Atlantis 1/48 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck Model Kit ATM1401
Atlantis 1/48 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck Model Kit ATM1401
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Bring a classic American workhorse to your collection with the Atlantis 1/48 Scale 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck Plastic Model Kit. This vintage commercial truck recreates the practical styling of Chevrolet's 1950s Task Force trucks, complete with a detailed stake-bed cargo body, multi-piece cab, and authentic period character.
Produced from original vintage Revell tooling, this Atlantis release features important improvements, including newly tooled clear window parts, updated decals, and refreshed box artwork. The clear windshield and windows are a particularly welcome addition to this classic kit, which originally lacked transparent glazing.
With 57 parts and a finished length of approximately 5.25 inches, the 1955 Chevrolet Stake Truck is an excellent project for classic truck enthusiasts, vintage plastic model collectors, and model railroad builders. Its 1/48 scale also makes it a natural fit for many O-scale railroad layouts and period dioramas.
Atlantis 1955 Chevrolet Stake Truck Kit Features
- 1/48 scale 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck plastic model kit
- 57 parts from classic vintage Revell tooling
- Detailed multi-piece cab construction
- Newly tooled clear windshield and window parts
- Detailed Chevrolet engine and truck chassis
- Stake-bed cargo body with removable-looking side stake details
- Two figures and cargo accessories, including barrels and crates
- Updated waterslide decals and refreshed box artwork
- Finished length approximately 5.25 inches
- Skill Level 2
- Recommended for ages 14 and up
- Suitable for many O-scale model railroad scenes
- Manufactured and packaged in the USA
A Classic 1950s Chevrolet Work Truck
Chevrolet's 1955 Task Force truck lineup introduced updated styling to its dependable commercial vehicles. The two-ton stake truck represented the hardworking side of American transportation, carrying lumber, farm supplies, construction materials, and freight between businesses and communities.
This Atlantis kit captures the distinctive cab and functional stake-bed design of those mid-century trucks, making it an appealing subject for a restored vehicle display or a weathered working-truck scene.
Ideal for O-Scale Railroads and Dioramas
At 1/48 scale, this Chevrolet truck is a useful addition to many O-scale railroad layouts. Place it beside a freight depot, farm, lumber yard, construction site, warehouse, or roadside business to add authentic 1950s transportation detail.
The included figures and cargo accessories help create a complete scene. Builders can also add realistic weathering, dust, and wood-grain effects to portray a truck that has spent years on the job.
Assembly and Finishing
Builder's note: Atlantis rates this kit Skill Level 2. Because the cab uses multiple pieces from vintage tooling, careful test fitting and alignment are recommended before gluing.
Atlantis recommends black, silver, red, tan, brown, and flesh-tone paints. The stake bed is particularly well suited to wood-grain painting and weathering techniques.
Assembly required. Paint and plastic model glue are sold separately.
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Manufacturer: Atlantis
Manufacturer Item Number: H1401
Emery SKU: ATM1401 (pending verification)
UPC: 850002740417
Scale: 1/48
Subject: 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck
Parts: 57
Finished Length: Approximately 5.25 inches
Skill Level: 2
Recommended Age: 14+
Product Type: Plastic Model Kit