DUKW (Semi Kit)

A new type of model that has been added to the range of Deans Marine.

The amphibious version of the General Motors 2.5 ton truck, This vehicle was developed during WW11 to deliver cargo from ships at sea directly to the shore without the use of landing stages and harbours, and if required transport the supplies to the troops or depots.

As with most items of equipment many other uses were thought up for this versatile vehicle from aircraft transport to mobile artillery.

The D.U.K.W. was so well thought out that it was used in many other conflicts after the war and for long after in the oil and drilling industry, Even today they are being used after reconditioning and the addition of more modern safety equipment some are being given a new lease of life carrying tourist up the river Thames in the heart of London.

Details of the kit

Scale 1/10 Length 950mm Beam 260mm Sailing weight 8kg

This addition to the “Fleet” is based on a glassfibre moulded hull with all plating and stiffening detail moulded into the hull.

The wheel wells, propshaft tunnel and the cockpit are all assembled making the lower hull a complete fibreglass moulding.
The deck likewise is a complete glass fibre moulding with all detail added. A complete set of fitting is included to give that extra finishing touch to the model.

A comprehensive instruction book is included that gives full construction details and full size drawings of parts to produce a working model with 2 wheel front axle drive or full six wheel drive.

Also included is a parts listing for the extra items that will be require for each version with there names and the parts numbers and the companies that produce the items.

The semi-kit is available for the modeler who wishes to experiment with drives and axles from r/c model cars and will not be paying for parts that might be discarded

TO COMPLETE THIS MODEL AS SHOWN IT WILL REQUIRE THE PURCHASE OF WHEELS AND WORKING AXLES PLUS ANCILLARY PARTS.

A full kit version with front wheel drive and steering plus a complete working suspension will follow in the near future.

THE DIFFERENT PART.

As this vehicle can be modeled and powered so many different ways, Deans Marine have decided rather than produce a very expensive kit that might not be required by the modeler we have added an alternative to the normal kit. More in the line of the semi-kit The set of mouldings for this vehicle comes with a comprehensive instruction book with digitally printed black & white pictures to detail the many variations that are available in the power train to suit the budget of the modelers wishing to personalize his model.

This book gives a listing of all the parts required for each variation of the power train and the name and address or contact where the parts can be purchased.

Some of the variations that are available are as follows.
Standard, a model boat with dummy wheels for sailing only. Model with rear wheel drive and propeller for sailing and the capability to enter and exit the lake along a gentle gradient.

4 wheel drive with front axle steering for cross country ability and the capability to enter and exit the lake along a steeper gradient.

Full six wheel drive with front axle steering for cross country ability and the capability to enter and exit the lake along gradients up to 45%.

Where working fittings are not available commercially, detailed drawing are included to enable the modeller to construct the parts in his own workshop with standard modelling equipment.

The full set of assembly pictures is also available as colour prints to compliment the instructions if required.

for more information on SEMI-KITS please visit our Mouldeans section