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Atlantis 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck 1:48 Model Kit #H1401: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide
Atlantis 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck 1:48 Model Kit #H1401 is the specific plastic model kit represented by this listing from Atlantis. This guide interprets the exact record—its title, SKU, photographed item, variant state and catalog context—rather than stretching a generic category article over the product.
How this release is identified
- Exact product: Atlantis 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck 1:48 Model Kit #H1401
- Brand or vendor: Atlantis
- Product type: Plastic Model Kit
- SKU or catalog key: AANH1401
- Scale stated in the record: 1:48
- Year appearing in the identity: 1955
- Road or release number: H1401
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 2
The recorded price at verification was $21.99 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
The complete title is meaningful here, not decorative. The scale marker 1:48 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1955 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The number H1401 separates this release from visually similar versions. Keep AANH1401 with the product record because abbreviated names often omit the detail that distinguishes one version from another.
Evidence taken from the live record
The source description says: “Build a classic working truck from the 1950s with the Atlantis 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck in 1:48 scale. The kit comes from vintage Revell tooling and has been improved with newly tooled clear window parts, updated decals and fresh box art. Manufacturer: Atlantis Models Item number: AANH1401 Atlantis kit: H1401 UPC: 850002740417 Scale: 1:48 Subject: 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck Parts: 57 Finished length: about 5.25 inches Skill level: 2 Recommended age: 14+ Paint and glue: sold separately Its 1:48 scale also makes it useful alongside O scale railroad scenes and vehicle displays.” This is useful evidence, but it is not expanded beyond what the listing supports. Missing dimensions, materials, compatibility claims or package contents remain open questions.
How to evaluate this product type
The useful compatibility questions for Atlantis 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck 1:48 Model Kit #H1401 are concrete: does the scale match, do the dimensions fit the intended project, is the material compatible with the selected adhesive or finish, and are all required parts present? The record key AANH1401 should be checked before using instructions or reviews written for a similar item.
Builders should photograph the package and contents before assembly. That creates a parts baseline and makes it easier to identify missing or duplicated pieces before paint obscures part numbers.
Using the item with confidence
Use the product image to compare box art, label, part arrangement and any visible instruction callouts. When the item arrives, inventory it before separating pieces from runners or backing sheets. Once parts are cut or decals are soaked, missing-content questions become harder to resolve.
A short build log—date, materials, colors and fit notes—adds lasting value to the product record.
Why the exact photo set matters
The gallery contains 2 indexed product images. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.
Before committing the item to a project
- Save the listing URL under AANH1401.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Plastic Model Kits & Scale Model Kits · Atlantis Model Kits & Accessories · Plastic Model Kits · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:48 Scale Aircraft, Military Models & Plastic Model Kits
Recording this product accurately
After purchase, store the acquisition date, price, seller, item number AANH1401, selected option and one clear image with the project or collection record. Add notes about fit, assembly, condition or performance only after they are observed on this exact item.
This separates verified ownership evidence from later opinion and makes a replacement or repeat purchase much easier.
Gift considerations
For gifting, the product image can verify the visual subject while the item number AANH1401 verifies the release. Both checks matter when the recipient collects small variations.
Product-specific questions
Why does Atlantis 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck 1:48 Model Kit #H1401 have its own guide?
Because this product has a specific identity, image set and live offer that should not be merged into a roundup or broad brand article.
Is a contextual image a contents list?
No. Only stated components and the selected variant define what is included.
How can a later owner verify the item?
They can compare the title, item number AANH1401, package or item photographs and saved transaction record.
Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, item number AANH1401, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.
Review the live Atlantis 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck 1:48 Model Kit #H1401 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Product-specific handoff notes
Anyone using this guide later should begin with AANH1401 and the full name Atlantis 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck 1:48 Model Kit #H1401. The record identifies Atlantis as the vendor and Plastic Model Kit as the product type. Recheck those details whenever the item is compared with another listing, because punctuation or abbreviated names can hide meaningful release differences.
When the item enters a project or collection, note the date, observed condition, included pieces and any fit or setup result. Photograph modifications before and after they are made. These notes should describe this example only. Keeping them attached to the exact item number preserves a useful history without turning personal experience into an unsupported specification for every similar product.
