discussion Scotties Skoda RSO Rich models 1/35.

[scottie3158]

Hi all I think I'm in the right place if not can admin please move. Here is my entry for the group build it is the Skoda RSO Radschlepper ost (wheeled carrier East)


The German army were caught out by the conditions on the Russian Steppes so a request was placed for vehicles that could cope with the frozen, muddy conditions.
The type 175 Skoda RSO (Radschlepper Ost) wheeled carrier East was put forward. The vehicle had large metal wheels as seen on agricultural vehicles of the time. An order for 200 was placed but this was reduced to 100 when the performance didn't meet expectations. Due to the metal wheels speed was limited to 15kph. Weighing in at 7 tonnes it was powered by a 90bhp 4 cyl ohv engine, with a range of 125km.


Reference material is limited to pictures taken at the time as no vehicles survived.

The box contains 8 grey sprues, 4 wheel rims, a cab, tarpulin and an etch fret along with some string and clear sprue . I also purchased an upgrade set from Part models.


I have made a start on this ungainly beast with the engine. Probably not accurate but some pipework has been added just for interest.



One of my pet hates with wheeled vehicles is the suspension. So I removed all the detail and replaced it. I wanted to pose the steering at a slight angle. The instructions tell you not to glue the stub axles into place so they can pivot, which is totally pointless as the steering linkage fixes the wheels straight ahead so a slight modification and the wheels are posable. The link arm from the steering box was also modified. Finally a drain plug was added to the transfer box.



Next up the earth anchor.

cheers
Scottie

 

[Ernie]

Awesome!!!!! I have one of these to do so very curious to see how well it goes together for you.

 

[scottie3158]

Awesome!!!!! I have one of these to do so very curious to see how well it goes together for you.

Ernie, good to have you looking in. The fit is pretty good so far but some of the detail is soft.

 

[flyjoe180]

What a strange vehicle; metal wheels in -40 degrees celsius weather. Engine looks much better with the piping, and the turned wheels will be a nice touch.

 

[Jim R]

I'll follow this with interest. Strange vehicle. Already working your magic.

 

[Neil]

That is one strange beastie. Pew pulled up, popcorn ready…

 

[BattleshipBob]

One odd looking thingy Scottie but can see you are performing your magic

 

[scottie3158]

What a strange vehicle; metal wheels in -40 degrees celsius weather. Engine looks much better with the piping, and the turned wheels will be a nice touch.

A very strange vehicle and didn't live up to expectations.

I'll follow this with interest. Strange vehicle. Already working your magic.

Thanks Jim, good to have you along.

That is one strange beastie. Pew pulled up, popcorn ready…

Neil, welcome aboard.

One odd looking thingy Scottie but can see you are performing your magic

Nearly as odd as me mate

 

[Mickc1440]

I'll definitely follow Scottie, will you be using many of the kit parts

 

[scottie3158]

I remade the earth anchor as the kit one lacked definition and had some nasty ejector marks in it. You can just see it in the picture. The fairlead pulley's were also remade as they were very badly moulded with one having a large flat on it.




The winch is also fitted.



Finally the modified steering link arm has been fitted



Next its time to paint up the chassis and engine

cheers
Scottie

 

[scottie3158]

As stated in the previous post it was time to paint the chassis and engine. They both had a coat of flat black the chassis then had a coat of Tamyia dark yellow. The area around the engine received some weathering and pigments the rest can wait until later. The engine was painted in dark grey and the details picked out prior to getting a dusting and oils.

cheers
Scottie

 

[Airborne01]

Well Scottie, trust you to pick up a pig's ear and start to build /create a silken purse - would you please consider us lesser mortals again?!
Steve

 

[flyjoe180]

The engine looks superb, very nicely done

 

[scottie3158]

Well Scottie, trust you to pick up a pig's ear and start to build /create a silken purse - would you please consider us lesser mortals again?!
Steve

Thanks mate , to kind.

The engine looks superb, very nicely done

Thank you most of it will be hidden.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Top work as always Scottie

 

[Steven000]

Great details Scottie, another piece of art in the making, have fun, cheers

 

[Mickc1440]

Lovely work pal

 

[scottie3158]

Top work as always Scottie

Great details Scottie, another piece of art in the making, have fun, cheers

Lovely work pal

Thank you guys really appreciate it.

 

[scottie3158]

The chassis has had some weathering I haven't gone overboard as most of this wont be seen, but I wanted to make sure it got some attention before fitting the bodywork.

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Next two of the storage lockers were detailed with PE and replacement support brackets made from brass strip and punched hex heads. I have shown one of the open the other closed.
The steps were made from brass strips, the PE offerings were far to thin and the kit plastic ones to brittle.

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cheers
Scottie

 

[Geoffers]

Just catching up Scottie, another great addition to the gb .

Your doing some lovely work with it so far, I’m pulling up a chair too

Geoff.