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De Agostini – WWII Tanks and Historical Vehicles

By Maz Woolley

After a quiet period for partwork series up pops a new one from DeAgostini entitled WWII Tanks and Historical Vehicles. This range is to 1:72 scale and is made of diecast metal with plastic components. But before you rush out and subscribe it would appear that the castings probably already appeared in the Combat Tanks/Panzer series which ran to 120 parts some years ago. Indeed all the tanks shown on the website at the moment are German Tanks though presumably Russian and Allied Tanks and military vehicles will appear later Of course this new range may include new liveries on previously issued castings. Each model comes with a booklet with details of the model and other articles on military history.

The part numbers are listed below as shown on the website and all images are DeAgostini publicity from the website.


1 – Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger II Ausf. B (Sd.Kfz. 182) Porsche turret sch.

2 – Pz.Abt.503Panzerjäger Tiger (P) Elefant (Sd.Kfz.184) 1.Kp./sch. PzJg.Abt.653

3 – Pz.Kpfw. V Panther Ausf. A (Sd.Kfz. 171) Pz.Gren.Div. “GD”

4 – Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. G (Sd.Kfz. 161/1) 19.Pz.Div

5 – StuG. III Ausf. G (Sd.Kfz. 142/1) StuG.Abt.911 11.Pz.Div

6 – Panzerjäger V Jagdpanther (Sd.Kfz. 173)

7 – Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf.L (Sd.Kfz. 141/1) sch. Pz.Abt.502

8 – Jagpanzer IV L/70 (Sd. Kfz. 162/1) Pz.Gren.Div. “Feldherrnhalle”

9 – Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger I Ausf. E (Sd.Kfz. 181) sch. Pz.Abt.506

10 – Sd.Kfz. 9 FAMO 88mm Flak 37 26.Pz.Div.

As is usual with partwork collections the first part is sold at a cheaper prices to draw collectors in. Subscribers get ‘free gifts’ spread to encourage them to keep subscribing. These are shown below with the part they come with in brackets.


FAMO (Sd. Kfz.9) and Sd.Ah.116 (12)

Steyr RSO 0/1 + 75mm Pak 40 anti-aircraft gun (8)

88mm Flak 37 (3)
Jeep Willys MB (1)

And those subscribers to pay by Paypal get a bonus ‘free gift as shown below.

Opel Blitz 3.6-36S (Kfz 305) plus 20mm Flak 38

As we have seen may of these models remaindered in recent years via model wholesalers one wonders if there is a market for this collection? Obviously new military model collectors enter the market all the time but one wonders if there are enough of them to support a collection covering a period of time far removed from the world today when the news is dominated by warfare fought with more modern equipment.


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A View of the Toyroom Shelves – Part 17

By Eugen Pedersen

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We now move on to a small cabinet I have attached to the wall. This contains models made in the Soviet Union, Russia, Ukraine, and China. As usual the prototypes are all Soviet, Russian or Ukranian made vehicles. They are all made to 1:43 scale.


Kherson Model: GAZ Volga M 22 ( handmade model from the 90´s made in Ukraine)

DeAgostini Gaz Volga M 21 3rd series Soviet Police

Kherson Model: GAZ Volga M 21 first series Soviet Police (handmade model)

Saratov GAZ Volga M 24 – 02

Saratov GAZ Volga M 24 Taxi

Saratov GAZ Volga M 24

Kherson Model Moskvitch 2140

Kherson Model GAZ M 20 Pobeda Convertible

Kherson Model GAZ M 20 Pobeda

Kherson Model GAZ M 20 Pobeda Soviet Police

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A View of the Toyroom Shelves – Part 9 (Corrected Captions)

By Eugen Pedersen

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This is the ninth visit to my cabinets recently acquired from IKEA and filled with my collection of Russian/Soviet models. The collection includes older models made in the Soviet Union and in Russia after the dissolution of the USSR, and newer ones made in China for DeAgostini or Ist.

I have tried to arrange the models on the shelves to show particular themes.

The shelves above show a display of 1:43 scale formal cars generally reserved for senior state officials and party members. The rear row features a variety of Gaz, Zil, Zim, Zis and other Limousines with Zil and Chaika hearse/ambulance cars with a Zim Ambulance. These are made in China for DeAgostini and Ist.
The front row is a collection of Chaika and Zil models made in the Soviet Union and Russia. All are formal state cars seldom used by ordinary citizens, though in later years the Chaika could be hired as a wedding car in Moscow.

From right to left the first model is Lada 2106 in scale 1:43 from Hongwell. The next model in scale 1:18 Lada 2103 East German Police is from Triple 9. The same is also true with the next model, the blue Lada 2106 from Triple 9 in the same scale. The following 2 Lada Niva models are from Solido in scale 1:18. The next model, the UAZ 469 is from Premium Classixxs in scale 1:18. The last models after the UAZ are in scale 1:43. The models in the front are from The Soviet Union. The Aeroflot model is a conversion from a soviet model. The blue UAZ in the rear is a rally version made by Agat in Russia. And the black UAZ is UAZ Hunter from Hongwell.

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A View of the Toyroom Shelves – Part 8

By Eugen Pedersen

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In this short article we continue to look at shelves in the second of my recently acquired cabinets from IKEA.  Regular readers will be familiar with my interest in models of Soviet Union, and then Russian, made vehicles, which comprise most of my collection.

This article is the eighth in this short series and previous ones may be found in the articles list page which may be reached from the articles pages on the bar at the top of the page.


The theme for the shelf shown above is public transportation. The first model from the left is Soviet MTB 82 trolleybus, the next model is ZIU – 9 trolleybus, the next model is ZIU – 10 articulated trolleybus and the last model is ZIL – 118 “Youth”. All the models are to 1:43. scale All three trolleybus models are made by various Russian brands. The ZIL – 118 is from IST.

The next shelf holds models made in the Soviet Union, Russia, and China. They are left rear: ZIL – 4102, ZIL – 117 Cabrio conversion from a Soviet model, Two ZIL – 115 Soviet models, Three very rare Soviet GAZ – 14 Chaika models made at the GAZ factory, a Russian GAZ 13 Chaika model made by Agat, and an Aurus Senat Cabriolet from DeAgostini from their new magazine collection for sale in Russia which also features models of newer Russian vehicles made after the end of the Soviet Union. Alongside the Aurus ther is a 1956 ZIS – 112 racing car and a 1967 ZIL – 112C racing car again by DeAgostini.
Along the front of the shelf from the left we have a GAZ Volga M 21 first series. It is a limited handmade model made by Kherson Models during the 1990´s. The next model is an NSU RO80 model made using moulds bought from an Italian producer. The Go Kart toy alongside it was made in Estonia by Norma when it was within the Soviet Union. The next model of a Formula 1 car was also made in Estonia by Norma. The last model is another model made in the Soviet Union using moulds brought from Italy, in this case a model of an Mercedes-Benz 230SL. All the models are to 1:43 scale, except for the Go Kart which is to 1:16 and the Formula 1 car which is to 1:24.

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Moskvitch 410

By Eugen Pedersen

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The Moskvitch 410 can be considered the most successful Soviet civilian crossover, since although only produced for a limited time it has become very popular and widely appreciated among the population. For those for whom the GAZ-69 was too tough and obviously not a family car, the 410 Moskvitch became an excellent alternative and even today this car is valued for its rarity, originality, and style.

410 Series Development

In 1955, the Gorky Automobile Plant created the original small SUV M-73, a prototype that never went into mass production. That project was curtailed, but many of the developments from it migrated to AZLK (then still MZMA). And, although it is believed that the Moskvitch 410 is just an all-wheel drive version of the 402 model, it received many elements from the GAZ M-73.

Photograph from the Internet

If you look at the 410 model without going into details, this is an ordinary 402, but with a leading front axle. But if you dig deeper, you will see many changes – both in the body structure and in the design of various components and assemblies (some are created anew or from scratch). The body structure was redesigned – the underbody, where the new, massive transmission was located, was heavily changed. The 410 also had a redesigned engine compartment: spars, bumper liner, mudguards and a front cross member were all designed from scratch. The front suspension of the Soviet SUV was dependent, made on springs, so the 410 was quite tough (albeit more comfortable than the GAZ-69 and other military models).

Photograph from the Internet

Also, in comparison with the model 402, the type of pedals were changed in the 410 – suspended pedals seemed more relevant for off-road driving so the floor mounted pedals from the 402 were dispensed with this also allowed better body sealing. In 1957-58, the lower power engine from 402 Moskvitch was installed. However, they soon switched to fitting the more powerful unit from the Moskvitch 407, and the SUV model was now called the Moskvich 410N.

Photograph from the Internet

The Moskvitch 410 was equipped with steering gear from the GAZ M-20, as well as an oil cooler and a two-stage transfer case. Since the front suspension was based on springs, hydraulic shock absorbers also supported the entire structure. From the factory, mud tires on 15-inch rims were put on the car. The clearance of the SUV was 22 centimetres, similar to the clearance of the GAZ-69.

Following the upgrade to the 410N with a new engine a reinforced station wagon version was launched with a gearbox from the 407 Moskvitch and the more powerful engine. In newer models, it was decided to reduce the gear ratios in the rear axle gears, which made it possible to increase the overall speed of the SUV by 10 km / h. The car became more and more comfortable and versatile, it was possible to move comfortably not only off-road, but also on ordinary roads.

Moskvich-410 – relevance and popularity

In the mid-1950s, the Moskvich 410 filled an important niche in Soviet motoring. Capable on and off-road it could cope with the very varied road surfaces, especially in rural districts where standard cars struggled even with the relatively high ground clearance common on Soviet cars. It was often to be seen on collective farms and providing services in rural areas. It could drive through shallow fords of up to half a meter depth making it even more flexible. Unlike the canvas hooded GAZ-69 it was comfortable in wind and rain. A crossover before the term had come into existence. It was even quite popular in urban areas where it could easily cope with pot holes and poorly maintained roads and its strength was appreciated.

But the Moskvich 410-411 models had drawbacks – for example, due to the high centre of gravity, it was easy to overturn them with careless driving, and its spars could not withstand excessive loads and burst at the most unexpected moment. The body pillars were also poorly designed, and gradually turned inside out and nothing could be done about it. The load-bearing body could not withstand serious off-road loads for long periods of time, Having released a little less than ten thousand units of Moskvitch 410 by 1960, production was stopped. For several years, many interesting, albeit rare modifications of this Moskvitch were made, but in 1961 it was decided to abandon all options in favour of more popular ordinary models.

It is still possible to buy used Moskvitch 410 or 411 models in the former Soviet controlled areas. However these will have had a tough life and restoring them is difficult as original spare parts are not available and enthusiasts must either make something locally or install substitutes. The Moskvitch 410 is still a prominent car at old car exhibitions and attracts attention with its original appearance and interesting characteristics. Restored cars are generally not used off road as the shortcomings of the body have not gone away and can occur even in well restored cars.

Model

Here are pictures of the Moskvitch 410 4 x 4. This is produced for Hachette in China to 1:24 scale. The model is a sealed diecast. This casting is missing the pressed line on the boot.

The photograph below shows DeAgostini’s 1:43 scale diecast version of this car. If you look at the boot a pressed line can be seen between the number plate light unit and the number plate. This pressed line is entirely missing on the Hachette’s 1:24 scale model above.

Photograph from Internet


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A new partwork in Italy

By Fabrizio Panico and Maz Woolley

Fabrizio brings us news of a new partwork running in Italy. HIs comment ‘Nice, but I’m lacking the space to store them !!‘ will bring a sigh of recognition from many of us collectors.

It is interesting that the partwork is running in Italy as the partwork industry seems to have rather dropped 1:43 scale car series elsewhere in Europe since Atlas collapsed leaving lots of stock to be sold cheaply via wholesalers throughout Europe.

The new partwork is from DeAgostini who are an Italian based multinational company. and it is called Camion D’Epoca which translates as Vintage Trucks. The scope of the collection is suggested by the advertising tagline for the series ‘Collect the trucks that made history from the 1950s to the 1980s‘. DeAgostini state that these 1:43 scale trucks are new and feature detailed finishing, are diecast, and have detailed interior and loads and are accurate replicas of the original vehicles. Of course many of the basic models and bodywork have been seen before in various previous partwork and budget ranges and all look to have been produced by PCT/Sonic for DeAgostini. That said the liveries and vehicles listed for release so far are nice range of vehicles seen on Italian streets.

DeAgostini are past masters at offering a range of inducements for collecting their partworks. For this one they have rolled out the traditional discounts on the first and second parts, but they have added a free model for those paying by PayPal and offered PayPal payers a postage discount.

Free model for PayPal Subscribers

Subscribers also get the usual free binder as well as a poster of trucks, and a mug with a truck on. Each part comes with a magazine with information about the model and some background articles too. Subscribers will also get a ‘free’ model as shown below which appears to come when collection finishes as an inducement to keep collecting to the end.

In addition they have a premium subscription, where people paying a premium for models from part four onwards get three special models that are not in the standard collection spread over the collection mailings:

  • IVECO 190.38 Special
  • FIAT 643 N BISARCA
  • FIAT 666 N

The first ten parts of the collection have been shown and they are as shown below in pictures provided by DeAgostini on their website.

Part 1 Alfa Romeo Mille La Rinascente

Part 2 OM Leoncino Findus

Part 3 IVECO Fiat 190.38 Parmalat

Part 4 Fiat 650 N2 Pasta Riscossa

Part 5 Fiat 645 N Passo Z Coca Cola

Part 6 Bianchi Civis

Part 7 Mercedes-Benz L 911 Forst

Part 8 OM Tigrotto 55 Appiani

Part 9 Fiat 684 N Bisarca Soccorso Stradale (Car Transporter)

Part 10 OM Leoncino AGIP

The basic price of each part is 24.99 (26.49 from part 4 for a premium collector) Euros after the first two discounted parts have been bought. This seems considerably higher then previous Italian partworks but the models are 1:43 scale and hence would normally sell for quite high prices even in budget ranges so they seem to be value for money for lovers of Italian street scenes.

If any reader in Italy is subscribing to this series we would be interested to here about the models as they arrive.


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Moskvitch 423H

By Eugen Pedersen

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The Moskvitch 423 was the first station wagon to be produced in significant volumes in the USSR. The basic model was the M-402 which was produced from 1957 to 1958. In 1958, a modernized version of the 423Н appeared, based on the the Moskvitch 407 Saloon model. The upgraded version was produced until 1964.

It should be noted that the Station Wagon was not sold to private individuals as it was thought that a car with this type of body and a large payload would help the development of illegal private business. The Station Wagons were sold to various government departments and organisations within the USSR.

The front of the Station Wagon was identical to the M-402 saloon model, and after the 1958 modernization – the M-407. The rear featured a large swing door. The peculiarity was that the door did not swing up, but to the side. There were prototypes with a three-door body, but they did not go into mass production.

The Station Wagon used the power unit from the Moskvitch 402 model with a capacity of 35 hp. The maximum speed of was 100 km/h.

When the Station Wagon was uprated to the 423H version it was equipped with engines from the Moskvitch 407 model. These were considerably more powerful with 45 hp.

In addition to the 423H Station Wagon there was also a closely related Moskvich-430 van which shared many body and mechanical components with the Station Wagon.


So far I have two Moskvitch 423H in my collection. The first model is from the DeAgostini magazine series in 1:43 scale. Nothing opens on this model. Interestingly besides DeAgostini the same model was also sold with a Soviet camping trailer branded Skiff, not in a blister but in a box. This is the model which I have. On the box it is written Saratov and World Of Domestic Models when translated to English. So I do not know who put this model from DeAgostini in a new box. Because there is a whole series with models in these boxes with Skiff trailers. Some of the models are from DeAgostini, some from other brands.


The second Moskvitch 423H model in my collection is from the Hachette magazine collection and is made to a scale of 1:24. This is again a sealed model with no opening parts.


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Moskvitch 400 Series Additions

By Eugen Pedersen

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Editors Note: Somehow Eugen’s photographs and notes upon the Moskvitch 400 models in his collection got lost leading to them being missed out of his recent article which may be found here. This article remedies this by showing the Moskvitch 400 models from his collection.

The history of the Moskvitch 400 and its roots in the pre-war Opel Kadett may be found in my previous article which can be found here. In this article I show photographs of four models of various versions of the Moskvitch 400 from my collection.

Moskvitch 400 -420A Convertible

The first model shown is the Moskvitch 400 – 420A Convertible made to 1:43 scale for DeAgostini. This car was in production right up to 1952 and has a folding top whilst retaining the four doors and their upper frames. Hachette has also had two models of this car made for them in 1:24 scale: top up or top down. Nothing opens on this DeAgostini model, or on the Hachette models.

Moskvitch 400 Saloon

The next Moskvitch 400 model in my collection is a 1954 Moskvitch 400 model from IST. IST is a brand within the PCT Industries group of companies focused on vehicles from the former Communist Bloc. IST models use the same basic casting as the DeAgostini and Hachette partwork models but are made in smaller batches to a higher standard of detail and finish.

This model is diecast and made to 1:43 scale.

Moskvitch 400 – 420 “Police-ORUD”.

This model is made in 1:43 scale for DeAgostini and is a sealed diecast. It is a Moskvitch 400 saloon car fitted with a loudspeaker and marked with Militia (Police) livery. From the time of the revolution onwards the Soviet Police were called the Militia, hence the markings on this vehicle.

The same vehicle has been modelled to 1:18 scale. Unfortunately that is another sealed model but the model is well detailed and has poseable turning front wheels. That model is also on my list to buy in the future.

The last Moskvitch 400 in my collection so far is a Moskvich-400-422 which was produced from 1949 to 1956, that is, almost until the end of the production of the base model. It is a wooden van. The model is made for DiP Models and it is a sealed diecast.

Hachette has had the same vehicle modelled to 1:24 scale in one of their collections. Maybe I will buy it in the future.


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Lada/AvtoVAZ 2122

By Eugen Pedersen

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I have another interesting model in the collection, a prototype
based on the Lada Niva which was made by VAZ. The model is called Lada 2122Reka’, Reka is ‘river’ in Russian. Unfortunately this interesting amphibious vehicle never was put in mass production. The photographs below of the real vehicle are taken from the Internet

The Car

Although VAZ factories were meant exclusively for production of passenger cars and thus, the Niva intended to be a strictly civilian vehicle, the Soviet military was truly astonished by its off-road
capabilities so that it ordered a military version to be created
by VAZ, which could replace the currently used UAZ-469 as a standard military 4×4 vehicle.

Preliminary study of the project for the creation of an all-wheel
drive army amphibious vehicle began at VAZ in 1970. A year later, the designers of the enterprise began work on the “Niva“, and in the future, the development of army and civilian off-road vehicles went in parallel.

In 1972, the official terms of reference for an amphibious vehicle was approved: at the plant, this project was called “a machine for hunters and fishermen”, and the military department assigned it the code “River“. The first prototypes of the VAZ-E2122 SUV were made in 1976.

The car had a sealed monocoque body with two doors, a removable awning and a folding windshield. The 1.6 litre engine and transmission were the same as fitted to the Niva, and rotating wheels were used as a propeller for movement on water, allowing a speed of about 4 km / h.

At the end of 1978, modified prototypes of the VAZ-2E2122 were made with a modified design of the bottom (hull), sides and air intakes. All this provided better cooling of the power unit and transmission – their overheating turned out to be the most noticeable drawback of the first model of the car.

The modernized VAZ-3E2122 model of 1982 became lighter and more compact, and a less powerful 1.3 litre engine was used as a power unit.

The next step was the creation in 1983 of prototypes of the VAZ-2122
400 series“. These machines passed a full range of tests and were recommended by the state commission for serial production.

The fifth series machines, manufactured in 1984, were sent for trial operation to military units in various regions of the Soviet Union, where they received positive responses. And the final development of the project was the prototypes of the VAZ-2122series 600” model of 1987.

The VAZ-2122 showed better performance than then currently used UAZ-469, especially the fact that it featured amphibious capabilities which the UAZ did not have,. It had very positive feedback from the military were were satisfied with its capabilities as well as its reliability, strength and durability. By 1987, VAZ had finished all development work, and the car was ready for mass production and military service.

Due to the design features, the amphibious SUV could not be produced
on the same production line as the Niva; a separate line was required for the car and the Ministry of Defence did not have the financial resources needed to place large orders for the VAZ-2122 as well paying for other new materiel like the Tor mobile anti aircraft system, T-80U battle tank, BMP-3 infantry combat vehicle, BM-30 Smerch multiple rocket launcher, 2S19 Msta self-propelled artillery and others. As a result of this the Reka was never put into mass production and remained only a prototype despite the success of trials and more than 10 years invested in its development.

Over 17 years, 27 prototypes of the SUV were made, today it is known that there are three surviving copies of the VAZ-2122 model (all of them are from the last series “600“).

The Model

The model of this prototype in my collection is from a DeAgostini partwork from their series of Russian models in 1:43 scale. The model is sealed with no opening parts. It is perhaps better detailed than some other models in this collection. However, like many partwork models quality control during assembly could be improved. The rear lights on the righthand side are not glued straight sadly.

So far I have not seen any alternative version of this vehicle from other brands. So I am glad to have this model from DeAgostini. If another brand in the future makes a better model of this car I will try to buy it in my collection.


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More on the AvtoVaz 2108

By Dmitry Lisin

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Here is some more information to supplement Eugen Pedersen’s  recent article about the AvtoVaz 2108/Lada Samara (https://www.maronline.org.uk/avtovaz-2108-lada-samara/).

The VAZ-2108 was a really new type of car for the drivers of the Soviet Union, that’s why it was so popular amongst the driving community there in the early 1990s, and with scale model collectors too. A lot of scale models were made at Saratov plant, as well as at others plants like Krasnodar where the Companion company made boat and trailer sets for the Saratov VAZ-2108 scale model too.

Saratov – Bank Armored Car – Photo Uriy Milman

Saratov – Emergency Vehicle – Photo Uriy Milman

Saratov – Fire Brigade – Photo Uriy Milman

Saratov – Army Driving Training unit vehicle – Photo Uriy Milman

Saratov – Medical Service – Photo Uriy Milman

Saratov – Special Forces Vehicle – Photo Uriy Milman

Saratov – Traffic Police – Photo Uriy Milman

Saratov – Traffic Police escort unit – Photo Uriy Milman

2108 with Skif

Rare Skif base with number moulded in.

Later models have been produced by PCT Industries and issued as IST (Their brand used for the issue of scale models of Eastern Bloc cars) and later by as a De Agostini part work.

IST Lada Samara

De Agostini Sputnik

DeAgostini Sputnik

In my opinion the most interesting VAZ-2108 scale models are those made of the Lada Samara T3. The story of the prototype may be read here (Reader’s may wish to use translation facilities if they cannot read Russian!) https://matador.tech/articles/podlinnaa-istoria-lada-samara-t3-bez-mifov-i-vrana.

The first scale model of Lada Samara T3 in 1:43 scale was made in the early 1990s, beside the Black Sea in Sevastopol, by the Avers models cooperative. It was a replica of the Lada Samara T3 car which racers Eugenius Tumalyavicius and Sergey Dadvani drove to fourth place at the Tunis Rally. The model not widely circulated due to the fact that the owner of the moulds died suddenly. The photographs below show this Avers model.

Avers Models Lada Samara T3

Avers Models Lada Samara T3

Avers Models Lada Samara T3

Avers Models Lada Samara T3

In 1994 all the equipment was then purchased from the inheritors of the Avers moulds by representatives of Novik. This company was from the city of Nikolaev, in the Ukraine. They resumed issues of this model. The model itself is plastic, the wheels are rubber, the decals were made by the Rostov company Travers. In addition to a copy of the car with the number 205, a copy of the car with the number 215 was also produced. This model had an enlarged air intake on the roof on which a spare wheel was attached with a special bracket, except for decals, this was the main difference between the models) . The models were produced both assembled and as a kit. According to the memoirs of a collector with experience, the models were not well accepted by collectors as many perceived them to be toys. Production was curtailed in 1995, I hope that all the moulds and equipment is still stored somewhere as Avers and Novik models are rarely seen now.

Later, using more modern materials and technologies, Philippe le Prevost (Gaffe Models, France),  start to produce different versions of the Lada Samara T3. Photographs of these are shown below.

Gaffe 9001 Lada Samara T3 Poch Paris Dakar 1990

Gaffe 9006 Lada Samara T3 winner Rallye des Pharaons 1990

Gaffe 9103 Lada Samara T3 Poch Paris Dakar 1991

Gaffe 9403 Lada Samara T3 Paris Dakar Paris 1994

More recently De Agostini included a Lada Samara T3 model in its Russian language partwork.

De Agostini Type 3

Collectors of models of VAZ vehicles may read many publications on the real cars, and the history of the firm, written in the Russian language.


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