F&A Miniatures FA-72020 Ursus A 1/72 – plastic model kit

The Ursus A model in 1/72 scale from F&A Miniatures (FA-72020) is a unique miniature of the legendary Polish Army truck from the interwar period. This plastic model kit has been faithfully recreated based on historical documentation and archival photographs of the vehicle that for years formed the backbone of the Polish Army's transport support.

Main product features:

• Model scale: 1/72 – ideal for dioramas and military collections.
• Country of use: Poland (Second Polish Republic), and after 1939 also Axis countries.
• Material: high-quality plastic, precise details produced using injection molding.
• Set includes clear assembly instructions and decals with details specific to the Ursus A.
• The model represents the standard version – with a metal, closed driver's cab and classic cargo bed.
• Realistic representation of the chassis, frame, suspension, radiator, and distinctive body elements.

Historical overview and application:

Ursus A is a Polish truck produced from 1928 under license from the Italian SPA 25C Polonia at the State Engineering Works in Warsaw. It was a symbol of the rebirth of Polish automotive industry and the modernization of the Polish Army in the interwar years. Thanks to its solid construction and 2-ton payload capacity, it successfully fulfilled logistical roles in infantry, artillery, and cavalry. Its durability and adaptation for rough field conditions allowed the Ursus A to serve daily up until the September Campaign in 1939. After Poland's defeat, many units were seized by the Wehrmacht and used until the end of World War II.

The F&A Miniatures FA-72020 model is an excellent foundation for building authentic dioramas from the World War II period and the late interwar years. The finely rendered details, such as the Ursus-typical radiator, massive frame, and driver’s cab, allow you to present the vehicle in a multitude of historical scenarios – from supply convoys to retreat and evacuation scenes.

Difficulty level:

Assembly difficulty – 2/5. The model is recommended both for beginners and intermediate modelers looking for Polish military classics in 1/72 scale.

Recommendation

F&A Miniatures FA-72020 Ursus A is a must-have for enthusiasts of Polish Army history and historical modeling. It is a valuable addition to collections of the Second Republic’s transport equipment and a perfect choice for September Campaign dioramas. Realistic details, ease of assembly, and accessibility make this kit essential for both collectors and beginner military modelers.