discussion The fabulous decade old Riich Models Skoda RSO Radschlepper

[Panzerwrecker]

If you are into WW2 German soft skins, they don’t come more unusual than the RSO Radschlepper.

This is Riich Models 2012 release kit# RV35005 in 1/35

If you haven’t heard of this kit, I can thoroughly recommend it. For a small sized manufacturer, it is a remarkable achievement. There is nothing negative that I can say about it. The detail, the engineering the feel of the styrene. It is up there with the best the big boys could achieve. It really is that good IMO. It is no longer in production, but some good deals still pop up on FleaBay every now and again.

I keep going back to this kit every few months adding small weathering effects, all the time pondering how to paint the contact points on those enormous roadwheels. To date I just haven’t found the time to take it over the line.

As mentioned, it builds up without any real issues of significance. You must drill some holes in those large wheels and some of the running gear linkages are a little fragile but that’s about it. No incidents or accidents, nothing that spoils the enjoyment of what can only be described as a most pleasurable kit building experience.

I did add a Notek lamp, as a reference pic from Normandy had one and I made some extra engine wiring as I left off an engine side panel. Other than that, I didn’t feel it warranted any more bling. You can get aftermarket early prototype wheels and the company Part make two sets of photoetch sets for it should you wish to go all in.

Some build pics



WIP on weathering

 

[Tim Marlow]

That’s looking good Los. You need to get her over the line now :thumb2:

 

[Guest]

The other, Porsche, RSO, less well-known (and less successful) than the tracked type from Steyr. Good-looking model, and well-finished

 

[Panzerwrecker]

That’s looking good Los. You need to get her over the line now :thumb2:

I most certainly do Tim, it was started in 2016:astonished:

 

[Panzerwrecker]

The other, Porsche, RSO, less well-known (and less successful) than the tracked type from Steyr. Good-looking model, and well-finished :smiling3:

Cheers Jakko, not sure this was that successful TBH. Can you imagine being medivac'd out on this:face-with-head-bandage:

 

[Guest]

Note I said it was less successful But yes, I can’t imagine it being comfortable in any way, with those huge steel wheels with built-in grousers, obviously hardly any suspension and a top speed of about 15 km/h … Apparently they were used in very small numbers in Normandy, the Netherlands and the Ardenne Offensive.

 

[minitnkr]

Obviously designed w/Rasputitsa in mind. Beautifully rendered.

 

[Guest]

Beautifully photoed and presented Los, must have been a nightmare to be transported in !

 

[Panzerwrecker]

Obviously designed w/Rasputitsa in mind. Beautifully rendered.

Beautifully photoed and presented Los, must have been a nightmare to be transported in !

Cheers guys

 

[scottie3158]

Los,
Nicely done mate, deserves to be finished.

 

[Strenko J]

Very well done, I have the same kit in my stash…now I have some inspiration to get started on it

 

[Ian M]

A curiosity. Very nicely done so far and the photos show it off very nicely.
I can't help but think one of those with modern tractor wheels and tyres could be a good idea in snow or flooding!