
With few well-paved roads, rain and snow could make the terrain virtually impassable, as Germany discovered during its first winter of 1941/42.
Faced with these difficult conditions, the Germans realized they needed special tracked vehicles to traverse Russia's roads and countryside.
The Raupenschlepper Ost (RSO for short) offered a solution.
The RSO was originally designed as a tractor and tow tractor for artillery pieces, but later found a variety of uses.
Plastic model kit
- with photo-etched parts
- with Magic Tracks
- Bonus: Goliath explosive charge carrier with crew
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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