FrancisGL Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Hi Pals, A new model to share, in this case, a Zvezda T35 Soviet heavy tank. I like this model because it is a rare subject, something different but interesting, with that interwar concept of the "Landship", but it also had the opportunity to enter combat, although not with the expected result. The Zvezda kit is quite good in my opinion, more modern than those of other brands, and with a contained price, so I decided to choose it. I do not remember major assembly problems, if the superstructure above, you have to sand in several points to make it fit, but nothing impossible with some skill. It includes interior parts in the turrets, but a little scarce I think, and also, once assembled, the interior is practically not visible ... Having seen what I saw, I decided that I was not going to work on them, so I went directly to other sections. The included machine guns are very fragile, due to their size, I was still able to pierce some. The running gear includes many parts, and they are also numerous as it is a longer vehicle than the others, but everything fits very well, and once the parts are ready, assembly is very fast. The tracks are also a very good point, as they include sections of variable length, which fit very well, and also include some "saggy", in this way, a difficult and tedious job is finished without much problem. The radius ring of the main turret is delicate too, so I mounted it later, even so there was some breakage. At first, I thought about making one side of the vehicle fully visible the running gear, without skirt, but seeing how it looked, I was not convinced, too monotonous and too long ... As I did not want all the work to be lost from sight, I opted for each part of the running gear that was different, to remove a section of the skirt, and thus be able to see what is hidden behind them. On the other side, full skirt. Trying another shade of green, which together with pastels, oils, pigments, graphite, give a used vehicle, although not excessively, with dust and some mud on the underside. The decals are the ones included in the kit. I think one of these little giants is worth it in our showcases, easy to assemble, very low price and a very interesting final finish. I include some photos, after the real model, inspired by a comment from @Buzby061, (For informational purposes only, all rights for their legitimate authors.) Thanks as always for watch and comment. Cheers and TC Francis. T35 PARADE (NOT SAME VERSION) T35 OPERATIONAL T35 IN SERVICE T35 IN SERVICE The T-35 replica at the Museum of Military Equipment Battle Glory of the Urals, Verkhnyaya Pyshma, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia T35 KUBINKA MUSEUM T35 UNIT MUSEUM DETAILS WHITE BACKGROUND: . BLACK BACKGROUND: Edited February 21, 2021 by FrancisGL 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Great subject well modelled. 👍👍 Beautiful photography as well. Congratulations on a great project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYELL Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Great paintwork I like the way you have incorporated so many shades and colours Nice touch with the skirt off Good Job Cheers Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Very nicely built and painted model, the different shades of colour gives the model a lot of depth, the weathering is excellent. There is such a lot of detail to take in, it’s wonderfully done. Well done....👍 Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernst Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Wow, what a massive beast. Great decision to remove 2 plates on one side. Fantastic paint-job and weathering. The decals add to the typical 30's vibe. A joy to watch.👍. A wonderfull addition to your collection. Cheers, Ernst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Looks great Francis.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 fantastic result! I love the rust staining from the tow cable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Great work on that behemoth. It's certainly done a few miles since its appearance in the May Day parade in Red Square! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Hi Francis. WOW!! That is certainly your best modelling to date and you've produced some fantastic models before. Absolutely stunning build, painting and finish!! Your weathering effects look like some of the most realistic I have seen. Very well done! Kind regards, Stix 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 very very nice, the weathering on the side plates/skirts and running gear looks exceptionally good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Agree with colleagues............ Superb! Looks nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 08/02/2021 at 21:52, Bandsaw Steve said: Great subject well modelled. 👍👍 Beautiful photography as well. Congratulations on a great project. Hi Steve, Many thanks for your like an kind words, i'm glad you like it. and thanks for appreciating the photography work as well. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Great build as ever Francis, and nicely weathered. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) On 08/02/2021 at 22:18, KAYELL said: Great paintwork I like the way you have incorporated so many shades and colours Nice touch with the skirt off Good Job Cheers Keith Hi Keith, Many thanks for your kind words and like, i'm glad you like it. Thanks, I think it was necessary, if not all the work would be hidden, and it is illustrative of how the vehicle was at that point. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Edited February 11, 2021 by FrancisGL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Lovely build as always Francis. A fascinating subject, I do love these older tanks, there is something very Steampunk about them. There is so much detail that you can bring out with clever painting as you have done. Glad you left off the side plate as well to show some of it off. Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 08/02/2021 at 23:38, edjbartos said: Very nicely built and painted model, the different shades of colour gives the model a lot of depth, the weathering is excellent. There is such a lot of detail to take in, it’s wonderfully done. Well done....👍 Ed Hi Ed, Many thanks for your like and kind words, i'm glad you like it. Cheers and TC Francis 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 On 09/02/2021 at 13:37, Ernst said: Wow, what a massive beast. Great decision to remove 2 plates on one side. Fantastic paint-job and weathering. The decals add to the typical 30's vibe. A joy to watch.👍. A wonderfull addition to your collection. Cheers, Ernst. Hi Ernst, Many thanks for your like and interest, much apprecieated. The truth is that I was going to leave a part totally visible, but, when I saw it, I didn't quite like it, too long, too monotonous ... but lose all the work, why not a "tasting" of each "dish "... lol, and it seems that he liked it (puff ... lol). It is a pity that I have lost the photos of the process and assembly, because once it was finished, and after a while, I saw another one finished on the network, which was not there when I decided to do it (too bad), and I could not resist trying to approach that interpretation / trend ... fortunately, I think I got it, it would have been easier at first, but I was right on how to get to that result. The appearance is that of a more used vehicle and more of my personal taste ... Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Hi my friend, excellent build and finish, I love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Hi Francis, tremendous work! The paintwork and weathering is excellent, particularly like the corrosion and staining on the engine deck, quite remarkable. A subject I'd never even consider but you've done a superb job of it. Great work Cheers Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 09/02/2021 at 14:05, swralph said: Looks great Francis.😀 Hi swralph, Many thanks for your like and kind comment, i'm glad you like it. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 On 09/02/2021 at 14:40, Model Mate said: fantastic result! I love the rust staining from the tow cable. Hi Model Mate, Many thanks for your kind comments, i'm glad you like it. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) On 09/02/2021 at 17:28, Buzby061 said: Great work on that behemoth. It's certainly done a few miles since its appearance in the May Day parade in Red Square! Pete Hi Pete, Many thanks for your kind words, i'm glad you like it. Well seen, that is the idea, the glorious parades have been left behind, to take a "reality bath" in front ...You have given me the idea to include some photos of the real model ... Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Edited February 20, 2021 by FrancisGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 On 09/02/2021 at 23:32, PlaStix said: Hi Francis. WOW!! That is certainly your best modelling to date and you've produced some fantastic models before. Absolutely stunning build, painting and finish!! Your weathering effects look like some of the most realistic I have seen. Very well done! Kind regards, Stix Hi Stix, Many thanks for your like, follow and most kind words, i'm glad you like it. I have been lucky with this one, IMHO it has been very much to my liking, and comparing it with the real one, it seems that it is quite close ... it is a pity that I have lost all the photos of the process ... but I am not complaining, there are things more important that also fail ... Cheers and TC Francis.👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Moss Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Awesome rust on the back there, and the caked on mud ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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