1/24 GAZ-A in German Service
ICM 1/24 GAZ-A in German Service is a 1/24 scale model of a Soviet-made passenger car that was captured during World War II and put into service with the Wehrmacht. Produced under license from Ford A from 1932, the GAZ-A became the first mass-produced passenger car in the Soviet Union and was widely used in both the civilian sphere and the military.
In the late 1920s, the Soviet leadership decided to introduce modern automobile production with the help of foreign licensing. In 1929, an agreement was signed with the American Ford Motor Company for the assembly of Ford A passenger cars and Ford AA trucks. As early as 1930, assembly from imported kits began in Moscow, and three years later production began at a new plant in Nizhny Novgorod.
The GAZ-A passenger car was a licensed version of the Ford A Standard Phaeton with a folding canvas roof. Although it was not well suited to the harsh conditions of the Soviet Union, it was mass-produced until 1936 and became the first widespread domestically produced passenger car. GAZ-A cars were also used by the Red Army, where they served in various auxiliary roles.
During World War II, many of these cars fell into the hands of the Wehrmacht after being captured and used in the occupied territories. Their simple design and reliable engine allowed them to continue to operate even in field conditions.
The 1/24 scale ICM kit presents a detailed version of the GAZ-A in German service. It offers realistic treatment of the body, interior and chassis, making it possible to assemble an authentic replica of the vehicle that served in the armies of both belligerents.
The package does not include the paint or glue needed for assembly.
| Category: | Military Vehicles |
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| EAN: | 4823044411627 |
| Scale: | 1/24 |
| Nationality: | German |
| Period: | WW2 |
