Panzerwrecker
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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
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
