PST 72064 GMC CCW353 Tractor with Semitrailer 1/72

The PST 72064 GMC CCW353 Tractor with Semitrailer model in 1:72 scale is a faithfully reproduced plastic model kit, representing one of the popular heavy military vehicles from World War II. This kit is a real treat for both historical modeling enthusiasts and collectors of military dioramas or layouts.

History and Application

The GMC CCW353 is a six-wheeled truck (6x4 drive) that was widely used as a transport vehicle by the US Army, as well as by many other Allied countries under the Lend-Lease program. The version presented in the PST kit depicts the Australian variant of the vehicle—converted into a tractor unit by General Motors Holden. These vehicles operated with seven-ton semitrailers, mainly for transporting military cargo, equipment, fuel, and ammunition. They were used especially in Australia, where difficult terrain and significant distances made them ideal as logistics vehicles. Their period of use ranges from 1943 to 1945, which covers the middle and end stages of World War II.

Model Features

• Scale: 1:72
• Country: USA / Australia
• Historical period: World War II
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Photo-etched parts: none (the kit does not include resin or metal add-ons, all parts are made of plastic)
• Manufacturer: PST
• Parts for self-assembly and painting (glue and paints are not included in the set)

Why choose this model?

PST 72064 is a product recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers seeking to expand their collection of Allied vehicles with a rarely seen version of an Australian tractor unit. The model features good detail quality and a relatively simple structure, which allows users to avoid frustrating build mistakes while offering the possibility of customization, such as creating cargo or weathering effects.

The kit is perfect as the central element of a military diorama, as an addition to an Allied vehicle collection, or as a basis for conversions. This model is also an excellent educational choice—it provides insight into lesser-known chapters of World War II history.

• Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – recommended for beginners and intermediate modelers.
• The level of detail and customization possibilities ensure satisfaction during assembly.