Geo1966 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 I like T-34’s and I like “different”, so this ticked two boxes for me. The spaced armour T-34’s were trailed in 1943 by the Soviets, but it was found that although the additional armour provided better protection, it was found to be largely ineffective against German 75mm and 88mm armour piercing ammunition, so the project was shelved. The kit. Overall a good model, which comes with PE and a metal barrel. Also a nice touch is the wooden box that it comes in. Saying that I did have a few problems: 1. The suspension is moveable with springs included which is a nice touch, but I found the “workable” tracks quite fragile in places (i.e. they kept falling apart) so I ended up having to glue the tracks and then the suspension. 2. The spaced armour is a bit of a pain. I didn’t help myself here as I primed the model before applying it. Saying that it doesn’t seem to line up to the mounting points on the turret and there are no locations at all on the hull. 3. A word to the wise. If you do build this and use the spaced armour, remember to fill the holes for the grab handles on the hull sides before applying it. I only spotted this after painting, so it was a bit of a bodge to fill them in. Maybe my problems were down to my lack of experience, as this is only about my 10th model since returning to the hobby after a nearly 40 year break. Probably over weathered for the reality of the situation, but I couldn’t help myself. 🙂 Anyway, overall I enjoyed making this and feel I am starting to make sum progress with my modelling. I am even reasonably happy with the figure, which is something I thought I would never say! Thanks for looking, George 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 That looks really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 I don't recall seeing this one before. Nice job and interesting subject. Cheers, Nenad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saeran Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Great work! - Border doing some nice stuff at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Brilliant work George. The paint, weathering and the figure are spot on.. (Also had never seen this variant and it looks cool.)👏👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Really nice model George, painting and weathering looks great, I like it.....👍 Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Hi George I was just looking through your posted models and saw this one. I hadn't realised they'd tried this on T-34s, its looks almost sci-fi to my eyes with the boxed in wheels and turret. Finish and weathering looks spot on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Pretty nice,never seen that variant before,great job on th 4Bo and the figure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 lovely weathering/chipping - I don't know how hard these were used, but it looks excellent to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Modeller Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 I like that one. Very sexy vehicle, and you did a very nice weathering. Very frugal, but it does show us a tank like it should be. Cheers LM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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