Trumpeter 1/35 01573 Voroshilovets Tractor

Details of Trumpeter 01573 1/35 Voroshilovets Tractor

Basic Specifications

• Brand: Trumpeter
• Item No.: 01573
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: Soviet WWII Voroshilovets Heavy Artillery Tractor
• Material: Plastic
• Finished Size: Approx 212mm ×86mm

Kit Contents

• Total around 382 plastic parts
• Photo-etched detail parts included
• Clear transparent parts for cab windows and lights
• Individual link track parts
• Optional canvas tarpaulin for cargo bed
• Decals & assembly instruction manual
• Unpainted and unassembled kit, paint and glue not included

Product Features

• Accurately reproduced Soviet Voroshilovets heavy artillery tractor
• Separate molded cab doors, can be assembled in open or closed state
• Detailed cab interior with dashboard, control levers and pedals
• Cargo bed with bench seats for artillery crew and stowage lockers
• Realistic individual link tracks with precise fit
• Faithfully replicated suspension and road wheel assemblies
• Optional canvas cover for the rear cargo compartment
• Multiple marking options for Soviet Red Army and captured German vehicle schemes

Historical Background

• The Voroshilovets was a Soviet heavy tracked artillery tractor developed in the mid-1930s at Kharkov plant.
• Powered by V-2V diesel engine, it was designed to tow large-caliber heavy artillery and recover damaged heavy tanks.
• It entered service in 1939 and saw extensive combat on the Eastern Front during WWII.
• Around 1123 units were built before production stopped due to factory evacuation in 1941.