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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 02:36 AM UTC
Bronco Models takes a dip on the wet side of modeling with their latest upcoming release. The 1/35 Land-Wasser-Schlepper (LSW) was a World War II German amphibious tracked vehicle designed for landing operations. This kit contains hundreds of olive green parts on 9 sprues, 1 sprue of clear parts, a complete set of black workable individual track links and a very detailed hull with complete rivet detail. The completed kit measures about 10" long. Retail cost on this unique vessel is $99.98 and will be available early this year.
History
In 1936, the German army general staff needed a special amphibious tracked vehicle for landing operations. The tractor would be able to tow behind it a floating trailer capable of accommodating vehicles or other cargo. On water the tractor would function as a tug for the floating cargo trailer. After landing the tractor would then move the trailer to a safe place to unload the cargo. The project was known as the Land-Wasser-Schlepper (LWS) or, Land Water Tractor.
The unusual LWS was actually a motor tug built with tracks. Despite its looks, the LSW turned out to be a rugged vehicle. On land, the LSW traveled on two long sets of tracks which were guided by four pairs of road wheels suspended from leaf-spring suspensions on each side. For travel through water, the LWS had a clean, pronounced bow, and on top there was a compartment for the crew of three and room for another 20. The funnel-like structure on top of the cabin was actually the engine's air intake. Two large propellers were installed at the rear for propulsion in water. To make the LWS more boat-like there were portholes on both sides of the crew cabin. On land the floating trailer looked like a large slab-sided vehicle, and was supported by wheels on one forward axle and two rear ones. On the aft side of the trailer, a ramp could be opened for unloading. The only drawback of the LWS was that it was unarmed, making it an easy target for the enemy.
In 1936, the German army general staff needed a special amphibious tracked vehicle for landing operations. The tractor would be able to tow behind it a floating trailer capable of accommodating vehicles or other cargo. On water the tractor would function as a tug for the floating cargo trailer. After landing the tractor would then move the trailer to a safe place to unload the cargo. The project was known as the Land-Wasser-Schlepper (LWS) or, Land Water Tractor.
The unusual LWS was actually a motor tug built with tracks. Despite its looks, the LSW turned out to be a rugged vehicle. On land, the LSW traveled on two long sets of tracks which were guided by four pairs of road wheels suspended from leaf-spring suspensions on each side. For travel through water, the LWS had a clean, pronounced bow, and on top there was a compartment for the crew of three and room for another 20. The funnel-like structure on top of the cabin was actually the engine's air intake. Two large propellers were installed at the rear for propulsion in water. To make the LWS more boat-like there were portholes on both sides of the crew cabin. On land the floating trailer looked like a large slab-sided vehicle, and was supported by wheels on one forward axle and two rear ones. On the aft side of the trailer, a ramp could be opened for unloading. The only drawback of the LWS was that it was unarmed, making it an easy target for the enemy.
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