Tamiya T-34/76 1943 Production Model Russian tank

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Tamiya T-34/76 1943 Production Model Russian tank

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This one is a simple OOB build. Slogan mark means "Stalinist". Chose the mark of a Guard Tank Unit that was used at ceremonies only.

Paint used:
Model Master Russian Green as base coat
Tamiya XF-61 Dark Green in various deep areas
And finally a light coat of XF-58 Olive Green to highlight some of the top panels.
Weathering using Black Panel Line Accent and AK Interactive Brown / Green Camo Paneliner wash.

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looks superb Tom, that came out well.
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Well done, Tom! Nice kiT.
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I recieved that kit when there was a secret santa group build over at FSM 4 or 5 years ago and never built it in time to participate.

My original plan was to build it as "Fighting Girlfriend" but found a Zvezda T-34 kit instead to use.

I'm still looking for decals of Fighting Girlfriend. So far, not having any luck but am holding out hope.

To those unfamiliar on the Fighting Girlfriend T-34 tank:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariya_ ... _World_War
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Nicely done Tom! Those tracks turned out well! :shoutout:
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Thank you. I've always hated Tamiya tracks. With that being said, I used Gorilla glue then melted the tabs. I didn't bother priming it. Instead, I shot a coat of Humbrol Track Brown, let dry overnight.

The thought of track snapping apart did weigh on my mind. I simply took the front wheels with metal axle off and carefully slipped out on before reattaching the front wheels. Worked like charm.
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You're really welcome Tom. That's a good tip regarding removing the front wheels! Gonna file that one away fer sure! When I attempted to install the tracks on my Bulldog, it seemed they were just a tad too short. So, I thought I might be able to stretch them a bit; worked okay on one side but the dang track broke when I tried the other one. Arrgghh. Then, I realized they should've been connected first and then attached. :headbang: That worked much better on the intact track. The other has a glue joint, hidden as much as I could by a road wheel. I used CA for that joint, and then came back with some clear silicone caulk over the joint's underside. Nobody's supposed to look there anyway, right?!? :wink: :grin:
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Very nice!! Looks great! :shoutout:
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Mean looking tank. I like that Russian green
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That turned out well. Those old Tamiya T-34s are fun easy kits.
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