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Steyr Raupenschlepper Ost (RSO) - ADW Model
The Steyr RSO was designed on the base of the Steyr 1.5 t truck as a fully tracked vehicle in 1942. The Wehrmacht was in desperate need of a all terrain vehicle on the Russian front. The Steyr RSO used a very simple suspension system and steering system. It was noted for being slow (18km/hr max) and vibrated excessively. It could carry about 1500kg and tow loads up to 2000kg.
The Steyr, for all its faults, was built in a number of versions until the end of the war - some 28,000 were built. The ADW model is printed in B4 format and contains: - 4 pages of diagrams - 4 pages of cardstock track patterns - both band and individual link tracks can be built. - 4 pages of parts - the level of detail is high - down to nut shapes. The model depicts an RSO/03 built from 1944 - this did not have the truck-style cab but a simple flat sided cab with a canvas roof. There are no identifying markings on the model aside from the number plates - I don't know if this typical of Wehrmacht transport. There are no modelled items of typical loads, I guess the old GPM download cargo parts could be used. Alternatively, the RSO could be depicted as tow vehicle for GPM's PAK-40 gun. This looks like it will be a challenging build because of the fine detail and the number of wire parts to be made. Oddly although there is a well-modelled transmission there is no model of the engine. I guess it would be difficuly to display this because it was inside an enclosure in the cab. ADW offers a free download of an ambulance version on their website. There is a design thread over at Zealot of the RSO models - this might provide a good crosscheck on the accuracy of the ADW model. Regards, Charlie |
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Excellent description, Charlie!
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I LOVE this model. Where did you get yours from. I am really interested in getting this one. There was a real one on RFD TV that some guy in the midwest restored. It was amazing to see this guy driving this thing around. I'd love to "schlep" around in one.
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The 2 levers in the cab actuate the brakes on the tracks. It means that there isn't fine steering control over the vehicle like most tanks but it has the advantage that it's a simple system. I agree it would be a great vehicle to take into the mud (shades of Flanders and Swan - the chorus of the Hippopotamus song [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN0WPwFD9is]). Regards, Charlie Last edited by CharlieC; 05-18-2009 at 06:47 AM. |
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Excellent review Charlie.. ADW has released some interesting subjects.
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There is a Steyr RSO clip on YouTube (YouTube - Steyr RSO) - I've noticed YouTube URLs sometimes don't resolve so searching for "Steyr RSO" should find it.
The RSO in the clip is the early RSO/01 model with the truck-style cab. You can see the brake steering in action. It certainly wasn't a quiet vehicle. Regards, Charlie |
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Cool video and nice review. I may have to pick this one up. Thanks Charlie!
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I don't want to start a diversion, Charlie; but your mention of Flanders and Swann and the hippopotamus song brought back memories. In the early 1970s, Flanders and Swann were very big in our house and the two youngest, Don3 and Lydia, would sing F&S songs on long road trips. You haven't lived until you have hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back with two kids singing "Mud! Mud! Glorious mud!" the whole way.
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Aren't you glad it wasn't "I'm a Gnu".
There was an ad on Oz TV years ago for Holden (the local GM subsidiary) 4-wheel drive vehicles (SUVs). The ad showed the SUVs driving in mud puddles(lakes) with a sound track of the chorus from Flanders and Swann. I think that was the linkage with the Steyr. Regards, Charlie |
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CharlieC, How's the Steyr coming along? I would love to see some pics.
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