Zebrano 72100 - 1:72 ZIS-16 Soviet City Bus

Zebrano 72100 – 1:72 ZIS-16 Soviet City Bus

This resin kit depicts the Soviet ZIS-16 city bus, produced in the late 1930s at the Stalin Factory (ZIS) in Moscow. Based on the ZIS-5 truck chassis, it served public transport systems in major Soviet cities like Moscow and Leningrad. The 1:72 scale model offers a rare opportunity to build a historic civilian vehicle with strong pre-war character.

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 10 cm
• Material: resin
• Manufacturer: Zebrano
• Product code: 72100

Note: Kit does not include glue, paints or tools. Assembly required.

About the model and assembly:

This detailed resin kit is recommended for experienced modelers. The distinctive pre-war bodywork, window layout, and radiator grille are faithfully reproduced. An excellent addition to city-themed dioramas, retro scenes, or historical civilian vehicle collections.

Tools and materials required:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding paper
• Cyanoacrylate glue (for resin parts)
• Fine paintbrushes
• Paints as suggested by the manufacturer

About the ZIS-16 bus:

The ZIS-16 was the first Soviet city bus based on the ZIS-5 truck platform. It could carry up to 20 passengers and was mainly used in urban public transport networks. With its truck-based chassis, it offered reliability and the ability to operate on rough roads. Production ceased at the outbreak of WWII, though some units were repurposed for military service.

Original vehicle specifications:

• Length: approx. 10 m
• Engine: 6-cylinder gasoline
• Power: approx. 73 hp
• Drive: 4×2
• Passenger capacity: 20

About the manufacturer – Zebrano:

Zebrano is a Belarusian manufacturer of high-quality resin model kits in unique scales such as 1:100, 1:144, and 1:72. The company focuses on military and civilian vehicles from the early 20th century, offering rare and detailed subjects for demanding modelers and collectors.