1/35 G7117 1,5T 4x4 Maintenance shop truck w/ trailer

The G7117 was one of the variants in the extensive range of American Chevrolet lorries in the 1.5-tonne category with 4×4 all-wheel drive, which formed an important part of the supply and support vehicle fleet during the Second World War. The mobile repair workshop version (Maintenance Shop Truck) was equipped to carry out repairs and servicing directly in the field, away from permanent workshop facilities. Vehicles of this type were indispensable for keeping equipment in working order, as without ongoing maintenance and repairs, frontline units would quickly lose their combat effectiveness. For modellers, the G7117 presents an interesting subject, as it highlights a less glamorous but crucial aspect of military equipment — logistics, maintenance and servicing.

This 1:35 scale MiniArt kit is a highly detailed glue-together model, complete with a trailer and equipment appropriate to the vehicle’s repair role. The pack includes repair and workshop equipment, which completes the look of a mobile workshop and allows you to build an authentic scene depicting the servicing or repair of military vehicles. To enhance precision, the kit contains photo-etched parts, enabling you to capture even the finest structural details. The included decals offer a choice of liveries. The combination of the lorry, trailer and workshop equipment makes this kit an ideal basis for dioramas focusing on maintenance, field workshops and support vehicles.

The 1:35 scale allows for detailed modelling of both the vehicle and the included equipment, and it will stand out well in a diorama setting. For vehicles of this type, it is customary to emphasise operational grime, dust, mud and wear and tear consistent with intensive field service. The pack does not contain the paints or adhesives required for assembly.