Scale : 1:50
Author : Richard Vyškovský
Source : ABC 9/2007
This model was released as part of a series of models of historical combat equipment of the Czechoslovak Army. I had it in the works for a couple of years (not that it was that complicated, but I somehow couldn't bring myself to finish it), so I'm glad that I finally have it finished. A few words about the model:
The armored tank Tatra T-18 was a light reconnaissance vehicle, designed to accompany armored trains. It was equipped with a two-cylinder engine with an output of 8.82 kW and could reach a speed of up to 50 km/h. The fuel tank held 80 liters of fuel. The armament consisted of one Hotchkiss model 14 machine gun and one Maxim model 08 machine gun in the Polish dresins. In the version for the Czechoslovak army, there were two Schwarzlose model 24 machine guns. The machine guns were located in a rotating turret. The crew consisted of 3 to 5 men. The carriage was 3675 mm long (superstructure), 1750 mm wide and 2100 mm high. Total weight approximately 3700 kg. (source vhu.cz)
As is my custom, I have modified this model a bit, and the modifications are as follows:
-first of all, I had to fix what I could, since it was not glued that well...
-I had the handcar glued, now I have at least finished the details, I riveted it all, which was quite laborious, but with the rivets it looks better...
-I finished the base
-finally, I added a light patina so that the handcar doesn't look so new...A few photos:
Author : Richard Vyškovský
Source : ABC 9/2007
This model was released as part of a series of models of historical combat equipment of the Czechoslovak Army. I had it in the works for a couple of years (not that it was that complicated, but I somehow couldn't bring myself to finish it), so I'm glad that I finally have it finished. A few words about the model:
The armored tank Tatra T-18 was a light reconnaissance vehicle, designed to accompany armored trains. It was equipped with a two-cylinder engine with an output of 8.82 kW and could reach a speed of up to 50 km/h. The fuel tank held 80 liters of fuel. The armament consisted of one Hotchkiss model 14 machine gun and one Maxim model 08 machine gun in the Polish dresins. In the version for the Czechoslovak army, there were two Schwarzlose model 24 machine guns. The machine guns were located in a rotating turret. The crew consisted of 3 to 5 men. The carriage was 3675 mm long (superstructure), 1750 mm wide and 2100 mm high. Total weight approximately 3700 kg. (source vhu.cz)
As is my custom, I have modified this model a bit, and the modifications are as follows:
-first of all, I had to fix what I could, since it was not glued that well...
-I had the handcar glued, now I have at least finished the details, I riveted it all, which was quite laborious, but with the rivets it looks better...
-I finished the base
-finally, I added a light patina so that the handcar doesn't look so new...A few photos:
