The first of the REALLY USEFUL BOXES that I opened contained the Russian armour, artillery, and transport bases that I renovated, varnished, and rebased during the COVID pandemic.
Its contents comprised:
5 x T-34/76 Tanks (1:87th-scale ROCO)
1 x T-70 Tank (1:76th-scale Skytex)
5 x FAI Armoured Cars (1:76th-scale [?] models given away with a magazine)
3 x 152mm M1903/30 Howitzers (1:76th-scale Skytrex)
2 x 122mm M1938 Howitzers (1:76th-scale Skytrex)
1 x 76.2mm Gun (1:76th-scale Skytrex)
4 x 76.2mm M1927 Guns (1:76th-scale Skytrex)
2 x 76.2mm Guns (1:76th-scale scratch built for various spare parts)
6 x 45mm M1937 Anti-tank Guns (1:76th-scale Skytrex)
1 x 37mm M1930 Anti-tank Guns (1:76th-scale Irregular Miniatures)
3 x Komintern-like Heavy Artillery Tractor (1:76th-scale scratch built using the chassis of ROCO PzKpfw IV Tanks and various Airfix spare parts)
2 x STZ-5-like Medium Artillery Tractor with cab (1:76th-scale scratch built using various Airfix spare parts, mainly from the M3 Half-track and AEC Matador truck)
3 x STZ-5-like Medium Artillery Tractor without cab (1:76th-scale scratch built using various Airfix spare parts, mainly from the M3 Half-track)
3 x T-20 Komsomoleyts Light Artillery Tractor (1:76th-scale Skytrex [2] and resin [1] models)
15 x ZiS-5-like Trucks in three different versions (1:76th-scale scratch built on the chassis of a Keil Kraft/Davric 1.5-ton Thorneycroft parcel van.)
That's a great collection Bob - I particularly like the armoured cars
ReplyDeleteMaudlin Jack Tar,
DeleteCheers! The armoured cars were a lucky find in a branch of THE WORKS several years ago.
All the best,
Bob
That was a quote extensive Russian Army collection. Nice models!
ReplyDeleteI saw the T-20 Komsomoleyts Light Artillery Tractor during my visit to the Finnish Armour Museum last summer.
https://modelrailsandwargames.blogspot.com/2024/08/the-model-military-or-railway-tour-of_7.html
It is not a a very large vehicle, so I've considered to make one in 1:19th scale to go with my 16mm scale German Heeresfeldbahn since the tractor has been used by both Finns and Germans too. Being Narrow Gauge I don't think it can carry very large armored vehicles, if some at all, but this is not a very big one as it's actually smaller than sedan.
Roger,
DeleteCheers! The Komsomoleyts is about the size of a Universal Carrier … and performed a similar role.
I think that it would be an ideal vehicle to be carried on your model railway.
All the best,
Bob
BOB,
ReplyDeleteVery extensive collection of vehicles- you have done well. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteCheers! I have two large boxes of as yet unpainted and based vehicles that I could add if I ever get around to it.
All the best,
Bob
A fine army, Bob - and I'm especially fond of (jealous of) those tractors - especially the heavy ones! Superb.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Ion
Archduke Piccolo (Ion),
DeleteCheers! I built the large tractors when I saw how much it would cost to buy metal kits of those type of vehicle!
All the best,
Bob
A fine collection! And lots of transport.
ReplyDeleteMark Cordone,
DeleteCheers! Many years ago, during a MEGABLITZ game called Kick in the Door one of the players stated ‘You can never have too many trucks’ and I took it to heart!
All the best,
Bob
A fine parade Bob!
ReplyDeleteNeil
Neil Patterson,
DeleteCheers! The Axis stuff will follow in a few days.
All the best,
Bob
Some very impressive scratch building in amongst that lot...great collection!
ReplyDeleteRross,
DeleteCheers! There are some more bits and pieces awaiting their turn to be repainted, rebased, and varnished.
All the best,
Bob
Nice to see this stuff again. A very impressive artillery park and I think you've got more Russian trucks than I have! I'm afraid that I use Renault UEs as standins for Konsomlets....
ReplyDeleteMartin Rapier,
DeleteCheers! I have more artillery awaiting the process of renovating and rebasing … including some more trucks.
I can see no reason why you cannot use the Renault UE as a standing in; I would, if I had any!
All the best,
Bob
A fabulous array - very impressive indeed!
ReplyDeleteFunny Little Wars,
DeleteCheers! There's more to come over the next few days.
All the best,
Bob