Dodge WC-62/63 1.5 ton 6x6 military truck model kit, 1/35 scale - Italeri 96230

The Italeri 96230 Dodge WC-62/63 1.5-ton 6x6 Truck model kit reproduces, at 1/35 scale, one of the American logistics trucks used during World War II. This three-axle military vehicle belongs to the Dodge WC family and is distinguished by its 6x6 four-wheel drive, open cab, and large bed designed for transporting personnel or equipment.

This military vehicle kit is designed for modelers wishing to depict a US Army truck in a convoy, encampment, supply, or rough terrain setting. The assembled model measures 16.4 cm in length. Italeri rates it as level 3 difficulty and provides full-color assembly instructions , as well as new decals allowing for three different versions .

Introduced in 1943, the Dodge WC-62 met the transportation needs of the U.S. Army during the war. The addition of a third rear axle to previous Dodge models resulted in a six-wheel-drive truck capable of carrying a heavy load or up to twelve fully equipped soldiers. Its rugged design combined a solid chassis, leaf spring suspension, and a 92-hp Dodge inline six-cylinder engine. The open cab, with its fold-down windshield, contributed to its versatility in various operational environments.

The Dodge WC-62/63 is a particularly interesting subject for an American military model of the 1943-1945 period. It can be displayed alongside armored vehicles, light vehicles, figures, or scenery in 1/35 scale to recreate a realistic logistical scene. The elongated silhouette of the 6x6 chassis, the cargo bed, and the open cab also lend a striking presence to a World War II vehicle collection.

The paints suggested by Italeri include US Army Olive Drab, Field Drab, black, white, red, aluminum, Gun Metal, rubber tint, wood color, and rust. These allow for the treatment of the various characteristic areas of a military truck: bodywork, chassis, tires, metal components, cab details, and accessories.

Technical specifications:

• Brand: Italeri
• Reference: 96230
• Subject: Dodge WC-62/63 1½ ton 6x6 Truck
• Type: Military truck model
• Scale: 1/35
• Period: World War II
• Nationality of the actual vehicle: United States
• Difficulty level: 3
• Assembled model length: 16.4 cm
• Decals: 3 versions
• Assembly instructions: in color
• Box dimensions: 345 x 242 x 48 mm