nearsightedjohn Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 This is my fourth tank and the first with an interior and to my surprise and relief, it was an all-around fun build. I bought this AFV Club kit when it first appeared, about ten years ago, with the thought that it would be a fun one to practice/ learn tank building on. I originally figured I'd use the transparent turret and hull cover but the more I looked at the parts and picture on the box, the more I thought the clear parts made it look like a toy. I also wasn't sure what to use to bond the clear parts together with (UV cure cement? epoxy?). Once I decided to paint everything, it all fell into place. Painting the clear parts also allowed me to add a few weld joints to the front of the hull as well as roughen up the turret to make it look more like a casting by applying Mr. Surfacer 500 to the sides. The only upgrade I added was the AFV Club 550 mm workable tracks in place of the kit-supplied rubber band tracks. I used Tamiya acrylics with Vallejo Satin acrylic clear coat for the most part along with Alclad metallizers on the valve covers and brass ammo pieces and then enamel washes and dry-bushing for the light weathering. I mostly build cars, planes and ships but have really enjoyed these first few tanks and look forward to building a few more, particularly ones with full interiors. I welcome any and all suggestions, comments and critiques. Cheers, John 28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardaukar Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Wow, excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Looks great! Please continue to build tanks👍🏻 I have the AFV T-34/76 ‘43 with the clear parts and had the same concerns (I don’t care for the clear parts either). I’m assuming regular cement worked? I’ll have to get into that one someday. Of course it took me two years to do the Miniart T-34/85 (spectacular kit, just a LOT of parts!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Lovely build, lovely finish! Forgive a "bone" question tho. What are the two large gas bottles in front of the driver/machine gunner? Oxy/acetylene maybe, in order to cut yourself out in times of need? Regards Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Brilliant work on the interior and well worth the effort 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearsightedjohn Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Pete Robin said: Lovely build, lovely finish! Forgive a "bone" question tho. What are the two large gas bottles in front of the driver/machine gunner? Oxy/acetylene maybe, in order to cut yourself out in times of need? Regards Pete Thanks guys for the complimentary feedback. Pete - I think these are compressed air tanks, not sure what they are used for, hopefully one of the more knowledgeable tankers here can educate us both! When I tried searching this subject on the web, I ran across this amazing T-34 manual here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 You've done a great job on that John, both inside and out. Nice work. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreatLvlMidafternoon Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Excellent work, might have to get myself one of these full interior builds next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Hi nearsightedjohn, Very nice model, with a feeling of something heavy and metallic, one of my favorite tanks (I have one posted on the forum, without an interior, although it's a very poor quality kit), and I have another one in my stash, but in a 76mm version, with an AFV interior, and I hope it stays at least like yours. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yg Models Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 nice interior 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watto Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Great job, the interior is superb and it's a stunning piece all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 On 29/11/2022 at 21:54, nearsightedjohn said: I think these are compressed air tanks To start the engine? Superb work on the interior and the exterior. First time that I see a transparent (in a way) tank. That must have been fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 I understand your concern with clear parts. But its a shame after all that work on the interior to hide it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.P. Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 That looks fantastic. I really like the effect you got on the driver's compartment. The "dirt" pattern is very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 It is really excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Can't add to what's said on previous post 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitriy1967 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 On 29/11/2022 at 23:54, nearsightedjohn said: I think these are compressed air tanks, not sure what they are used for, hopefully one of the more knowledgeable tankers here can educate us both! When I tried searching this subject on the web, I ran across this amazing T-34 manual here. Great job! Very realistic. Yes, compressed air cylinders for emergency engine start. Here is the text from the instructions for starting the T-34 engine Note. "If the electric start is faulty, it is necessary to start the engine with compressed air, for which open the valve on the cylinder and the reduction valve, and when the engine starts working, immediately close them." The link you posted has a description. Dmitriy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armorrich Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Simply amazing. I avoid interiors like the plague but I really admire how you guys make it look so real!! My hats off to you. Best, rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Wow, interesting and great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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