GAZ | 53 | old boy

GAZ 53 (ГАЗ 53), known also as « Gazon » is a Russian 3.5 Tone 4x2 truck. As you know, GAZ is the abbreviation of Gorkovski Avtomobilni Zavod, a automotive factory in Nizhni Novgorod. The light truck GAZ 53/52 it was firstly introduced in 1961. Main power unit was an old Russian 6 cylinder in line engine, developing 75 hp (56 kW). The truck was produced until 1989.

The model I present is @ 1|43 diecast ready-made produced by the Russian die-cast collectible maker, Nash Avtoprom (Наш Автопром). Its speciality are 1|43rd reproductions but it has several 1|18th very good models. The prices are to an « affordable » level. Due to reasonable price, there are some challenges for the advanced modellers in order to have a « true to reality » model in their display.

I chose the exactly opposite way of treatment: the weathering.

But I wrote enough! Enjoy the ride!

volvo c3o | daily racer

Volvo C3o is a compact four seater manufactured by Volvo Cars. It was produced between 2oo6 and 2o13 a a single generation with a facelift in 2o11.

The top engine provided for this car is an 2,521 cc (2.5 L; 153.8 cu in) in line 5 turbo which puts at the accelerator pedal for the driver around 23o Hp and 320 Nm. For a daily driver is is enough.

A particular design signature for C3o I consider to be the rear styling and frameless glass recalling Volvo's earlier P18oo

The model is an 1|24th scale reproduction by Welly. I changed the rims (you can see 5 fixing screws for front rims and 4 for rear). Putted the brake disks and brake callipers (what a shame, Mr. Welly, you didn't do this...). The interior gets also a brick red accents and black for being more realistic. But we talked enough! Enjoy the ride.

 

 

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willys jeep | the story

This time my model has a story:

It served in the army during the WWII. During the time, the rust takes his territory and completely rusted the little Jeep!
A guy found it, and bought it for a dime from the garage owner. He repaired its body, but only superficial with some putty and laid down on the car several layers of sand color.
At this time, it looks good, like it were restored. The surfaces were smooth, the paint shines and nothing shows that it was a rusty Jeep.
But after a while, starts to rust out the new paint and sandy paint cracks! The current owner puts his hands on the head because of trouble!
Poor guy! He realizes the trick. He thought to scratch the sand paint where he knew that he could find inscriptions on military vehicles.
So, he saw what his car was! It was sent to Europe in NY harbour. The thing is that the hood has found two registrations. One of the left and the other to the right of the engine hood. So it was in two different units. It’s weird, isn’t it!

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