Ace 72600 - 1:72 US G7106 1,5 T 4x4 Cargo / Dump Truck

1:72 scale plastic model kit of the US G7106 1.5-ton 4x4 Cargo / Dump Truck

The Ace 72600 kit represents the Chevrolet G7106 1.5-ton 4x4 military truck, part of the G506 series widely used by the U.S. Army during World War II. This vehicle served as a reliable workhorse for transporting troops, supplies, and equipment in all theaters of operation.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 7 cm
• Manufacturer: Ace
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: Glue, paints, and tools are not included.

About the kit:

The kit includes finely detailed plastic parts featuring a realistic chassis, cab, and cargo bed. It can be built as either the cargo transport version or the dump truck configuration. Its compact size and accurate proportions make it ideal for dioramas depicting U.S. Army operations in Europe or the Pacific.

Recommended tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Plastic cement
• Brushes or airbrush
• Acrylic or enamel paints in U.S. Army colors (olive drab, black, metallic)

About the G7106 1.5-ton 4x4 truck:

The Chevrolet G7106 was a 1.5-ton four-wheel-drive truck developed for the U.S. Army during World War II. It was part of the G506 series produced by General Motors and became one of the most common transport vehicles of the war. The truck was used for logistics, troop transport, and as a base for specialized conversions. Many units were also supplied to Allied nations under Lend-Lease, including the UK and the USSR.

Technical data of the real vehicle:

• Manufacturer: Chevrolet (General Motors)
• Engine: 6-cylinder gasoline engine, 83 hp
• Drive: 4x4
• Payload capacity: 1.5 tons
• Maximum speed: approx. 80 km/h
• Range: approx. 350 km

About Ace:

Ace is a model kit manufacturer specializing in 1:72 scale military vehicles from World War II and the Cold War era. The brand is known for its wide subject range and solid detail level, appealing to both collectors and historical modelers.