Does anybody know if there are any Russian recovery vehicles from WWII in 1/35? Perhaps a T-34, BTS4A, or a 251?

Hi, Matt
It shouldn't be too hard to build it yourself, I think. For example:
http://modelizm.privetbb.ru/t111-topic
and another version
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/138942&page=1

Yo Matt ,, VT-34 ARV conversion is a very cool version ... i have the Aires hobby models conversion set but mine didnt have plans ( annoying ) but it only cost me $10 NZ so most happy about that . heres some links to places which still sell it . http://www.internethobbies.com/ahm-3001.html
http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=AHM3001
and heres a pic of the box art


Phill

Hi Matt , there are several recovery vehicles kits out there but i have not seen any so I cannot comment on them.
The best way is to scratch build one yourself based on the T 34 , or KV1 or KV 8 . All you have to do is remove the turret and blank off the turret ring in one of the following methods. A simple canvas cover , or wooden planks with a simple hatch in the centre , or last a steel plate welded on and a two piece hatch in the center along with a fume extractor and a single episcope . very few tools were carried , but an extra set of towing ropes was used . I hope this helps cheers ian

Phill: thanks for the links. At that price, I think I'll scratch build it.
Ian: I have some drawings of the recovery vehicle. Scratch building seems
the way to go.

Probably these references will be useful for you Matt

T-34T walkarounds

http://dishmodels.ru/wshow.htm?p=1486

http://dishmodels.ru/wshow.htm?p=1314

http://dishmodels.ru/wshow.htm?p=1006


VT-34 drawings (maybe you've already had)

http://jeraby.wz.cz/VT/NV.htm

VT-34 pics

http://www.russianmilitary.co.uk/details.php?id=65

http://www.primeportal.net/recovery/jussen/vt-34_walk.htm

http://www.vojenskatechnika.sk/vt34/vt34_album.htm

Mauro: thanks for the links. for some reason the vt-34 drawings link is broken.

Quite strange...on my computer it works....anyway





(pics posted for discussion only)

Here you can find other references

http://www.brdm2.estranky.cz/fotoalbum/tanky/vyprostovaci-tank-vt-34

http://www.dolin.estranky.cz/fotoalbum/detail-set/vt-34-_vyprostovaci-tank_-/

http://forum.valka.cz/viewtopic.php/t/27254 (some other drawings)

http://en.valka.cz/viewtopic.php/t/69411 (t-34 T)


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Be aware that BTS-4 and VT-34 are both post WW2 vehicles.

Cheers,

Christophe

Not to mention that BTS-4 has nothing to do with T-34.

Thank you for all of the advice. I have decided to go with the T34T with a steel plate or superstructure. Drawings aren't necessary, as the conversion is quite simple.

Phill would do you still have the Aries kit? I have the kit and I just wanted to offer you copies of the instructions if you still need them.
Scott