Tamiya 1/48 Russian 1.5Ton Cargo Truck - Model 1941 | TAM32577This 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

- Workable breech

and an Italian made 20 mm “Breda” automatic cannon was added

it was able to make life difficult for low-flying Allied planes that got in its range as well as provide direct fire support for ground troops

the vehicle is reproduced with a sophisticated degree of detail

- Hull rear molded w/details

custom soft black tires/wheels and factory decals

The essential differences are these: the M3 was armed with an MG on a central pedestal mount

- Accurate rubber track modeled w/center guide band

- Bolt detail on transmission cover realistically rendered

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Innovative “ez-Track” specially for Sd

Poses are natural and anatomically correct