Russian Field Car GAZ-67B - 1/48
Item #32542

Tamiya continues to respond to the requests of the growing number
of 1/48 scale modeling fans around the world with the release
of the Russian GAZ-67B Field Car. With its long service history
in the former Warsaw Pact countries, this kit can be used in an
almost endless variety of dioramas either with other armored
vehicles or with aircraft.

About the GAZ-67B

At the start of WWII, the Russian army did not have a suitable
small 4X4 utility vehicle comparable to the American Jeep or
German Kubelwagen. The design team at GAZ (Gorkovski Avtomobilny
Zavod) was tasked to develop such a vehicle, and eventually the
GAZ-67 was born in 1943. The design was heavily influenced by
American Jeep models and prototypes received through Lend- Lease,
but although the GAZ-67 had better rough terrain performance
than the American Jeep, it's reliability was far from stellar.
Nevertheless, over 90,000 GAZ-67s were produced from 1943 until
well after the end of WWII, and they served with the in the armed
forces of Russia as well as various other Warsaw Pact countries.



About the Model

High-quality 1/48 scale assembly model kit of the GAZ-67B.
Vehicle's distinctive chassis accurately replicated complete with
suspension and driveshaft for added realism. Kit includes one
driver figure. All parts, including clear windshield and
headlight parts, produced using new precision molds. Three types
of markings included (planned).

Suggested Paint Colors

TS-2 - Dark Green
X-11 - Chrome Silver
X-18 - Semi Gloss Black
X-7 - Red
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-10 - Flat Brown
XF-15 - Flat Flesh
XF-49 - Khaki
XF-61 - Dark Green
XF-64 - Red Brown