Bolt Action Soviet GAZ AAA Fuel Bowser
The GAZ AAA was a rugged three-axle Soviet truck widely used throughout World War II for a variety of logistical roles. Among its many adaptations was the fuel bowser configuration, essential for keeping the Red Army’s vast fleets of tanks and vehicles moving across the Eastern Front. Without supply trucks like the GAZ AAA Fuel Bowser, Soviet offensives would have stalled, highlighting the crucial role of logistics in modern mechanized warfare.
Product Info
This kit represents the GAZ AAA Fuel Bowser in Bolt Action, offering players the chance to field a historically accurate support vehicle. While not a front-line combatant, it adds thematic depth to scenarios and provides characterful detail to Soviet forces on the tabletop.
About the Vehicle
Based on the earlier GAZ AA truck (itself a licensed version of the Ford Model AA), the GAZ AAA featured a strengthened chassis with an extra axle, allowing it to carry heavier loads over rough terrain. The bowser version carried fuel tanks used to resupply Soviet armored units in the field, a vital task during long offensives. Though unarmed and vulnerable, these vehicles were a lifeline to mechanized formations, often working under fire to keep the advance going.
About the Model
The Bolt Action model of the GAZ AAA Fuel Bowser captures the utilitarian look of this essential support truck, complete with the cylindrical fuel tanks mounted in the rear. Supplied in resin and metal (depending on production run), the kit requires assembly and painting. Perfect for collectors and players who want to represent the unsung logistical backbone of the Soviet war effort.
1 multi-part metal and resin model, unpainted, scale 1/56 - 28mm
