1:48 Russian 1.5Ton Cargo Truck - Model 1941
Item# 32577

DESCRIPTION
This model recreates a 1.5ton Russian cargo truck which formed a
key part of the Russian war effort in WWII. Due to scarcity of
materials after the commencement of hostilities with German
forces, the 1941 model of the truck was redesigned to use only
the bare minimum of metal. It lost its doors (replaced with
canvas curtains), right headlight, front bumper, front brakes,
while front fenders received a flattened shape. In a further
effort to reduce the amount of metal used, it was also given
floors and a rear cockpit panel made of wood. It was produced
until 1949, with around 300,000 rolling off of the production
lines.

The Tamiya model captures all the details including the wood
grain texture to create this highly used utility vehicle.