In June, I Love Kit will be offering a new Patton & 105mm armament to your DUKW.

M48A3 MBT

by I Love Kit

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Model1/35th scale

The M48 Patton is a main battle tank (MBT) that was designed in the United States. It was the third tank to be officially named after General George S. Patton, commander of the U.S. Third Army during World War II and one of the earliest American advocates for the use of tanks in battle.

Markings included in this kit

included in this kit

DecalsIt was a further development of the M47 Patton tank. It was the primary U.S. Army battle tank used in South Vietnam by both the Marine Corps and the Army during the Vietnam War. The U.S. used it extensively. Cold War allies, especially other NATO countries.

Here you see the test kit built up by the I love Kit staff

Length: 248.4mm /Width: 103.7mm

ModelTotal of 12 sprues, upper hull, lower hull and tracks

The kit consists of over 530 parts

Multi-directional slide moulded lower hull & upper hull

– 162 individual tracks links

-Photo-etched parts included

GMC DUKW-353 With 105mm Howitzer

no #63540

Model1/35th scale

In 1942, the US Army, represented by the Commanding General, Service and Supply, appealed to the National Defense Research Committee to have an amphibious vehicle capable of traveling both at sea and on land. General Motors Company produces the first prototype with 6-wheel drive. Immediately adopted by U.S. Army, the GMC DUKW 353 moves in water using a propeller.

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DecalsThis machine can carry a large amount of equipment (up to 2,368 kg) or 25 equipped soldiers. DUKWs are very useful during amphibious missions, especially the Normandy Landing. Their maneuverability allows them to move between transport vessels and the beaches or even across rivers. The DUKWs 353 GMCs, which were used in the Korean War by American troops, are highly regarded. The DUKW remained a mainstay of the military until the 1950s. It was used for carrying the 105mm Howitzer. Usually, a DUKW with a 105 would simply be transporting it from one place to another, however, it wasn’t uncommon for these transports to be used as ad hoc SPGs, despite the stress the recoil caused.

Length: 276mm Width: 78.5mm

ModelTotal Parts: 340+

Total of 8 sprues, hull and tires

Multi-directional slide moulded lower hull

– Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing & suspension units.

-The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread patter

– 105mm Howitzer included

-Photo-etched parts included