Hobby Boss 83830 US GMC CCKW 750 gallon Tanker (1/35) – Plastic Model Kit

Presenting the advanced plastic model kit Hobby Boss 83830 US GMC CCKW 750 gallon Tanker in 1:35 scale, designed for demanding military modelers. Recreated with the utmost attention to detail, it is a faithful replica of the American GMC CCKW 2.5-ton supply truck (“Deuce and a Half”) in the 750-gallon tanker variant.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: United States of America
• Historical period: World War II, Korean War
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Catalogue number: 83830

Historical context: The GMC CCKW was the primary military transport vehicle of the US Army during World War II and the Korean conflict. It was especially often used as a tanker for fuel transport – a key link in Allied logistics, for example during Operation Overlord in Normandy, as well as in the Ardennes campaign and the march on Berlin. Nearly 600,000 of these vehicles served the armed forces between 1941 and 1953.

Features of the Hobby Boss 83830 set

• Over 450 parts on 26 sprues – realistic reproduction of every vehicle detail
• Static model, assembled length 202.6 mm, width 65.2 mm
• Set includes 11 clear parts and 1 photo-etched part for added detail (metal details such as mesh, wipers)
• Faithfully reproduced tires with fine tread
• Innovatively designed interior and tanker equipment parts
• No resin or metal parts; all details are made of high-quality plastic and photo-etched elements
• Does not include glue, paints, or tools – requires separate purchase

Who is it recommended for?

The Hobby Boss US GMC CCKW 750 gallon Tanker in 1/35 scale is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced military modelers and collectors of Allied vehicles from World War II. Thanks to the abundance of detail and the presence of photo-etched elements, the set requires a high degree of precision, but the time invested will be rewarded with a spectacular final effect.

• Difficulty level: 4/5 – experience with multipart kits recommended

Choose Hobby Boss 83830 if you value high quality workmanship, historical authenticity, and rich detail. It is also an excellent base for creating World War II dioramas!