Star Decals 72-A1176 D-Day DUKW. British Amphibians #1. 50 Coy (GT) and 299 Coy. (GT) RASC. 1/72

The Star Decals 72-A1176 D-Day DUKW. British Amphibians #1 decal set is a high-quality accessory designed for representing British amphibious DUKW transport vehicles in the popular 1/72 scale. This product has been created especially for reconstructing vehicles that took part in the famous Normandy landings in June 1944, allowing for an accurate representation of historical vehicles of the 50th and 299th General Transport Companies (GT) of the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC).

Historical Description

The amphibious DUKW is a six-wheeled American-produced vehicle widely used by Allied forces, especially by the British Army. It played a key role during World War II, particularly during Operation Overlord (D-Day), enabling transport of soldiers, equipment, and supplies directly from ships to the shore. In the Star Decals set, you will find authentic tactical symbols and unit emblems used by the historic units that ferried thousands of tons of supplies across the English Channel to the beaches of Normandy.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of use: United Kingdom
• Period of use: World War II (1944-1945)
• Material: High-quality water-slide decals
• Set contains: Tactical markings, numbers, insignia for 50th and 299th General Transport Companies (GT) RASC
• Category: Model decals
• Intended for: 1/72 scale DUKW plastic models (e.g. Italeri, Airfix, Revell, etc.)
• Add-ons: No photo-etched/resin parts – decals only

Why choose this product?

Star Decals are renowned for their precision, sharp details, and accurate historical colors. They are appreciated by both beginner and advanced modelers interested in Allied military vehicles. This set significantly enhances the realism and collectability of your DUKW model and allows you to recreate lesser-known but crucial transport units involved in the historic landings.

Application difficulty level

Difficulty level: 2/5. Applying the decals is easy and requires no special skills other than basic knowledge of water-slide decal techniques. Recommended for collectors, military modelers, and diorama enthusiasts focusing on World War II.