Hello All,
Being the inquisitive type that I am I did a quick search to find out more about the GAZ. In the process I found a plastic model kit that you can buy so you can have your very own scaled down version of this interesting little ute (Utility)
http://marsfigures.com/prew.php?m=9&...mb=3518&id=469. I have no dealings with the seller.
I did some more searching and found the same model available through a different retailer - this one has an interesting description about the war time use of the vehicle - M-415s were pressed into military service as a light utility vehicle, ammunition carrier, and with the help of a pair of Maxim machine guns, it even became an anti-aircraft platform. The Retailer's link is
http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/ki...tte_3518.shtml - no dealings with this company either.
More digging and I found out that this type of vehicle also came as a half track
http://www.oldrussiancars.com/gaz-m-415 - you will need to scroll down through the site to find the half-track photograph. This site also has details of the vehicle' specifications too.
Kind Regards
Lionel