{"product_id":"italeri-1-35-dukw-gmc-d-day-model-kit","title":"Italeri 1\/35 DUKW GMC \"D-Day\" Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommemorate D-Day's 80th anniversary with the DUKW amphibious truck, a detailed 1\/35 Italeri replica with four marking options from WWII\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/35 Scale \u003cstrong\u003eDUKW 2½ GMC\u003c\/strong\u003e Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial \u003cstrong\u003e\"D-DAY Eighty Years\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Edition (1944\/2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong\u003enew decals for 4 versions\u003c\/strong\u003e and colour instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn iconic \u003cstrong\u003eamphibious truck\u003c\/strong\u003e of World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent project for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e modellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DUKW was a special amphibious version of the reliable GMC CCKW 2½ ton 6x6 truck, designed to transfer loads quickly from ships directly to the beach during WWII landings. Characterized by its boat-like welded hull, the DUKW retained the truck's robust engine and six-wheel drive system, giving it extraordinary versatility. It played a vital role in Allied amphibious operations, including the landings at Salerno, Anzio, and Normandy on D-Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1\/35 scale kit from Italeri is a special \"D-DAY Eighty Years\" edition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings. The model accurately captures the unique form of the DUKW and features new, high-quality decals for four different versions, along with colour instructions to aid painting and finishing. Please note: Figures are not included in this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKit commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew decal sheet provides markings for four different vehicle versions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unique boat-like hull and driving compartment are accurately reproduced\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed chassis includes the 6-wheel drive suspension and drivetrain components\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCargo area details are included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour instruction sheet aids with painting and decal placement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccurately captures the look of the essential WWII amphibious vehicle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Italeri Product\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 241mm (9.49\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecal Schemes: 4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Model Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Decal Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Colour Instruction Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequired Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlastic Safe Paint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModelling Glue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Tweezers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Knives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Files\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALERI","offers":[{"title":"Hobbies Direct","offer_id":40426937712841,"sku":"10033362","price":69.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9803\/5810\/files\/77cf6aa3e485484394af450a87f10ba8.webp?v=1764919651","url":"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/products\/italeri-1-35-dukw-gmc-d-day-model-kit","provider":"JB Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}