{"product_id":"38798-pst-72044-gmc-ccwcckw-353-cargo-truck-172","title":"PST 72044 GMC CCW\/CCKW 353 Cargo Truck 1\/72","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePST 72044 GMC CCW\/CCKW 353 Cargo Truck 1\/72 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003ePST 72044 GMC CCW\/CCKW 353 Cargo Truck\u003c\/strong\u003e model in \u003cstrong\u003e1:72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precisely crafted plastic assembly kit, perfect for enthusiasts of historical military vehicles and WWII reenactors. This model recreates the legendary 2.5-ton truck manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Motors Corporation (GMC)\u003c\/strong\u003e, known under the designations CCW 353 and CCKW 353. The vehicle was the backbone of the logistics of the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Army\u003c\/strong\u003e and was also widely used by the Allied forces, earning the nickname \"Jimmy.\"\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    GMC truck production began in early 1941 and soon after became one of the pillars of supply during the conflict. The CCW variants (with 2-axle drive) and CCKW (with 3-axle drive) stood out for their high reliability, simple construction, and great versatility. Trucks from this series took part in the most important operations of the Americans and their allies, including the Normandy landings and operations on the Eastern Front when provided under the Lend-Lease program.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72 – ideal for building dioramas and collections of military vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (1941-1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States, Allied countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality plastic, ensuring ease of processing and fitting of parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic parts for assembling the model, clear assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e no resin or photo-etched parts, kit does not include glue or paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\/5 – suitable for beginners and intermediate modelers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePST 72044 GMC CCW\/CCKW 353 Cargo Truck 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e is a recommendation we wholeheartedly make both to military modeling enthusiasts and collectors of historical vehicles. The model works perfectly as a part of a larger military diorama or as a standalone exhibit, offering a detailed reproduction of one of the most recognizable transport vehicles of World War II. An excellent choice for those starting their adventure with 1:72 military modeling.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722369519950,"sku":"PST72044","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/58a7eab18c7eaeb86220f58b002f6772.jpg?v=1755536671","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/38798-pst-72044-gmc-ccwcckw-353-cargo-truck-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}