Italeri 1/35 6499 Russian Lend Lease US Truck & ZIS-3 Gun Kit
Italeri 6499 1/35 Scale Russian Lend Lease US Truck & ZIS-3 Gun
Dimensions - Length 153mm.
Finely moulded components are a feature of this kit that also includes decals for 2 versions and a full colour painting and finishing guide. Full instructions accompany the kit.
Glue and paints are required to assemble and complete the model (not included)
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The US6 transport lorry, developed by Studebaker at the beginning of
World War II for the American armed forces, was created with an initial
lot of 200,000 in a good thirteen versions to meet a variety of
logistical needs: troop and material transport, refuelling, and
heavy-trailer hauling. The US6 was a 2.5-Tonne class with petrol engine
and integral traction in the dual 6x6 and 6x4 configuration,
guaranteeing excellent off-road performance. Despite the vehicle’s
incredible characteristics, it was used in a limited fashion by the
American armed forces. The Soviet armed forces, on the other hand, used
it extensively, having received from the American government in 1942 (to
assist in fighting the Germans), over 105,000 vehicles in the 6x6
version and 90,000 of the 6x4’s. In Russia, this vehicle was widely used
as a tractor for anti-tank ZIS 3 cannons and other OBC. Furthermore, a
“Katiusha” multi-missile launcher was added to the US6 frame.