Italeri 1/35 M6 Gun Motor Carriage WC-55

Kit No. 6555

Italeri 1/35 M6 Gun Motor Carriage WC-55

The M6 Gun Motor Carriage was developed by mounting the 37mm M3 anti-tank gun onto the rugged Dodge WC-52 4x4 weapons carrier chassis. Intended as a fast-moving tank destroyer and infantry support vehicle, the M6 GMC entered service during the North African campaign and saw combat in Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, and the Pacific. While the lightweight 37mm gun quickly became ineffective against newer German armor, the vehicle remained useful as a mobile infantry support platform.

Italeri’s 1/35 scale kit captures the compact but aggressive appearance of the WC-55 with its rear-mounted anti-tank gun, open fighting compartment, and classic Dodge military vehicle styling. The kit is a relatively modern Italeri release compared to many of their older armor subjects and includes color instructions and multiple marking options.

Builder & Reviewer Feedback

Builders consistently praise the kit for:

• Very unusual Allied anti-tank vehicle subject

• Compact and manageable build size

• Good overall proportions

• Excellent North Africa and Sicily diorama potential

• Straightforward construction

• Strong weathering opportunities

• Good value compared to premium Allied vehicle kits

eBay customer reviews consistently rated the kit very highly, with builders describing it as:

Another builder specifically called it:

Modeling communities frequently note:

• Excellent compatibility with Allied figure sets

• Good platform for cargo and stowage additions

• Strong convoy and reconnaissance scene potential

• Attractive alternative to Jeeps and halftracks

• Excellent weathering canvas for dusty Mediterranean vehicles

Builders also commonly mention:

• Some cleanup needed around smaller parts

• Open fighting compartment benefits from detailing

• Gun mount alignment requires careful dry fitting

• Some older Italeri engineering characteristics remain

• Suspension detail is simplified compared to premium kits

The kit’s historical background is also frequently praised because the M6 GMC represents one of the lesser-known but highly interesting American improvisational anti-tank vehicles of the early war period.

Many advanced builders enhance the kit with:

• PE detail sets

• Resin stowage

• Canvas covers

• Additional ammo crates

• Allied crew figures

• North Africa dust weathering

• Sicily and Italy campaign markings

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Features

• 1/35 scale M6 Gun Motor Carriage

• Dodge WC-55 4x4 chassis

• Mounted 37mm anti-tank gun

• WWII U.S. Army subject

• Open fighting compartment

• Multiple decal options

• Compact display footprint

• Excellent Allied diorama potential

Paint Suggestions

• Olive Drab No. 9

• Tunisia dust weathering

• Sicily campaign dust fading

• Mud splatter around wheel wells

• Dry-brushed chassis wear

• Matte operational finish recommended

Builders frequently recommend:

• Heavy Mediterranean dust effects

• Worn cargo bed weathering

• Gun breech metallic wear

• Canvas tarp fading

• Fuel and oil staining

Store Recommendation

An unusual and historically interesting WWII Allied anti-tank vehicle kit that offers strong diorama potential and a refreshing alternative to more common Jeeps and Shermans. Perfect for North Africa, Sicily, and early-war U.S. Army collections.