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.
The kit:
Finished tank...
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Tamiya T-34/76 1943 Production Model Russian tank
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Tamiya T-34/76 1943 Production Model Russian tank
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: Tamiya T-34/76 1943 Production Model Russian tank
looks superb Tom, that came out well.
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Re: Tamiya T-34/76 1943 Production Model Russian tank
Well done, Tom! Nice kiT.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: Tamiya T-34/76 1943 Production Model Russian tank
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
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
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Tamiya T-34/76 1943 Production Model Russian tank
Nicely done Tom! Those tracks turned out well!
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Re: Tamiya T-34/76 1943 Production Model Russian tank
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.
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.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Tamiya T-34/76 1943 Production Model Russian tank
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. 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?!?
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Re: Tamiya T-34/76 1943 Production Model Russian tank
Very nice!! Looks great!
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Re: Tamiya T-34/76 1943 Production Model Russian tank
Mean looking tank. I like that Russian green
Thanks,
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Re: Tamiya T-34/76 1943 Production Model Russian tank
That turned out well. Those old Tamiya T-34s are fun easy kits.
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