ICM 72541 Plastic model car kit Scale 1:72 Zil-157 Soviet truck - kits models

ZiL-157 is a plastic model truck kit in 1/72 scale produced by ICM. The model represents the well-known Soviet three-axle military truck widely used for transport and logistical duties during the Cold War period.

The ZiL-157 was introduced in the late 1950s as a successor to earlier Soviet off-road trucks. Designed for reliability and cross-country capability, the vehicle served as a general cargo truck and as a platform for numerous military and technical variants across the Soviet Union and other countries.

ZiL-157 - Soviet Military Cargo Truck

The truck is recognizable for its long hood, six-wheel-drive configuration, and large off-road tires designed for difficult terrain. Vehicles of this type were used to transport cargo, personnel, and equipment, making them a common element of military logistics during the Cold War era.

For modelers: Trucks with exposed chassis and suspension benefit from painting the frame, axles, and wheels before final body assembly. This approach makes it easier to access smaller structural details during finishing.

Kit Contents

• Plastic sprues with model parts
• Clear parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): ICM72541
• Type: Vehicle Model Kit
• Subject: ZiL-157
• Vehicle type: Military cargo truck
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: Cold War
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This vehicle model kit by ICM belongs to the Armor category representing military transport vehicles.