26 November, 2010

UAZ 469 (1973) - DeAgostini/IST Models

       UAZ 469 este un autovehicul de teren produs de UAZ (Ulyanovsky Avtomobilny Zavod) in Rusia. A fost introdus in 1973 pentru a inlocui vechiul GAZ 69. A fost si este, in general, folosit de Armata Rosie si de alte forte ale Pactului de la Varsovia, cat si de fortele paramilitare din Blocul Estic. In URSS a fost folosit de catre toate organizatiile guvernamentale care aveau nevoie de o masina de teren robusta. Fiabilitatea lui a ajuns legendara, dar masina nu a fost disponibile publicului larg, decat intr-o foarte mica masura.

      Macheta, produsa pt DeAgostini, este reusita, ca si celelalte 2 masini de teren prezentate pana acum. Macheta are o singura oglinda, farurile au nituri, iar vopseaua este mata. Semnalele ar cam trebui sa fie portocalii, dar in general sunt multumit de realizarea acestei machete.

UAZ 469 (1973) - DeAgostini/IST Models

        UAZ 469 is a all-terrain vehicle produced by UAZ (Ulyanovsky Avtomobilny Zavod) in Russia. It was released in 1973 to replace the obsolete GAZ 69. It was, and still is, used by the Red Army and other military and paramilitary forces throughout the East Block. In former USSR, it was use by all the government organizations which needed a though off-road car. His reliability became legendary, but the car was not available for the public.

        The scale model, produced for DeAgostini is well-made like the other 2 offroaders described before. It has only one mirror, the headlights have rivets and the paint is matte. The turning lights should be orange. I am happy with the realization of this model.

17 November, 2010

GAZ 67 (1943) - DeAgostini/IST Models

           GAZ 67 a fost un autovehicul de teren care a intrat in productie la uzina GAZ din Rusia, in 1943. A reprezentat echivalentul sovietic a Jeep-ului Willys si a fost utilizat intens in cel de-al doilea razboi mondial. A fost succesorul lui GAZ 64, cu care se aseamana mult, dar care a fost produs intr-un numar redus de exemplare. Printre diferente se numara ampatamentul marit si un rezervor mai mare. GAZ 67 era propulsat de un motor de 54 de cai-putere si atingea viteza de 90 km/h. S-a produs pana in 1953, cand i-a cedat locul lui GAZ 69

          Macheta este produsa de IST Models si face parte din colectia DeAgostini din Polonia. Unul asemanator a aparut si in Rusia. Are o realizare spartana cu detaliile de baza. Grila nu este perforata sau macar vopsita. Stergatoarele sunt una cu parbrizul iar la exemplarul meu, copertina este montata stramb.

GAZ 67 (1943) - DeAgostini/IST Models

           GAZ 67 was a Russian all-terrain vehicle, which started production in 1943 at the GAZ plant. It was the soviet equivalent of the Willys Jeep and it was extensively used in WW2. It was the successor of GAZ 64. They were very similar but GAZ 64 was built in a low number of pieces. GAZ 67 had a bigger wheelbase and bigger gas tank. It was powered by a 54 hp engine, able to take the vehicle at 90 km/h. It was produced until 1953 when it was replaced by the GAZ 69.

           The scale model is produced by IST and it belongs from the Polish Deagostini Collection. A similar one was released in Russia too. It has a rough finish with only base details. The front grille is not perforated nor painted. The wipers are the same piece with the windscreen and, at my model, the canvas roof is crooked.






12 November, 2010

Dacia Duster "Trophee Andros" (2010) - Spark

         Dacia Duster a aparut in 2010 si este primul SUV produs de Dacia. A fost prezentat ca model de competitie ca o avanpremiera a modelului de serie ce urma a fi lansat, in cadrul unei campanii de marketing bine pusa la punct. A fost construit in intregime de Renault Sport, si are putine in comun cu modelul de serie, avand un motor V6 de 3 litri care dezvolta 350 CP, amplasat central. Caroseria din fibra de sticla imita SUV-ul dar varianta de competitie e mai scurta, si mai joasa. Alain Prost a concurat pe aceasta masina la Trofeul Andros, si a iesit pe locul I in cateva etape

         Am reusit, in cele din urma, sa pun mana pe macheta prezentata aici. Este produsa de SPARK, din rasina in serie limitata la 1200 de bucati. Este foarte fin realizata, specific machetelor din acest material, iar rotile sunt fixe. Muchiile sunt bine definite si nu sunt probleme cu aplicarea vopselei sau a decalurilor. Totul este frumos si atent realizat, cele mai impresionante fiind stergatoarele, dintre care unul este amplasat pe geamul soferului. Blocurile optice nu au nituri. Interiorul este detaliat, cu scaune sport inscriptionate si rollbar. Sub macheta se poate vedea o parte din motor, teava de esapament perforata si carligele de remorcare realizate prin fotodecupare. Este prima mea macheta din rasina si este intr-adevar impresionanta.

Dacia Duster "Trophee Andros" (2010) - Spark

          Dacia Duster was launched in 2010, and it's the first SUV made by Dacia. It was presented as a racing model, a preview of the following series model. It was 100 percent build by Reanult Sport, and it has few common features with the series model. It has a 3 liter V6 engine, that could develop 350 hp. The body, made from fiberglass, resembles to the sUV but it's shorter on the racing version, and much lower. Alain Prost raced with this car at the Andros Trophee, and got a first place in a few events.

        I managed, after all to get this scale model, that I presented here. It's produced by SPARK, from resin. It's limited to 1200 pcs. It's very fine made, like resin models usually are, but the wheels are glued and not spinning. The edges are very well defined and there are no problems with the paint and the decals. Everything is beautiful and carefully made, the most impressive being the wipers. The lights don't have rivets. The interior is detailed, with sport chairs and rollbar. Under the model, a part of the engine, perforated exhaust pipe and towing rings are visible.



06 November, 2010

GAZ 69 (1953) - DeAgostini/IST Models

        GAZ 69 a fost un autovehicul 4x4 produs in Rusia la Gorkovskij Awtomobilnyj Zavod intre 1953 si 1955. Dupa aceasta perioda producta sa mutat la uzina UAZ, dar masina a ramas cunoscuta tot sub numele de GAZ 69. Cea mai comuna a fost varianta in doua usi si prelata, care la nevoie sa putea demonta. GAZ 69 s-a produs sub licenta de catre Aro sub numele de M57 (M de la Muscel). Aro a dezvoltat in continuare modelul, producand Aro M59 si Aro M461 care s-a produs pana in 1975.

        Macheta este produsa de IST Models pt DeAgostini, fiind una dintre cele mai reusite machete din colectie. Am avut ocazia sa compar macheta DeAgostini cu macheta originala IST si singura diferenta sunt ceasurile de bord si bineinteles modul de ambalare, modelul IST avand cutie de plexi. Prelata se poate detasa, fiind vizibile cele doua manete de viteze si bancutele pentru pasagerii din spate. Culoarea este mata, specifica modelelor de armata. A fost prima macheta DeAgostini achizitionata si sunt foarte multumit de ea.

 GAZ 69 (1953) - DeAgostini/IST Models

       GAZ 69 was a 4x4 vehicle, produced in Russia, at  Gorkovskij Awtomobilnyj Zavod between 1953 - 1955. After this, the production was moved to the UAZ plant, but the model remained known as GAZ 69. The most common version was the 2 door, removable soft-top model. GAZ 69, was built under license by Aro, in Romania, by the name M57 (M from Muscel). Then, Aro developed the model, and produced Aro M59 and Aro M461. Aro M461 stayed in production until 1975.

       The scale model is produced by IST Modeles, for DeAgostini, and it's one of the best models from the DeA collection. The soft-top is removable, making the interior with the 2 gear-sticks visible. In the back there are 2 benches for the passengers. The color is matte,  like army models usually have. It was my first DeAgostini models, and I am very pleased with it.