Bob Hsieh Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) Hello everybody, I am Bob and I come from TAIWAN. The official name of my country is Republic of China (R.O.C), a democratic country. We have our own constitution, president, government, army, passport, currency, tax system and we are not a part of People’s Republic of China (P.R.C). In order to distinguish these two China, we often claim us TAIWAN. O.K., after a short self-introduction, back to this project: 1/72 ROCAF T-34C. At ROCAF, the T-34C is used for primary flight training to student pilots. The National Geographic once made a special album for ROCAF pilot development, the link at Maybe T-34C is not a hot aircraft, the producer of 1/72 T-34C seems only Sword & Sky-high. And both of two are hard to get, I never even seen the Sword T-34C at Taiwan. So, at this time I just can choice Sky-high T-34C. The Sky-high seems come from Poland. And as rumored, this kit has many problems: shape is not sharp, a lot of burrs, very wide panel line, and terrible fit. Edited August 24, 2021 by Bob Hsieh 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 That’s a colorful T-34 and would look great in any collection! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hsieh Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) Work usually starts at the cockpit. Sky-High not apply decals for dash panel, and the layout on this part is random. I just paint, brush and add glass-liquid on it. But then I regretted it a bit for not correct it. I also add partition behind the chair as real, but after combination, that is invisible. Edited October 18, 2021 by Bob Hsieh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Nice progress!, that kit does look a bit rough around the edges. Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackman Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I love Taiwanese subjects! So unique. Great to see your build here 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hsieh Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 A lot of work at nose. Start at exhaust. I repair the kit: drill the exhaust and sanding for thin wall. At real T-34C, it should be attention that the exhaust is outstretching from inside engine, but at kit it sticks directly on the skin. (The reference photo come from http://www.taiwanairpower.org/af/t34c.html) I dig a hole, so the exhaust like outstretching from inside. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Effective mod!, that does look a lot better. Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hsieh Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 There are some cooling fins on the nose but kit not show. I carving it with TAMIYA Epoxy putty. I also dig holes witch intake & exhaust. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hsieh Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 The most important modify is air inlet. For the kit, you can see these two air inlets are assembled just by two simple parts and have an ugly present. But see the real aircraft, the inlet has a beautiful arc shape. (The reference photo come from http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/luc_colin3/t-34c_160949/index.php?Page=1) I use TAMIYA epoxy putty to re-sculpt the shape it should be, and I am very happy it seems looks good! I also refurbished the side to give it a smooth shape 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hsieh Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 After the nose, I focus on those wide, deep panel line. It is very different from reality. So, I use AV plastic putty to fill these lines. The putty will a bit shrink after dry, I hope it will more simulation as real aircraft. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hsieh Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) Progress to the combine step. Don’t forget counterweight at nose. As rumor, the fit is very terrible. I used all my TAMIYA putty, AV putty, Gunze putty, plastic board and rubber band. I think it will a very large sanding work waiting for me. Edited September 3, 2021 by Bob Hsieh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Hi @Bob Hsieh, A very interesting subject and from an "interesting" kit! And great work on improvements so far! T-34 (airplane, not a tank!) deserves a better kit in 1/72... Cheers, Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Really good work improving the kit. This needs an upgrade! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackman Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Wow! You really put in a lot of work on those corrections! 😲 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hsieh Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) It’s been a while. I also modify the wing light. I cut the plastic parts on the wing tip, add light parts by hand-made. Then baking the waste clear plastic frame and touch on it immediately. After a lot of sanding and polish, I got a clear wing light. The stabilizer seems too thick, I prepare it too. Edited October 18, 2021 by Bob Hsieh 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I like the attention to detail you are giving this model. Also, I’ve not seen that particular way of making wingtip lights (melted clear sprue) before, I’ll have to try it sometime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackman Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 What a unique way of making those wingtip lights. This is the first time I have seen this technique. Well done, Bob 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hsieh Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) I had fall in love sanding hell for a long time. Sanding here, sanding there, sanding everywhere like a bee! Finally, I can spray primer of light grey to check full body, and do a bee again! The surface of this kit is very rough, I should repeat primer and sanding many times. Please note that there is a bit gap between the rear canopy and fuselage. I must sand it cleverly. Edited September 28, 2022 by Bob Hsieh 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Superb! You’ve done some excellent work on this so far, it’s looking really good. My wife is Taiwanese, from Tainan. From her apartment we could see the F-CK-1s and C-130s taking off from the airbase there. She fully agrees with your view on China and Taiwanese independence too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hsieh Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 On 14/10/2021 at 00:02, Lord Riot said: Superb! You’ve done some excellent work on this so far, it’s looking really good. My wife is Taiwanese, from Tainan. From her apartment we could see the F-CK-1s and C-130s taking off from the airbase there. She fully agrees with your view on China and Taiwanese independence too! It's amazing! I also live in Tainan! While I am a child I see F-5E/F, T-33 everyday, sometimes can see F-104! Now from my apartment it became F-CK-1! Like President Tsai's speech on 10/10, ROC & PRC not affiliated with each other ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hsieh Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 I am not satisfied of cooling fins made by TAMIYA Epoxy putty. I re-build it by plastic panel. Add some hand-made parts. Like various antennas, landing light, welding mark on the exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hsieh Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 About painting, this time I use aftermarket descale for ROCAF. First, painting white then mask. The orange-red at ROCAF trainer is very special, there are not standard paint at market. I try to paint orange first, then covered by clear red. The results seem great. Compared with sanding, masking and painting are really much simpler. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackman Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 That's coming along beautifully 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hsieh Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 The only commendable thing about this kit is excellent pilots. These two pilots have good carve and different posture. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Coming along nicely! Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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