MiniArts’ 1/35th scale US Army K-51 radio truck with trailer.

From MiniArt

1/35th scale

Kit No #37062Models

for four options included

Photo-etch parts included We look at the kit and the real truck/trailer that feature in this boxing in our preview…

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US Army K-51 Radio Truck With K-52 Trailer

From MiniArt

1/35th scale

Kit No #37062

for four options in the box

Photo-etch parts included

The Subject: Chevrolet’s 1.5t 4×4 Panel Truck (G7105)

The “Chevy panel van”, as it was called by the soldiers that used them, the G7105, K51 body was the panel van version, with a completely enclosed cabin and two aft doors.

A view of the wartime version with trailer

The G7105 was very close to the Dodge WC panel “carryall” truck (G505 series), but carried more and had dual rear wheels. The Signal Corps used it as a radio vehicle, which they renamed K-51. Same engine and transmission as the rest of the series.

A restored version of the truck in Army colours

The simple but beautiful interior (for a truck of this vintage)

1942 K-51 panel van housing mobile radio set SCR-299The radio truck with K52 trailer in tow in the field.

The truck in operation without the trailer.

A diagram of the truck and trailer combination.