Hi guys.
I'm just wondering which kit is better, the Zvezda ZIS-151 or the Trumpeter ZIL-157. Which has better detail and fit of parts. Also, are there anymore Soviet truck kits of this era I could go for.
Thanks
Euan

Hi,

I just can say what i think about the Zis-151 from zvezda because I haven't buildt the trumpeter Zil-157 yet.
The zvzeda kit i buildt was from a very outworn mold. That was very annoying because of the filigree radiator grill. Maybe the form was redone since thenbut I don't know. the other thing I remeber are the very strange looking tyres.the genral detailling of the kit is not grat but okay. I think there are aftermarket parts for the tyres, the radiator grill and also very inportnatn for the light guards ( which are also strange looking and much too thick).

Hi

AFAIK Zvezda's Zis-151 is just a rebox of the "old" Italeri kit.
Trumpeter's kit is more recent. Here's a review of the latter on PMMS :
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/trumpeter/tr01001-3.htm

A GAZ-66 truck has been released under various label : Scale, Eastern Express, Revell...



Several variants were/are available, including one fitted with a ZU-23-2 AA gun.

You can also find several boxings of the URAL 4320 (ICM, Revell...)

If you're not on a budget, Miniman has released a resin KrAZ 255B :



HTH

Frenchy

If you want to go back further Ark does a Zis-5 as a BZ-39 fuel tanker, and Alan does a Zis-6 with a BM-13. Zvezda also does the GAZ AAA and the GAZ MM. I don't know how long they were used, but I don't imagine they suddenly disappeared after 1945. Bronco also does a GAZ 69, which is a hell of a nice kit, and in the era you're looking for.
Trumpeter's KZKT53L is a nice kit as well.
I have four of the GAZ-66's - they need work to say the least.
There was a resin UAZ 452 out there too. Don't know if you're into that or not.

Thanks so much fro your replies. I am grateful. I have been trying to get a GAZ-66 for ages but can never seem to find one. I will probably go for the ZIL-157 after reading that review.
Thanks again for your input
Euan

All hope is not lost

http://www.creativemodels.net/index.php/manufacturers_id/63/sort/3a/page/3?osCsid=820511d9b29f47e82ad2329a1c368ffe

Frenchy

Euan
i have over the years built all these kits and you will have to look hard to beat the trumpeter zil 157,it is a well detailed and very busy build especially the chassis/running gear and has a superb engine in there too ,you can pick them up pretty cheap as well but be sure to get the russian version as there are a few differences as noted on Frenchys attatchment
i would go full hog on this and get the sam transport version as they were one of trumpeters flagship models ,you can pick these up nice and cheap now.
roy

Thanks for the advice. I really want to get the SA-2, it looks so grand.
Thanks
Euan

I first built the 151 as a Katyusha Launcher when I was 14. It is easier to build if you can find an older boxing. The 157 is a more complex kit, but it is beautiful.

Euan,

I'm working on Trumpeter Zil-157 at mo so if you have any questions just ask.

Andy

Cheers!
BTW - What date is the club on this month?
Thanks
Euan

Hi Euan,

Club is on 17th. I'm pretty sure I have a Zvezda Zis-151 , if I can find it I'll bring it along so you can have a look at it.

Andy

One more soviet truck in 1/35, worth mentioning, is Roden's KrAZ 214:

Cheers Andy, so you there!
Thanks
Euan

Hi Euan!
If you have a choice between Zvezda and Trumpeter I must say Zvezda is a scrap. But if you want to build true ZIS/ZiL-151 or 151A, not 157 you may buy Hobby Planet update sets.









tis is producer's site
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you may ask him directly about his overseas dealers

By the way, Ukrainian NorthstarModels has announced first update set for KrAZ.
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They said about it is the first set and will be more.