GMC CCKW 2.5t 6x6 Cargo Truck - Updated 160417

[ultravanillasmurf]

Very nice.

[Pinky]

I really like the crew.  I think it was a good move introducing your next generation figures with this truck, as it's likely to be used a lot with Warlord figures, and they will go together well.  Personally, I prefer the look of the Studebaker, but I'll be buying both.

[Rubicon Models]

Why the delay with the New Releases?

We take extra care and attention to our new digital sculpts! 

From the image below, you can see significant improvements on details between our TS1 & TS3 (Test Shots) sprues!
We have basically replaced all the TS1 figure parts with a new digital sculpt, and thus a new mould!

3D prototype sometimes will only give you some idea how the plastic will come out, but with figures, how the moulds are made is also a key factor.
Trail and error is the only way to go... so not until we reach our standard of quality, we will not release new products the come with figures!


Enjoy!

[Pinky]

The improvement is very clear.  Can you also add the helmet strap?

I am still happy to wait until you are satisfied with the standard of your figures before you release the kits that will include them.

[Rubicon Models]

The improvement is very clear.  Can you also add the helmet strap?

Might be too late for that, green stuff always will do that for you! 

Want to release these ASAP as these few projects had been with the studio too long... guys need new projects to keep them excited!

[ripley]

The new heads look fantastic , well done . Don't worry about the helmet straps Pinky , I've never seen a WW2 movie in which American soldiers ever used them , lol .

[stevepalffy]

Looks good !
Leave the straps off !

[Pinky]

Don't worry about the helmet straps Pinky , I've never seen a WW2 movie in which American soldiers ever used them , lol .

They certainly don't seem to have used the strap to keep their helmets on, but it was very common to loop the strap over the front rim.  WL have depicted this on many of their plastic GI heads.  It just adds a bit more interest to the helmet.

[ripley]

That's true . Usually the plastic liner strap over the front rim of the helmet . Having worn helmets in the 70s , the tin pot tended to bounce off if not secured when you were running or  falling on the ground  , and you usually landed on it , ouch !.  The over sight can be fixed ( by those of us who care ) by GS , very thin plastic strip , or even just a thin line of paint . Should look ok for troops hidden in vehicle cabs  . Hopefully Rubicon can add the straps to later releases 

[Rubicon Models]

This is a WIP screenshot of the upcoming GMC/US6 decal sheet. Almost all new releases had their own new design.

Each sheet is created using vector graphics software to make sure they are of the highest quality. Even though you
might not see the lettering on the final product because they are scaled down to such a small size; but each decal is
thoroughly researched and is created as close to as the real one.


Enjoy!

[Pinky]

Can I just say that I really don't want to assemble serial numbers from individual numbers.  Can we have some complete numbers too?

[Rubicon Models]

Can I just say that I really don't want to assemble serial numbers from individual numbers.  Can we have some complete numbers too?

Still working on this one... the decal will include complete numbers.  The individual ones are for vehicle markings, such as bumper codes.

[Pinky]

That's good!  BTW - I think it's "Convoy Lead Vehicle".

[stevepalffy]

Looks good 

[Rubicon Models]

This is the finished decal sheet shared by both the GMC and Studebaker (US6 & BM-13) trucks.
Comments welcome... will send to our printer coming Tuesday!


Enjoy!