ICM 35493 Studebaker US6-U3 in German Service 1/35 – Plastic model kit

ICM 35493 Studebaker US6-U3 in German Service 1/35 is a finely detailed plastic model kit representing the American military Studebaker US6-U3 truck in a rare version used by German units during World War II. This model is designed in the popular and highly detailed 1/35 scale, allowing for faithful reproduction of both the vehicle’s silhouette and technical details, including the characteristic modifications it underwent in German service.

Historical Information and Usage

The Studebaker US6 is a heavy transport vehicle developed by the American Studebaker Corporation in 1941, renowned for its ruggedness and ability to operate in the harshest front-line conditions. Thanks to the lend-lease agreement, thousands were delivered to the USSR and other allies. Some vehicles, mostly captured on the Eastern Front, were also used by German units. The model thus depicts a unique version of the Studebaker US6-U3, taken over by the Wehrmacht and adapted for their transport and logistics needs. Its period of use was 1941–1945, during the height of World War II.

Model Specifications and Kit Contents

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: high quality plastic
• Manufacturer: ICM (known for precise molds and sharply rendered details)
• Contents: sprues with parts, clear assembly instructions, decals dedicated to the German version, transparent window elements
• The kit does NOT include glue or paints – these must be purchased separately
• Realistic chassis layout, Hercules JXD engine details, accurately modeled driver’s cabin interior, and German front-line markings
• No metal or resin accessories included – all parts are made of plastic

Category and Difficulty Level

This product is part of the plastic model kits category of World War II military trucks. The model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers – we rate the difficulty as 3/5 due to the complexity of the chassis and the number of details to be accurately recreated. Ideal for collectors of military vehicles with unusual histories as well as Eastern Front enthusiasts.

This is a unique offering – the wealth of details, historically accurate reproduction, and rarely seen vehicle configuration make the ICM 35493 kit not only a great collectible but also an attractive modeling project.