Airfix DUKW – build review

Feature Article with Gerhard La Crois

This is my attempt to make an old Airfix “DUKW” look better, and all you need is some plastic card, new wheels and a little bit of innovation and patience – let’s see how it goes!

The inside needs the most work, I just made some new floors for a far better look.

I also decided to replace the glass front for a frame with the glass in it.

It’s a good idea to make some loops from iron rod on both sides of the DUKW, and some framing on the bonnet and hatches.

Then I placed all the things onto the front bonnet such as the spade and other stuff – on the back, the anchor and winch, placing some plastic strips to make it cosmetically look better.

Read on…