Italeri - 1:24 40' Container Trailer

Italeri 40' Container Trailer — 1:24 Scale Model Kit

Behind every long-haul truck is a world of logistics, cargo, and international transportation.

The Italeri 40' Container Trailer brings this essential part of modern freight transport to your collection, recreating a full-size container chassis designed to carry one of the most common cargo containers in global shipping.

Kit No. 3951 is presented in 1:24 scale and measures an impressive 50.5 cm when completed. With its long chassis, three-axle configuration, and large 40-foot container, this model makes a striking addition to any truck collection or transportation-themed diorama.

The 40-Foot Container Trailer

The 40-foot freight container is one of the standard solutions used throughout international logistics.

Containers like these can travel by ship, train, and truck, allowing cargo to move efficiently between different transportation systems without needing to be unloaded and repacked at every stage.

This kit captures that concept in impressive 1:24 scale, giving modelers the opportunity to build a realistic piece of modern transportation equipment.

A Long and Impressive Trailer

At 50.5 cm in length, the completed model has a strong presence on the shelf.

The extended trailer frame, container platform, and rear running gear create the substantial appearance expected from a modern container trailer.

The long chassis also makes this kit particularly interesting when displayed together with a 1:24 scale tractor unit, creating a complete modern truck-and-trailer combination.

Detailed Container

The large 40-foot container is the visual centerpiece of the model.

Its long rectangular body features the characteristic corrugated side panels found on real freight containers, creating a highly recognizable industrial appearance.

The large surface area also provides plenty of room for decals, markings, and weathering effects.

The box artwork shows the container finished in a striking blue livery with CMA CGM markings, giving the model a convincing international-shipping appearance.

Three-Axle Chassis

The trailer is supported by a realistic three-axle rear assembly, giving the model the heavy-duty appearance expected from equipment designed to transport large freight containers.

The wheels, axles, and suspension area add mechanical detail beneath the container and create excellent opportunities for additional painting and weathering.

Detailed Trailer Frame

The long chassis structure is an important part of the model and gives the trailer its authentic industrial character.

The frame, support structures, and rear running gear are designed to reproduce the appearance of modern container transportation equipment while providing a solid foundation for the large container body.

Landing Gear and Support System

At the front of the trailer, the model includes the characteristic support legs used when the trailer is disconnected from its tractor unit.

These details make the model especially suitable for realistic display scenes, whether connected to a truck or positioned independently in a logistics yard.

Realistic Wheels and Tires

The trailer features multiple wheels arranged across its three rear axles, reinforcing the heavy-duty appearance of the finished model.

The combination of detailed wheels and rubber tires helps create a convincing miniature representation of a real freight trailer.

International Logistics in Miniature

The beauty of this model is that it represents something much bigger than a simple trailer.

Modern freight containers have transformed international transportation by standardizing cargo dimensions and making it possible to transfer goods efficiently between ships, trains, and trucks.

The Italeri kit captures this important part of the modern logistics chain in a form that can be built, painted, and displayed.

Super Decals Sheet

The kit includes a Super Decals Sheet, allowing modelers to reproduce the markings and graphics shown on the model and add an authentic commercial appearance to the finished trailer.

Italeri also provides a Color Instruction Sheet to assist with assembly and finishing.

Perfect for Truck Collections and Dioramas

The 40' Container Trailer is especially well suited for collectors who already build 1:24 scale trucks and commercial vehicles.

Pair it with an Italeri tractor unit to create a complete long-haul combination, or place it in a warehouse, port, highway rest area, or logistics terminal to create a transportation-themed diorama.

Its long trailer and large container make it an impressive centerpiece for any logistics display.

1:24 Scale Display Model

With a finished length of 50.5 cm, this is not a small accessory.

The long trailer and oversized container provide an impressive shelf presence while maintaining the scale compatibility expected from Italeri's truck range.

Skill Level 3

The Italeri 40' Container Trailer is rated Skill Level 3, making it a rewarding project for modelers with some experience assembling plastic model kits.

Its large surfaces also provide plenty of room for advanced finishing techniques such as panel shading, weathering, dirt, rust effects, and realistic tire finishing.

Kit Features

- Italeri No. 3951

- 40' Container Trailer

- 1:24 scale

- Modern container trailer

- Finished model length: 50.5 cm

- Skill Level 3

- Detailed 40-foot freight container

- Detailed trailer chassis

- Three-axle rear assembly

- Multiple wheels and rubber tires

- Trailer landing/support gear

- Super Decals Sheet

- Color Instruction Sheet

- Ideal for pairing with 1:24 scale truck models

- Excellent for truck collections and logistics dioramas

The Italeri 40' Container Trailer brings the world of international freight transportation to life in impressive 1:24 scale.

Long chassis.

Massive container.

Three axles.

Industrial detail.

One trailer. 40 feet of cargo. 50.5 cm of pure logistics.