Global Top1/35 Military Miniature Series No.336
1/35 FORD GPA AMPHIBIAN 1/4 TON 4x4 TRUCK
Length: 135 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
The Ford GPA is an amphibious 4-wheel drive vehicle which the US motor giant was commissioned to produce for the US military in April 1942. In addition to the tried and tested GPW engine, its brand new hull-design body was driven through the water by a rear propeller. It took part in a number of landing operations, including the November 1942 invasion of North Africa and the highly significant Normandy landings in June 1944. Production of the GPA had already ceased in June 1943, however, with some 12,800 units manufactured.
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Ford GPA. ★Length: 135mm, Width: 50mm. ★The hull-shaped form of the vehicle is accurately captured. ★The engine is faithfully depicted using multiple parts and can be viewed underneath the opening hood. ★A highly realistic accent is added with the inclusion of photo-etched parts to recreate the ventilator, hatch stays and more. ★3 figures are included, one of which depicts a driver. ★Comes with 2 marking options, to recreate divisions which served in Tunisia and Normandy operations.
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The hull form of this amphibious vehicle is accurately captured.
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3 figures, plus plenty of depictions of small firearms and other equipment included.
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Hood opens to reveal a realistic recreation of the engine achieved with multiple parts.
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Vehicle rear rudder and propeller with shaft are also depicted with accuracy.
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A realistic finish is achieved in the cabin, with instrumentation depicted using decals.
Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-7 RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-10 GUN METAL
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-11 CHROME SILVER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-18 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-10 Flat Brown
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-15 FLAT FLESH
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-49 KHAKI
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-52 FLAT EARTH
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-57 BUFF
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-59 DESERT YELLOW
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-60 DARK YELLOW
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-64 RED BROWN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-85 RUBBER BLACK
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Tools required
Finishing Materials required
Information is current as of February 19, 2014. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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