Trakz 1/35 US M3 75mm GMC Half Track Conversion

Trakz is one of the product lines that come from the creative minds of VLS. They've produced a wide range of resin vehicle accessories that feature great detail and simple construction. Here is another release of interest. Click on the photo to see an enlarged view.

In this set, Trakz has embarked on one of the more complex conversions I've seen from them. This set converts a standard 1/35 M3 halftrack into a 75mm Gun Motor Carriage (GMC), the WW2 term for self-propelled artillery. Like the full-scale conversion of the M3, this resin detail set changes only a few basic details of the vehicle itself, the bulk of the conversion is the gun module that literally drops into the rear cargo compartment.

The conversion consists of over 70 parts, most of which build up the 75mm canon and support module for the rear of the M3. A set of photo-etched parts makes up the gun shield that enshrouds the front of the weapon. The white resin and bright lighting on my photo booth tend to hide the extensive detailing that is cast into the various parts of this set.

I've rated this conversion as advanced because this kit will be straightforward in the hands of someone experienced with assembling small resin parts together. As you can see in the cover photo, the assembled model is quite impressive.

You can purchase this and any of the Trakz line from your local hobby retailer or directly from VLS' website at www.modelmecca.com. They have some of the fastest mail order delivery in this industry - give them a try!

My sincere thanks to VLS for this review sample!