I was wondering if anyone knew where i could get these three kits: M915A1 6x4 truck, line haul. As well as the M998(better known as the HMMMV) and the M35A3 (Duece and a half), 2 1/2 ton cargo truck.
I dont care if they are in resin or plastic.
TIA
Matt[:D]
M915A1? I do not know if one is produced in resin or not. I know there isn’t one in plastic.
The M998 is out in several variants. Italeri does the M998 but calls it the “Commando HUM-V”. This is the standard commander/staff officer variant with the four seat soft top and the rear cargo extention. It is kit #273. Real cheap and readily available.
A long time ago, they also made a 2 seater variant with a simple 4 Stinger mount in the rear (not to be confused with the Avenger) and called it the Special Forces Hummer. This was actually an M1038 (M998w/winch) and was kit #254.
Revell of Germany reboxes a couple of the Italeri HMMWVs, both of them in the two seater variant. Kit #0313 is a true 2-door M998 with troop seats in the rear. Kit #03027 is the M1038 and includes the rear troop cover (doghouse). My claim to fame is that this is the HMMWV I TC’d as an umpire during REFORGER 1990.
Academy does an M998 in the two seater mode as well and includes the doghouse too. I don’t have the kit number off hand, but I do have it at home.
Here is an article I wrote a couple of years ago regarding the various Italeri based HMMWV kits:
http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=91
As far as the M35A3 Deuce, AFV CLub makes the M35A1 in a Vietnam guntruck mode and the standard M35A2 Deuce that we used throughout the late 1980s and 90s. I do not believe there is an M35A3 version out. The actual vehicle only saw limited use (not very widespread) since the LMTV 2½ and 5 ton trucks came out.
Taimya also puts out some very nice humvees the M1025 (35263)and M1046 (35267) the iraqi freedom variants both are verydetailed and come complete with rubber tires and little extras.
Thanks for the help guys
Matt
Tamiya make 2 1/2 ton cargo truck. I havent built it yet but its on my list.
I have just got the Tamiya 2 1/2 ton truck and planning to build it for the small AFV GB. However, I thought that you were looking for a more modern version.
Here is a pic of the box along with a jeep to accompany it. I have also got the Tamiya accessory set for this kit plus 2 Italieri sets of jerry cans and equipment to fill up the back.
Hope this helps
I think that i saw modern 2 1/2 ton cargo truck at my lhs. I mpretty sureit was made by italeri
That’s the 900-series 5 ton. They make the A1 variant (6-wheeled) and A-nothing variant (10-wheeled). Decent kits, they do the M923A1 and M925.
I have a 5 ton and a HEMMIT looking for a deuce for my stuff too! Post if you find a good one please!
AFV Club kit #3504 the M35A2 Deuce and a half. Superb kit.
Tanks Rob! ummm Thanks i mean…