The MT-25 was a light tank proposal submitted in February 1943. Only drawings exist as no prototype was ever built. The 25-ton design claimed to have improved armor, high speed and long range. The running gear functioned like a skid steer tractor where each wheel was a drive wheel. By adding tracks, it functioned like a tank to traverse rough ground. The unsolicited design was rejected by the Defense Committee for being too complex.
This unique tank is the first full kit released by Resin Tech Models. It is a fully 3D printed model with everything you need in the box. I added a few detail items from the spares as seen in the photos. The model was finely printed with minimal support clean up. There is a slight print line texture on the hull and turret, but these areas were lightly wet sanded and covered with thinned putty to simulate the cast steel components. I was particularly impressed by the air intake screens and I hope RTM makes a future set for the KV tank family. The tracks are individual links and both sets were assembled in about an hour or so. The kit is engineered to allow easy placement of sculpted welds. I created these with Green Stuff epoxy putty. The tank was proposed with a 47mm gun, but this was an uncommon ammo size and I think they would have stuck with 45mm for supply reasons if it had gone to prototype or production. However, by 1943, the concept of a light tank was becoming obsolete as armored cars were filling this role.
Additional information for the MT-25 can be found here: Tank Archives Moto-tank MT-25
Base colors are airbrushed with Tamiya Acrylics. Markings are airbrushed thru custom masks cut on a Cricut Explore 3.
Filters, wash and chipping have been applied.
Additional chipping and speckle effects. Added some pre-dusting and post shading applied with an airbrush.
