After the Armada Hobby Soviet K-61 tracked amphibious transporter kit in 1:72 was introduced recently, I thought about showing this vehicle in 1:35 scale. The model was built from plastic by Skrath. Two SU-76 kits and tracks from Friul were used. I also had the vehicle’s original documents available for the construction. The K-61 was a buoyant troop transporter that was in use until the mid-1970s. The vehicle was then replaced by the PTS-M amphibious vehicle. Here are some pictures.
A great scratchbuild. I always wondered which suspension parts were used. I personally opt for the PTS-M to carry my Ural 375 truck. I wish that someone would release a PTS-M in styrene.
Thank you for your compliments, I’m glad you like the model. Many thanks also to Hans Hermann for the very interesting photo. I’ll now show you a few pictures of how the vehicle designs for amphibious vehicles have increased over the years. I chose the BAW, the K-61, the PTS-M and the PTS-2. The PTS-2 is currently still under construction. Enjoy looking at them.
Yes, I made the loading deck removable so that I can show the interior with the drive. There is usually a driver sitting on the left side, but I removed him to take photos.
You have to say yes and no here. As a model builder, the T-54 and T-55 kits are of no use to you. You can’t use the road wheels or the tracks. You can actually save the money for the kits. I will show these vehicles again in detail at a later date and will go into more detail there. I also had problems with the tracks because they were supposed to be made of metal. Here’s something for size comparison, I forgot the Wolna armored ferry. It was actually supposed to replace the PMP pontoon park and the GSP-55 ferry.
All a timely reminder that the Soviet and Warsaw Pact tactical - even strategic doctrine - was to get over those pesky rivers as quickly as possible - on their way to the Channel(!)
