Hobby Boss 85525 M1070 Gun Truck 1/35 – Plastic Model Kit

Discover a perfectly detailed model of a heavy military vehicle – Hobby Boss 85525 M1070 Gun Truck in 1/35 scale. This kit allows every military and modeling enthusiast to create an impressive replica of a vehicle that has become a symbol of American logistical superiority on the modern battlefield.

Model Information

• Scale: 1/35
• Manufacturer: Hobby Boss
• Catalog Number: 85525
• Country of Use: United States
• Period of Use: Modern era, mainly from the 1990s to the present
• Kit Contents: over 570 plastic parts, 21 sprues, rubber tires, metal components (handles, lamp brackets, brass wire, pins), 6 photo-etched parts
• Material: Plastic (main parts), rubber tires, metal and photo-etched accessories
• Finished Model Dimensions: Length: 275 mm, Width: 109 mm

Historical Background

The M1070 Gun Truck is a modified version of the M1070 HET heavy tractor, used by the United States Army for the transport of tanks and heavy equipment. The Gun Truck version was specially designed for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, where numerous convoys required armament and additional protection against guerrilla attacks. The M1070 Gun Truck was used according to the concept of "armed logistical escort", providing protection for convoys against ambushes and attacks with improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Why choose this kit?

• The model features a highly detailed cab and a complete drivetrain – engine, gearbox, suspension system
• Rubber tires accurately replicated with realistic tread
• The set includes photo-etched and metal parts for even greater realism
• The kit is dedicated to advanced and intermediate modelers with experience in assembling many parts and working with photo-etched accessories

Category and Difficulty Level

• Category: Plastic model kit – military vehicles
• Assembly Difficulty Level: 4/5

Recommended for all enthusiasts of modern military vehicles and those seeking ambitious modeling projects with lots of details! It is an excellent base for a diorama from the period of contemporary armed conflicts.