Your Cart: £0.00

Spend £100.00 more for free shipping!

View Cart and Checkout
Italeri DUKW Model Kit

Italeri DUKW Model Kit

Brand: Italeri

Part No: HC-7022

£12.74 RRP £14.99

Shadow Stock: Usually ships next day

Collect Instore

The Italeri DUKW Model Kit (HC-7022) recreates the renowned US 2½‑ton amphibious transport used throughout World War II. In 1:72 scale, this kit offers a compact build of the versatile DUKW, widely recognised for its ability to move men and supplies from ship to shore during beach landings.

Kit Details

  • Scale: 1:72
  • Includes a four-version decal sheet

About the DUKW

Developed from the General Motors CCKW-353 6x6 truck, the DUKW combined a 4,400 cm³ six-cylinder powerplant with three differentials and six driven wheels. Its welded, rib-reinforced hull made it amphibious, enabling operations on both land and water. Noted for its versatility and load capacity, it could carry a payload of up to 2,400 kg or transport 25 fully equipped troops.

DUKWs served with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, and Allied forces in multiple theatres. They played key roles in major amphibious operations, including the D-Day landings at Utah and Omaha, as well as Salerno, Anzio, and across the Pacific campaign.

This Italeri kit highlights the distinctive lines of the DUKW at a convenient scale, with decal options to represent different service versions and theatres.

To meet the logistical needs of the US Army landing forces in transferring loads quickly and efficiently from ships to beaches, the American General Motor CCKW-353 2½ t 6x6 amphibious version tactical transport truck was designed and built for this purpose. The basic vehicle components were the same as the GMC road truck with its 4,400 cm3 6-cylinder engine, three differentials and six driving wheels.

The DUKW was characterized by a welded hull to make it amphibious, which was then reinforced by horizontal ribs. Its key attribute however was its extraordinary versatility and load capacity. It could carry a 2,400 kg  payload or 25 fully equipped troops. DUKWs were deployed extensively in all theatres of war by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines and the armed forces of numerous Allied countries. Notably, they featured in many significant WW11 beach landings including the D-Day Normandy landings at Utah and Omaha and also at Salerno, Anzio and on the beaches of the Pacific campaign.

  • Scale is 1:72
  • Includes four version decal sheet


Key Info:
  • Brand: Italeri
  • Part No: HC-7022
  • Barcode: 8001283070225
  • Scale: 1:72
Standard Shipping

£3.95 to most of the UK

Express Shipping

£6.95 to most of the UK

Worldwide Shipping

Available at checkout

Reviews
No specific product reviews yet, why not write one?
WRITE A REVIEW
All reviews are subject to moderation
No questions yet, why not ask one?
ASK A QUESTION
Get early access to deals and new arrivals.
Use this form to ask us a quick one sentence question about this specific product. Do not enter anything you would not like displayed on our site.

For more in depth queries, please contact us.