RSO/03 with PAK 40 by ITALERI
In order to cope with the poor road conditions on the Eastern front, the Germans built tracked tractors to tow all types of vehicles and also serve to carry various loads from ammunition and food supplies. The official description of this vehicle was “Raupenschlepper-Ost” (tracked tractor-East). The RSO was built by the Austrian manufacturer Steyr-works. It had a commercial-type pressed steel cab and a wooden cargo body. The next versions, as the RSO/03 built by Klockner-Humbolt-Deutz AG, had a simpler, soft-top, slab-sided metal cab. It proved ideal for the mud and slush conditions of the Russian front. Thanks to its “off-road” capabilities it was used as artillery and anti-tank gun as the largely used 75 mm. Pak 40 towing tractor. Crates, Beer, Equipment, Cognac all by "MINI-ART"
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Pedro L. Rocha said on February 5, 2021
Great combination of elements, the model is extremely realistic in my view. Thumbs up!
Jon lytle said on February 6, 2021
Thanks !
Spiros Pendedekas said on February 5, 2021
I agree with Pedro, Jon.
This is a great build!
John vd Biggelaar said on February 5, 2021
Great build, Jon.
Very nice details.
Jon lytle said on February 6, 2021
Thank you sir!
George Williams said on February 6, 2021
Very interesting, definitely like the cargo.
Jon lytle said on February 6, 2021
Me too😄 Booze and gun powder!
DE4EVER said on February 6, 2021
🙂 ... Greetings ... 🙂 :
Welcome to this forum Jon, hope you have good times here.
Nice rare subject. Good weathering ... looking forward to your work.
Jon lytle said on February 6, 2021
Thank you so much!
Morne Meyer said on February 6, 2021
Remarkable work on this one, Jon. I like the small attention to detail. That is what makes a model stand out. Well done!
Jon lytle said on February 6, 2021
Appreciate that, thanks
Robert Royes said on February 6, 2021
Nicely done!
Colin Gomez said on February 7, 2021
Really nice weathering. Fine attention to detail on the stowage. It has an authentic jumble to it - particularly in the way some bottles are lying across others in their crates. Very visually interesting and carefully painted.
Jon lytle said on February 10, 2021
Thank you !