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Thursday, March 26, 2015 - 12:16 AM UTC
Dragon Models USA has released there new items announcement for May and June 2015. We get a sneak-peek at their new 1/6 scale 1/4 Ton 4x4 Truck
1/6 Model Kit

Features
- Windshield wiper is movable
- Windshield lock is accurately replicated
- Windshield in clear plastic can be folded down
- Engine cover can be opened or closed
- Lock on engine cover replicates like the real one
- Blackout driving light is finely presented
- Texture on driver seat is truly replicated
- Detachable Jerrycan is bundled
- Shovel and axe can be removed from vehicle for diorama use
- Fine details on the steering and transmission system


Robust and simple to manufacture, the 1/4 Ton 4x4 Truck is perhaps the most iconic Allied vehicle of WWII. The two wartime manufacturers of the small utility vehicle, Ford and Willys-Overland, produced a staggering total of 640,000 vehicles. This figure amounted to nearly 20% of all wheeled military vehicles built in the USA during the war. They were used in a multitude of functions by the US military, plus around 30% of all production was allocated to British and Soviet units via Lend Lease. It also continued to serve in the Korean War before it was eventually replaced.

Dragon has been gradually extending its 1/6 range of vehicles and equipment. The lineup already includes highly detailed large-scale Kübelwagen and Schwimmwagen kits, and now another vehicle is joining the range. The newcomer, the famous 1/4-Ton 4x4 Truck, represents this ubiquitous form of transport widely used by the Allied side. This model vehicle has been requested by model-makers for a long time, and now Dragon is finally fulfilling their wishes! The iconic vehicle comes in kit form, and it assembles with ease thanks to Dragon’s recognized engineering excellence. The vehicle comes in basic configuration with all the necessary details and features of this important 4x4 vehicle. Far from being a toy, this is a highly detailed replica of the original vehicle. Furthermore, the steering mechanism is fully workable. With its universal appeal and widespread combat use in WWII, Dragon’s 1/6 scale kit of the 1/4-Ton Truck is certain to be an extremely popular item with collectors and modelers alike.



AVAILABLE: June 2015 - $149.99 as listed through Dragon USA
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Comments

Is it a "Black Label" kit?
MAR 26, 2015 - 12:40 AM
Looks like a reissue. It was "new" at the '08 Dragon Expo.
MAR 26, 2015 - 12:52 AM
At least they are (re)releasing more 1/6 stuff finally! I just hope they don't ship it with the Firefly that was supposed to come out...
MAR 26, 2015 - 01:10 AM
Hi Todd But it doesn't have an engine! Makes the opening hood somewhat pointless.
MAR 26, 2015 - 03:42 AM
Well, heck, opportunity is where one finds it! Just make a dio with a perplexed-looking driver looking under that hood at an empty engine space, while some officer sits in the back twirling his riding-crop, peering at his watch, and looking impatient! "Suddenly-missing engines" happen all the time in big cities today! Bob
MAR 26, 2015 - 05:21 AM
Bob's idea has merit! Just make the dio as a stateside factory parking lot where all the newly made Jeeps are stored. Then pop the hood open,, oh,, and put it up on blocks and leave the tires/wheels off, too.
MAR 26, 2015 - 05:30 AM
I like all those features-would love to see a 1/6th scale M-551 Sheridan!
MAR 26, 2015 - 07:35 AM
Hmmm, missing engine, perplexed high muckymuck..... sounds like a MASH episode.
MAR 26, 2015 - 07:50 PM
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