Soviet "Odessa Tank" WW2 28mm by deweycat

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This is an original 3d file representing an 28mm scale model of the "Odessa Tank", built in the early days of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War. Here is a good review of the tank's origin:http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/soviet/soviet_NI_Odessa_tank.php
I started with the tracks of the Soviet tractor STZ-5, from Bergman's 1/200 treasure trove. I built the actual tractor from "scratch". The turret is from the Soviet T-26 model 1932, again from Bergman's files (upscaled). I am offering two weapon options for the tabnk; the MG and the short 37mm gun, which is mentioned as likely installed on at least one of these models. As they were built at a very desperate time, there are many variations in their construction. I went by photos on various sites, and chose the turret from the T-26 model 1932 as it was both used historically and was easily accessed.
The hull MG mounts on the left upper glacis, where I left a small hole, in the event someone wishes to craft their own MG from metal.