T-28 EARLY SOVIET TANK, Interwar experiments

[FrancisGL]

Hi Pals,
After a long hiatus, I'm going to start with a new model, this time I chose a rather strange one, being an interwar model, and being one of the oldest ones I have in my stash, in fact when I bought it there weren't other more recent kits yet, like the Zvezda one...
I think this is the first HOBBY BOSS I've made, I haven't heard good opinions in general about the brand, but I think it seems good enough for me, much better than other brands I've made before like Italeri or Eastern Express, in fact it includes "everything", copper wires, PEs (OMG!), non-vinyl tracks, transparent parts for headlights...
I don't know how fast it will go but I hope to make some progress soon, now that the heat is a little (just a little) less...

 

 

 

 

As always, thanks for watching and commenting.

Cheers

Francis.👍

 

T-28, Soviet Medium Tank, Interwar experiments (RFI topic)

 

Edited October 5 by FrancisGL

[Bullbasket]

Yaaaay! He's back. Glad to see that you're cutting plastic again Francis. I will be keeping an eye on your progress. Good luck with the build.

 

John.

[Milan Mynar]

Surely the building of this model will go well, it is probably a good kit. I myself have an unassembled kit from the old ICM.

 

[Muchmirth]

Oh yes! Like the look of this Francis. Glad to see you at it with a subject I really like too!

Paul

[Stef N.]

Nice one Francis. I'll join the others and follow along.👍👍

[edjbartos]

That's a nice looking tank Francis, I'm joining in as well...

 

Ed

[Illusive]

One from era of "more turrets means better" age of tankbuilding philosophy. There's also T-35 in 1/35 scale if you're into even more turrets.

[Andy H]

I'm looking forward to your build inspiring me - I've got Zvezda's T-28 and T-35 in my stash. 😎👍

[FrancisGL]

23 hours ago, Bullbasket said:

Yaaaay! He's back. Glad to see that you're cutting plastic again Francis. I will be keeping an eye on your progress. Good luck with the build.

 

John.

 

Hi John,

Thank you very much for your warm welcome, I'm glad you're still interested in my work.
Yes, I started cutting plastic, which the kit actually has quite a bit of, many pieces with joints that could have been perfectly made into one piece...well with some time and patience it won't be a problem.
The tracks will have to be armed with patience, since they are link to link, and very very similar in size and shape to those of a PzIV...I find it curious, perhaps it's some reminiscence of the early collaboration between Soviets and Nazis in the field of armored vehicles before the conflict?.....
Happy to have you on board, this one has a handful of turrets for each of you...lol

Cheers

Francis.👍

[FrancisGL]

23 hours ago, Milan Mynar said:

Surely the building of this model will go well, it is probably a good kit. I myself have an unassembled kit from the old ICM.

 

 

Hi Milan,

Thanks for your kind comments.
I think you are right, it doesn't look like a bad kit, I have certainly made many more of worse quality, light years away from this one.
From what I see it has everything necessary to get a good result.
I think I have seen some finished ICM, these had interior parts, I don't know if it is the same brand...?

Cheers

Francis.👍

[FrancisGL]

22 hours ago, Muchmirth said:

Oh yes! Like the look of this Francis. Glad to see you at it with a subject I really like too!

Paul

 

Hi Paul,

Many thanks for your kind comments, 

I was hesitant about this model when I bought it, but since it was on a good discount, I decided to add it to the stash, I don't think I even knew the real model.
Its strange, unconventional appearance made me hesitant, but even though it's not very attractive, it doesn't really look ugly to me, it has a certain charm, I think a slightly longer barrel would have improved its appearance a lot.
In fact, many things were tested with the real model, such as the suspension that the KV1 had, and I think I've seen it with a T34 turret with a 76mm barrel... although I don't remember where.

Cheers

Francis 👍

 

[FrancisGL]

16 hours ago, Stef N. said:

Nice one Francis. I'll join the others and follow along.👍👍

 

Hi Stef,

Many thanks for your like and kind comments, Glad you're on board, as I mentioned before, this one has plenty of room with all that turret...lol

Cheers

Francis.👍

[FrancisGL]

15 hours ago, edjbartos said:

That's a nice looking tank Francis, I'm joining in as well...

 

Ed

 

Hi Ed, 

Many thanks for your like and kind comments, glad to have you on board.

Cheers

Francis.👍

[FrancisGL]

12 hours ago, Illusive said:

One from era of "more turrets means better" age of tankbuilding philosophy. There's also T-35 in 1/35 scale if you're into even more turrets.

 

Hi Illusive,

Many thanks for your comments, yep, an "experimental" concept, like a landship.
A few years ago I made and publish what you say, the T35 from Zvezda, I'll leave you a photo and a link in case you're interested in seeing it.

Cheers

Francis.👍

 

 

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235088453-t35-soviet-heavy-tank-the-soviet-landship-135-zvezda-added-some-real-pics/

[Milan Mynar]

Currently, the older kits of the former ICM are released under the ARK Models brand. The company is such a runaway, it publishes kits originally from Eastern Express and other defunct companies.

[FrancisGL]

11 hours ago, Andy H said:

I'm looking forward to your build inspiring me - I've got Zvezda's T-28 and T-35 in my stash. 😎👍

 

Hi Andy,

Many thanks for your like and kind  comments, welcome aboard.

I hope not to disappoint, if you want some reference for the T35, I already have the Zvezda one finished and published on the forum...😅..a lightning-fast build...🤭a little further up there is a photo and a link to the topic.

Cheers

Francis.👍

[Muchmirth]

41 minutes ago, FrancisGL said:

 

Hi Paul,

Many thanks for your kind comments, 

I was hesitant about this model when I bought it, but since it was on a good discount, I decided to add it to the stash, I don't think I even knew the real model.
Its strange, unconventional appearance made me hesitant, but even though it's not very attractive, it doesn't really look ugly to me, it has a certain charm, I think a slightly longer barrel would have improved its appearance a lot.
In fact, many things were tested with the real model, such as the suspension that the KV1 had, and I think I've seen it with a T34 turret with a 76mm barrel... although I don't remember where.

Cheers

Francis 👍

 

Couldn’t agree more. It’s not aesthetically appealing but not ugly and has a strange charm alright. Like quite a few of this era. Seems like when it was all very experimental. 
   I’m personally not a hobby boss fan. Had a few disasters with them (too many parts as you stated above) but they do a good range and not to put you off. Loads of other modellers rate them…. Think it’s a case of, if you gave one kit of any make to ten modellers you’d probably get ten different takes on it. 
 Good luck 👍

Paul 

 

[Illusive]

@Milan Mynar "former ICM"? Do you mean their pre 2000th kits, because ICM itself is alive and kicking last I checked. Just recently released Revell Leopard 2 repack adding own crew figures.

 

@FrancisGL that T-35 was about as close to believable realistic model as possible. Almost got me, almost 😛 Found T-28 in one of the stores and it's rather tempting... not sure, but tempting. Of course paintjob isn't gonna be anywhere near your, or, apparently, half this forum population's quality, but worth a try maybe?

[Milan Mynar]

2 hours ago, Illusive said:

@Milan Mynar "former ICM"? Do you mean their pre 2000th kits, because ICM itself is alive and kicking last I checked. Just recently released Revell Leopard 2 repack adding own crew figures.

 

@FrancisGL that T-35 was about as close to believable realistic model as possible. Almost got me, almost 😛 Found T-28 in one of the stores and it's rather tempting... not sure, but tempting. Of course paintjob isn't gonna be anywhere near your, or, apparently, half this forum population's quality, but worth a try maybe?

Yes, I meant the old models released before 2000.

[Illusive]

@FrancisGL alright, you've done it. Now I'm a proud owner of HobbyBoss 83855. T-28 with conical turret and what looks like non-standard cannon.

 

Double build maybe? Your magnificent thingy and my, hopefully not bad, version.

Edited August 16 by Illusive

[FrancisGL]

36 minutes ago, Illusive said:

@FrancisGL alright, you've done it. Now I'm a proud owner of HobbyBoss 83855. T-28 with conical turret and what looks like non-standard cannon.

 

Double build maybe? Your magnificent thingy and my, hopefully not bad, version.

Hi Illusive,

I think that in the end it will be a good decision, before reading this last post, I would have told you that if you think it is a kit that you are going to enjoy, go ahead, without a doubt, there will be nothing like this in your collection (except a Soviet T35, and maybe some other multi-turret model, like the CHAR 2C, which is also published, and like the T28, T35, I wasn't sure if I would end up liking it once finished... I have to say that I don't regret it... lol). A while ago, I bought a Takom SMK, which was at a good price, and unfortunately, I didn't find the "charm" of the other (real) models, not finishing it, and being fodder for spare parts...
I like your choice even more than mine, that conical turret, looks more like what a tank should be, but as I said before, this kit was bought because that shop was closing, and it was a very reasonable price.
I don't know what level of modeling you have, and with the situation in your country right now, finding the time and desire to model is admirable.
It doesn't have to go wrong, if you take it easy and everything you do convinces you, the result will be more than decent.
As I will be publishing what I do, you can always ask whatever you want and with the photos there will be a reference.

Cheers

Francis 👍

[Illusive]

1 hour ago, FrancisGL said:

Hi Illusive,

I think that in the end it will be a good decision, before reading this last post, I would have told you that if you think it is a kit that you are going to enjoy, go ahead, without a doubt, there will be nothing like this in your collection (except a Soviet T35, and maybe some other multi-turret model, like the CHAR 2C, which is also published, and like the T28, T35, I wasn't sure if I would end up liking it once finished... I have to say that I don't regret it... lol). A while ago, I bought a Takom SMK, which was at a good price, and unfortunately, I didn't find the "charm" of the other (real) models, not finishing it, and being fodder for spare parts...
I like your choice even more than mine, that conical turret, looks more like what a tank should be, but as I said before, this kit was bought because that shop was closing, and it was a very reasonable price.
I don't know what level of modeling you have, and with the situation in your country right now, finding the time and desire to model is admirable.
It doesn't have to go wrong, if you take it easy and everything you do convinces you, the result will be more than decent.
As I will be publishing what I do, you can always ask whatever you want and with the photos there will be a reference.

Cheers

Francis 👍

Hi Francis,

Mind if I partially copy your style for a bit? Not used to such formalities, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ wonder how it reads if I'll try

The model doesn't look that complicated (compare this to current Electro Tiger build) and hopefully parts fit nicely enough, mostly comment was about painting. Lots of modelers use airbrushes, special effects, weathering and so on, which look excellent when done right. But that is if you have all the tools needed. I have normal brushes, lots of paints, some DIY arts-crafts supplies and mostly rely on accidental wear and tear combined with as accidental coloring mishaps and some purposeful touchups.

Being a fan of weird wacky experimental things, this one fits right in. Yes, production vehicle, but who knew that "landship" is a rather bad concept? Nobody, despite many attempts failing rather badly before.

 

And I count your answer as affirmative, but do not guarantee I'll want to get to the kit right now. Depends on real model complexity, since there's still Tiger to deal with.

 

Cheers,

Illusive

Edited August 16 by Illusive

[FrancisGL]

UPDATE 01:

 

Hi Pals, 

Beginning of the model, many pieces in a very tight box...
This tank is like a small centipede, with a multitude of bogies.
Cutting, sanding because all the wheels have a small strip in the middle, a small detail that I don't like, and this is the right time to do it.

 

There are some parts that look the same as the others, but it is advisable to set them aside, to avoid confusion when assembling them (it often happens to me).

 

 

Also all the parts of the running gear have been finished.

 

 

 

 

 

The "shoes" ? of each set, come in two parts, something unnecessary, they could be one piece without a problem, extra work...

 

 

Once finished, I must say that the fit is not bad, if anything in the shock absorber parts? the union of the two parts requires filling and sanding.
When everything is in place, I ordered the sets to avoid later confusion and loss of parts.

 

 

I have joined the two main parts into which the hull is divided, and the joint is a bit strange, they are not well aligned and you can see a rather ugly line.
I have filled and sanded them, although I suspect that later it will be hidden with the rest of the pieces that will be added, such as the sides.

 

 

That's all for now, still a lot of work to make it look like something...lol

Thanks for watch and comment as always.

Cheers

Francis.👍

[Bullbasket]

So it's off and running. I don't envy you all those wheels to paint.

 

John.

[Maddoxx77]

Yes!!!! He is back! And with another unusual subject. I'll pull up a chair, grab a cold one and enjoy the ride 😁😁😁

 

Great to have you back @FrancisGL