T-34-85 Egyptian, Miniart 37071 Interior Kit.

[edjbartos]

 

Hello there folks, here are some pictures of my completed Egyptian T34/85 by Miniart. There are five versions to choose from in this kit and the one that I have chosen to build was the Egyptian Armed Forces. Six-Day War. Sinai. Summer 1967. I chose this particular version as I liked the odd spider wheel, all other versions had solid wheels and this is the only version which has the wonderful DShK gun on the turret. The only additions that I have added to the model were the tow ropes by Eureka XL and metal tracks by MasterClub. This particular model is the interior build, Miniart also do a non interior version.

There are quite a lot of pictures to show as this model from Miniart is so well detailed, it's a shame not to show it off. Hope you like it.

Here's a quick tour around the tank...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A couple of photo's showing the DShK gun...

 

 

 

 

 

When doing interior builds I do like to show off as much interior as possible when the tank has been built, so to start off I made the top of the turret detachable...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the underside of the turret...

 

 

 

 

Views showing the inside of the tank with the ammunition boxes on the base and various shells, seats etc

 

 

 

 

 

 

The front/glacis plate is removable to show the inside of the front of the tank...

 

 

 

Here are a few more views...

 

 

 

 

 

I have used MasterClub metal tracks here which show great detail, paints for the bodywork were by Tamiya using the hairspray technique and then everything else blended using various oil paints for filters and pin washes...

 

 

 

 

 

Now onto the rear of the tank. I decided again to show off as much a s possible so have made the engine cover detachable along with the rear plate which swings down to show the transmission...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top view of the engine assembly...

 

 

 

 

This view shows the top of the tank body with all detachable parts removed..

 

 

 

Final view showing the front of the tank...

 

 

 

That's it, it's a brilliant model to build, quite intense at times, mainly my own fault in trying to open everything up to show the insides..

Will definitely do more of these marvellous Miniart kits.

 

For anyone who is interested, here is the link to the WIP.   https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235088277-t-34-85-egyptian-miniart-37071-interior-kit/#comments

 

 

thanks for looking in, I hope you like it...

 

all the best

 

Ed
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Bullbasket]

If I mentioned everything that I like about this model, then I would be rambling on for ages. So suffice it to say, this is one of the best detailed, best presented and best looking models that I have seen in RFI. You've surpassed yourself with this one Ed. Brilliant job.

 

John.

[edjbartos]

Thank you John for your kind comments, I really appreciate that and thanks for your support during the build...

 

all the best

 

Ed

[Phil1960]

Great great and great again! 🤩

My egyptian T 34/85 is still in the initial phases but your result may be stilmulating me😉.

Hope you put it on a small vignette!

Ciao

Filippo  

[edjbartos]

Hi there Filippo, nice to hear from you again, thanks for your comments, will look forward to seeing your T-34/85...

 

all the best

 

Ed

[laurie82]

Absolutely stunning,one of the best model’s I’ve ever seen.congratulations.

[Bertie McBoatface]

There's an example to us all. Brilliant, just brilliant.

[edjbartos]

11 hours ago, laurie82 said:

Absolutely stunning,one of the best model’s I’ve ever seen.congratulations.

 

10 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said:

There's an example to us all. Brilliant, just brilliant.

 

Thank you both for your kind comments, it's really appreciated..

 

all the best

 

Ed

[Geo1966]

I have a soft spot for T34's and this one is fantastic! Really well done Ed, whats the next build?

 

George

[vytautas]

16 hours ago, Bullbasket said:

If I mentioned everything that I like about this model, then I would be rambling on for ages. So suffice it to say, this is one of the best detailed, best presented and best looking models that I have seen in RFI. You've surpassed yourself with this one Ed. Brilliant job.

I second to John. 
There are not so many well-made models like this in the world. And to be more precise, there are very few of them.
I would like to draw your attention to the fact that the world is not small (I am clearly not a specialist, but considering the data available to me, I think the world maybe be really big)...

 

Vytautas

[Tom W.]

I admire the amount of work you have put into this model. Both inside and outside the model looks great. Another great tank made by you

[FrancisGL]

Hi Ed, 

A nice job, I really like the interior views, and the method used to see them.

Cheers and TC

Francis.👍

[edjbartos]

3 hours ago, Geo1966 said:

I have a soft spot for T34's and this one is fantastic! Really well done Ed, whats the next build?

 

George

 

Thank you George, really appreciate your comments, my next build will probably be a Miniart SLA T-54 with Dozer Blade, their kit number 37028. Looks a really interesting kit, without turret but a great big dozer blade up front.

 

all the best

 

Ed

[edjbartos]

1 hour ago, vytautas said:

I second to John. 
There are not so many well-made models like this in the world. And to be more precise, there are very few of them.
I would like to draw your attention to the fact that the world is not small (I am clearly not a specialist, but considering the data available to me, I think the world maybe be really big)...

 

Vytautas

 

Brilliant Vytautas, your comments are much appreciated

 

thanks

 

Ed

[edjbartos]

1 hour ago, Tom W. said:

I admire the amount of work you have put into this model. Both inside and outside the model looks great. Another great tank made by you

 

Thank you Tom for your kind comments, I really like the look of your T-72 M1 that looks great...

 

thanks

 

Ed

[edjbartos]

1 hour ago, FrancisGL said:

Hi Ed, 

A nice job, I really like the interior views, and the method used to see them.

Cheers and TC

Francis.👍

Thank you Francis it was a lovely model to make, I appreciate your comments..

 

thanks

 

Ed

[echen]

22 hours ago, Bullbasket said:

If I mentioned everything that I like about this model, then I would be rambling on for ages. So suffice it to say, this is one of the best detailed, best presented and best looking models that I have seen in RFI. You've surpassed yourself with this one Ed. Brilliant job.

Couldn't have put it better myself.

The exterior is tremendous and matches the interior completely. Terrific detail very well executed. Great work! 👏👏👏👏

[Stef N.]

Aye, can not disagree with any of the others. Absolutely fantastic model making. Very well done Ed. 👏

[edjbartos]

3 hours ago, echen said:

Couldn't have put it better myself.

The exterior is tremendous and matches the interior completely. Terrific detail very well executed. Great work! 👏👏👏👏

 

1 hour ago, Stef N. said:

Aye, can not disagree with any of the others. Absolutely fantastic model making. Very well done Ed. 👏

 

Thank you both of you, I really appreciate your kind comments...

 

all the best

 

Ed

[StuartH]

What a wonderful model this is. Outstanding in all departments...construction, painting, weathering etc and packed full of excellent details. My favourite is probably the chipping especially on the fenders...some of the best I've ever seen!

Well worth all your hard work and perseverance. Well done 👏 👏

[Andy J]

Stunning result Ed absolutely superb mate 👌 👏 👍 

[edjbartos]

1 hour ago, StuartH said:

What a wonderful model this is. Outstanding in all departments...construction, painting, weathering etc and packed full of excellent details. My favourite is probably the chipping especially on the fenders...some of the best I've ever seen!

Well worth all your hard work and perseverance. Well done 👏 👏

 

Hi Stuart, many thanks for your very kind comments. My two favourite parts are the engine assembly, I think Miniart have done an amazing job in giving so much detail to work with. The other like you is the chipping, I now know why they recommend using Tamiya paints with hairspray as you get really fine detail and quite long working time as well.

 

thanks again

 

Ed

[Pig of the Week]

I love the way it all comes apart to show the fab innards, but without compromising the assembled model in the slightest.. Top class 👍

Edited October 26, 2021 by Pig of the Week
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[edjbartos]

39 minutes ago, Andy J said:

Stunning result Ed absolutely superb mate 👌 👏 👍 

 

Hey Andy, great to hear from you again mate, hope you are doing ok. Thanks for your comments, this ones been a 9 month job, doing nothing else, there's been just so much to do, but good fun as well, really enjoyed doing this...

 

all the best

 

Ed

[edjbartos]

7 minutes ago, Pig of the Week said:

I love the way it all comes apart to show the fab innards, but without compromising the assembled model in the slightest.. Top class 👍

 

Thank you, It would have been a shame to have hidden it all away, there's been just so much amazing detail, when you look at the mouldings on the sprue and you see the detail that Miniart provide, it's impressive how they have done this.

 

all the best and thanks for your comments

 

Ed