Friday, November 04, 2011 - 05:53 AM UTC
Here are the first images of MiniArt Ltd's second Soviet Truck, the GAZ-AAA. We've already had a preview of the GAZ-MM, now, the larger vehicle.
Understanding the market well, MiniArt are planning to release this with markings for 6 vehicles - 4 Russian and 2 captured examples in German service.

Company announced details are:

All New Tooling. Up-to-date technology using sliding moulds.
Highly detailed model
Fully-detailed engine compartment and chassis
Authentic wooden texture
490 (styrene) parts
43 PhotoEtched parts
Decals included
5 Figures
Full-color instructions


More to follow as we begin to see (actual) image of the model's development.

Our thanks to MiniArt Ltd for the Update!
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Nifty! Necessary for any Eastern Front dio, whether Soviet or Beutepanzer. Glad to see the crew added.
NOV 04, 2011 - 07:31 AM
Excellent news. Nice to see a few figures thrown in for good measure. Having their GAZ wheel sets, that really build up beautifully. Just be carefull of using too much cement when assembling them, and pay attention to the instructions, and how you face the waffers together, they are outstanding. Ths one looks lightyears ahead of the old Eastern Express (which had various other company names also). Anybody want some old Eastern Express GAZ kits? I'll let you have them for a song and a dance.
NOV 04, 2011 - 12:48 PM
The style of the cab and hood look very similar to early '30's Fords (ie: 1932 Ford Victoria). Could be interesting as a North American civilian vehicle.
NOV 05, 2011 - 05:02 AM
It's (seems) really obvious but you're the first person i've actually seen making that comparison. Ford incidentally were the ones who set up the Gaz truck production in the Soviet Union... Now going right off the military theme for a minute, one of these trucks would look pretty good set in the States in the 1930s....
NOV 05, 2011 - 05:38 AM
Yes, if you do a little bit of quick research on the internet you will find a good amount of info regarding Ford's involvement with the light truck industry in Russia. Oh and don't forget the A designations, those come from Ford as well
NOV 05, 2011 - 07:45 AM
Hey guys. Compare the old Gaz logo and the Ford brand : Anyway, looking at cad images the model looks incredibly good. I'm happy that I didn't waste my money in Zvezda kit I think I'll buy a pair of this Many thanks for the review Jim
NOV 06, 2011 - 07:14 PM
@ Dave - I don't sing and I don't dance - do you want some money instead? Shame you're in the US - the postage would be more than the kits are worth @ biggles - "Could be interesting as a North American civilian vehicle." Only if you get rid of one of the rear axles - the twin rear axle job was a Russian development. Armo, a Polish company available from jaddarhobby.pl, do some nice resin conversions for the Zvezda kit - I suppose they should fit the Miniart kit, too. cheers, Dierk
NOV 14, 2011 - 08:09 AM
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