Gaz-A in German Service 1:24 ICM 24053

Plastic model kit: GAZ-A in German Service 1:24 ICM 24053

We present the plastic model kit GAZ-A in German Service in 1:24 scale, produced by ICM. This model is an excellent proposition for enthusiasts of automotive history and modeling who want to recreate one of the more interesting episodes from World War II.

Model details:

• Scale: 1:24
• Manufacturer: ICM
• Catalog number: 24053

Vehicle history:

GAZ-A is a passenger car produced under license from Ford A by the Soviet Union. In the 1920s, as part of the modernization of the automotive industry, the Soviet authorities decided to purchase a modern car factory abroad and a license for the production of passenger and cargo vehicles. In May 1929, a contract was signed with Ford Motor Company, which allowed for the production of Ford A cars and Ford AA trucks.

The first Ford A vehicles began to be assembled in February 1930 at the Moscow car factory, using kits imported from the United States. In 1933, a new factory was launched in Nizhny Novgorod, where these vehicles were produced under license.

Although the Ford A Standard Phaeton with a soft top was not best suited to local climatic conditions, it was produced on a large scale for six years. This car became quite common, and some units were used by the Red Army.

During World War II, after part of the Soviet territory was occupied by German troops, many GAZ-A vehicles were seized by the Wehrmacht and incorporated into their service. The GAZ-A in German Service model reflects these vehicles that ended up in German hands.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.