1:35 G7117 CARGO TRUCK WITH WATER TRAILER

G7117 Cargo Truck with a water trailer - MiniArt kit, 1:35 scale

An injection-molded plastic kit in 1:35 scale from MiniArt. The box holds a combination of two subjects: the G7117 light truck and a towed water trailer (a tanker). The set holds photo-etched parts and decals for several marking options. The hood and the engine bay, the doors and the tailgate can be built open or closed according to the instructions, so the model serves well as a display piece on its own and as the centerpiece of a supply diorama.

The real subject

The G7117 belongs to the line of 1.5-ton light all-wheel-drive (4x4) trucks that American industry supplied in large numbers during the Second World War to the US Army and to the Allies. Vehicles of this class made the backbone of rear-area supply: they carried freight, materiel and water to front-line units and to forward bases. The towed water trailer served to carry and distribute drinking water, which was a vital task in the desert and on long supply routes.

Building and painting tips

Glue the parts with thin cement for plastic and the fine photo-etched elements with cyanoacrylate glue. Finish and paint the chassis and drivetrain and the cab interior before you close the body up. Once the base shade has been sprayed over a primer, bring the model to life with a dark wash into the recesses and a light dry brush on the edges; dust and mud pigments on the chassis and the fenders will give the vehicle a used, rear-area look.

Who the model is for

• For modelers interested in American rear-area and supply hardware of the Second World War.
• For builders of dioramas on the theme of a supply column, a depot or a desert campaign.
• For collectors of combined vehicle-plus-trailer sets in 1:35 scale.
• For more advanced modelers who will appreciate photo-etched parts and openable elements.

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.