G7117 US military truck 1:35 ICM 35597

Plastic model kit: G7117 US military truck 1:35 ICM 35597

This plastic model kit represents the American military truck G7117 from World War II. This vehicle was a variant of the G7100 series, introduced into production by General Motors in the fall of 1941. It featured four-wheel drive, a payload capacity of 1.5 tons, and a metal cab. The G7117 version was equipped with a mechanically driven winch mounted at the front of the chassis.

Most of these vehicles were sent as military aid to the Allies, but a certain number also served in the U.S. Army, mainly performing auxiliary tasks. After the war, many examples ended up in private hands.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Number of parts: 285
• Model length: 167 mm
• Model height: 77 mm
• Markings: G7117, U.S. Navy, 1940s

Suggested paint colors (according to instructions):

• Camouflage Green (ICM 1071, Revell 167, Tamiya XF81)
• Russian Green (ICM 1073, Tamiya XF62)
• Black (ICM 1002, Revell 106, Tamiya XF85)
• Aluminium (ICM 1023, Revell 199, Tamiya XF16)
• Tan Earth (ICM 1058, Revell 189, Tamiya XF78)
• Natural Steel (ICM 1025, Revell 191, Tamiya X32)
• Deep Green (ICM 1009, Revell 168, Tamiya XF67)
• Warm Grey (ICM 1031, Revell 159, Tamiya XF20)
• Medium Rust (ICM 1049, Revell 183, Tamiya XF64)
• Silver (ICM 1024, Revell 190, Tamiya X11)
• Clear Red (ICM 1011, Revell 731, Tamiya X27)
• Blue Grey (ICM 1032, Revell 55, Tamiya XF12)
• Buff (ICM 1041, Revell 314, Tamiya XF57)

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.