Zebrano 72110 ZiS-8 Soviet Bus 1/72 – plastic model kit

The Zebrano 72110 ZiS-8 Soviet Bus in 1/72 scale is a detailed plastic model kit faithfully replicating the silhouette of a Soviet city bus from the 1930s and 1940s. This model kit is designed for enthusiasts of historical vehicles and all modelers wishing to enrich their collection with an interesting civilian vehicle from the interwar period and the early Cold War.

The model depicts the ZiS-8, a city bus produced at the famous Stalin Factory in Moscow (ZiS; Zavod imeni Stalina) from 1934–1936. About 550 units were produced, and thanks to its sturdy construction, the ZiS-8 could still be seen on Soviet roads as late as the 1950s. This bus featured a wooden body mounted on a solid automotive chassis, with a passenger capacity of up to 29 people. The ZiS-8 not only served large cities such as Moscow and Leningrad but was also used in smaller towns, becoming a symbol of Soviet urban transport in both the pre-war and post-war eras.

• Scale: 1/72 – ideal for building city dioramas and historical civilian vehicle collections.
• Country of use: Soviet Union, primarily intended for city transport from 1934 to 1950.
• Historical period: interwar period, World War II (occasionally used, e.g., for civilian evacuations), early Cold War.
• Material: high-quality plastic for model durability and easy handling during assembly.
• Kit contents: plastic sprues with parts for self-assembly; glue and paints not included.
• Category: plastic model kit.
• Difficulty level: 2/5 – recommended both for beginner modelers and intermediate collectors.

The Zebrano 72110 ZiS-8 Soviet Bus 1/72 is a perfect addition to the collections of modelers interested in city transport, Soviet history, and dioramas depicting urban scenes from the interwar and postwar periods. Thanks to its authentic detail reproduction and easy assembly, this kit offers a satisfying modeling experience for any enthusiast of Soviet transport history and technology.

We recommend this kit to anyone looking for a unique historical civilian vehicle model in the popular 1/72 scale. It’s not only a treat for collectors, but also a great starting point for expanding city or wartime dioramas from the early years of the Soviet state.