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1.5 ton Cargo Truck Model 1941
GAZ-MM

Tamiya, 1/48 scale

by Brett Green



Description

This is Tamiya's new 1:48 scale Russian 1.5 ton Cargo Truck Model 1941, A.K.A. GAZ-MM.

I have added the jewel-like Rest Models Quad Maxim gun and scratch built a couple of stowage boxes in the tray, which seems to have been a characteristic of the trucks that carried the quad gun.

 

 

Some of the packs are self-made from Kneadatite, while others are from one of Value Gear's excellent 1:48 scale stowage sets.

 

 

The Tamiya kit is a very fast build and fits together superbly. It is a versatile subject too, with crossover potential for aircraft modellers.

 

 

A detailed Feature Article describing construction, painting and weathering will appear in Issue 97 of Model Military International magazine. My build article will be accompanied by a terrific reference piece on WWII Soviet GAZ trucks by Bruce Culver.

Thanks to Tamiya for the sample

Tamiya kits are distributed in the UK by The Hobby Company Limited


Model, Images and Text by Brett Green
Page Created 23 February, 2014
Page Last Updated 23 February, 2014