Tamiya 1/35 Ford GPA Amphibian 1/4-Ton 4x4 Truck Plastic Model Kit

The Tamiya 1/35 Ford GPA Amphibian 1/4-Ton 4x4 Truck recreates the amphibious cousin of the classic Jeep, combining a hull-shaped waterproof body with an opening engine hood for realistic underhood detail.

Please note this is an unassembled plastic model kit requiring assembly; paints, cement and hobby tools are not included and are required to complete the model.

The Ford GPA is an amphibious 4-wheel drive vehicle which the US motor giant was commissioned to produce for the US military in April 1942. In addition to the tried and tested GPW engine, its brand new hull-design body was driven through the water by a rear propeller. It took part in a number of landing operations, including the November 1942 invasion of North Africa and the highly significant Normandy landings in June 1944. Production of the GPA had already ceased in June 1943, however, with some 12,800 units manufactured.

Special Features

• Hull-shaped form of the vehicle accurately captured
• Engine faithfully depicted using multiple parts and viewable underneath the opening hood
• Photo-etched parts included to recreate the ventilator, hatch stays and more

What's in the Box

• Plastic model kit components
• Photo-etched fret
• Decal sheet
• Instruction manual

What You'll Need

• Plastic cement
• Paints
• Finishing supplies

Why You'll Love It

A distinctive addition to any WWII vehicle collection, this kit's opening hood and photo-etched detailing bring out the unusual amphibious engineering behind this Jeep-based design.