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Item No:32548
1/48 Military Miniature Series No.48
1/48 SCALE U.S. 2 1/2-TON 6x6 CARGO TRUCK
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Length: 137 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
An Unsung Hero
The 2 1/2 ton cargo truck supported the lifeline of the Allied armies in WWII and Korea, carrying supplies and soldiers to the front. Over 800,000 were built during WWII, with many variations produced for various tasks. The most common flatbed cargo truck had an off-road cargo capacity of 2 1/2 tons and a paved road capacity of 4 tons. With its bulletproof reliability and 72km/hr top speed, it ferried much-needed supplies, medicines, food, and fuel to help the Allies win the war.
About the Model
★Length: 137mm ★Canvas cabin top, common in trucks built after 1944, accurately reproduced. ★Realistic suspension recreated using the fewest parts possible for easy assembly. ★Canvas top is removable and tailgate can be posed opened or closed. ★2 types of decals and 1 driver figure included.
The 2 1/2 ton cargo truck supported the lifeline of the Allied armies in WWII and Korea, carrying supplies and soldiers to the front. Over 800,000 were built during WWII, with many variations produced for various tasks. The most common flatbed cargo truck had an off-road cargo capacity of 2 1/2 tons and a paved road capacity of 4 tons. With its bulletproof reliability and 72km/hr top speed, it ferried much-needed supplies, medicines, food, and fuel to help the Allies win the war.
About the Model
★Length: 137mm ★Canvas cabin top, common in trucks built after 1944, accurately reproduced. ★Realistic suspension recreated using the fewest parts possible for easy assembly. ★Canvas top is removable and tailgate can be posed opened or closed. ★2 types of decals and 1 driver figure included.
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Main Tamiya Colors required: TS-5 Olive drab
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Information is current as of May 16, 2007. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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