Thinking about this project...
 

Hi all,

well, after driving my new HL Bulldog non stop for 2 days, I'm already thinking about what to do next.

While I kept wishing I had a 1/16 Wedico rig, to tow it with, I began searching for rigs pulling tanks, I accidentally came across a Soviet tractor called Voroshilovets

Voroshilovets was a heavy prime mover intended to tow large-calibre artillery systems. In production from 1939-1941 capable of towing any tank, weighing in at 15.5T, this was no light vehicle! Engine had 350 hp, the maximum road speed was 36km/h, Seated 3 people in the cab, and 16 on the platform.

I couldn't help but be amazed by this machine, it combines my passion for off-road military trucks, and tracked vehicles in one package!

If I could scratch build the body from either balsa or styrene, I could make a good go of this!

Here's a picture of the 1:1 Voroshilovets, I've also found the blueprints, although the lack any measurements.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ovets_1cut.jpg



Looking at the dimensions, I began scaling them down...

The stated dimensions of the HL Walker Bulldog are..


Problem is that the actual wheelbase is pretty close, although the width is actually way too wide...creating a problem.

This could be adjusted, but I'm not sure how well it would go down, although, looking at the many vehicles on the market nowadays, that are very much out of scale, it would be somewhat scale looking in comparison.

Like I said, this is only a light thought here, although I do have intentions of starting.


Any thoughts ?

RE: Thinking about this project...
 

This sounds like a great idea! I like the look of this Soviet tractor, basically a cargo truck with tracks. Should be relatively easy to replicate since the basic shapes are flat panels with only a slight curve to the top of the engine hood.

The tank chassis I would use, though, is that of the upcoming HL Panzer III since its roadwheel layout and lower hull shape more closely matches the photos of the tractor you have pictured.

-Harq