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Topic starter
13/11/2025 4:21 pm
During WW2 Studebaker and REO built these 2.5 ton 6 X 6 trucks. Over 219,000 were built. They used an 86 HP Hercules side valve inline six cylinder engine which gave a top speed of 45 MPH. They used the late 1930s Studebaker truck cab, doors and windscreen with military type fenders, hood and grill. Most went to the USSR on lend lease arrangements but many were employed building the Alaska Highway. This model is a 3D printed item in 43rd scale.
The 3D kit.
Completed model.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
13/11/2025 5:29 pm
Reminds me of this old French GMC in a slightly smaller scale - FJ did military versions also but hobbyDB has this one:
13/11/2025 6:53 pm
Looks good John. Where's the decals/markings? 🤔 🤔
Topic starter
13/11/2025 11:10 pm
Looks good John. Where's the decals/markings? 🤔 🤔
I guess it needs a white star on the bonnet or if the USSR version a hammer and sickle?? 
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
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Topic starter
15/11/2025 1:31 am
Nice, where to get white star decals?
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
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15/11/2025 2:43 am
@john-quilter Check the military decals from Microscale. You might find something that will work.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
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