Special Hobby Zetor 15 Military Tractor With Tow Bar (MV128) 1:72 Planet Models by Special Hobby

[Julien]

Zetor 15 Military Tractor With Tow Bar (MV128)

1:72 Planet Models by Special Hobby

 

 

Following WWII industrial plants worldwide turned in some cases to making civilian vehicles. The Zetor 15 was the first farm tractor to be produced at Zbrojovka plant in Brno after WW2. The Zetors were delivered both to civil users and the military, in Czechoslovakia and abroad as well. The Czechoslovak's for example used Zetor 15 tractors for towing the military aircraft such as the MiG15 on airfields. Amongst many unique features to be brought into tractor manufacturing they unitised parts across the range and introduced the first roll over protected cab for a tractor.  The company is still in existence to this day and still making tractors after UTC Holding rescued the then failing State owned company from bankruptcy in 2002.

 

 

The Kit

This is a new tool kit for 2021 from Planet Models, part of the Special Hobby group of companies. Following on the from the civilian tractor we now have this military version. It is a resin kit with a number of small parts which will need careful handling in their removal from the casting blocks. There is also a small PE Fret and a small decal sheet, this kit also includes a 3D printed tow bar.  A small  length of wire (not included) will also be needed to finish the model.  The main chassis is a single part to which the seat and controls are added along with the cooling fan on the front the exhaust. The engine cover/fuel and oil tanks is added to the radiator and all of this is added to the front of the tractor. The front steering axle is then built followed by the rear frame.  The large rear mud guards go on and then the wheels. The tractor can be fitted with the traditional agricultural exhaust or a more modern car type one.  The 3D tow bar will just need cleaning up before use, and to main eye adding. A length of wire will be needed which fits from the tow bar to the main under carriage legs of the aircraft similar in a way to the Me 262 towing arrangement so all the force is not put on the nose leg/ 

 

 

 

 

 

Markings

A small sheet gives number plates and a set of cowl markings. 

 

 

 

Conclusion

A great diorama accessory for you early Czech aircraft. Recommended.

 

 

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[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Would this work for early Polish Jets ? 

[Julien]

1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Would this work for early Polish Jets ? 

as its a czech tractor I doubt the Poles had any?