New kit of the first Yugoslav tank, the Vehicle A

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They could have chosen a better image to show the differences from the T-34.





Images "borrowed" from this article:
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/guest-bloggers/yugoslav-tank-1-raw.html

Note the redesigned turret and the angled corners between the upper glacis and the sloping upper hull sides.

/ Robin

Interesting concept that was cancelled after first deliveries of M4A3E4 Shermans and M47 Pattons to Yugoslavioa in early 50's. The tank resembled a lot to T34, it shared the same 85mm gun. Turret was heavily redesigned, and upper glacis was reshaped - this could be scratchbuilt by skilled modellers, but the turret is still a challenge. The armament is a testimony to what Yugoslavia could muster at the time: main gun was Soviet 85mm, AAMG was US M2HB, whereas coaxial and/or hull MG was German 7,9mm MG42. Five were produced for a May day parade, one was cut to pieces and (i believe) still in Banja Luka where it was exposed as a educational item for military. The only one preserved is located in Belgrade military museum (colored pictures that Robin showed).

I still have the original release of this vehicle from Navigator. Based on the old RPM T-34/85 with new resin parts for the upper hull, turret, etc. Actually a pretty decent kit.

Given that the lower hull and suspension is from a T-34, I'm surprised they wouldn't release this as a conversion for Dragon or Academy T-34s. It would keep the price down, probably make it easier to build and attract more buyers.

Interesting, though that commander's cupola would have made a nasty shot trap. I'd like to see a build review and learn more about the kit and the company that offers it.

Nice, not very many built, but not a paper panzer, I'll probably get one!