DUKW Amphibious Vehicle Model Kit 1:35 Scale

The Italeri 1:35 DUKW Amphibious Vehicle model kit brings a landmark military transport into a detailed scale build, combining the long 6x6 layout of the General Motor CCKW-353 with the welded hull that allowed the full-size vehicle to move between ship, surf and shore. In model form, that unusual combination gives the finished subject a striking silhouette, with truck running gear set into a boat-shaped body built for amphibious operations. The original vehicle used a 4,400 cm3 6-cylinder engine, three differentials and 6 driving wheels, and those engineering roots shape the character of this kit. Horizontal rib reinforcement on the hull adds another defining visual feature, setting the DUKW apart from standard transport trucks of the period. The full-size vehicle could carry a 2,400 kg payload or 25 fully equipped troops, which explains its broad use by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines and Allied forces across multiple theatres of war. This edition also includes a new decal sheet for 4 versions, opening several historically grounded finishing directions for the completed model. The subject suits builders drawn to WWII logistics vehicles, beach landing scenes and transport-focused dioramas. Markings linked to operations such as Normandy, Salerno, Anzio and Pacific landings give the completed build a strong historical setting, whether placed on a display shelf or worked into a larger coastal scene.