Tamiya 35330 1:35 6X6 M561 GAMMA GOAT

This is Tamiya 35330 1/35 6x6 M561 Gamma Goat. Originally commissioned in 1966 as an off-road, amphibious vehicle, the M561 Gama Goat was a 6-wheel drive truck consisting of a 4-wheel tractor and a 2-wheel carrier module. What really set it apart from other vehicles of its type, however, was its employment of an articulation joint between the two modules that allowed them to move independently of one another: a most useful skill when traversing rough terrain. The 14,000 Gama Goats produced up to 1973 were used in a variety of roles by both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, and were deployed in the fighting in Grenada in 1983, although by the start of the 1990s the Gama Goat had been largely phased out. The former half of its unusual nickname came from Roger Gamaunt, designer of the key articulation joint, and the latter half from its tenacious goat-like climbing ability.

Its key features are:
1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of the M561 Gama Goat
Length: 170mm, Width: 62mm
The model accurately captures the unique and powerful 2-module form of the M561
Articulation joint is recreated using a poly cap and provides authentic movement
Includes optional front windscreen and winch parts
Realistic depiction of the complex 6-wheel suspension is achieved with uncomplicated assembly
Comes with 1 figure and 3 marking options
1) No. 14, 82nd Airborne Division,Grenada, October 1983
2) 3rd Marine Division, Camp Fuji
3) Unit unknown, 1976

Paints needed: Olive Drab, Red, Chrome Silver, Semi-Gloss Black, Clear Orange, Flat Black, Khaki Drab, Deck Tan, Metallic Gray, Buff, Desert Yellow, Dark Yellow, Red Brown, NATO Green, NATO Brown, NATO Black, Rubber Black

Condition: Factory New
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes

Manufacturer: Tamiya
Model Number: 35330
MSRP: $51.00

Category 1: Model Kits
Category 2: 1:35


The Trainz SKU for this item is P11994067.

Trainz Product Id: 11994067