I have the 1/35 scale DUKW by Italeri and I noticed that Verlinden has an update kit. The photo shows exterior parts. The engine hatch is open and a part view of an engine. The description does not indicate that the engine is included. Is it? If not, were can I find one?

I don't know if the engine is included in this set, but I guess you could use the GMC engine from the same manufacturer if need be...



HTH

Frenchy

EDIT : Marcel's suggestion is much better

You could always scratch one.


I used a rectangle for the block, then added left over engine parts and plumbing to flesh it out. I also used a left over fan and vac-formed the fan shroud. I added a battery and bits and bobs for different switches and boxes, then plumbed them as well. It really wasn't that hard to do.

If you wanted to go all-plastic, you could take the engine parts from either the Tamiya or Heller CCKW trucks, since the DUKW used the same engine.

Tom

Thanks! I just placed an order for one from Great Models Webstore.

If anyone out there has chosen to replace the standard Italeri DUKW tires with the available resin ones I would sure like to get those seven original tires from you.