Unimodels 590 - 1:72 Oil-Servicing MZ-38

1:72 scale plastic model of the Soviet MZ-38 oil-servicing vehicle

The Unimodels 590 kit represents the MZ-38, a Soviet fuel and oil servicing vehicle built on the three-axle GAZ-AAA chassis. These vehicles played a crucial support role on Red Army airfields during WWII, providing essential maintenance and refuelling for military aircraft. The model is an excellent addition to Eastern Front airfield dioramas.

Kit contents:

• Plastic parts for building the MZ-38 vehicle
• Decal sheet with Soviet technical vehicle markings
• Illustrated assembly instructions
• Suggested painting scheme

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Finished length: approx. 7.4 cm
• Manufacturer: Unimodels (UM)
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: Glue, paints and tools are not included.

Assembly and modelling notes:

The model requires careful part removal, cleaning and fitting, especially the multi-axle chassis and service body. It is recommended for hobbyists with some modelling experience. Painting can follow the included scheme or colours typical for Soviet technical vehicles of the WWII era.

Required tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or fine sandpaper
• Detail brushes
• Plastic cement
• Acrylic or enamel paints in typical Soviet tones
• Optional: cyanoacrylate for very small parts

About the MZ-38:

The MZ-38 was a specialised oil and fuel servicing vehicle operated by the Soviet Air Force, built on the GAZ-AAA 6×4 truck. Equipped with pumps and storage for lubricants and fuel, it ensured rapid servicing of aircraft on improvised airfields. Although not a frontline vehicle, it was indispensable for maintaining air operations.

Technical data of the real vehicle:

• Chassis: GAZ-AAA (6×4)
• Length: approx. 5.3 m
• Width: approx. 2.0 m
• Height: approx. 2.0 m
• Engine: 4-cylinder petrol
• Power: approx. 50 hp
• Max speed: 60–65 km/h

About Unimodels:

Unimodels (UM) is a Ukrainian manufacturer specialising in 1:72 military miniatures, offering both frontline vehicles and technical support equipment for accurate historical dioramas.