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Level 2 Model Kit WWII 15-cwt 4x2 General Service Truck with 2 Scheme Options 1/48 Plastic Model Kit by Airfix

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  • Brand new plastic model kit of WWII 15-cwt 4x2 General Service Truck with 2 Scheme Options (Level 2) 1/48 plastic model kit by Airfix.
  • Brand new box.
  • Vintage style packaging.
  • Officially licensed product.
  • Contains 95 detailed parts.
  • Does NOT include display stand.
  • Paint and cement required (not included).
  • Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
  • Parts molded in Light Gray, unless otherwise indicated.
  • Includes decals to design the truck in 2 different schemes.
  • Dimensions approximately L-3.5, W-1.625, H-1.75 inches assembled.

HISTORY ASPECTS:
The WWII 15-cwt 4x2 General Service (G.S.) Truck was a vital backbone of British and Commonwealth military logistics during World War II. Designed for a 15-hundredweight (approximately 750 kg) payload, these light trucks were used for a variety of tasks including troop transport, ammunition supply, radio operations, and towing light artillery. Produced by several British manufacturers such as Ford, Bedford, and Morris, the trucks were standardized to ensure easy maintenance and interchangeability of parts across different units in the field.
These trucks played a significant role in nearly every major campaign of the war, including the Western Desert, Italy, Normandy, and the Southeast Asian theatre. Their rugged simplicity and adaptability allowed them to operate in harsh conditions—from the sands of El Alamein to the muddy lanes of Normandy and the jungles of Burma. They served not only with the British Army but were widely used by Commonwealth forces such as the Canadians, Australians, and Indians, who relied on the 15-cwt for mobile operations in a wide range of environments.
After the war, many 15-cwt trucks continued in military service, while others were repurposed for civilian use in reconstruction efforts across Europe and the British Empire. Their durability and availability made them a popular vehicle long after the war ended. Today, they are a common sight at military vehicle rallies and historical reenactments, representing the unsung workhorses that kept armies moving.
This 1:48 scale model is a finely detailed tribute to one of the most important utility vehicles of the Allied war effort. Perfect for diorama builders and collectors alike, this replica captures the truck’s wartime authenticity and makes an ideal companion piece to 1:48 scale aircraft or armor scenes.

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