Polish T-34/85

[SoftScience]

Here are a few (mostly lousy) pictures of my Tamiya 1/48 scale T-34/85. The model is excellent, and a very easy build. I added crates from a different kit, and made the rolled tarp from Apoxy Sculpt, but otherwise everything is as Tamiya intended. The decals are for a Polish 2nd Army tank fighting in Czechoslovakia in the spring of 1945. 

Painting was done with Mig Ammo's 4BO and shades lightened with their light stone color. I'm a bit torn, while the color was nice, and sprayed well in semi-opaque thin coats, the finish became gummy when I applied a Mig Ammo wash. A clear coat took care of that, but it was frustrating to see that kind of reaction between the manufacturer's own products. 

Weathering was kept light and simple. Most of the dust effects were done with acrylic inks followed by the afore mentioned MiG wash. I believe I used the Afrika Korps wash. Chipping was done mostly with a torn sponge, and various reddish washes were used for rust. 

The figure is my usual hack job, and is best not spoken about. 

an admittedly blurry T-34  group shot 

[vytautas]

Nice job on the camo, it looks really good.
I really like the wooden box that looks real.

 

Vytautas

[SoftScience]

4 hours ago, vytautas said:

Nice job on the camo, it looks really good.
I really like the wooden box that looks real.

 

Vytautas

Thanks. Just playing around with acrylic glazing medium mixed with different Vallejo paint colors. Then a heavy brown wash to dirty it up. 

[Stef N.]

Very nicely done. I think you got the paint and weathering spot on and together make great pair. Top work.👏

[Bertie McBoatface]

Yep, two great models there. Funnily enough, I was really impressed with the figure too.

[PlaStix]

Hi SoftScience. Wow! That's a really impressive build with a superb finish! Very well done.

Kind regards, 

Stix