MiniArt 35482 Raupenschlepper Ost RSO/01. Late Prod 1/35

MiniArt 35482 Raupenschlepper Ost RSO/01. Late Prod 1/35 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the German tracked tractor RSO/01 in its late World War II production version. The model is made in the popular 1/35 scale, allowing for precise reproduction of the details of the vehicle used by the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front between 1942 and 1945.

The original Raupenschlepper Ost, designed by the Steyr company, was created as a response to the mobility issues faced by the German army in the harsh winter and muddy conditions of the USSR. Traditional wheeled vehicles would get stuck in snow and mud, seriously hampering logistics. The unique design of the RSO, with its tracked drive and simple, box-shaped cabin made of sheet metal, increased the transport capabilities of the German army during the conflict's final years. The late production version features a simplified cabin for easier mass production—this detail has been faithfully recreated in the MiniArt kit.

• 1/35 scale product – optimal for elaborate dioramas and collections of military vehicles.
• High-quality plastic – perfectly reproduced mechanical details, cabin interior, and engine.
• Representation of the late RSO/01 version from 1944–1945 – distinctive simplified sheet metal cabin, spacious cargo compartment.
• Vehicle used by the Wehrmacht, mainly on the Eastern Front, for transporting supplies, ammunition, and as an artillery tractor (e.g., for the Pak 40).
• No photo-etched or metal parts – model intended for fans of classic plastic modeling.
• Ideal choice for winter, muddy, or transport diorama settings from the final phase of World War II.
• Suitable for intermediate modelers – difficulty level 3/5, requires precise assembly of mechanical details.
• Category: plastic model kit.

MiniArt 35482 RSO/01 Late Prod is especially recommended for enthusiasts of WWII German vehicles and collectors building frontline dioramas—particularly those who want to faithfully recreate the realities of the Eastern Front and the challenging operational conditions of 1944–1945. Realistically reproduced running gear, engine, and simplified cabin allow for the creation of a unique miniature of one of the most recognizable Wehrmacht tractors from the war's end. Kit intended exclusively for self-assembly and painting—a unique historical model to expand your collection!