That belt on the engine is way too thick, I'm surprised they didn't make the master thinner.

I like how you added the U.S.allied star to the hood and sides. Did you have any references? Did the U.S. have any trucks like this with just U.S.markings I wonder?
George

I might be mistaken on this, but didn't the vehicle have some sort of outrigger stabilizers when the gun was in action?

Very nice. It came out great and looks like a great kit.

For an extra detailed CCKW you could use the chassis and cab and put a Tamiya bed on it. They would make a nice model.

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I like how you added the U.S.allied star to the hood and sides. Did you have any references? Did the U.S. have any trucks like this with just U.S.markings I wonder?
George

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The circle/star emblem was not just used on US vehicles. It was pretty much the emblem for all allied forces. The Brits and Canadians used it as well. All Lend-Lease vehicles sent to the Soviet Union had it, although most were over-painted w/red to be red stars.

"Star and Circle
A plain white star surrounded by a continuous or broken white circle came into common usage towards the end of 1943 (July) primarily as an aerial identification marking. Numerous complaints from air crew that the white star on a dark background could be mistaken for a cross. It was during this period that the term “American Luftwaffe” was coined.
The star and circle continued in service throughout the remainder of the war. This symbol was used by all Allied forces from the time of Normandy on."

From The US Army Official History of WWII

As to US CCKW/40mm Bofors vehicles, no, only a small number were built and they were used exclusively by Free French Forces. A couple were used in Indo-China by France after WWII as well.

Why are some of the circles with the star inside broken? Thanks in advance and Happy Holidays,George