Star Decals 35-C1177 Vietnam Gun Trucks 2 1/35 – Water Slide Decals for Vietnam War Truck Models

Star Decals 35-C1177 Vietnam Gun Trucks 2 1/35 is a high-quality set of water slide decals dedicated to modelers building replicas of American gun trucks from the Vietnam War era. The product is intended for use on models in the popular 1/35 scale—typical for military vehicles and allowing for excellent detail reproduction.

Product Features – Star Decals 35-C1177

• Scale: 1/35 – ideal for dioramas and military vehicle models
• Country of use: United States of America
• Material: ultra-thin, high-quality water slide decal, allowing precise application and perfect fit to the model surface
• Category: Modeling accessories – water slide decals for plastic models
• Dedicated model: M54 5-ton truck with M113 turret ("The COLONEL" gun truck, version with second red paint scheme)

Historical Background – Vietnam Gun Trucks

Gun trucks were converted American M54 military trucks, intensively used during the Vietnam War (1964-1975). In response to the threats from guerrilla forces and convoy attacks by the Viet Cong, the US Army began reinforcing well-armed trucks by repurposing combat components from destroyed M113 armored personnel carriers. One of the best-known vehicles was “The COLONEL,” equipped with an M113 turret and machine guns, painted in a distinctive red color.
These vehicles played a crucial role in protecting logistics convoys along routes and roads in southern Vietnam (e.g., Cầu Tiên Phước, Corridor No. 19). Their presence in convoys often effectively deterred ambushes and guerrilla attacks throughout the conflict until the mid-1970s.

Contents and Advantages of the Star Decals 35-C1177 Set

• Realistic decals allowing you to recreate the historically accurate “The COLONEL” vehicle
• Precise painting guide – makes it easy to reproduce authentic camouflage and markings
• Exceptionally thin and flexible material ensures excellent adhesion of decals to the model surface
• Rich in detail and historical accuracy thanks to Star Decals documentation

Star Decals 35-C1177 water slide decals are dedicated both to advanced modelers and intermediate military enthusiasts. Highly recommended especially for fans of Vietnam War history and diorama collectors. Using this set significantly enhances the visual appeal and historical accuracy of military truck models.

Application difficulty level: 2/5 – The decal set is easy to use for anyone with basic experience applying water slide decals to plastic models.