Thursday, February 13

Construction sequence: MiniArt's 1/35th scale Raupenschlepper OST RSO/01. Early Prod

We look at the general build sequence of MiniArt's new "early" 1/35th scale Raupenschlepper OST RSO/01. Step by step in our preview...

Construction sequence: MiniArt's 1/35th scale Raupenschlepper OST RSO/01. Early Prod

RAUPENSCHLEPPER OST RSO/01. EARLY PROD
From MiniArt Models
1/35th scale
Kit No. 35478
Decals for four options in the box.
The kit includes clear parts & photo-etch metal
The build sequence for this kit by Miniart's Dmytro Kolesnyk tells us a lot about this kit; we will walk you through it now...

The sequences start with the lower chassi (or hull construction, suspension & drive train), along with the small V8 engine and fuel tank
The track wheels, drive & return wheels are shown ready to secure to the lower chassis.
The "office" here, from inside and out, showing the details inside the cabin.
The lower half of the RSO all together, with the fuel tank and engine placed inside the chassis frame. Wheels are also in place here.
The simple link & length tracks are next; these are single parts for easy construction.
A smart character would have painted inside the cab at this point, but this exercise was to show the whole thing together unpainted. Doors can be posed open; you could cut the transparencies to show the windows open if you like.
The wooden replica tray is next; we can see the bottom and top of it, ready to be filled with gear or guys—your choice...
Another part people will be interested in, the canvas canopy is a good barometer of the look and finish of the lastic. It looks very nice!
Steel ribs can be seen from inside...
The main parts of the tractor together make for a really simple little kit.
Also with canvas cover, nearly forgot!
There is the RSO all made up and completed. The kit looks very clean and detailed. The good thing is that this is their first in the series, so it will be the easiest of the kits to make when it comes to finding the parts you need!
MiniArt has printed their own decal sheet for this kit
The four marking choices included are:
Here are the links for your own copy of the MiniArt Models Catalogue 2025
Check out the Miniart site for more info on all of their kits...