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Preview: A Duck & a M1279 Utility from I Love Kit in October...
GMC DUKW-353 With WTCT-6 Trailer
by I Love Kit
1/35th scale
Model no #63539
Price: $72 USD from Hobbylink Japan
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In 1942, the US Army, represented by the Commanding General, Service and Supply, appealed to the National Defense Research Committee to have an amphibious vehicle capable of traveling both at sea and on land. With 6-wheel drive, the first prototype is manufactured by the General Motors Company. Immediately adopted by U.S. Army, the GMC DUKW 353 moves in water using a propeller. This machine can carry a large amount of equipment (up to 2,368 kg) or 25 equipped soldiers.
Markings included in this kit
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Decals included in this kit
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Used often during amphibious operations, and especially during the Normandy Landing, its maneuverability allows the DUKW to shuttle between the transport ships and the beach or even cross rivers. Used in the Korean War, the DUKW 353 GMCs were much appreciated by American soldiers. The DUKW remained in service until the 1950s.
Model Length: 465mm / Width: 78.5mm
Total 310+ Parts
Total of 9 sprues , lower hull and tires
- multi-directional slide moulded lower hull
- Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units.
-The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread patter
- WTCT-6 Trailer included
Photo-etched parts & brass wire are included.
The built & painted test kit by the staff at I love Kit...
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M1279 Utility (JLTV-UTL)
by I Love Kit
1/35th scale
Model no #63538
Price: $67 USD from Hobbylink Japan
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The JLTV or Joint Light Tactical Vehicle was a new US military programme, initiated to partially replace the fleet of ageing HMMWV utility vehicles. The new vehicle is intended for the US Army, Marine Corps and Special Forces.
Markings included in this kit
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Decals included in this kit
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M1278 is a heavy guns carrier. It is a baseline 4-door general-purpose version of the JLTV family. It has a shielded M2 heavy machine gun station on the roof. Alternatively it can be fitted with various remotely-controlled weapon stations, armed with the M2 12.7 mm heavy machine gun, or even lightweight 30 mm chain gun. M1279 is an utility version. It is a 2-door pickup with a cargo area at the rear. It can carry various supplies and cargo. M1281 is a close combat weapons carrier.
Total of 7 sprues and tires
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Total Parts 290+
Model Length: 158.7mm / Width: 92.4mm
> Detailed multi-directional slide-molded cab.
> Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units.
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> The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern included as well as sidewall details
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Photo-etched parts are included.
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