Post by Paul B on Oct 21, 2022 19:07:32 GMT
Okay chaps, it is time to get this twin 120mm brute on the bench 
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Versuchsträger is translated into test-bed, and that is what this vehicle was. It tested the new 120mm L44
Rheinmetall smooth bore gun. It was also to test the feasibility of a new "Jagdpanzer".
The idea behind this came from the fact that NATO was wildly outnumbered, I can't remember the ratio but I think it
was something 12-1. In other words 12 soviet tanks to 1 NATO.
The project was originally a British German venture, the Brits however pulled out as they didn't see the need
for new turretless vehicle.
The dual project was known as the Kampfpanzer 3, and was intended to replace the the Leopard 1 and be used alongside the Chieftain.
But as things are, it did not come about. At the same time the Leopard II was already being built and tested, and proved itself as a worthy follower
to the Leo 1.
And so the KPz 3 project was dropped.
So, the box is open, plastic has cut and glued and yes I like the way this going
.
The suspension is in place, and I have started work on the Casematt
.Versuchsträger is translated into test-bed, and that is what this vehicle was. It tested the new 120mm L44
Rheinmetall smooth bore gun. It was also to test the feasibility of a new "Jagdpanzer".
The idea behind this came from the fact that NATO was wildly outnumbered, I can't remember the ratio but I think it
was something 12-1. In other words 12 soviet tanks to 1 NATO.
The project was originally a British German venture, the Brits however pulled out as they didn't see the need
for new turretless vehicle.
The dual project was known as the Kampfpanzer 3, and was intended to replace the the Leopard 1 and be used alongside the Chieftain.
But as things are, it did not come about. At the same time the Leopard II was already being built and tested, and proved itself as a worthy follower
to the Leo 1.
And so the KPz 3 project was dropped.
So, the box is open, plastic has cut and glued and yes I like the way this going
.The suspension is in place, and I have started work on the Casematt
. It certainly is a monster 
