1:35 Tamiya 35336 Ford GPA Amphibian 1/4 ton 4x4 Truck Plastic Model kit

Anyone fancy a swim?

The Ford GPA is an amphibious four-wheel drive vehicle that the American motorcycle giant was ordered to produce for the US military in April 1942. In addition to the proven GPW engine, the brand new body with hull design was driven through the water. by a rear propeller. It took part in a number of landing operations, including the invasion of North Africa in November 1942 and the all-important Normandy landings in June 1944. However, production of the GPA had already ceased in June 1943, with approximately 12,800 examples produced.

About the model

This is a 1/35 scale plastic kit of the Ford GPA. ★Length: 135mm, width: 50mm. ★The hull shape of the vehicle is accurately captured. ★The engine is faithfully reproduced using multiple parts and can be viewed under the opening hood. ★A highly realistic touch is added with the addition of photo-etched parts to recreate the fan, hatch supports and more. ★3 figures are included, one of which represents a driver. ★Comes with 2 marking options, to recreate divisions that served during operations in Tunisia and Normandy.

★The hull form of this amphibious vehicle is accurately captured.
★3 figures, plus plenty of depictions of small firearms and other equipment included.
★Hood opens to reveal a realistic recreation of the engine achieved with multiple parts.
★Vehicle rear rudder and propeller with shaft are also depicted with accuracy.
★A realistic finish is achieved in the cabin, with instrumentation depicted using decals.
★Use the included photo-etched parts sheet to recreate the ventilator cover, hatch stays and more!