1/8 Scale Diecast 1949 Russian Pobeda

[traditional]

These large 1/8 Scale Pobedas were marketed by DeAgostini in Russia using 100 incremental parts packages that came with a magazine subscription over a few years. They've only recently completed the parts editions, so many Russian model car aficionados have finally been able to finish their models. My brother and I just went 'halvers' on this one on Ebay (they 'ain't' cheap) and even then it took a full day to fine-sand (2000 grit), polish and repair the sometimes sloppy workmanship....lots of glue smudges, a scratched windshield, and a couple of broken parts. The model as produced by DeAgostini is really quite impressive, and even includes switch operated running lights and brake operated tail-lights. The model is really (REALLY) heavy, but delightfully the front wheels stand vertically with no sloppiness in the steering, The windows crank up and down and the vent-windows all pivot open.

The design of these Pobedas began before the end of WWII around 1944 and production began slowly in 1946 ...so it wasn't a copy of an American Car as so many Soviet vehicles were. The production continued until 1958 by which time it looked quite dated by western standards. I personally think they were quite attractive and proportionate vehicles, and I'm really glad to have one of the 1/8 scale examples

[jeffs396]

^{Now THAT'S something you don't see everyday Cliff! Pretty cool diecast...}

^{After looking at that exhaust, its a wonder they put men into space!!!}

[AzTom]

That is truly Awesome!

I think Cuda used that type of muffler.

[Harry P.]

I saw that model on the internet but didn't have the guts to pull the trigger on that price!

Beautiful work! Amazing! How cool is it to see a large scale model of a car that you would never expect to see in model form!

[AzTom]

Just noticed something. They call this a 1949 and it has a 12 volt battery?

[oldnslow]

Looks like they copied of a 46-48 chevy.