5t 4x4 G506 Flatbed Truck
From MiniArt
Kit No #38056
1/35th scale
The kit contains a truck + driver + 10 wooden barrels
Five colour variants are included in this kit
Photo-etch parts are included
Expected in November
The third truck in the new series from MiniArt of the G-506 trucks series from World War II is already announced. It will be the 1/35th scale US 1,5t 4x4 G506 with a flatbed, this time in civilian service.
The Subject: Chevrolet G506 trucks
The Chevrolet G506 trucks were a series of 1½ ton trucks used by the U.S. Army during and after World War II.
The G506 assembly plant during WWII
The G506 was a U.S Army Ordnance Corps supply catalogue designation for the 1.5-ton, 4X4, truck chassis built in large numbers by the Chevrolet Motor Division of GMC. The basic G506 truck chassis were used for several different models that saw service throughout World War II and the Korean War. All of the G506 series trucks were powered by the Chevrolet 235 cu. in. 83 hp. six-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed transmission and two-speed transfer case. It had a wheelbase of 145 inches.
All of the G506 series trucks were powered by the Chevrolet 235 cu. in. 83 hp. six cyl. engine mated to a four-speed transmission and two-speed transfer case. It had a wheelbase of 145 inches.
During World War II, The U.S. sent 151,053 1.5 ton trucks of the G506 type to Russia as part of the Lend-Lease program. The Russians thought that the American trucks were better than the Russian trucks, especially off-road. Russian supply capability improved dramatically in the Spring and Summer of 1943, mainly as the result of the American trucks that were arriving in large numbers.
After World War II these trucks saw extensive use in the civilian field, owing to the surplus of vehicles in supply and lack of need for that many trucks. These workhorses turned their hands at several roles in everyday use for several decades, due to their rugged nature and reliability.
The kit: Miniart's new 35th scale G7107 w/Crew 1.5t 4X4 Cargo Truck w/Metal Body
MiniArt' series of the Chevrolet G-506 trucks continues. Here we have the third in the family, with colourful post-WWII use of the truck in civilian use. This kit has five marking types included in the box, it also includes a driver and ten wooden barrels to cart around. Again with this kit, the renowned author David Doyle is credited with his assistance from MiniArt in this project.
We have some CAD images of the kit to show you that indicate a lot of the features of this forthcoming kit...
- The truck comes with the flatbed body type
- The front grille for the front is made from Photo-etch - MiniArt supply tools to bend this in the correct manner
- The cab comes in several curved parts that join at seams to make construction easier. The roof itself is a single part.
- The full chassis, engine, running gear, suspension and linkages for the truck are included
- A spare wheel is of course included. The full engine bay is provided in this boxing.
- Passenger doors, the hood and tailgate can be posed open or closed. Also, the bonnet (hood) is of course able to be opened to show off that lovely engine compartment. The steel wire mesh is provided in these photo-etched parts, as are the battery brackets. the rear cargo door can also be posed open.
- There are two options for the front fenders that sit above two types of wheels provided in the kit. The rear bumpers are also photo-etched.
- The side bracket for the trucks tools is included with photo-etched details.
- The rear benches can be posed flat or horizontally
- Scale thick photo-etched parts are used for tie-downs on the metal tray.
- Spare jerry cans with brackets to hold them are included
We also have the sprues to add to the preview to show you a little of the plastic in the kit
One figure of a driver is included in the kit
Ten wooden barrels are included in this kit to load on the truck
Clear parts for the windows and lights are of course included.
There is of course photo-etch to add to the kit and five number plate decal choices are included in the kit.
The five colour schemes in the box...
This kit is due next month. See more about all of MiniArt's kits on their website...
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