Tamiya – 1/35 Scale German Tractor RSO/01
The Tamiya 1/35 Scale German Tractor RSO/01 is a highly detailed plastic model kit of the distinctive Raupenschlepper Ost, a tracked utility tractor developed by the German Wehrmacht for difficult terrain on the Eastern Front. This latest kit represents the late-production version and combines historically researched details with excellent model-making quality. (Tamiya)
Features
1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit
Tamiya Item No. 35394
Approx. 126mm long and 64mm wide
Accurately reproduced late-production RSO/01 based on extensive research
Distinctive rounded pressed-steel cabin reproduced with realistic surface detail
Detailed chassis interior with air-cooled V8 engine, propeller shaft, fuel tank and exhaust
Cargo platform can be built with the canvas cover fitted or with the frame exposed
Realistic canvas texture and detailed wooden cargo-bed surface
Partially assembled-style tracks with one-piece straight sections for easier construction
Detailed suspension and three-piece idler wheels
Front grille can be displayed open or with winter cover plates
Snow tracks can be shown stowed on the sides of the cargo platform
Detailed accessories including tow hook and jack
Includes a driver figure
Two marking options representing different wartime deployments
Pre-cut masking stickers are included for the windows and window frames
Can be combined with Tamiya's separately sold 5cm Pak38 to create a detailed towing or diorama scene (Tamiya)
Ideal For
WWII military model enthusiasts
1/35 scale collectors
Diorama builders
Experienced scale modellers
Builders looking for an unusual and historically distinctive German vehicle
The RSO/01's unusual tracked-tractor design, rounded cabin and detailed cargo platform make it a particularly interesting addition to any WWII collection. With its well-researched construction and multiple display options, this Tamiya kit offers plenty of scope for both a standalone model and a detailed Eastern Front diorama. (Tamiya)
