Chevrolet CW 30 LRDG - 1/72 scale resin model kit, 3D printed
Chevrolet CW 30 LRDG - 1/72 scale resin model kit, 3D printed
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Il "Corsaro del Deserto": Il camion Chevrolet del Long Range Desert Group
Nella vastità del deserto libico, durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale, poche unità hanno colpito l'immaginazione quanto il Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). Vera e propria "pattuglia fantasma", l'unità si affidava a mezzi robusti e pesantemente modificati per sopravvivere a migliaia di chilometri dietro le linee nemiche. Tra questi, il Chevrolet WA da 30 cwt (1,5 tonnellate) è senza dubbio l'icona definitiva.
Oggi, questo mito meccanico entra a far parte della nostra collezione di veicoli militari in scala 1/72, protagonista di un kit in resina stampato con una risoluzione dal dettaglio estremo a 12K.
Un Set Completo: Non solo un veicolo, ma un diorama
Il vero valore aggiunto di questa edizione è il contenuto della confezione, pensato per ricreare una scena operativa completa senza dover ricorrere ad accessori di terze parti.
1. L'Equipaggio e l'Armamento
Il kit include 4 figurini in pose realistiche, pronti per essere posizionati all'interno o attorno al mezzo. Per la difesa ravvicinata, è presente il classico palo di sostegno per la mitragliatrice Lewis da montare nel cassone, oltre ai fucili d'ordinanza Lee-Enfield, fondamentali per le scaramucce nel deserto.
2. Logistica e Sopravvivenza
Il cassone di un camion LRDG era una magazzino ambulante. Il kit fornisce tutto il necessario per "caricare" il modello:
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Jerrycans e bidoni di benzina: Essenziali per le missioni a lungo raggio.
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Coperte e teli: Da montare sia sui sostegni anteriori (per proteggere l'equipaggio dal vento gelido notturno) sia da stivare nel cassone.
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Sacchi di sabbia: Utilizzati spesso come protezione balistica improvvisata lungo le sponde del veicolo.
3. Gli strumenti di sblocco
Il deserto è un nemico spietato. Per questo, nel set sono inclusi gli iconici scivoli metallici forati (sand channels). Questi accessori, riprodotti con estrema finezza grazie alla resina, erano vitali per disimpegnare il Chevrolet quando le ruote affondavano nel "fech-fech" o nelle dune mobili.
Consigli per il Modellista
Data l'altissima qualità della stampa 12K, la fase di preparazione è ridotta al minimo. Si consiglia l'uso di un primer specifico per resina per garantire l'adesione dei colori acrilici.
Il Chevrolet LRDG offre infinite possibilità di weathering: dal tipico schema "Caunter Scheme" alle mimetizzazioni color sabbia pesantemente abrase, dove i lavaggi e le polveri color ocra potranno esaltare ogni minimo dettaglio stampato in 3D.
Conclusione
Questo kit non è solo un modello, ma un tributo tecnico e storico. La combinazione tra la scala 1/72 — ideale per collezionismo e wargaming — e la risoluzione 12K offre un livello di realismo che ridefinisce gli standard del settore, permettendo a ogni appassionato di possedere un piccolo frammento di storia del deserto, curato nei minimi particolari.
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Avvertenze
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Prodotto non adatto a minori di 14 anni.
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Pitture, colle e altri materiali non sono inclusi nella confezione.
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Alcune parti potrebbero essere piccole o avere sporgenze affilate.
Nota L'articolo viene venduto NON dipinto.
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The "Desert Privateer": The Long Range Desert Group Chevrolet Truck
In the vastness of the Libyan desert during World War II, few units captured the imagination as much as the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). A true "ghost patrol," the unit relied on rugged, heavily modified vehicles to survive thousands of miles behind enemy lines. Among these, the Chevrolet WA 30 cwt (1.5 tons) is undoubtedly the definitive icon.
Today, this mechanical legend joins our collection of 1/72 scale military vehicles, featured in a resin kit printed with extreme 12K detail resolution.
A Complete Set: More Than Just a Vehicle, a Diorama
The true added value of this edition is the contents of the box, designed to recreate a complete operational scene without the need for third-party accessories.
1. Crew and Armament
The kit includes 4 figures in realistic poses, ready to be placed inside or around the vehicle. For close-quarters defense, the classic Lewis gun mounting pole is included for the truck bed, along with Lee-Enfield service rifles—essential for desert skirmishes.
2. Logistics and Survival
The bed of an LRDG truck was a mobile warehouse. The kit provides everything needed to "load up" the model:
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Jerrycans and fuel drums: Essential for long-range missions.
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Blankets and tarps: To be mounted on the front supports (to protect the crew from freezing night winds) or stowed in the back.
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Sandbags: Often used as improvised ballistic protection along the sides of the vehicle.
3. Recovery Tools
The desert is a ruthless enemy. For this reason, the set includes the iconic perforated metal sand channels. These accessories, reproduced with extreme finesse thanks to the resin, were vital for freeing the Chevrolet when its wheels sank into "fech-fech" or shifting dunes.
Modeller’s Tips
Given the ultra-high quality of the 12K print, the preparation phase is kept to a minimum. We recommend using a specific resin primer to ensure the best adhesion for acrylic paints.
The LRDG Chevrolet offers endless weathering possibilities: from the classic "Caunter Scheme" to heavily abraded sand-colored camouflage, where washes and ochre pigments will enhance every single 3D-printed detail.
Conclusion
This kit is not just a model, but a technical and historical tribute. The combination of the 1/72 scale—ideal for collectors and wargamers—and 12K resolution offers a level of realism that redefines industry standards, allowing every enthusiast to own a small, meticulously detailed fragment of desert history.
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Disclaimer
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This product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
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Paints, glues, and other materials are not included in the box.
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Some parts may be small or have sharp edges.
Note The item is sold UNPAINTED.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping and delivery
Processing in 3-5 working days. Tracked shipping. Free in Italy over €59 and in Europe over €149.
Returns and warranty
Returns and warranty
We want you to be happy with your purchase. Below you will find how to exercise the right of withdrawal, how the refund works and what to do if a product arrives damaged or defective.
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The cost of returning the goods is at your expense, except where the product is damaged or not as described, in which case we bear it.
Refund
We will refund you all payments received, including the cost of standard outbound delivery, within 14 days of the day on which we are informed of your withdrawal. If, when placing the order, you chose a more expensive delivery than the standard one we offer, the difference remains at your expense.
We may withhold the refund until we have received the goods back or until you supply evidence of having sent them back, whichever happens first. The refund is made using the same means of payment used for the purchase, at no additional cost to you.
When the right of withdrawal does not apply
The right of withdrawal does not apply to goods made to measure or clearly personalised (art. 59 of the Italian Consumer Code). This category includes models painted on request and work carried out specifically for you: we always tell you before confirming the order.
Damaged, missing or defective products
If one or more items arrive damaged, or if something is missing, write to us straight away at info@mussinisas.it, attaching a photo if possible. We will send the missing or damaged parts, or replace the whole product, at no cost to you.
In addition to the right of withdrawal, as a consumer you are entitled to the 24-month legal guarantee of conformity from delivery, provided for by articles 128 et seq. of the Italian Consumer Code. In the event of a lack of conformity you may request the repair or replacement of the goods and, under the conditions laid down by law, a price reduction or the termination of the contract.
Where we accept returns from
We accept returns from any country. For purchases made outside the European Union the same conditions described here apply; any customs duties and import taxes already paid are not refundable by us.
Disputes
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