introduction

Wolfpak Decals makes it's first foray into 1/35 scale with 2 sets of Vietnam vehicle decals that covers a wide gamut. Their first two sets cover everything from M113s to Guntrucks and everything in between. These sheets should be popular with all who are interested in Vietnam ground vehicles.

contents

These two sets are very well thought out and offer a wide range of subjects. Both sheets are 5" x 7" size and in full color. They look very crisply detailed and printed well with little carrier paper around the actual images. Each also provides extra stars and bumper numbers as well.

35-001 Gun Truckin
This set contains markings for a total of six vehicles. They include the following:

3 M35A1 2 1/2 ton Guntrucks
"The Mafia" 541st Co, 27th Trans Bn, 8th Trans Group
"Wild Thing" D Co, 815th En Bn, 35th Trans Group
"Puff the Tragic Wagon" 815th En Bn, 192nd Detachment

1 M548A1 Armored Cargo Carrier
"Fix Or Repair Daily" B TRP, 11 ACR

1 M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier
"007 Commander Bond" 1st Bn, 5th Infantry

1 M728 CEV (Combat Engineer Vehicle)
"MOD Squad" 919th CBT En Co, 11 ACR

Also included is a four and a half page instruction sheet that outlines where to place the decals for each vehicle. The instruction sheets also include a bit of history for each vehicle and which kits (by name, maker, and kit number) to use for each.


35-002 Big Bad n Tracks
This set contains markings for a total of eight vehicles. They include the following:

1 M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier
"Friends of Distinction" 1st Bn, 5th Infantry

1 M577A1 Command Post Carrier
Vehicle registration numbers and "kill" markings only. Unknown unit.

1 M110 8" Self Propelled Howitzer
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" 1st Bn, 87th Artillery Bn

1 M132A1 "Zippo" Armored Flamethrower Vehicle
"Dragon Lady II" Vehicle registration numbers and name markings only. Unknown unit.

1 M42 Duster Self Propelled Twin 40mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
"Duster Death" C Co, 6th ADA Bn, 1st Field Force Vietnam

1 M48A3 Main Battle Tank
"Hell Cat" Vehicle registration numbers and name markings only. Unknown unit.

2 M54 5 ton Guntrucks w/M113 hulls in the rear bed
"Big Kahuna" 58th Co, 27th Trans Bn, 8th Trans Group
"Big Bad John" 597th Co, 27th Trans Bn, 8th Trans Group

Also included is a three page instruction sheet that outlines where to place the decals for each vehicle. The instruction sheets also include a bit of history for each vehicle and which kits (by name, maker, and kit number) to use for each. There is also a nice line drawing showing bumper number placement for the two M54 guntrucks.

cab issue

There is one issue with the descriptions for the two M54s. The kit to use is listed as the Italeri M925 5-ton kit. It later states, "for more accuracy, the correct cab can be ordered from Real Models (Kit RM 35028)." This implies you can make an less-accurate Vietnam era M54 guntruck from just the Italeri kit. You cannot. The Italeri M925 is a 1980's two-generation-later replacement for the M54 series of 5-ton trucks. It is totally wrong for Vietnam. You have to get the Real Model M54 cab conversion. Another option is to do the conversion yourself following Dave "Animal" Willet's M54 conversion article here at Armorama (finished pics also available here).

conclusion

Overall, two great sets of decals for a wide range of Vietnam-era vehicles. They look great and will add some color and originality to your builds. A great hit with Wolfpak's first foray into 1/35. Keep them coming.