1:35 Mod. US M978 Fuel Service Truck

The Italeri M978 Fuel Service Truck captures the HEMTT fuel-servicing variant as a detailed 1:35 scale assembly kit with a finished length of 29.7 cm. Its 8-wheel-drive military tanker layout, angular cab and cylindrical tank body give the model the unmistakable profile of a heavy logistics vehicle built for demanding terrain. The subject represents the M978 version developed for fuel transport duties, with the full-size vehicle carrying over 9,500 liters in its tank. That role gives the build a distinct identity within military transport subjects, separating it from cargo or equipment carriers in the same HEMTT family. The kit uses upgraded moulds and comes with a color instruction sheet to support the painting stages with clearer visual guidance. New rims and rubber tyres refine the running gear, while the decal sheet adds service labels, hazard warnings, JP-8 markings, tie-down points and other technical stencils that bring the tanker body to life. Decals for 2 versions allow different finishing choices within the same vehicle type. Across the workbench, the combination of large structural parts and smaller service details creates a build with clear visual progress from chassis and cab to tank and markings. With 600 minutes assembly time and a 14 years recommendation, the kit suits focused painting sessions, careful decal placement and a finished display that carries the operational character of a U.S. Army fuel truck used in Iraq and Afghanistan.