Ford Model AA flat bed truck

[Dave Van]

While building and looking for 1/35 military models I found this model by ZVEZDA of a GAZ AAA, a Ford Model A truck built in Russia under license from Ford. Looking at the kit it was so close to a Ford Model A that I bought it with plans to make it into a Ford A. More details later......but here she is...not cleaned up or small details finished....but I wanted to see what needs finish. Thanks

[Danno]

I have one on my bench now. Rendering a replica of my 1:1 1930 AA. 

The biggest criticisms (and they are not THAT big) are that the hood and cowl sculpturing is heavy-handed, the radiator shell is too squared off, and the headlamp buckets are too deep. Regardless, it builds into a nice truck and most people wouldn't notice the radiator and headlamp issues. The parts are very positive-fit; although I'm just now at the point of assembling the multi-piece body. We'll see how I feel about the 'nice fit' pronouncement when I get finished with it.

I just need to find a tiny blue oval decal.

Sure wish this was available in 1:25!!

 

 

 

[Dave Van]

Agree with all above.  The kit ranges from great to fair. The back cab window snaps in place between the opening like the real truck! Then there are parts that just miss it. Over all a decent kit we will never get in 1/25. 

[hct728(Bob)]

Nice work on that! A unique version of a classic truck, in an eye-catching livery! I'm used to seeing similar subjects weathered, I have a Czech diecast kit I need to dirty up a bit to add some interest to, due to the monotone scheme.

[glue fumes]

You really should check out the Miniart, GAZ trucks. Much finer detail. That truck you have done looks great. There are some other interesting items in 1/35 scale, that we will never see in 1/25.

[Mike999]

41 minutes ago, glue fumes said:

You really should check out the Miniart, GAZ trucks. Much finer detail. That truck you have done looks great. There are some other interesting items in 1/35 scale, that we will never see in 1/25.

You beat me to it!  I was going to post about the Miniart kits.  

Hobby Boss also makes kits of the same trucks, the GAZ-AA (single rear axle) and -AAA (double rear axle).  I can't find any on-line reviews of that one, but it has photo-etched parts.

If you see a GAZ-AA/AAA truck in an "Eastern Express" box, that's the Zvezda kit.  

[Dave Van]

I saw the Mini Art kits....but lots more $$$$ than these. This was just a simple quick project while building some 1/35 military subjects. Thanks

[ChrisR]

Neat!