AndrewCJ50 2,239 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Dear Colleagues Here is the Miniart T-60 Factory 264 kit. To my mind it is their most successful interior kit to date. It has the right balance of part number and fit to make it a really enjoyable build. Factory 264 was based in Stalingrad so production came to an abrupt end in September 1942. This factory pioneered the use of steel wheels due to the rubber shortage. Yes, the machinery and tracks lasted much less but then they did not expect a tank to last more than a day or so of combat at the front. Very different outlook to German manufacturers. For weathering I relied largely on the MIG oil brushers Hope you like it? Andrew 19 2 Link to post Share on other sites
edjbartos 1,037 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Very nice work Andrew, really looks amazing and to put It into a scene such as this just makes it very special indeed. Beautiful work my friend... Ed Link to post Share on other sites
f matthews 893 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Awesome work-the display is brilliant. Agreed that Miniart strikes a perfect balance with these kits. They give you a nearly-complete, very detailed interior, but it’s not exhausting as many full interiors can be. One of my all-time favorite kits-I’ve built four already and will definitely do at least one more this year. Link to post Share on other sites
Bullbasket 12,221 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Blimey! It's like buses. You wait for ages, then two come along. Great finish and the workshop setting is excellent. Nice one.. John. Link to post Share on other sites
vaoinas 979 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Awesome model, very well done. I'd like to build one someday myself. The photos in factory setting looked so real that firsthand I mistakenly took these as of the real thing being restored in some workshop. Then spotted the Stalin poster on the wall and thought: Wait a minute... Link to post Share on other sites
Model Mate 868 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 love the diorama!, As I scrolled down, I thought it was a "real" photo too... awesome! Where did the figures come from? Link to post Share on other sites
swralph 1,956 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Lovely modelling Andrew. Link to post Share on other sites
PF Naughton 74 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Hi, I concur with the others here, that is a great looking diorama. Pat Link to post Share on other sites
PlaStix 22,473 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I have got one of these kits in the stash and your superb build has made me want to make mine sooner rather than later. Awesome modelling and impressive presentation!! Kind regards, Stix Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewCJ50 2,239 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 Thanks for your kind comments Guys We agree with three cheers for Miniart on this one. They are currently testing my patience with a GAZ AAA bus. Who in their right mind could have thought that their front wheel hub to axle attachment point would work being so negligable (ie there isn't one!)? The figures in the diorama are largely Miniart with some dragon and resin. The cats are pewter! Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
Buzby061 2,560 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Lovely work, the dio is top notch. Pete Link to post Share on other sites
fpmeyer 285 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I would like to see more of your models here .... This diorama is very pleasant to see. Beautiful work! Link to post Share on other sites
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