I present my model of the T-43-1 light amphibious tank prototype. This unsuccessful interwar Soviet design floated with no problem, but it just had no get up and go when in the water. Instead of a propeller, it used a unique propulsion design in which the drive wheels were equipped with lobes or vanes that theoretically would suck in water and force it down internal channels on the hull sides, where a sharp bend would create a venturi effect. The water would exit out the back at a higher velocity, moving the tank forward. Internal rudders were to provide directional capability. Looked good on paper, but in practice, not so much.
This 1:50 scale model was designed by Ivan Sukhorukov, and is available for free at the VK WWI/prewar paper model community. I won't provide a link because, unfortunately, there are some pirated kits in the community's collection of downloadable models. It's a shame because there are some really nice legitimately free designs in the collection.
Ivan's design includes most of the parts needed to build a pretty decent model of the T-43-1 but, for better detail and accuracy, I did have to make multiples of a few parts, modified others, and had to create still others from scratch.
To the top of my usual paper base, I glued down a shaped styrofoam terrain feature detailed with paint and static grass. The "water" is made from multiple layers of Mod Podge, an acrylic gel medium that starts out looking a bit like mayonnaise, but dries totally clear.
This 1:50 scale model was designed by Ivan Sukhorukov, and is available for free at the VK WWI/prewar paper model community. I won't provide a link because, unfortunately, there are some pirated kits in the community's collection of downloadable models. It's a shame because there are some really nice legitimately free designs in the collection.
Ivan's design includes most of the parts needed to build a pretty decent model of the T-43-1 but, for better detail and accuracy, I did have to make multiples of a few parts, modified others, and had to create still others from scratch.
To the top of my usual paper base, I glued down a shaped styrofoam terrain feature detailed with paint and static grass. The "water" is made from multiple layers of Mod Podge, an acrylic gel medium that starts out looking a bit like mayonnaise, but dries totally clear.
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