{"product_id":"italeri-3857s-peterbilt-378-classic-long-haul-1-24-scale","title":"Italeri - Peterbilt 378 ''Long Hauler'' 1:24","description":"\u003ch2\u003eItaleri Peterbilt Model 378 Long Hauler — 1:24 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSome trucks are built simply to transport cargo.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOthers become part of the landscape of American highways.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePeterbilt Model 378 Long Hauler\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs firmly in the second category.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWith its long conventional hood, imposing chrome grille, large sleeper cab, twin exhaust stacks, and unmistakable American proportions, the Model 378 represents the classic image of a heavy-duty American highway truck.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eItaleri recreates this impressive truck in \u003cstrong\u003e1:24 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent project for modelers who appreciate large commercial vehicles, detailed mechanics, and classic American styling.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIt is large.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIt is imposing.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAnd it was definitely not designed to disappear into traffic.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Peterbilt Model 378\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePeterbilt Model 378\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to a long tradition of American heavy-duty trucks designed for demanding transportation work.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIts conventional layout places the engine ahead of the cab, creating the long hood that has become one of the defining characteristics of American highway trucks.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA long front section, a large cab, a substantial sleeper, and a heavy-duty chassis come together to create the unmistakable silhouette of a classic American highway tractor.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Long Hauler\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eLong 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grille dominates the truck’s appearance, surrounded by chrome trim and detailed headlights.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRising behind the cab are the unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003etwin vertical exhaust stacks\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating an impressive contrast between the low front hood and tall rear section.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChrome components throughout the truck provide excellent opportunities for careful painting and finishing.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBecause with an American truck, there is rarely such a thing as too much chrome.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSleeper Cab and Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe large sleeper is an essential part of the Long Hauler design, giving the truck its characteristic height behind the cab and reinforcing its long-distance character.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBeneath the body, the detailed chassis provides the foundation for the cab, sleeper, fuel tanks, rear axles, and other 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