1/35 GMC CCKW-352 Wood Cargo Truck

Description

Description

This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

From the manufacturer description:

The GMC CCKW is a 2.5-ton 6X6 U.S. Army cargo truck that saw service in World War II and the Korean War, often referred to as a “Deuce and a Half” or “Jimmy.” The CCKW came in many variants, based on the open or closed cab, and Long Wheel Base (LWB 353) or Short Wheel Base (SWB 352). Initially all versions were of closed-cab design (having a metal roof and doors) with all-steel cargo beds. But as the war progressed, an open-cab version was designed that had fixed “half doors” and a canvas top and sides, and the steel bed was replaced with a wooden one to conserve steel. The wood bed proved unsatisfactory, and a “composite” bed with steel sides and framing but with wooden slats for the bed, was developed. Later on, the “wood/steel” composite bed was replaced by an all-steel composite bed.

Molded in tan plastic; includes photo-etch and decals.