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No. 9 - Dacia 1304 Pickup

2012-01-18T12:53:00.000-08:00

Dacia 1304 Pickup este a 9-a macheta a colectiei si totodata a 4-a masina romaneasca. Este o macheta complet noua care apare pt prima data exclusiv in Romania.

Dacia 1304 Pickup is the 9th model of the DeAgostini collection and it's the 4th Romanian car in the same time. It's a completely new scale model, exclusive to Romania

No. 8 - ZIS 110

2012-01-04T13:13:00.000-08:00

ZIS 110 este a 8-a macheta a colectiei Masini de Legenda. Este prima limuzina, si a treia rusoaica. ZIS 110 a fost folosit ca masina oficiala si de parada in Romania anilor 50-60.

ZIS 110 is the 8th model of the Romanian DeAgostini collection. Is the first limousine, and the 3rd Russian car. It was used a official and parade car in Romania, in the '50s and '60s.

No. 7 - Lada 1500

2011-12-22T09:32:00.000-08:00

Cu o mica intarziere postez si eu macheta aparuta ieri. Lada 1500 este al 7-lea numar al colectiei si totodata a doua rusoiaca. Una dintre cele mai cunoscute masini "straine" prezente pe strazile Romaniei socialiste. Modelul a aparut si in cadrul testului din Martie, dar atunci a fost rosu.

With a small delay, I present the model released yesterday. Lada 1500, aka VAZ 2103 is the 7th issue of the collection and the second Russian car in the same time. One of the most popular "foreign" car from the socialist Romania's roads. The model was also released in the market test from March but it was red at that time.

No. 6 - Wartburg 312 (1956)

2011-12-07T14:00:00.000-08:00

Wartburg 312 este al 6-lea model al colectiei. Este al doilea model DDR-ist (din Germania de Est) al colectiei, si a fost o masina comuna in Romania anilor '60.

Wartburg 312 is the sixth model from the Romanian collection. The second DDR car, very common in Romania in the '60s

No. 5 - Dacia 1100 (1968)

2011-11-23T12:33:00.000-08:00

Al 5-lea numar din seria "Masini de Legenda". Macheta primei masini de familie de productie romaneasca.

The fifth issue of the DeAgostini's "Masini de Legenda" series. The scale model of the first romanian family car.

Barkas B1000 Pick-up - (1970) - IST Models (Cars&Co Edition)

2011-11-18T14:49:00.000-08:00

Barkas B1000 Pick-up este varianta "utilitara" a microbusului Barkas prezentat mai devreme. Camioneta Barkas avea sarcina utila de o tona si era destul de robusta si fiabila. Au aparut si prin Romania dupa 1990, unele mai circuland si azi.

Macheta este produsa de IST Models si este serie limitata la 999 de bucati in aceasta schema de culori si inscriptii, fiind facuta pentru importatorul IST Models in Germania, Cars&Co. Macheta arata foarte bine, avand toate detaliile posibile la aceasta scara si la aceasta categorie de pret, si fara defecte. Interiorul este colorat maro, cu ceasurile de bord reprezentate prin decaluri.

Barkas B1000 Pick-up - (1970) - IST Models (Cars&Co Edition)

Barkas B1000 Pick-up is the utility version of the Barkas minibus presented earlier. The Barkas minitruck had 1 ton payload and it was quite rough and reliable. They were common in Romania too after 1990, some still on the roads today.

The scale model is produced by IST Models and it's limited edition to 999 pcs in this color scheme. The model looks excellent with all the details possible at this scale and price, without flaws. The inside is brown, with the dashboard instruments drew by decals.

No. 4 - GAZ M21 "Volga"

2011-11-09T11:33:00.000-08:00

A patra macheta din serie. Reproduce a doua varianta de Volga M21, prima fiind cea "cu stea".

The 4th model of the "Masini de legenda" series. It replicates the second generation of Volga.

No.3 - Trabant 601 (1964)

2011-10-26T10:24:00.000-07:00

Al treilea model din serie si totodata prima macheta a unui model "strain". Este identic cu modelul de test din martie.

The third model of the "Masini de legenda" collection, and the first model of a non-romanian car.

No. 2 - Aro 240 (1972)

2011-10-12T08:15:00.000-07:00

Al doilea model al colectiei, lansat astazi. Modelul este asemanator cu cel de test cu exceptia catorva detalii (sigle, tampoane etc)

Second model from the DeAgostini collection. The model is similar with the one from the test but it has a few differences: bumper, logos etc

Kraz 256 in colectia Atlas - DDR Trucks

2011-10-10T11:18:00.000-07:00

Noutati! Ultimul model aparut in colectia de machete produse de IST Models si distribuite de Atlas Verlag este basculanta KrAZ 256. Un model aproape inexistent la scara 1:43, cu exceptia catorva versiuni realizate manual sau din rasina in editii limitate, ale caror preturi sareau de 100 de euro. O macheta obligatoriu de avut

Kraz 256 in the Atlas - DDR Trucks collection.

Finally a diecast model of KrAZ. The KrAZ 256 was almost impossible to find at 1:43, available until now only in limited edition resin models, that usually went much above 100 euro.

Photos from ebay.de

No. 1 - Dacia 1300 (1969)

2011-09-29T03:36:00.000-07:00

Primul model al seriei "Masini de legenda" de la DeAgostini. Modelul este total diferit de cel aparut la test.

First model of the DeAgostini series. It is a new, different model from the one from the test, made using a new mould.

Masini de Legenda - DeAgostini - lansata oficial in toata Romania

2011-09-29T02:41:00.000-07:00

Astazi, 29 septembrie a fost lansata oficial in toata tara de catre Editura DeAgostini , colectia "Masini de legenda". Este prima de acest fel din Romania cu exceptia testului care s-a facut in martie. Colectia va cuprinde cate o macheta la 1:43 a unei masini din Europa de Est, in fiecare numar. Nu vor lipsi nici modelele autohtone. Colectia are aparitie bilunara, si se pot face si abonamente, abonatii beneficiind de cateva cadouri. Se vor putea achizitiona si vitrine pentru expunerea modelelor.

Masini de Legenda - DeAgostini - officially launched in Romania

Today, 29 September, DeAgostini Romania officially launched the collection "Masini de legenda" (eng. Legendary Cars). It is the first of this kind in Romania except the test that was done in March. Each issue will have a magazine and a 1:43 scale model car of a East European car. Romanian models won't be missing.. The magazines are issued twice a month, and subscriptions can be made. The subscribers receive a few gifts. All the models will have a black plastic stand (support) with their name on it.

Robur Garant 30k Omnibus (1956) - IST Models

2011-09-25T02:01:00.000-07:00

Robur Garant 30k a fost un microbuz construit in DDR (Germania de Est), la uzina VEB Phanomen Werke din Zittau, incepand cu anul 1956. A impartit aceasi platforma cu un camion similar in partea frontala. Dispunea de un motor de 3000 cmc care dezvolta 60 de cai putere, si putea transporta pana la 18 persoane.

Macheta este produsa de IST Models. Este primul autobuz pe care il vad produs de ei si pot spune ca arata foarte bine. Toate detaliile (scari, aeratoare, usite) sunt replicate frumos, iar schema coloristica este intocmai cu a unui model prezent intr-un muzeu din Germania. Oglinzile au "sticla". Stergatoarele sunt putin cam groase, dar este un detaliu care nu ma deranjeaza chiar deloc. Interiorul este complet decorat, avand instrumente de bord, scaune maro, cu barile de sprijin colorate in gri. In poze, l-am pus alaturi de un Barkas pt compararea dimensiunilor.

Robur Garant 30k Omnibus (1956) - IST Models

Robur Garant 30k was a minibus built in DDR (East Germany), at the VEB Phanomen Werke plant from Zittau, starting from 1956. It shared the same platform with a similar designed light truck. It featured a 60 hp, 3000 cc engine, and was able to carry upto 18 men.

The scale model is produced by IST Models. It's the first bus produced by them and i can say it looks very good. All the details (stairs, vents, small doors) are nicely replicated, and the color scheme is identical to a model showed into a German museum. The mirrors have "glass". The wipers are a bit thick, but it's not disturbing. The interior is completely decorated, having dashboard gauges, brown seats, with silver handles. I placed it besides a Barkas to compare the dimensions.

IFA w50L (1965) - IST Models/Atlas

2011-09-17T11:11:00.000-07:00

Industrieverband Fahrzeugbau (Asociatia Industriala pentru Constructii de Masini), prescurtat IFA, a fost o uniune a constructorilor de masini din fosta Germanie de Est (DDR). Printre constructori se numarau Trabant, Wartburg, Barkas, Robur, Multicar, Simson si MZ.
IFA w50L s-a produs in orasul Ludwigsfelde intre anii 1965 si 1990. A fost principalul "cal de povara" al DDR-ului, existand in peste 60 de variante si combinatii. A fost propulsat de un motor de 6560 cc cu o putere de 125 CP, si a existant si in varianta 4x4. Camionul s-a exportat, indeosebi, in tarile din Europa de Est si in Africa.

Macheta este produsa de IST Models fiind si inscriptionata corespunzator pe sasiu. Vine pe un postament care imita o strada pavata, impreuna cu un pliant de prezentare. Este realizata destul de bine, fiind undeva peste medie, producatorul optand pt varianta camion cu prelata. Toate detaliile si inscriptiile sunt replicate coresounzator atat in fata cat si in spate. Oglinzile au "sticla" iar la interior se disting indicatoarele de bord, replicate cu ajutorul decalurilor. Personal sunt foarte multumit de ea, fiind un model pe care il astept demult la 1:43.

IFA w50L (1965) - IST Models/Atlas

Industrieverband Fahrzeugbau, shortened IFA was a association between several vehicle constructors from former East Germany (DDR). Trabant, Wartburg, Barkas were among the constructors.
IFA W50L was produced in Ludwigsfelde between 1965 and 1990. It had a 125 hp, 6500 cc engine. A 4x4 version also existed. The truck was exported in all the East European countries and Africa

The scale model is produced and badged by IST Models. It comes with a post that looks like a paved road, and a brochure. It is very well made, above average. All the details and decorations are well replicated. The mirrors have "glass" and the interior has the dashboard gauges replicated by decals. Overall, it is a very good model, much expected at 1:43.

Nysa N59 (1959) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-09-02T14:28:00.000-07:00

Dubita Nysa a fost produsa in orasul Nysa din Polonia, din 1958 pana in 1994. Bazata pe aceeasi platforma ca Zuk, platforma imprumutata de la Warszawa, Nysa a avut un design rotunjit, spre deosebire de Zuk, care avea un design unghiular. A fost mult mai buna si mai confortabila pentru transportul de pasageri. In perioada de inceput a productiei, a fost singura duba disponibila, din aceasta cauza fiind folosita intensiv ca Ambulanta si ca masina a Militiei. Varful de popularitate a fost atins in anii '70, iar pana la oprirea productiei uzina din Nysa a fabricat 380.575 de masini. Modelul Nysa N59 a fost un facelift al primului model, N57.

Macheta face parte din colectia DeAgostini din Polonia. Are o realizare solida iar forma este corect reprodusa. Lipsesc mici decoratii cum ar fi chederele si detaliile de interior, lucru normal pt aceste machete low-cost. Grila din fata este replicata doar prin decal-uri fara a fi facuta in relief sau perforata. In spate se gaseste sigla N59 usor lizibila (ca si cele din fata) iar lampile si semnalizarile sunt de culori diferite. Interiorul este corect reprodus, complet negru si este de tip microbuz, cu 4 randuri de scaune. Este una din machetele mele preferate, ale acestei serii.

Nysa N59 (1959) - DeAgostini/IST Models

The Nysa van was produced in Poland, between 1958 and 1994. Was based on the same platform as Zuk, which was taken from Warsawa. Nysa had a round design compared to the angular Zuk.Was better and very comfortable for passenger transportation. Being the only van of its time, it was very used as ambulance and Militia car. Nysa was produced in 380.575 pcs. Nysa N59 is a facelift of the first model, Nysa N58

The scale model comes from the Polish DeAgostini collection. It is very solid and correct replicated. Some small decos are missing, but that's ok for its low price. The front grille is not embossed, only decals being used. The logos are easily readable, and the rearlight have different colors. It has a minibus type interior with 9 seats. It's one of my favorites from this collection.

Lada Oka (1988) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-08-22T11:22:00.000-07:00

Lada Oka, sau VAZ-1111, cum a fost numita pe piata rusa, a intrat in producte in 1988. A fost proiectata de AutoVAZ dar a fost produsa in uzina SeAZ care pana la acea data produsese cateva micro-masini (SZD, SeAZ). A aparut ca un inlocuitor al ZAZ-ului avand acelasi public tinta. Design-ul sau este de inspiratie asiatica, modelul cu care se aseamana fiind Daihatsu Cuore din aceasi perioada. Contrar unor legende, Lada Oka nu are nimic in comun cu Dacia 500 "Lastun", fiind cel mult o simpla asemanare.

Macheta, face parte din colectiile DeAgostini, exemplarul meu fiind "inmatriculat" in Polonia. Are o realizare simplista, limitata de pretul la care se gaseste. Nu are greseli majore. Partea frontala este foarte bine replicata, dar cu niturile de rigoare. Siglele sunt deasemenea foarte lizibile, iar jantele sunt replicate fidel, cu gauri.

Lada Oka (1988) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Lada Oka, or VAZ-1111 as it was named on the Russian market, entered production in 1988. It was developed by the AutoVAZ factory but was produced by SeAZ. SeAZ used to produce some micro-cars (SZD, SeAZ). Lada Oka was meant to replace ZAZ, having the same target. It has asian inspired design, being resemblant with Daihatsu Cuore. Oposite to some legends, it doesn't have abything in common with the Romanian Dacia 500 "Lastun". Maybe they are just resembling a bit.

The scale model is from the DeAgostini collections, the one that I have being from Poland. It has a medium quality, limited by its price. It does not have big mistakes. The front is very nice replicated, but with rivets at the headlights. The logos are easily readable, the rims are nice made and perforated.

DeAgostini - Masini de Servicii Publice

2011-08-18T06:20:00.000-07:00

O noua colectie a fost lansata recent de catre DeAgostini Rusia . Aceasta isi propune sa reproduca la scara 1:43 majoritatea masinlor folosite de catre serviciile publice (ambulanta, militia, taxi, funerare, pompieri etc) din URSS si Rusia zilelor noastre. Cum ne-au obisnuit, machetele vin si cu o revista, primele din serie fiind:

GAZ 12 ZIM - Ambulanta
GAZ 21 Volga - Militia
GAZ 69 - Pompieri
UAZ 3909 - Situatii de urgenta

DeAgostini - Cars of public service

A new collection was recently released by DeAgostini Rusia . This offers to replicate at 1:43 most of the vehicles used by the public services (ambulance, militia, police, taxi, funerar etc) from URSS and today's Russia. As we are used to, the models come with a magazine/brochure, the first in the series being:

GAZ 12 ZIM - Ambulance
GAZ 21 Volga - Militia
GAZ 69 - Firefighters
UAZ 3909 - Emergency Services

- = photos from www.rcforum.ru = -

Lada Niva (1977) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-08-18T05:33:00.000-07:00

Lada Niva sau VAZ-2121 a fost primul model al producatorului rus AutoVAZ, care nu a fost bazat pe un Fiat. In rusa "Niva" inseamna "teren agricol", "tarla" . Masina a intrat in productie in 1977 si se produce si astazi fara modificari majore. Este foarte populara in Rusia, dar si in alte tari ale caror relief cere o astfel de masina robusta la un pret mic. In Romania, este intens folosita de pasionatii de off-road, excursii sau vanatoare.

Macheta, produsa de IST Models (PCT) pt DeAgostini este printre primele ca realizare. Detaliile abunda, mai ales pt un model de revista. Are sasiul foarte detaliat reprezentat si nu are erori de replicare. Toate geamurile prezinta chedere argintii si toate emblemele sunt perfect lizibile. Ca in cazul majoritatii autovehiculelor 4x4 de la DeAgostini, nu am nimic de reprosta in afara omisiunilor specifice acestei colectii (nituri si alte mici detalii)

Lada Niva (1977) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Lada Niva, aka VAZ-2121 was the first model of Russian automaker AutoVAZ, not based on Fiat. In Russian, "Niva" means "crop field". The car entered production in 1977 and is still in production with no major changes since then. It is very popular in Russia but also in other countries with the relief demanding for a tough car at a low price. In Romania, it is used by the people offroad, trips, and hunting enthusiasts.

The scale model is produced by IST Models (PCT) for the DeAgostini series. It has a lot of nice details, specially when talking about a press release. The chassis is highly detailed with no errors. All the windows have gray trims, and all the logos and emblems are easy readable. Like other 4x4s in this collection, nothing to reproach.

Lada Samara 2109 (1984) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-08-11T06:00:00.000-07:00

Lada Samara 2109 reprezinta varianta break/estate in 4 usi a modelului prezentat anterior. A fost in productie in aceasi perioada ca si 2108.

Macheta este similara ca realizare cu varianta in 2 usi, cu exceptia faptului ca aceasta are aplicate logo-urile pe portbagaj. Pare sa aiba rotile cam mari, iar culoarea mi se pare bine aleasa fiind foarte comuna pe acest model.

Lada Samara 2109 (1984) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Lada Samara 2109 is the 4+1 doors break/estate of the model previously presented. It was produced the same period as the 2108.

The scale model is made same style as the 2 door version, except that this has the logos on the rear. It seems to have the wheels a bit to big, and I consider the color well chosen, being very common on this model.

Lada Samara 2108 (1984) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-07-26T03:31:00.000-07:00

Lada Samara sau VAZ 2108 este un autoturism din clasa economica, produs in URSS / Rusia intre 1984 si 2004. Numele de Samara a fost folosit doar pt export, in Rusia fiind vanduta sub numele de VAZ 2108 si poreclita "Sputnik". S-a produs in mai multe variante de caroserie: sedan, coupe, break cu motorizari de 1.1 , 1.3 si 1.5 litri. Design-ul a fost unul autentic rusesc, nefiind copiata sau produsa sub licenta. S-a vandut in toate lumea sub o multime de denumiri.

Macheta reproduce modelul scurt, in 2 usi, de unde si codul 2108. Este produsa de IST pt DeAgostini. Realizarea este una peste medie, macheta nu are greseli si respecta in totalitate modelul real. Farurile sunt realizate in alt stil, nefiind prinse cu nituri. Blocurile optice din spate sunt monocolore. Stergatoarele si oglinzile sunt bine realizate, iar interiorul este complet negru.

Lada Samara 2108 (1984) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Lada Samara or VAZ 2108 is a economy class car, made in USSR/Russia between 1984 and 2004. The name "Samara" was used only for export, in Russia being named VAZ 2108 and nicknamed "Sputnik". It was produced in many versions: sedan, coupe, estate with 1.1, 1.3 and 1.5 engines. The design was authentic, not being copied nor produced under license. It was sold worldwide unde several names.

This model replicates the short, 2 door, version, which gives it the code 2108. It is produced by IST Models for DeAgostini. It has an above average quality, with no errors. The headlights have no rivets. The rearlight ar only red. The wipers, mirrors and interior are completely black but accurately made.

Noutati de la NEO

2011-07-23T07:39:00.000-07:00

Zilele acestea Neo Scale Models a prezentat varianta finala a 2 modele prezentante sub forma de presample la Targul de la Nurnberg. Este vorba de Skoda 110R Coupe si Man F8, parintelele Roman-ului. Nu exista inca preturi dar fiind vorba de Neo si de rasina, ne putem astepta undeva la 50 euro pt Skoda si 60-70 pentru Man F8

Lada VAZ 2104 (1984) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-07-23T05:03:00.000-07:00

VAZ 2104 (cunoscuta in vest ca Lada Riva Kombi) este varianta break a VAZ 2105. Cele doua modele erau bazate tot pe batrana Lada 1200 (VAZ 2101) dar aveau un design actualizat pentru anii 80. Printre cele mai evidente schimbari s-au efectuat la nivelul farurilor, acestea devenind dreptunghiulare. Grila a fost deasemenea schimbata, si s-a renuntat la crom.

Macheta este aproape incredibil de reusita pt un DeAgostini de revista, care deocamdata a aparut doar in Rusia. Este, poate, singura care are lampile din spate diferentiate pe culori. Este ingriijit lucrata, fara elemente strambe, toate geamurile au chedere. Stergatoarele sunt subtiri si negre, iar jantele sunt fidel replicate. Interiorul este complet negru dar reprezentat corect.

Lada VAZ 2104 (1984) - DeAgostini/IST Models

VAZ 2104 (known in the West as Lada Riva Kombi) is the estate version of VAZ 2105. The 2 models were still based on the old Lada 1200 (VAZ 2101) but they had a updated design for the '80. Among the most obvious changes were the headlights, which became rectangular. The grille was also changed and the car did not featured any chromed parts.

The model is very well made for a partwork Deagostini model. It belongs to the russian collection. I think it is the only model that has color-separated rearlights. It is carefully made, with no crooked pieces, and all the windows have black trims. The wipers are thin and black, and the rims are accurately replicated. The interior is black but also correct.

Lada 1200 (1970) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-07-05T14:43:00.000-07:00

Lada 1200, sau VAZ 2101 "Zhiguli", cum era cunoscuta pe piata din URSS a intrat in productie in 1970, si s-a produs pana in 1984, cativa ani fiind disponibila in paralel cu sora Lada 1500. Masina era identica cu Fiat 124 fiind produsa sub licenta, dar era adaptata la standardele rusesti. Grosimea tablei din care era facuta a ramas legendara, iar primele versiuni ofereau posibilitatea pornirii motorului la manivela, mai ales pentru zonele reci ala Siberiei. Fiat a interzis vanzarea modelului in Vestul Europei, dar aceasta a avut totusi loc dupa ce Fiat 124 a iesit din productie. In Romania au existant si inca exista foarte multe exemplare.

Macheta este produsa de IST pentru colectiile DeAgostini, avand o realizare mediocra. Spre deosebire de majoritatea modelelor din colectie, acesta nu are decalurile realizate bine, cele din spate lipsind in totalitate. Blocurile optice din spate, desi diferentiate pe culori, sunt vopsite peste crom, iar luminile de marsarier si semnalele din fata, sunt deasemenea reprezentate cu crom. Interiorul e detaliat dar e complet negru iar stergatoarele dau impresia unor ace.

Lada 1200 (1970) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Lada 1200, aka VAZ 2101 "Zhiguli" (as known in USSR) entered in production in 1970, and was produced until 1984, some years being available with his younger sister, Lada 1500. The car was, in fact, a Fiat 124 built under license, but adapted to russian standards. The thickness of the metal it was built from became legendary, and the first versions had the feature to manually start the engine with a crank, for the cold regions of Siberia. Fiat banned the selling of the cars in Western Europe, but this happened after Fiat 124 ceased its production. In Romania, it was a very popular car, a lot still existing today.

The model is produced by IST for the DeAgostini collection, at a medium quality. Unlike other models from the collection, this one has quite bad decals, the ones from the rear missing completely. The rearlights are painted differently for each light, but the paint was applied over the chrome. The interior is detailed and all black.. The wipers look like needles.

Tatra 613 (1974) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-06-05T08:40:00.000-07:00

Tatra 613 este un automobil de lux produs de constructorul ceh Tatra intre 1974 si 1996, care a inlocuit seria Tatra 603. A beneficiat de o caroserie noua, conceputa de carosierul italian Vignale , si de doua motoare de 3.5 respectiv 4.3 litri. A suferit aproximativ 5 mici modificari de design de-a lungul perioadei de productie. Tatra 613 a fost indeosebi folosita de oficialitati dar si de serviciile publice.

Macheta este produsa de IST Models pt DeAgostini. Beneficiaza de o realizare reusita modelul avand toate accesoriile reproduse (lumini de ceata, oglinzi etc). Jantele sunt cromate si reproduse fidel, iar interiorul este complet negru. Stergatoarele sunt destul de fin realizate. Blocurile optice din spate sunt mai prost realizate, fiind din plastic mat rosu.

Tatra 613 (1974) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Tatra 613 is a luxury car built by the Czech manufacturer Tatra between 1974 and 1996, which replaced the old Tatra 603 series. It featured a new body design, drew by the italian designer Vignale, and 2 engines (3.5 and 4.3 liters). During its production lifetime, it had approximately 5 small design modifications. Tatra 613 was especially used by officials and by public services.

The scale model is produced by IST Models for DeAgostini. It is a well made model, with all details reproduced. The rims are chromed and replicated with fidelity, and the interior is all black with no decals. The wipers are fine. The rearlights are made out of matte plastic, unlike most models where they are made in transparent red plastic.

Tatra 603 (1968) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-05-28T12:49:00.000-07:00

Tatra 603 a fost o limuzina de lux produsa in Cehoslovacia de catre compania Tatra. A facut parte dintr-o serie de limuzine produse de Tatra, serie care a pornit cu Tatra 77. In Cehoslovacia comunista, doar elita partidului si conducatorii marilor uzine aveau acces la o astfel de limuzina. Masina prezentata a facut parte dintr-o serie de 3 modele usor diferite a caror proiectare a inceput, in secret, in 1952. Dupa mai multe teste in tunelul aerodinamic s-a ales o forma finala a caroseriei, cu un design foarte avantgardist pentru acea perioada. Exista oarecare ambiguitati in ceea ce priveste anii de productie ai modelelor precum si diferitele modele, mai ales datorita faptului ca la un moment dat mai multe masini au fost intoarse in uzina si modificate, inclusiv la partea de design.

Macheta reproduce unul din modelele cu 4 faruri. Realizarea este in stilul machetelor de revista, mai multe accesorii optionale pe masina reala, lipsind. Printre acestea ar fi farurile de ceata, oglinzile, ornamente la roti. Vopseaua este frumos aplicata, foarte sensibila. Aerisirile laterale sunt realizate individual. Siglele si decalurile sunt ireprosabile si la aceasta macheta.

Tatra 603 (1968) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Tatra 603 was a luxury limousine produced in Czechoslovakia by the Tatra company. It was a part of a series of limo produced by Tatra, starting with Tatra 77. In the communist period, only the government elite and factories managers had access to such a car. This model was one of the 3 slightly different versions, whose designing started in 1952. After many tests in the wind tunnel, an aerodynamic shape was chosen, having a very futuristic design for that period.

The scale model replicates on of the models featuring 4 headlights. The model is made in the press models style, with some optional components ( mirrors, fog lights) missing. The decals and badges are perfect for this model.

DeAgostini Updates

2011-05-25T14:45:00.000-07:00

Cei de la DeAgostini Polonia si Ungaria au actualizat listele cu modelele urmatoare. Se intrevad modele interesante. Aro 240 pt cei care nu-l au inca, si care pare a fi un model imbunatatit, cu sigle puse corect, sau Nysa, care va aparea acum si in varianta de strada. O alta noutate este VW 1200, care dupa unele surse s-ar fi asamblat si prin Europa de Est. In Iugoslavia, parca.

Polonia:

Ungaria:

Wartburg 311 Camping (1958) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-05-21T05:17:00.000-07:00

Wartburg 311 Camping este varianta break/estate a masinii prezentata pe larg aici . Wartburg Camping a fost dezvoltat la aproximativ 2 ani dupa sedan.

Este cea de-a 3-a macheta Wartburg 311 din colectie. Mai lipseste una pt a avea colectia completa, din ce s-a produs la DeAgostini. Realizarea este asemanatoare cu celelalte doua. Este de laudat faptul ca au ales sa faca varianta cu ornamente albe, fara a merge pe o varianta simpla, poate mai ieftin de produs. Spatele este bine realizat, dar plasticul transparent ce tine loc de luneta este cam deplasat de la locul lui.

Wartburg 311 Camping (1958) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Wartburg 311 Camping is the estate version of the DDR car widely described here . It was developed approx. 2 years later after the sedan.

It's the third scale model of Wartburg 311 in my collection. One more to go and I have all of them. The quality is similar with the others. I like very much that they choosed to do the model in 2 colors instead of one. The rear part is well made, but a piece of plastic which stands for the window is a little misplaced.

Wartburg 353 Tourist (1981) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-03-27T13:04:00.000-07:00

Cunoscut si ca Wartburg Knight, Wartburg 353 a intrat in productie in 1965, si a inlocuit gama Wartburg 311-312. S-a produs pana in 1988, iar in 1985 a primit un facelift si numeroase imbunatatiri. In Germania de Est, a fost intens folosit ca masina a serviciilor publice, in special in politie. Oamenii de rand care isi doreau aceasta masina asteptau pana la 15 ani pentru una. A avut succes la export, in deosebi in Marea Britanie, dar si in tarile din Blocul Estic in care s-a exportat. In Romania nu s-au importat, dar au ajuns multe la mana a doua, dupa '89. Modelul Tourist a fost dezvoltat la sfarsitul anilor '70, inainte de aplicarea faceliftului.

Macheta reproduce modelul dinainte de facelift, disponibil din 1965. Culoarea galben o prinde foarte bine. Ca realizare este reusita. Realizarea este la standaredele DeAgostini, oglinzi fara sticla, decaluri impecabile si jante foarte bine realizate. Interiorul nu prezinta nici o decoratie iar stopurile sunt monocolore.
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Wartburg 353 Tourist (1981) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Wartburg 353, a.k.a. Wartburg Knight went in production in 1965, and replaced the Wartburg 31x range. It was produced until 1988, while in 1985 he got a face-lift and other improvements. In the East Germany was used as a public service car, especially by the Police. Ordinary people waited up to 15 years for one. It was a succes in exports, particularly in Great Britain, but also in the other Eastern Block cars. Romania did not imported them officially, but many got here after 1989. The estate version, named Tourist, was developed in the end on the '70s, before the facelift.

The scale model replicates the model before the facelift, which was available since 1965. The yellow color looks very good on this model. The realization is according to the DeAgostini standards, mirrors with no "glass", accurate decals, and very good made rims. The interior lacks any painted details and the backlights are monocolor which is ok for this model.

Aro 240 (1972) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-03-20T07:54:00.000-07:00

Aro 240 a fost primul model din seria Aro 24, 0-ul de la sfarsit desemnand caroseria in 2 usi, deschisa, eventual acoperita cu prelata. A intrat in productie in 1972 si a fost produs pana la inchiderea uzinei, in 2006, avand mai multe imbunatatiri tehnice si estetice. Toata gama Aro 24 a suferit o multime de facelift-uri imprumutand de asemenea componente de la alte autovehicule romanesti. Odata, foarte comun, modelul exact reprezentat de aceasta macheta este unul extrem de rar astazi, daca nu chiar disparut in totalitate.

Macheta reproduce prima varianta a lui Aro 240, una dintre cele mai longevive ca perioada de productie. Este vorba de varianta cu grila frontala din metal, care s-a produs atat cu faruri dreptunghiulare cat si cu faruri rotunde. Aceasta este foarte bine reprezentata, avand orificiile grilei vopsite cu negru. Semnalizarile fac corp comun cu modelul dar sunt reprezentate prin decal-uri. Bara reproduce varianta cu tampoane mici, in realitate existand si o varianta cu tampoane mai mari, asemanatoare cu ale primei Dacii 1300. Pe bara este aplicat un nr de inmatriculare de Brasov . Pt aceasta macheta s-a optat pentru stergatoare incorporate in model, lucru care mi se pare destul de potrivt, acestea parand mai realiste, decat oarecare stergatoare aplicate, dar realizate mai prost. Prelata este din plastic, bine facuta, si se poate detasa. Interiorul este corect reprodus, fara decal-uri. Fiind vorba de primul Aro 240, stopurile sunt rotunde, in partea din spate mai gasindu-se si roata de rezerva aplicata pe un suport asemanator cu cel real.
Rotile sunt putin cam mari, si cred ar fi fost mai potrivite unele mai simple, de strada, iar o alta problema este culoarea, aceasta nefiind disponibila pe un model civil.

Aro 240 (1972) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Aro 240 was the first model of the Aro 24 series, the "0" from the end meaning the open 2 door body type, optionally covered with a canvas cover. It went in production in 1972 and was produced until the factory was closed, in 2006, suffering many esthetically and technical updates. All the Aro 24 range went through a series of facelifts, also borrowing items from other Romanian cars. Once very common, the model replicated by this miniature is very rare today, if not extinct.

The scale model replicates the first version of Aro 240, one of the longest time in production: the one with metal grille which was also produced with round headlights. The grille is very well made with the holes painted in black. The blinkers are one with the body but they are represented by decals. The bumper is well made, having a license plate registered in Brasov. For this model, the producer choose to make the wipers incorporated in the model, which i find very welcomed. The canvas cover is plastic, very nice made and detachable. The interior is correct, without any decoration. On the back side, the backlights are round, and we can see the spare wheel mounted onto a frame similar with the real one.
The wheels are a bit large, personally i think some street wheels would have been more suitable. The dark green color was available only for military vehicles.

ZIL-131 "Pompieri" (1967) - Elecon

2011-03-13T14:55:00.000-07:00

ZIL-131 este un camion de 3,5 tone cu tractiune integrala 6x6 produs in Uniunea Sovietica, respectiv Rusia pana prin 1994. A fost proiectat pt a fi folosit de serviciile publice, armata in special. Este baza mai multor echipamente militare rusesti: transport(bena sau prelata), telecomunicatii, cisterna, dar si pt lansatorul de rachete BM-51 "Prima". Pt uzul civil s-a proiectat ZIL-130, cele doua fiind foarte asemanatoare. Pt autospecialele de pompieri s-a introdus si o varianta cu cabina dubla.

Macheta este produsa in Rusia, de catre Elecon. Este destul de detaliata. Partea din spate este din plastic, la fel si echipamentele de interventii. Interiorul este facut corect dar este complet negru. Rotile sunt bine realizate. Sasiul este din metal si e foarte detaliat, axul cardanic si puntea spate cu cele 2 axe sunt mobile. Capota se deschide pt a expune motorul, care nu e foarte detaliat. Oglinzile sunt destul de finute si sunt facute dintr-un plastic moale, care nu se rupe, la fel ca si celelalte componente din plastic. Ca minusuri, ar fi vopseaua care nu e perfect aplicata, in cateva locuri avand aspect de coaja de portocala, si lampile din spate care nu sunt prea evidentiate.

ZIL-131 "Firemen" (1967) - Elecon

ZIL-131 is a 3,5 ton truck featuring 6 x 6 all wheel drive. It was produced in the Soviet Union (later Rusia) until 1994. It was designed for public service use, particulary ary forces. It's the base of several russian military equipement: flatbed transporter, radio, tanker but also for the BM-51 "Prima" rocket launcher. For civilian use a very similar ZIL-130 was designed. For firefighter trucks, a double cab was introduced.

The scale model is produced in Russia, by Elecon. It is quite detailed, the rear part being made from plastic and. The chassis and the cab is metalic. The interior is entire black and correctly made. The wheels are rubber, very well made, and the rear-double-axes are mobile. The engine bonnet can be opened, making the engine visible, altough not very detailed. The plastic parts are very soft and not easy breakable. It gets some bad marks at the paint job , and the rear lights which are not detailed.

Dacia 1300 (1969) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-03-10T06:30:00.000-08:00

Dacia 1300 a aparut 1969 si a avut ca baza Renault 12. S-a produs in 2 variante usor diferite. Una "frantuzeasca" care era identica cu Renault 12 si una care avea tampoanele micsorate si prezenta lampi de marsaririer. Mai multe pe http://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dacia_1300 . Masina asta chiar n-are nevoie de nici o prezentare pt romani.

Macheta, este produsa de IST Models pentru DeAgostini, si este primul numar al colectiei "Masini de legenda" aparute in Romania in data de 4 martie 2011. Ca si modelul real, macheta are la baza o matrita veche de Renault 12 care prezinta mici defecte de proprtii, cum ar fi de exemplu lungimea farurilor comparata cu cea a semnalizatoarelor. Oglinzile sunt tot aceleasi "urechi de Shrek". Jantele nu sunt chiar replica fidela a celor reale, dar seamana. Transformarea din Renault 12 in Dacia 1300 s-a facut prin schimbarea siglelor.

Dacia 1300 (1969) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Dacia 1300 was released in 1969 under a Renault 12 license. The name "Dacia" comes from the region were Romania is now. "1300" is the approximative engine displacement. The Dacia 1300 was produced in 2 slightly different version. One, called "The French", was 100% identical to Renault 12 and a later one, which had smaller rubbers bumpers, and featured white backlights. A pick-up and a estate version were also introduced. Dacia 1300 was updated to the Dacia 1310 in 1979.

The scale model was published by DeAgostini Romania, and it is produced by IXO/IST Models like all the models in the DeAgostini series. It is the first issue of the collection "Legendary Cars", released in Romania at 4 march 2011. Like the real model, the miniature is based onto a Renault 12 mold, which has some small errors of proportion. For example, the headlights which are to short compared to the blinkers. The mirrors are the same "Shrek ears". The rims are almost like the real ones.

Colectia de Machete DeAgostini - In Romania

2011-03-04T01:33:00.000-08:00

Ieri, 4 martie 2011, a aparut in cateva orase din Romania (Galati, Cluj, Vaslui) revista "Masini de legenda" . Este vorba de varianta romaneasca a celor aparute in Rusia, Polonia, Ungaria, Cehia si vine in primul numar cu o macheta Dacia 1300. Urmatoarele vor fi Aro 240, Lada 1500, GAZ - M21 "Volga" , Trabant 601
Deocamdata este vorba despre un test de piata. Daca acesta va reusi, colectia va aparea in toata tara, la chioscurile de ziare.

Wartburg 353 (1985) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-02-27T15:06:00.000-08:00

Cunoscut si ca Wartburg Knight, Wartburg 353 a intrat in productie in 1965, si a inlocuit gama Wartburg 31x. S-a produs pana in 1988, iar in 1985 a primit un facelift si numeroase imbunatatiri. In Germania de Est, a fost intens folosit ca masina a serviciilor publice, in general in politie. Oamenii de rand care is doreau aceasta masina asteptau pana la 15 ani pentru una. A avut succes la export, in deosebi in Marea Britanie, dar si in tarile din Blocul Estic in care s-a exportat. In Romania nu s-au importat, dar au ajuns multe la mana a doua, dupa '89. La mine in cartier (un cartier mititel) stiam 3 exemplare. Acum, putinele exemplare care n-au ajuns vouchere, se mai pot vedea in paragina prin parcarile dintre blocuri, rar cate unul in circulatie.

Macheta, din colectia DeAgostini, reproduce modelul cu facelift din 1985. Este frumos facut, cu exceptia farurilor. Nu stiu cat ar fi crescut costurile de productie ale machetei, daca spoiau un pic cu gri sau argintiu sub plasticul ala transparent, care tine loc de far. In rest, arata bine, jantele sunt bine replicate si perforate, inscriptiile sunt de nivel premium, foarte fin facute si lizibile. Stergatoarele sunt subtiri, lampile spate sunt doar rosii. Interiorul este negru complet, fara decaluri, iar oglinzile nu au "sticla". Imi place ca au replicat frumos scaunele, un model de tetiera care l-am vazut doar la Wartburg.

Wartburg 353 (1985) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Wartburg 353, a.k.a. Wartburg Knight went in production in 1965, and replaced the Wartburg 31x range. It was produced until 1988, while in 1985 he got a face-lift and other improvements. In the East Germany was used as a public service car, especially by the Police. Ordinary people waited up to 15 years for one. It was a succes in exports, particularly in Great Britain, but also in the other Eastern Block cars. Romania did not imported them officially, but many got here after 1989. Now, a small number of Wartburgg, which are not yet vouchers, can be seen abandoned in parking lots, and very few still working.

The scale model, from the DeAgostini collection, replicates the facelifted model from 1985. It is well made, except the headlights which look very strange, being placed over the beige paint. The rims are perforated and good replicated, the badges look premium, very fine made and easy readable. The wipers are thin, and the backlights are only in red. The interior is black with no decals. I like the well replicated seats with their unusual head-rest.

IFA w50 by Atlas

2011-02-20T08:16:00.000-08:00

Din categoria "Ce-as mai vrea sa locuiesc in alta tara", va prezint o noua colectie, de data asta de la Atlas Editions Germania. Este vorba de o noua colectie de camioane 1:43 al carui prim numar este IFA w50. Cel mai probabil este vorba de macheta produsa de IST/IXO Models si prezentata la Nurnberg Toy Fair 2011. Posibil ca printre urmatoarele numere sa se afle si Tatra prezentata tot acolo, si nici nu vreau sa-mi imaginez ce va mai contine aceasta colectie. Se poate achiztiona doar in Germania, de catre cei ce locuiesc acolo, prin abonament. Cu mentiunea ca se poate comanda un singur exemplar la o adresa, asta pentru a evita comertul ulterior. Pentru ei o fi bine, dar pentru cei care spera sa o ia de pe ebay... Asa ca, apelam la PCR (pile, cunostiinte, relatii)....

IFA w50 by Atlas

From the category "I would like to live in other country", I present a new collection, from Atlas Editions Germany . It is a new 1:43 truck collection, from which, the first issue is "the one and only" IFA w50. Most probably, it is the scale model made by IST/IXO Models and presented at Nurnberg Toy Fair 2011. It is possible that the Tatra to be in collection too, and I don't want too see how the other modelcars will look :) . It can be bought only from Germany, by the ones who live there, by subscription. From one address only one piece can be bought to avoid resell of the model. That is good for them, but not for the ones living outside Germany, ehich hope to find it on Ebay.

New: Saviem SM 170

2011-02-17T14:53:00.000-08:00

O veste importanta pentru colectionarii amatori de vehicule romanesti sau inrudite. Editura Altaya Franta va lansa in decursul acestei luni, in colectia Camions d'autrefois , o reproducere a cabinei MAN F8, sub forma camionului Saviem SM170. Aceasta este prima reproducere a acestui model la scara 1:43, in serie mare. Macheta vine sub forma unei cisterne, cu 2 axe. Cabina este simpla, de zi (fara pat). S-a optat pentru culoarea visiniu, si o livrea apartinand probabil unei companii franceze de transport. In functie de anumite detalii putem vedea daca aceasta macheta va putea fi transformata intr-un veritabil Roman Diesel. Deocamdata este disponibila doar o singura poza, pe site-ul Altaya. In orice caz va fi o prioritate achizitionarea lui.

Saviem SM170

Very important news for the 1:43 collectors who gather Romanian models or related. Altaya France will release, this month, a scale model of the Man F8 cab, in the collection Camions d'autrefois . The truck will be the French truck Saviem SM170 which shared the same cab with Man F8 and the romanian Roman Diesel. This is the first replica of this model at 1:43 produced in large quantity. The miniature comes as a 2-axle tanker, with day cab. A dark red color was chosen with a livery belonging, probably, to a French transport company. Depending on certain details, we will see if this model can be transformed into a true Roman Diesel. For now we have just one picture, so not too much to see.

Wartburg 311 Cabrio (1959) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-02-17T12:45:00.000-08:00

Wartburg este una dintre cele mai vechi marci de automobile germane. Isi trage numele de la castelul Wartburg de langa orasul Eisenach, unde a luat fiinta aceasta marca auto. Wartburg 312 a fost produs incepand cu anul 1956 pana in 1965, cand a fost inlocuit de Wartburg 353. Era disponibil in variante sedan, combi, pickup, coupe, roadster si cabrio. Wartburg Cabrio a fost dezvoltat la aproximativ 2 ani dupa sedan.

Macheta este binisor lucrata, dar are niste erori, cum ar fi parbrizul care nu este suficient inclinat. Oglinda exterioara este cromata si se afla pe aripa stanga-fata. Oglinda retrovizoare este reprodusa ca in realitate, prinsa de bordul masini, dar nu are "sticla". Si la aceasta macheta, siglele sunt perfecte. Jantele sunt corect reproduse si colorate. Blocurile luminoase spate sunt intr-o singura culoare.

Wartburg 311 Cabrio (1959) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Wartburg is one of the oldest german car brands. It gets its name from the castle of Wartburg near the city of Eisenach, where this car brand was created. Wartburg 312 was produced starting from 1956 until 1965, when it was replaced with Wartburg 353. It was available in many versions: sedan, estate, pick-up, coupe, roadster or cabrio. Wartburg Cabrio was developed aprox. 2 years after the sedan.

The scale model is well made, but it has some errors. One of them is the windscreen which has a incorrect angle. The side mirror is placed on the wing and it is chromed. The rear-view mirror is made like on the real model, placed on the dashboard, but has no "glass". The logos and badges are, like usual, perfect. The rims are correctly reproduced and painted. The backlights have only red color.

Nurnberg 2011

2011-02-06T00:48:00.000-08:00

Se pare ca anul acesta, voi avea pe ce da banii :), nu ca mi-ar fi fost frica de asta. La Targul International al Jucariilor de la Nurnberg, Germania, producatorii de machete s-au intrecut in a-si prezenta noutatile.:
IST Models a prezentat, printre altele, doua camioane est-europene: IFA w50L si Tatra 148 facute probabil, pt inceput, pentru o colectie Atlas. Tot IST a mai prezentat un Barkas suprainaltat, ambulanta, un Framo Garant, si mai multe modele aparute deja la DeAgostini care urmeaza a fi lansate si sub brand-ul IST, imbunatatite.
Cei de la NeoScale au prezentat presample-ul Skoda 110 R , un model realizat ca macheta doar in serii foarte mici, si destul de asteptat

Nurnberg 2011

It looks that this year I will have on what to spend my money. At the Nurnberg International Toy Fair the scale model producers presented their news:
IST Models showed us, among others, 2 east-European trucks: IFA w50L and Tatra 148, all new, made probably, initially, for a Atlas collection. IST also presented a Barkas ambulance, a Garant and many other models that already appeared as DeAgostini.
NeoScale presented a presample for the much-waited Skoda 110R, a model which was made as a scale model, only in small amounts.

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Wartburg 312 Limousine (1956) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-01-29T13:42:00.000-08:00

Wartburg este una dintre cele mai vechi marci de automobile germane. Isi trage numele de la castelul Wartburg de langa orasul Eisenach, unde a luat fiinta aceasta marca auto. Wartburg 312 a fost produs incepand cu anul 1956 pana in 1965, cand a fost inlocuit de Wartburg 353. Era disponibil in variante sedan, combi, pickup, coupe, roadster si cabrio. Motorul sau era unul in doi timpi, de 900 cmc, 3 cilindri. A fost exportat e tot cuprinsul Europei si in State, fiind o priveliste destul de comuna si in Romania anilor '60.

Macheta este tot din colectia DeAgostini si produsa de IST Models. Printre cele mai reusite componente se numara siglele, perfect lizibile si blocurile optice care sunt diferentiate pe culori, lucru rar pt DeAgostini. S-a optat pt varianta in 2 culori, dupa opinia mea o alegere perfecta. Nu la fel de reusite sunt stergatoarele si oglinzile. Erori nu are si pe ansamblu este o machete peste medie.

Wartburg 312 Limousine (1956) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Wartburg is one of the oldest german car brand. It gets the name from the Wartburg castle near the city of Eisenach, where this car was developed. Wartburg 312 entered production in 1956 and was built until 1965 when it was replace with the Wartburg 353. It was available in multiple body styles: sedan, estate, pick-up, coupe, roadster, cabrio. It had a 2-stroke, 900 cmc, 3 cylinder engine. It was exported all across Europe and USA, being a common sight in Romania in the '60s.

The scale model is also from the DeAgostini collection, produced by IST Models. Badges are among the most well made features of this model. The backlights have different colors, which is unusual to DeAgostini models. They chosed a 2 color paint job, which i find very good. The mirrors and the wipers are a bit rough. It does not have replication errors, being an above average model

Trabant 601 - (1963) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-01-12T13:35:00.000-08:00

Trabant este un automobil produs in fosta Germanie de Est (DDR) la uzina VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerke din Zwickau. Este cel mai comun autoturism produs in DDR, produs in peste 3 milioane de exemplare si exportat in tarile comuniste, dar si in afara lor. Cu performantele sale medii, cu motorul in 2 timpi care scoate mult fum, caroseria din "carton" si aspectul lui amuzant, a fost iubit, urat si subiectul multor bancuri. Cu toate astea, lista de asteptare era de pana la 15 ani, iar cei care apucau unul se considerau norocosi si il pastrau cu grija. A fost prima masina care era mai scumpa la mana a doua decat noua.
Numele sau "Trabant" inseamna "satelit", si a fost ales in 1957, anul lansarii primului satelit artificial, Sputnik.
Trabant 601 este al doilea model, intrat in productie in anul 1963, fara mari diferente fata de primul, cu exceptia designului.

Macheta, este produsa de IST Models pt DeAgostini. Mi se pare cea mai reusita reproducere a acestei masini la 1:43, in comparatie cu ce am mai vazut. Este bine realizat, fara erori. Chiar m-a surprins placut stergatoarele, fin reprezentatate. Decalurile sunt bine aplicate si lizibile. Interiorul si stopurile in stilul DeAgostini, monocolor.

Trabant 601 - (1963) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Trabant is a vehicle that was produced in the former East Germany (DDR) at the VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerke factory in Zwickau. It is the most common car made in DDR, produced in over 3 millions pieces, and exported in all the Communist Block, and even outside. With his average performance, 2 stroke, smoky engine, "cardboard" body, and its funny looking, it was loved, hated and subject of many jokes. Even so, the waiting list for getting a Trabant was up to 15 years long, and the ones who got one were very caring with it. It was the first car which was cheaper to buy it new, that second hand. Its name, "Trabant" means "satellite" and it was given in 1957, the year of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik.
Trabant 601 was the second model, entered in production in 1963, not very different from the first one, except the design.

The scale model, is produced by IST Models for DeAgostini. It looks very good when compared with the same model from other producers. It is well made without errors. I was pleasantly surprised by the wipers, very fine made. The decals are clear and readable. The interior and the backlights are DeAgostini style, monocolored.

Barkas B1000 Minibus - (1970) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2011-01-01T14:00:00.000-08:00

Barkas B1000 a fost o furgoneta produsa intr-o fabrica noua din Republica Democrata Germana (DDR), pe locul fostei fabrici Framo, in orasul Karl-Marx-Stadt (actual Chemnitz), vechea fabrica fiind luata de rusi ca reparatii de razboi, la sfarsitul anilor '40. Productia a inceput in 1961 si a continuat pana in 1991. A fost propulsat initial de un motor de 45 de cai, in trei cilindri si doi timpi. Acest motor a fost derivat din cel de la DKW si a fost folosit in paralel si de Wartburg. A fost considerat echicvalentul lui VW T1 si T2 pentru Germania de Est, fiind considerat chiar mai bun din punct de vedere practic si al configurabilitatii, datorita amplasarii frontale a motorului. A fost destinat in principal serviciilor publice, iar persoanele private asteptau pana la 14 ani pt unul. S-au produs aproximativ 175.000 de exemplare.

Macheta este produsa de IST Models. Ea reproduce varianta microbus a Barkas-ului, alte variante fiind duba inchisa, fara geamuri, si pick-up, pe care sper sa mi le adaug candva la colectie. Produsa de IST, pt DeAgostini, macheta are lipsurile specifice machetelor de revista. Cel mai mare minus mi se pare lipsa farurilor de ceata, care desi optionale ii dau un aspect deosebit Barkas-ului. Am impresia ca nici masca nu urmareste exact conturul corect. Oglinzile si stergatoarele sunt realizate peste medie, inscriptiile de asemenea. Jantele sunt asortate cu caroseria si frumos realizate.

Barkas B1000 Minibus - (1970) - IST Models

Barkas B1000 was a van produced in a new factory from Deutsch Democratic Republic, on the site of the Former Framo factory, in the actual city of Chemnitz. Production started in 1961 and continued until 1991. It had a 3 cyilinder, 3 stroke, 45 hp engine. This engine derived from the DKW and was also used by Wartburg. Barkas was considered the equivalent of VW T1 and T2 for the East Germany, some features making it even better. It was much more variable in its configuration due to the frontal engine placement. It was mostly used by the public services. Private people waiting upto 14 years to get one. Aprox 175.000 pcs. were produced.

The scale model is produced by IST Models. It replicates the minibus version of the Barkas, some other versions being panel van and pick-up, which I hope to add to my collection sometimes. It has some lacks, specific to magazine models. The biggest lack is the missing fog lights. They were optional, to the real car, but they make the Barkas look nicer. It is possible that the front grille is also a bit wrong, but I am not very sure. The mirrors and the wipers are above average, the decals are too. The rims are assorted to the body, and very nice made.

Barkas B1000 "Pompieri" - (1970) - IST Models

2010-12-30T09:13:00.000-08:00

Barkas B1000 a fost o furgoneta produsa intr-o fabrica noua din Republica Democrata Germana (DDR), pe locul fostei fabrici Framo, in orasul Karl-Marx-Stadt (actual Chemnitz), vechea fabrica fiind luata de rusi ca reparatii de razboi, la sfarsitul anilor '40. Productia a inceput in 1961 si a continuat pana in 1991. A fost propulsat initial de un motor de 45 de cai, in trei cilindri si doi timpi. Acest motor a fost derivat din cel de la DKW si a fost folosit in paralel si de Wartburg. A fost considerat echicvalentul lui VW T1 si T2 pentru Germania de Est, fiind considerat chiar mai bun din punct de vedere practic si al configurabilitatii, datorita amplasarii frontale a motorului. A fost destinat in principal serviciilor publice, iar persoanele private asteptau pana la 14 ani pt unul. S-au produs aproximativ 175.000 de exemplare.

Macheta, care reprezinta un vehicul de interventii, este produsa de IST Models. Este o macheta "branduita" IST, nu una de revista. A venit cu postament si clopot de plastic transparent. Detaliile sunt de nivel mai ridicat, exceptand niturile din faruri. Stopurile sunt colorate separat, geamurile au chedere argintii iar stergatoarele sunt fin redate. Oglinzile exterioare au "sticla" dar macheta nu are oglinda retrovizoare. La interior avem scaune maro, iar bordul are instrumentele redate prin decaluri.

Barkas B1000 "Feuerwehr" - (1970) - IST Models

Barkas B1000 was a van produced in a new factory from Deutsch Democratic Republic, on the site of the Former Framo factory, in the actual city of Chemnitz. Production started in 1961 and continued until 1991. It had a 3 cyilinder, 3 stroke, 45 hp engine. This engine derived from the DKW and was also used by Wartburg. Barkas was considered the equivalent of VW T1 and T2 for the East Germany, some features making it even better. It was much more variable in its configuration due to the frontal engine placement. It was mostly used by the public services. Private people waiting upto 14 years to get one. Aprox 175.000 pcs. were produced.

The scale model, which replicates a emergency vehicle is produced by IST Models. It is a original IST Model, not a magazine one. It came with a stand and a PC-Box. The details are high level, except the headlihts, that have rivets. The backlights are independently coloured, the windows have silver gaskets, and the wipers are fine made. The side mirrors have "glass" but the model does not have a rear-view mirror inside. The seats are brown and the dashboards has the gauges made as decals.

Zuk A-15 "Pompieri" - (1967) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-12-27T14:15:00.000-08:00

Zuk A-15, care in poloneza inseamna "gandac", a a fost o duba (furgoneta) produsa de FSC (Fabryka Samochodów Ciężarowych) in Polonia intre 1958-1998. A fost construit pe sasiul, suspensia si motorul de la Warszawa M20. Aceasta, la randul ei, era de fapt rusoaica GAZ Pobeda produsa sub licenta in Polonia. Zuk si Nysa, bazata pe acelasi sasiu, au fost singurele furgonete din Polonia comunista. Zuk a fost in principal vandut organizatiilor de stat dar si unor persoane private. Pe toata perioada productiei, design-ul s-a schimbat doar la nivelul fetei, in 1967. Posta poloneza si Pompierii au fost principalii utilizatori, Zuk fiind folosit ca masina de pompieri mai ales in micile comunitati.

Macheta este produsa de IST Models, pt DeAgostini. Este al doilea numar special al colectiei, destul de rar la ora actuala. Este o macheta reusita, fara erori majore. Are doar oglinzile putin strambe. Doar chederul de la parbriz e negru, restul nu sunt vopsite. Pe plafon sunt montate furtunele si scarile, foarte bine replicate. La interior totul este negru, fara decaluri pt instrumente dar replicat corect. Stergatoarele sunt mai bine realizate decat la alte machete DeAgostini.

Zuk A-15 "Pompieri" - (1967) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Zuk A-15, which in Polish means "bug", was a van produced by FSC (Fabryka Samochodów Ciężarowych) in Poland between 1958-1998. It was based on the Warsawa M20 chassis. Zuk and Nysa, based on the same chassis, were the only vans produced in the communist Poland. Zuk was mainly sold to state organizations and a few to private persons. During its production period, the design changed only slightly on the front part, in 1967. Polish mail service and the Firefighters were the main users of the angular Zuk. Was used as a firetruck in the small communities.

The scale model, is produced by IST Models, for DeAgostini. It's the second special issue of the collection, quite rare. It's a well made model, without major errors. Only the mirrors are a little crooked. The windscreen gasket is black but the others are not painted. On the roof there are the fire-hoses and ladders, very good replicated. All the interior is black, with no decals. The wipers are better than other DeAgostini models.

Nysa 522 "Milicja" (1968) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-12-08T05:58:00.000-08:00

Nysa 522 "Milicja" (1968) - DeAgostini/IST Models

The Nysa van was produced in the city of Nysa in Poland, between 1958-1994. While based on the same platform as the Zuk (taken from Warszawa), Nysa had a rounded design, unlike the angular Zuk. It was much better and confortable as a people carrier. In the first year of production it was the only abailable van, this is why it was extensively used as a Ambulance and Miltia car. It was very popular in the 70s. Until 1994 when the production ceased, about 380.000 Nysas were made. The 522 was the last model. Nysa was exported to all the East Block countries, but also in some countrie from Asia and Africa. In Romania, some were imported in the early '90. It was very popular between the small emerging companies here.

The scale model replicates the model used by the Polish Militia. It is made by IST as a special series for DeAgostini Poland. It was not produced yet as a street-version. It is very beautiful and well made, with all the specific details for a police car. The front grille has fine holes, not perforated, the headlights have rivets. The window gaskets should be black, and there are some chrome parts missing. I like this model very much, that's why i made some effort to purchase it. It's a quite rare model.

UAZ 469 (1973) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-11-26T12:10:00.000-08:00

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.

GAZ 67 (1943) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-11-17T07:40:00.000-08:00

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.

Dacia Duster "Trophee Andros" (2010) - Spark

2010-11-12T14:12:00.000-08:00

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.

GAZ 69 (1953) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-11-06T15:38:00.000-07:00

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.

GAZ M20 "Pobeda" Cabrio (1946) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-10-31T13:38:00.000-07:00

GAZ M-20 "Pobeda" Cabrio, este varianta decapotabila in 4 usi a modelului Pobeda facut de rusi. In spiritul acelor vremuri, transformarea in "cabrio" s-a facut fara prea multa bataie de cap, inlocuindu-se metalul cu panza, fara nici cea mai mica schimbare de design. In acealsi stil s-au facut, cativa ani mai tarziu, GAZ69A si ARO 241, mai cunoscute in Romania.

Macheta face parte din colectia DeAgostini din Rusia, si deocamdata este o macheta exclusiv pt ei. Realizarea machetei este similara cu a modelului Hard-top prezentat aici .

GAZ M20 "Pobeda" Cabrio (1946) - DeAgostini/IST Models

GAZ M-20 "Pobeda" Cabrio, is the 4-door convertible version of the Pobeda car made by the russians. In the spirit of that times, the transformation to convertible was made without too much struggle. They just replaced the metal with the canvas without any design change. In the same style, a few years later, GAZ69A and Aro 241 were made.

The scale model belongs to the DeAgostini collection from Russia, and until now it only available there. The features of the model are similar with the hard-top model presented here.

GAZ M20 "Pobeda" (1946) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-10-28T01:39:00.000-07:00

GAZ M-20 "Pobeda" (pobeda[rus]=victorie) a fost produs in Uniunea Sovietica intre anii 1946-1958. S-a produs sub licenta si in Polonia sub numele de Warszawa. A fost proiectata cativa ani mai devreme de inginerul Andrei A. Liphart, iar primele teste s-au facut la Gorky Avto Zavod (GAZ) in 1943. A primit numele de Pobeda intr-o perioada cand victoria URSS-ului in WW2 parea probabila. Pobeda s-a exportat cu succes in alte tari printre care si Romania. Avea un motor de 2.1 litri - 4 cilindri care producea 50 cai putere si atingea viteza maxima de 105 km/h. Din Pobeda s-au derivat cativa ani mai tarziu o varianta decapotabila in 4 usi si GAZ M-72 o varianta 4x4 supra-inaltata.

Mi-am dorit mult aceasta macheta. Era cea pe care o asteptam cel mai mult din colectia din Ungaria. Dupa Dacia, bineinteles . E destul de ok realizata, cu toate detaliile specifice modelului. Vopseaua are mici imperfectiuni sub forma unor umflaturi. Lampile spate sunt cam prost facute, fiind cromate si dat cu rosu peste. Bordul este facut corect si detaliat dar nu este vopsit.

GAZ M20 "Pobeda" (1946) - DeAgostini/IST Models

GAZ M-20 "Pobeda" (pobeda[rus]=victory) was produced in the Soviet Union between 1946-1958. It was also produced under license in Poland, named Warszawa. It was designed in the first '40s by the engineer Andrei A. Liphart, and first tests were conducted at the GAZ plant. It received the name of Pobeda in a period when the victory of USSR in WW2 seemed probable. Pobeda was successfully exported in other countries, Romania as well. It had a 4 cylinder, 2.1 liters engine, 50 bhp, and it could reach 105 km/h. Some years later, from Pobeda derived a 4-doors convertible and a 4x4.

I wished this scale model very much. It was my favourite from the Hungarian colection, after Dacia, of course. It is ok realized, with all the specific details. The paintjob has some small errors, blisters. The taillights are poorly done, chromed and painted with red over the chrome. The dashboard is is well done, but not painted, nor visible gauges.

DeAgostini Update

2010-10-24T12:30:00.000-07:00

Noi masini au fost postate pe cele 3 site-uri DeAgostini din Polonia, Ungaria si Cehia. Ele vor aparea la chioscuri, si pe ebay si okazii.ro :) in saptamanile urmatoare:

New cars have been posted on the three DeAgostini website from Poland, Hungary and Czech Republic. They will be available on kiosks, ebay and okazii.ro :) in the next weeks

Polonia:

Ungaria:

Cehia:

FSO Warszawa 203 Ambulance (1963) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-10-24T00:36:00.000-07:00

Fiind masina lor nationala, Warszawa 203, a fost folosita de catre polonezi si ca Ambulanta. In varianta break (kombi), bineinteles. La noi, cateva Warszawe au fost folosite de Directia de Sanatate Publica.

Macheta este produsa de IST Models pt DeAgostini Polonia, si a reprezentat un numar special al colectiei, disponibil doar celor abonati. Este o macheta exclusiv pt colectia din Polonia. Este frumos realizata, la standardele DeAgostini. Bug-uri nu are. La interior are o targa si alte doua scaune pt medici, in afara de bancheta din fata, toate albe. Geamurile din spate sunt "sablate" tipic ambulantelor. Decal-urile sunt foarte bine aplicate si lizibile. Din pacate nu are chederele vopsite cu negru, dar asta se poate rezolva.

FSO Warszawa 203 Ambulance (1963) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Being their national car, Warszawa 203, was used by the Polish, also as an Ambulance. The estate (kombi), of course. In Romania, a few Warsawas were used by the Departament of Public Health.

The scale model is produced by IST Models for DeAgostini Poland, and it was a special realease, with limited availabilit. It's a model exclusive to Poland. It's very nice made, at the DeAgostini standards. It doesn't have bugs. At the interior, it has a stretcher and 2 other seats for paramedics, beside the front bench. All are white. The back windows are blurry, like usually seen on ambulances. The decals are very good applied and readable. Unfortunately it does not have black window gaskets, but this is not a big problem, and it can easily be fixed.

FSO Warszawa 203 (1963) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-10-20T13:39:00.000-07:00

FSO Warszawa 203 a fost o marca de automobile produse in Polonia, la Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych din Varsovia. Productia a inceput 1951, iar modelul de baza a fost Warsawa M20 (dupa numele orasului) care era o copie a sovieticei Pobeda. In 1963 s-a inceput redesenarea si diversificarea modelului in sedan (3 volume), break si pick-up. Datorita constructiei lor robuste Warszawele au fost intens utilizate ca taxi-uri, chiar si in Romania, fiind importate in anii 60. Warsawa a "donat" platforma sa si microbuzelor mai recente Nysa si Zuk.

Macheta, produsa de IST Models pentru colectia DeAgostini din Polonia, este una din preferatele mele. Bineinteles, asta se datoreaza faptului ca imi place masina pe care o reproduce, masina care ma impresiona de fiecare data cand o vedeam, in copilarie. Reproducerea machetei est buna, jantele sunt au o margine alba, siglele sunt foarte bine facute si usor de citit. Ca minusuri, s-ar numara stergatoarele de parbriz, cam "din topor" si lamplie din spate care au niturile prea evidente.

FSO Warszawa 203 (1963) - DeAgostini/IST Models

FSO Warszawa 203 was a car produced in Poland, at the Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych plant from Warsaw. The production started in 1951, with the base model, Warsawa M20 (from the city name) which was identical to the soviet Pobeda. In 1963, the redesign and diversification of the model begun. A sedan, a break and a PickUp were designed. Due to its tough and robust construction, the Warszawas were widely used as taxis, even in Romania, where they were imported in the '60s. Warsawa was also the base for the newer vans, Nysa and Zuk

The scale model, produced by IST Models for the DeAgostini collection from Poland, is one of my favourites. This is due to the fact that I like very much the car that it replicates. A car that impressed me every time i saw here in my childhood. The replication of the model is very good, the rims have a white border, the badges and logos are very well made and easy to read. The rough wipers and the tail-lights are among the things that i don't like on this model.

Lada 1500 (1973) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-10-14T14:02:00.000-07:00

Lada este numele de export al marcii rusesti AvtoVAZ (Avtomobilniy Volzhsky Avtomobilny Zavod). Numita si VAZ 2103, Lada 1500 a fost lansata in 1973 si a fost o imbunatatire a Ladei 1200 (VAZ 2101). Lada 1500 are la baza tot Lada 1200, care la randul ei a fost produsa sub licenta Fiat, fiind identica cu Fiat 124. Printre imbunatatirile aduse s-au numarat un motor nou de 1.5 L , faruri duble si alte cateva elemente de design.

Macheta, produsa de IST Models pt DeAgostini este destul de bine reprodusa dar imi lasa impresia ca are masca prea lata. Are niste detalii pe care alte machete DeAgostini nu le au, dintre care ies in evidenta scaunele maro, spre deosebire de restul interiorului care este negru. Chederele si trimurile sunt toate argintii, dar aerisirile care ar fi trebuit vopsite cu negru au ramas in culoarea caroseriei.

Lada 1500 (1973) - DeAgostini/IST Models

Lada is the export name of the AutoVAZ (Avtomobilniy Volzhsky Avtomobilny Zavod) car maker. Also named VAZ 2103, Lada 1500 was realeased in 1973 and was an update of Lada 1200 (VAZ 2101). Lada 1500 is still based on Lada 1200, which is was produced under Fiat license (Fiat 124). Among the new features was a new 1.5L engine, double headlights and some design elements and trims.

The scale model, produced by IST Models for DeAgostini, is well replicated. The front grille looks a bit to wide to me. It has some details that many DeAgostini models don't have. Among these are the seats which are brown, unlike the rest of the interior which is black. The window gaskets and the trims are silver, but some vents that should have been black, remained in the base body color.

ZAZ 968 "Zaporozhets" (1972) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-10-11T14:36:00.000-07:00

ZAZ "Zaporozhets" a fost numele catorva automobile compacte produse, incepand cu 1958, la uzina ZAZ (Zaporizky Avtomobilny Zavod), din Ucraina sovietica. Productia a continuat pana in 1994. ZAZ a ramas o emblema binecunoscuta in tarile foste URSS, datorita faptului ca a fost o masina foarte accesibile poporului de rand. Chiar si Vladimir Putin detine un exemplar, prima lui masina, la care tine foarte mult pe care i l-a prezentat chiar si lui George Bush cu ocazia unui summit G8. Aspectul ei ciudat i-a adus niste porecle printre care se numara "Zapor", precurtarea numelui, dar care in rusa inseamna si "constipare", sau "urechiosul" datorita aerisirilor laterale.
ZAZ 968 s-a produs din 1972 pana in 1980, si avea un motor de 1.2 litri care dezvolta o putere de 42 de cai.

Machetei nu i s-a acordat atentia cuvenita pentru o masina asa de populara. Forma se apropie de realitate dar detaliile sunt prea facute in graba. Lampile de marsarier sunt rosii, iar luminile albe din fata si unele rosii din spate sunt facute cu crom . Manerele usilor sunt in stil Bburago.

ZAZ 968 "Zaporozhets" (1972) - DeAgostini/IST Models

ZAZ "Zaporozhets" was the name of some compact cars, produced since 1958 at the ZAZ (Zaporizky Avtomobilny Zavod) plant, from Ukraine. The production continued until 1994. ZAZ remained a well-known name among the ex-USSR countries, due to its high accesibility to ordinary people. Even Vladimir Putin has one, his first cars, which he keeps it exposed and he presented to George Bush at a G8 summit. His weird design was a source for nicknames. "Zapor", the shortened name, in Russian means "constipation". It was also called "big eary" due to his big side vents.
ZAZ 968 was produced between 1972 and 1980, and it had a 42 hp, 1.2 liters engine.

The scale model is not detailed enough for a car so popular. The shape is ok, but the details are very "hurried". The reverse lights are red, and some other lights are chromed. The door handles are Bburago-like .

FSO Polonez 1500 (1978) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-10-06T14:38:00.000-07:00

FSO Polonez este un autoturism produs in Polonia la FSO (Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych) incepand cu anul 1978. FSO Polonez 1500 (sau MR '87) este primul model produs in aceasta serie, el producandu-se pana in 1989. Cu exceptia caroseriei, totul era construit sub licenta Fiat. Caroseria era un design nou, creat de Giorgetto Giugiaro. In Romania nu s-au importat oficial dar au fost aduse cateva dupa 1989.

Macheta, de la DeAgostini, vine colorata portocaliu, cea mai comuna culoare a acestei masini. Nu este prea detaliata, primul lucru care sare in ochi fiind manerele portierelor, foarte prost realizate. Fata arata ok, dar se vad niturile, bineinteles. Stergatoarele sunt bine realizate spre deosebire de alte machete din aceasta serie. Jantele sunt bine realiate, dupa unul din modelele cu care a fost echipata aceasta masina.

FSO Polonez 1500 (1978) - DeAgostini/IST Models

FSO Polonez is a car produced in Poland by FSO (Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych), starting from 1978. FSO Polonez 1500 (a.k.a. MR'87) is the first model from this series. It was produced until 1989. Except the body design everything was built under Fiat license. The bodywork was a new design, by Giorgetto Giugiaro. They were not imported official in Romania, but a few were imported after 1989.

The scale model, from DeAgostini, is colored in orange, the most common color of this car. It's not high detailed, the worst thing being the door handles. The face is ok, but oviously, the rivets are visible. The wipers are well realized unlike some other models from this collection. The rims are nice, replicating a real model available for this car

GAZ M24 "Volga" (1968) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-10-02T06:32:00.000-07:00

In 1961 a inceput dezvoltarea unui nou model menit sa inlocuiasca batrana Volga. GAZ M24 Volga a avut acelasi motor de la M21, modernizat. Un motor V8 de 5,5 litri a fost proiectat pentru modelele ce urmau a fi folosite de elita tarii. In 1967 a aparut primul "concept car" iar in 1968 a iesit primul lot.
Macheta face parte din colectia DeAgostini, dar este un model reusit. Erori de replicare nu exista, siglele arata bine iar blocurile optice sunte colorate corect, dar au nituri, bineinteles. Rotile sunt ok, cu un trim alb. Un lucru de reprosat ar fi grila care nu este perforata, nici nu este vopsita cu negru in locul spatiilor. Interiorul este spartan, fara decaluri si fara diferente de culoare.

GAZ M24 "Volga" (1968) - DeAgostini/IST Models

In 1961, GAZ began developing of a new model to replace the old Volga. GAZ M24, also called "Volga", had the same engine from M21, but modernized. A new V8, 5,5 liters was designed for the model that will be used by the country elite. In 1967, the first concept car was launched and in 1968 they released the first batch.
The scale model, is from the DeAgostini collection, and it's a very successful model. There are no replication errors, the badges look good, the light are well colored but they have rivets. The wheels are ok, with a white trim. The front grille is not perforated, nor painted in black instead of holes. The interior is basic, without decals or additional colors.

GAZ M21 "Volga" Taxi (1958) - Altaya/IXO

2010-09-29T06:22:00.000-07:00

Fiind o masina comuna, mare si rezistenta, GAZ M21 "Volga", a fost, bineinteles, folosita si ca Taxi, chiar si in Romania.
Macheta este produsa de IST sau IXO (cam acelasi lucru) pt Altaya si DeAgostini si face parte din colectia "Taxiurile lumii". Decal-urile de pe macheta sunt conforme cu realitatea dar placuta cu "Taxi" asa de mare nu a fost prea comuna. Macheta este evident realizata pe aceasi matrita ca cea care am prezentat-o la nr. 9 dar are mici diferente. Rotile sunt alt model si sunt "cromate". Masca fata este acelasi model, dar Taxi-ul nu are evidentiate gaurile (cu vopsea). Vopseaua este aplicata cam subtire, pe la muchii se cam vede metalul. Sigla in fata nu este asa clara iar stopurile sunt doar vopsite. La interior nu exista decat detaliile de baza. Per ansamblu este mai slab realizata decat modelul facut pt colectia de comuniste de la DeAgostini.

GAZ M21 "Volga" Taxi (1958) - Altaya/IXO

Being a common, big and tough car, GAZ M21 "Volga", was also used as a Taxi, even in Romania
The scale model is produced by IST or IXO (almost the same thing) for Altaya and DeAgostini, and it belongs from the "Taxis of the world' collection. The applied decals are like the real ones, but the "Taxi"plate was not very common in this size (so big). The model is made, obviously, with the same mould as the Volga I presented before, but it has some small differences. The wheel are different model, and are chromed. The front grille is identical but the Taxi does not have the painted black holes. The paint layer is thin, so the metal is visible at some edges. The front badge is not very readable and the backlights are painted. At the interior, there are only the basic details. I consider this model worse than the one made for DeAgostini, for the communist cars.

GAZ M21 "Volga" (1958) - DeAgostini/IST Models

2010-09-25T08:29:00.000-07:00

Incep, in mod traditional, cu cea mai cunoscuta "comunista", dar si cea mai frumoasa si cea mai cea... Un superlativ pe roti, emblema a Europei de Est...
GAZ M21 "Volga", care isi trage numele de la fluviul omonim, a intrat pe masa proiectantilor la inceputul anilor '50. A fost succesoarea Pobedei. A fost construita pentru drumurile dure din acea perioada, iar design-ul ei era inspirat din cel al automobilelor americane. A fost produsa in 3 serii, usor diferite ca design, si a fost exportata in toata Europa. A fost usor inaccesibila oamenilor de rand datorita pretului ridicat. In Romania, a fost masina oficialitatilor, mai ales in culoarea neagra.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM14wzRaMaw

Macheta reproduce a doua serie, produsa intre 1958-1962, care dupa parerea mea este cea mai putin frumoasa dintre cele 3. As fi vrut ca cei de la DeA sa aleaga cea de a 3-a serie pt colectia lor. Ea exista in colectia din Rusia dar in varianta break (kombi). Detaliile machetei sunt limitate, fiind o macheta de revista. Interiorul e de o singura culoare, fara detalii (ceasuri etc) evidente. La exterior farurile au niturile putin prea vizibile. In rest, doar detaliile de baza. As putea acorda un plus pt siglele si "gazela" de pe capota. Rotile sunt de asemenea reusite.

GAZ M21 "Volga" (1958) - DeAgostini/IST Models

I start the presentations of communist cars with the most popular one, the wheeled symbol of the Eastern Block.
GAZ M21 "Volga" gets his name from the Volga river, and it entered on the drawing board at the beginning of the '50s. It was the successor of the Pobeda. It was a tough car, build for the rough roads of that era, and his design was inspired from the american cars. It was produced in 3 facelift, slightly different, and it was exported to all Europe. It wasn't very accessible to the ordinary people due to its high price. In Romania, it was the car of the leaders, especially in black color.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM14wzRaMaw

The scale model replicates the second facelift, produced between 1958-1962, which, in my opinion is the less beautiful of all the 3 models. I wished that DeAgostini choose the 3rd one for the collection. It exists on the russian collection but it's the estate (kombi) version. The details are limited to a "magazine" model. The interior it's in one color, without the small details (gauges, etc.). The headlights have visible rivets. I can give it a good mark for the fine made logos and the "gazelle" from the hood. The wheels are also very good.

Dacia Duster (2010) - Solido

2010-09-21T12:07:00.000-07:00

Dacia Duster a aparut in 2010 si este primul SUV produs de Dacia. Numele de Dacia Duster a mai existat in anii 80 si nu era altul decat numele de export pentru Aro 10. Dacia Duster a fost prezentat ca si concept la Salonul de la Geneva in martie. Din pacate, sau din fericire (depinde de gusturi), varianta de serie a iesit total diferita de concept. Dacia Duster a vrut, si a reusit sa fie cel mai ieftin SUV, varianta entry-level neavand nici macar tractiune 4x4.

Macheta, spre deosebire de celelalte din gama, a fost produsa de Solido, iar diferenta de calitate se observa, desi Duster-ul este peste standardul Solido. Primul lucru care mi-a sarit in ochi a fost sigla, care, desi aplicata, nu este reusita, iar inscriptia DACIA nu se vede, spre deosebire de macheta Logan Pick-up, de exemplu, produsa de Eligor. Stopurile au nituri. Imi plac jantele, care sunt replicate frumos, si se vad si discurile de frana si etrierii.

Dacia Duster (2010) - Solido

Dacia Duster was released in 2010 and it's the first SUV released by Dacia. Not many people know that the name "Dacia Duster" existed in the '80s and it was the name of Aro 10 for some export countries. Dacia Duster was presented as a concept at the Geneva Motor Show in march. Unfortunately, or not (depending of opinions), the final version was totally different from the concept. Dacia Duster was made to be the cheapest SUV and succeeded but the entry-level version does not even have four-wheel drive.

The scale model, unlike the other modern Dacia range, was made by Solido, and the quality differences are easy to spot, even if the Duster is above Solido's standards. The first thing I did not like was the badge, which is rough made and the DACIA text is not visible. The backlights have rivets. I like the rims, very well replicated, and you can see the brake disks and the calipers.

New! - Dacia Duster Trophee Andros de Spark

2010-09-16T13:01:00.000-07:00

Astazi am aflat ca Spark a lansat macheta din rasina, la 1:43 a Daciei Duster cu care Alain Prost a concurat la Trofeul Andros. Pe site-ul lor oficial ( www.sparkmodel.com ) nu se gaseste nici o informatie inca. Macheta se gaseste de vanzare pe www.carmodel.net . Pretul este destul de piperat dar este corect pentru o macheta Spark din rasina. Sper ca va ajuge si in Romania, poate la un pret mai mic.
Sursa pozelor este www.forum-auto.com .

Today, I heard that Spark released the 1:43, resin model of the Dacia Duster driven by Alain Prost at the Andros Trophy. On their official site ( www.sparkmodel.com ), there is no news regarding this issue. The model is for sale on www.carmodel.net . It is expensive, but it's a right price for a Spark, resin model. I hope that the model will be available in Romania too, at the Dacia dealers. Maybe for a lower price.
The source of the photos is www.forum-auto.com .

Dacia Logan Pick-up (2008) - Eligor

2010-09-13T06:49:00.000-07:00

Dacia Logan Pick-up s-a alaturat familiei Logan in anul 2008. A completat golul lasat de vechea Dacie "Papuc", scoasa din productie in 2006. Dacia Logan Pick-Up dispune de o benă a cărei lungime de încărcare este de 1,80 m şi a cărei sarcină utilă este de 800 kg. În plus, cabina beneficiază de un spaţiu de depozitare cu volumul de 300 de litri, situat în spatele scaunelor.

Macheta, produsa tot de Eligor, este reusita, cu vopseaua aplicata fara greseli. Jantele sunt perforate, iar macheta ruleaza fara sa agate. La interior, spre deosebire de machetele Logan anterioare are si oglinda retrovizoare. Sigla noua Dacia, prezenta pt prima data la acest model este frumos si clar redata. Enjoy!

Dacia Logan Pick-up (2008) - Eligor

Dacia Logan Pick-up joined the Logan family in 2008. It filled the gap left by the old Dacia "Shoe", which stopped production in 2006. Dacia Logan Pick-up features a 1.8 m flatbed and can carry up to 800 kg. Also, the cab has a 300 liter luggage space behind the front seats.

The scale model, by Eligor, is very successful made, with a excellent paint job. The rims are perforated and it runs very smooth. At the interior, this one has the rear-view mirror, unlike some of the other Logan scale models. The new Dacia badge, seen for the first time on a Logan scale model, it very beautiful made and easy to read. Enjoy!

Dacia Logan AT - Advanced Tuning - Red (2005) - Eligor

2010-09-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

Dacia Logan AT a fost prezentata la Salonul International Auto Bucuresti in 2005. A fost proiectul unui tanar inginer, absolvent al facultatii de Inginerie Aerospatiala din Brasov, pe nume Bogdan Urdea. Proiectul a fost mai intai realizat cu ajutorul soft-urilor de grafica 3d, unde i s-au adus imbunatatiri pe parcurs si a beneficiat de prezentari (randari) spectaculoase. Tuning-ul, desi exagerat, dupa cum a recunoscut chiar autorul, arata totusi bine si puncteaza si mai bine la capitolul spectacol.

Macheta este produsa de Eligor. Reproduce conceptul lui Bogdan Urdea in proportie de 95%, mici diferente fiind sesizabile printre altele la bara fata. Jantele aftermarket sunt frumos realizate iar prezenta discurilor si etrierilor de frana care nu se invart odata cu roata surprinde placut. La interior modelul are aceleasi scaune sport Toora prezente si pe macheta LoganCup, iar volanul este unul modificat, mai mic, specific masinilor tunate.

Dacia Logan AT - Advanced Tuning - Red (2005) - Eligor

Dacia Logan AT was presented at the Bucharest International Auto Show in 2005. It was the project of a young engineer, graduated from the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, from Brasov. Its name is Bogdan Urdea. The project was, initially, developed with 3d graphics software, where it was improved and got some spectacular renderings. The tuning, exagerated, as the author himself admited, looks very good and its even better for showing off.

The 1:43 model is made by Eligor. It replicates 95% of the Bogdan Urdea's project, some small differences being visible on the front bumper. The after-market rims are very nice and the brake calipers and disks which don't spin with the wheel are very effective. At the interior, the model has the same Toora seats like the Logan Cup model, and the steering wheel is and after-market one, similar with the ones that tuned cars often have.

DeAgostini Update

2010-09-05T12:50:00.000-07:00

O mica introducere:
Editura DeAgostini a lansat in urma cu cateva luni in 3 tari din UE colectii de machete de masini, predominant est-europene, specifice fiecarei tari (produse sau care au circulat mult in acea tara). Cele trei tari sunt Ungaria, Cehia si Polonia. Colectia din Polonia a ajuns, la aceasta data, la numarul 52, cea din Ungaria la numarul 24, iar cea din Cehia la numarul 15. Contrar unora, nu apar aceleasi machete in toate cele 3 tari, in Polonia existand chiar si cateva machete bonus (Nysa Milicja, Zuk Pompieri), care vor fi prezentate pe acest blog.
In speranta ca aceasta colectie va aparea si in Romania, noi, colectionarii de 1:43 si mai ales pasionatii de "comuniste", ne aprovizionam de unde putem.
Voi prezenta de acum incolo toate noutatile legate de colectiile DeAgostini.

Brief introduction:
DeAgostini, launched a few months ago, in 3 countries from EU, collections of scale models of east-european cars, specific to each country (made in that country or very often seen there). The three countries are Hungary, Czech Republic and Poland. The collection in Poland is at No. 52, in Hungary is No. 24 and in the Czech Republic it's No. 15. The cars are not the same in the 3 countries. In Poland there are also a few bonus models (Nysa Milicja, Zuk Firefighter, etc.), which will be presented here, on this blog.
Hoping that DeAgostini Romania will also release a similar collection here ;) , we, the 1:43 collectors, are buying the models from different places.
From now on, I will post all the news regarding the DeAgostini collections.

These are the next revealed models from each collection.

Polonia:

Ungaria:

Cehia:

Dacia Logan "Politia Rurala" (2006) - Eligor

2010-09-02T06:27:00.000-07:00

In 2006, dupa ani de umblat pe biciclete sau cu masinile personale politistii din mediul rural au primit in dotarea posturilor pe care le deserveau masini noi noute marca Dacia Logan. Astfel, cei care fusesera ceva mai norocosi pana atunci si aveau un Aro invechit sau vreo Dacie 1300 au renuntat la ele si au luat in primire noua masina de serviciu.

Macheta, produsa tot de Eligor, reproduce cu succes modelul de Politie. Spre deosebire de celelalte machete Logan, aceasta vine cu jante diferite, negre, care le reproduc pe cele de tabla, prezente la Logan-urile entry-level. Oglinda retrovizoare lipseste si de la aceasta macheta, iar blocurile optice din spate au nituri de prindere vizibile.

Dacia Logan "Politia Rurala" (2006) - Eligor

In 2006, after years of traveling with bikes or their own cars, the policemen from the rural areas got for they police stations, brand new cars Dacia Logan. So, the ones who where lucky until then and had an old Aro or a Dacia 1300 for doing their job, they took their new service vehicle.

The scale model, at 1:43, is made by Eligor too, and it successfully replicates the Police car. Unlike the other Logan scale models, this one has different rims, in black, that replicate the alloy sheet rims mounted on the entry-level Logan. The rear-view mirror is missing from this model, and the backlights have visible rivets.

Dacia Logan Cup (2007) - Eligor

2010-08-31T08:47:00.000-07:00

Renault Sport Technologies a dezvoltat trei kit-uri adaptabile pe modelul Dacia Logan 1.6 MPI (90 cp) pentru utilizarea lor in curse pe circuit sau in raliuri (asfalt sau macadam). Transformand Loganul intr-o masina mai placuta si mai sigura pentru condus, scopul lui Logan Cup a fost sa faca sportul cu motor accesibil pentru cat mai multi oameni prin pastrarea unui pret si a unor costuri de intretinere scazute. Printre echipamentele adaugate s-au numarat rollcage-ul, scaune sport Toora cu prinderi in 4 puncte, eleron si bineinteles decal-urile pentru curse. Logan-urile echipate in aceasta forma au participat la Raliul Romaniei incepand din 2007, fiind niste masini foarte durabile dupa cum se poate vedea in cel de-al doilea filmulet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWpoP6jA6bs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQbk883qX5Y

Macheta este produsa de Eligor dar tind sa cred ca a fost transformata in Logan Cup de un 3rd party, dintr-un Logan Prestige. Marturie sta portbagajul care este facut ca la Prestige, diferit de modelul real. Componentele specifice, rollcage-ul , eleronul, scaunele sunt bine realizate, scaunele avand inscriptionat Toora Logan Cup pe ele. Vopseaua este bine aplicata, exceptie facand portiunea gri de pe masca fata care prezinta niste umflaturi. Machetei ii lipsesc prinzatoarele pt capota specifice masiniilor de curse si nu are garda la sol coborata.

Dacia Logan Cup (2007) - Eligor

Renault Sport Technologies developed three kits adapted to the Dacia Logan 1.6 MPI (90 hp) model, for using it in circuit races or rally (tarmac or gravel). By making the Logan much pleasant and safer to drive, the aim of Logan Cup was to make the motorsport more accessible to ordinary people. This was done by keeping a low price and maintenance costs. Among the added features was the rollcage, Toora sport seats, aileron and, of course, race decals. Logan models equipped this way raced at the Rally of Romania since 2007, being great and lasting cars, as you can see in the second movie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWpoP6jA6bs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQbk883qX5Y

The scale model is produced by Eligor, but I think it is a transformation of the Logan Prestige, by a 3rd party. I think this, because the trunk bonnet is Prestige-like, different from the real Logan Cup. The race features, rollcage, aileron, seats are well reproduced, the seat have Toora Logan Cup on them. The paint job is very goodm except the gray area from the front grille which has a few blisters. The scale model does not have a low ground clearance like the real one.

Dacia Logan Prestige (2006) - Eligor

2010-08-29T08:29:00.000-07:00

Dacia Logan Prestige a fost introdusa in 2006 pentru a completa varful de gama Logan. A venit cu noi elemente de functionalitate si design pentru a-i conferi un plus de rafinament. Principala imbunatatire a fost motorul 1.6 MPI 16v, care dezvolta 105 cai putere. Printre noile elemente de desgin se numarau barile vopsite integral in culoarea caroseriei, jante de aliaj, oglinzi si manare in culoarea caroseriei.
Macheta, produsa de Eligor, in China, este reusita. Personal, nu am de reprosat decat lipsa oglinzii retrovizoare. Interiorul este foarte detaliata, atat cat permite aceasta scara, un alt mic minus ar putea fi plafonul. La exterior detaliile sunt de asemenea ok, iar pretul de achizitie de nivelul unei Cararama, o face imbatabila.

Dacia Logan Prestige (2006) - Eligor

Dacia Logan Prestige was launched in 2006 to fit in the top of the Logan range. It had new functionality and design features which gave it more refinement. The main feature was the 1.6 MPI 16v engine, capable of producing 105 hp. Among other new design elements was the painted front and rear bumpers, alloy wheels, mirrors and colored door handles.
The scale model, made by Eligor, in China is nice. I only can reproah the missing rear-view mirror. The interior is very detailed, for this scale. "Outside" the details are ok too, but the purchase price, like a Cararama, makes it unbeatable.

Dacia Logan MCV (2006) - Eligor

2010-08-24T06:24:00.000-07:00

Dacia Logan MCV (Multi Convivial Vehicle) a fost lansat in 2006, la doi ani de la modelul Logan sedan, la Salonul Auto de la Paris (Paris Motor Show). Acesta este versiunea station wagon a modelului Logan, care dispune de șapte locuri dispuse pe trei rânduri(2+3+2); ultimul putând fi demontat. Are la baza conceptul Steppe.
Macheta, produsa de Eligor este destul de reusita. La exterior, vopseaua e ok, iar decalurile sunt bine aplicate si sunt lizibile. Farurile si stopurile nu au nituri vizibile. La interior, se disting ceasurile de bord, butoanele de pe consola, iar tapiseria scaunelor si usilor e texturata. Macheta reproduce modelul cu 7 locuri. Exemplarul aflat in posesia mea a suferit un accident, in urma caruia i s-a rupt antena si s-a indoit un suport de pe plafon.

Dacia Logan MCV (2006) - Eligor
Dacia Logan MCV (Multi Convivial Vehicle) was released in 2006, two years after the Logan sedan, at the Paris Motor Show. This is the station wagon version of the Dacia Logan, which can have up to seven places, on thre rows (2+3+2). The last row can be uninstalled. It is based on the Steppe Concept.
The scale model, made by Eligor it's fairly good. The paint job is ok, the decals are well applied and easy to read. The headlights and taillights don't have visible rivets. At the interior, you can easily see the dashboard gauges, console switches, and the doors and the seats are textured.
The model i have had a small "accident", which caused the antena to broke and a roof rail to bend.

2010-08-20T03:57:00.000-07:00

Dacia 1310 (1983) - IST Models/DeAgostini

      Incep cu romanestile si in mod traditional cu batrana Dacie 1310.
     O macheta pe cat de oportuna pentru noi romanii, pe atat de prost facuta de cei de la IST Models. Macheta face parte din colectia DeAgostini Retroautok Ungaria. Dupa parerea mea, este cea mai nereusita din toata colectia DeAgostini, restul fiind niste modele reusite pt pretul lor.
      Macheta nu reproduce cu exactitate nici un model de Dacia 1310, fiind o combinatie intre modelele aparute intre 1979-1994. Capota motorului seamana cu modelul din '90 dar este reprodusa gresit, cu zona din mijloc infundata, in loc sa fie embosata. Alte minusuri ar fi lipsa diferentierei pe culori la stopuri, barile prea groase, lipsa cromului pe portbagaj, lipsa aeratoarelor de sub parbriz, si altele.
      Macheta poate fi adusa la un stadiu mai bun cu mici modificari - innegrirea chederelor, vopsirea semnalizatoarelor, poate chiar aplicarea de crom acolo unde lipseste. Dar deocamdata m-am abtinut de la astfel de modificari, dar vor urma

Dacia 1310 (1983) - IST Models/DeAgostini

      I start with the romanian cars, and traditionally, with the good old Dacia 1310.
     A model very wished by the romanians but very bad made by IST Models. The scale model is from the DeAgostini's Retroautok collection, from Hungary.
     The models does not replicat any real model of Dacia 1310, is just a combination of many models produced between 1979-1994. The bonnet looks like the 90s model, but the middle part is engraved instead of being embossed. Other "bad things" are the colors of the backlights, thick bumpers, chrome missing from the hood, missing vents under the windscreen etc.

2010-08-08T12:33:00.001-07:00

Introducere
Ma numesc Iulian, sunt din Brasov.. Colectionez machete 1:43 si 1:87 din septembrie 2009. Acest blog este dedicat machetelor la 1:43. Colectionez cu prioritate machete de masini romanesti, comuniste si BMW-uri, dar si altele care imi plac sau de care ma leaga ceva. La data deschiderii blogului colectia mea cuprindea 53 de machete la 1:43..

Blog Opening
My name is Iulian, I am from Brasov, Romania. I collect 1:43 and 1:87 scale models since september 2009. This blog is for de 1:43 scale models. I preffer to collect models of romanian cars, communist (Eastern Europe) , BMW and any other models that I like. At the day of the opening of this blog my collection had 53 scale models at 1:43.