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Re: GMC 6x6 2.5 Ton Truck
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Date: 
Mon, 7 Jan 2002 15:51:51 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Shaun Sullivan writes:

Hi All,

As promised, I finished up my GMC truck and took pictures of it this weekend.
Known as the "Jimmy" and the "Deuce-and-a-half" (for its 2.5 ton rating), this
workhorse was instrumental in all theaters of WWII.  It's not an overly
intricate model, but I'm pleased with the results:

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=9908

Interestingly, the DUKW amphibious vehicle was a GMC 6x6 truck of this sort
with a boat hull attached.

Thanks!
Shaun

Hey Shaun-

Nice work.  One "trick" that I've found that works well is sticking regular
housewire *into* the technic flex tubing-- that way, one can shape it to
virtually any shape one wants and it holds.  That way you could get a more
prototypical arch to the spines on your MOC.

As far as purity goes, I'm not sure how I'd categorize this particular
technique...

-John



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(...) <snip> Neat truck! (...) If you have to ask, it's impure. LOL. Put it another way... does it have a LEGO part number??? Didn't think so. However my standards have slacked a lot lately, I printed up signs on sticker paper for my ISCC entry. :-) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)

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Hi All, As promised, I finished up my GMC truck and took pictures of it this weekend. Known as the "Jimmy" and the "Deuce-and-a-half" (for its 2.5 ton rating), this workhorse was instrumental in all theaters of WWII. It's not an overly intricate (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jan-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)  

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