The Italeri 1:35 DUKW is a plastic scale model kit of the famous amphibious cargo vehicle used by Allied forces during World War II.
About the vehicle
The DUKW (often nicknamed the “Duck”) was an amphibious version of the standard GMC 2½-ton 6x6 truck. It was designed to carry troops, supplies, and equipment both on land and in water, making it extremely valuable during amphibious operations.
It was widely used in major Allied landings and operations such as:
Normandy (D-Day, 1944)
Pacific island assaults
Mediterranean amphibious landings
The DUKW allowed cargo to be delivered directly from ships to inland supply points without needing ports.
Key features
✔ 1:35 scale plastic model kit ✔ WWII Allied amphibious DUKW truck ✔ Land and water operational design ✔ Detailed cargo bed and hull structure ✔ Italeri military vehicle tooling ✔ Suitable for amphibious landing dioramas
Typical build use
This kit is ideal for:
D-Day Normandy beach dioramas
WWII amphibious landing scenes
Pacific theatre supply operations
Allied logistics and transport displays
combined naval/land invasion setups
Skill level
Intermediate
Suitable for:
modellers familiar with vehicle kits
builders interested in WWII Allied logistics
those focusing on diorama water effects and beach scenes
Ideal for
WWII Allied vehicle enthusiasts
D-Day and Normandy collectors
1:35 scale AFV builders
amphibious warfare diorama creators
historical logistics modelling projects
Summary
The Italeri 1:35 DUKW is a detailed model of the iconic WWII amphibious truck, representing one of the most important Allied logistics vehicles used during major amphibious assaults such as the Normandy landings.
