Hobby Boss 83833 US GMC CCKW-352 Machine Gun Turret Version – plastic scale model of a military truck in 1:35 scale

The Hobby Boss 83833 model represents the American military truck GMC CCKW-352 in a special machine gun turret version – the famous “Deuce and a Half” in 1:35 scale. This is a faithful miniature of an incredibly versatile vehicle from the era of World War II and the Korean War. The model stands out with its high level of detail and richness of features, making it an exceptional choice for demanding modelers and military history enthusiasts.

• Scale: 1:35
• Country of use: United States of America
• Historical period: World War II, Korean War
• Category: plastic model kit
• Vehicle version: Truck with machine gun turret (Machine Gun Turret Version)
• Number of parts: over 390 parts, including 11 transparent elements
• Additional elements: 2 photo-etched parts, copper wire
• Material: high-quality plastic, metal accessories (wire), photo-etched parts
• Model dimensions: length 180 mm, width 65 mm
• Manufacturer: Hobby Boss
• Release date: October 2015

The GMC CCKW-352 is a shorter version of the famous military vehicle with 6-wheel drive, mass-produced since 1941. It was used by the American army to transport cargo, ammunition, fuel, and soldiers on the fronts of World War II and during the Korean War. The model recreates the open-cab version equipped with a machine gun turret, which was used to protect convoys and transports from ground and air attacks.

The plastic kit consists of 16 sprues with structural elements and detailed interior equipment, ensuring a realistic appearance true to the original. The set also includes precise photo-etched details, clear parts for headlights and windows, as well as a copper wire that imitates original vehicle components.

The Hobby Boss 83833 US GMC CCKW-352 Machine Gun Turret Version model is recommended for intermediate and advanced military modelers (assembly difficulty 3/5) wishing to recreate historical war scenes or enrich a diorama with an authentic Allied convoy vehicle. The level of detail and abundance of parts make this model a must-have choice for World War II vehicle enthusiasts.