SJLR_1 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Hi everyone, this will be my first WIP on this forum. Here is the box art of the kit: (pretty bad image i know ) Won't be starting for a little while because I am quite busy today. All for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Sprue pics: Hull Decals Nice cast turret two of these wheel sprues: Vinyl Tracks Other random sprues: All for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Small update here, just finished the suspension, the engine covers and almost done the seats, though they still need a bit more work. Please note that this model doesn't have a full interior, just enough so that you are satisfied when you look through the open crew hatches Suspension: Engine Covers: Seats: More coming tomorrow Edited October 20, 2015 by SJLR_1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'll follow this along I love the T34 series Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 I'll follow this along I love the T34 series Roger Thanks! It's nice to know someone is looking Meanwhile, the interior of the hull has been finished; the chairs have had a wash (will give them a gloss varnish to make them look more 'cushiony') and I have added a black box made out of cardboard, (saw it in photos) pretty rough I know but it does the job Nice machine gun, though you won't see it much the machine gun port was quite fiddly, made up of 4 pieces. Always liked the back exhaust of the T-34, I have no idea why.... They give you a LOT of wheels, and you don't use a chunk of them The ones you do use: And the ones you don't use: That's all I have done so far, another update most likely coming later today Any tips, advice and criticisms are welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hi all, here is the 100% complete hull interior, I am very happy with the result, better get some good pics because you won't see much of it soon Here are the fuel tanks, and the back plate, the only bad fit so far, need a little filler, also added the railings... Driver's hatch Any criticisms, tips, advice, welcome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 Another Update, some exterior details. (tracks, held on by leftover tamiya rope form Matilda, shovels, and by the looks of it a two person saw. Characteristic gun mantlet Tow cable Tracks Any criticisms, tips, advice, welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 Sorry about the wait, here is another update. Here is the completed turret after shading: Done the shading: Ready to airbrush! Paint will be on in a couple days All for now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Looking good, coming along nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Looking good, coming along nicely. Thanks! Here is some progress. Airbrushed almost everything Tamiya XF-61 Dark Green Wheels Hull Turret Here are the tracks, top and bottom Gun interior Airbrushing brown stripes soon Advice welcome That's it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Bit late to this one but I'll keep an eye on your progress! This is the ICM kit reboxed is it not? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Bit late to this one but I'll keep an eye on your progress! This is the ICM kit reboxed is it not? Yes it is the rebox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Just debating if I should give the tank a very light white wash after airbrushing to look like melted snow, and maybe the green is too dark? Answers much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Airbrushed tech Tamiya XF-10 dark brown on, looking quite good to my eyes, if I say so my self Hull Turret Wheels have had a wash Sorry about the bad photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Greggs Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Very nice I likethe tracks!! Keep up the good work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Very nice I likethe tracks!! Keep up the good work!! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Weathering update Streaks, chips and detail painting done for the most part, though I', still not sure whether to use a white wash in the cracks and crevasses to simulate slightly melted snow, but I'm starting to give it the benefit of the doubt. Anyway, here are some photos! Hull weathering Simulated bullet hits, though I may have to do a little more work on it! Turret Made a tarp for a base if I want to make one, but I may have to make it a little smaller! Also, about the base if I am making one I will have to start COMPLETELY from scratch... thinking of inside a shed or garage or something. Any advice for this would be much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Looks great to me, coming together nicely Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I wouldn't add any snow effects unless I was going to go the full hog and apply a winter camouflage scheme. Your model is green/brown, implying that it is not winter yet. With the first proper snowfalls the crew would whitewash the whole tank. Besides, it's very hard to model patches of 'slightly melted snow'. But, if you do decide to add snow, remember that the heat from the engines would prevent snow build-up on the rear decking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Thanks for the feedback!! Yeah, I wasn't really going to do it, but that confirms my suspicions!! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Another small update, decals on! I made a few pretty horrible mistakes with these, but they look fine from a distance All I need to do now is put the tracks on and start on the workshop Here it is again with a very poorly looking matilda crewman Got some random junk from the spares box to make up odds and ends in the workshop, such as some spare parts from an airfix 1/72 jeep, 1/35 tiger, some torps and shells, rockets (don't ask me why....) spare wheels from the kit, and engine cowling from a hellcat. Hopefully I get something good out of these...... Sorry about the crappy pictures! Any advice, criticisms welcome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hi everyone, I still have to put the tracks on, but quite a bit of progress with the diorama. This is the base plan And again I have added walls to the workshop, but no photos of it yet sorry I'm sure this will be useful for something, but I don't know what.... All for now! Help with the dio will be much appreciated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Sorry for the wait, another small update here. Unfortunately I'm having a few technical difficulties and can't post photos for the time being, but the workshop walls have had a coat of tamiya XF-26 deep green, but I still am looking for a colour for the concrete. ATM my only real choices are Humbrol 64 Light grey (enamel & acrylic) but I'm looking for a better colour. Made a couple of extra wheels, posters, fuel cans (ish) and some shells to add to the base. And a light switch All for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigglesof266 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Gotta' love a T-34 any sort. Thanks for sharing with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Gotta' love a T-34 any sort. Thanks for sharing with us. Thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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