{"product_id":"1-72-kraz-257b-soviet-era-heavy-duty-6x4-cargo-truck-scale-1-72-armory-models-ar72451","title":"1\/72 KrAZ-257B Soviet Era Heavy Duty 6x4 cargo truck Scale 1:72 Armory Models AR72451","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKrAZ-257B\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a plastic model kit by Armory Models representing a heavy-duty Soviet cargo truck widely used during the Cold War era. The KrAZ-257 series was designed for transport and industrial logistics and became a common heavy vehicle in both civilian and military service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by the Kremenchuk Automobile Plant in the Soviet Union, the KrAZ-257B was developed as a robust three-axle truck with a 6×4 drivetrain configuration. Its design emphasized durability and load-carrying capacity, allowing it to operate in demanding conditions such as construction sites, remote transport routes, and military supply operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKrAZ-257B - Soviet Heavy Cargo Truck\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe KrAZ-257 family was introduced during the 1960s and remained in service for decades across the Soviet Union and other countries. These vehicles were used for general cargo transport, infrastructure projects, and support roles where a strong heavy truck platform was required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor modelers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Truck models often benefit from assembling the chassis and suspension components first to ensure correct alignment of the axles and wheels. Many builders also paint the cab and cargo bed separately before final assembly to simplify finishing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaints and glue are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armory Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel (SKU):\u003c\/strong\u003e AR72451\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e KrAZ-257B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy cargo truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soviet Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/armory-models\"\u003eArmory Models\u003c\/a\u003e represents a Soviet heavy cargo truck commonly seen in Cold War logistics and transport scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armory Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44339955761334,"sku":"AR72451","price":44.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/AR72451_1.jpg?v=1763647569","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/1-72-kraz-257b-soviet-era-heavy-duty-6x4-cargo-truck-scale-1-72-armory-models-ar72451","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}