Zvezda 1/35th T.34 1941/42 "Ekhranami".

[Richard48]

Hi all.
Trying hard to reignite my flagging mojo.Was having a quick read of a Euro modelismo book on "Tanks in Russia" Volume 2.Saw an interesting T34 with applique armour added on the turret sides.They used the old Tamiya T34 76 kit but i got this beast from e.bay cheap last year.The tracks are in 2 pieces and grey colour.So seeing how they fair when i get to them.The book has some templates to make the turret armour which is a help.But i shall see how they fit on this kit.
Richard.

 

[Jakko]

Go for it! Simple kits are good for getting back into the flow, if you ask me

 

[Si Benson]

Very interesting…..will have to try and keep an eye on this

 

[David Lovell]

Well done Rich go for it the Zvezda stuff is ok you might have to do a little extra cleaning and fettling but that keeps it intresting, your kit in your time dont make yourself feel committed just because you've shown us ,none of us know what it is that switches the switch but this build could well be the one. Dave

 

[Richard48]

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[Richard48]

Yes indeed Jakko.I will give it a good go.and try and finish something for once.Now that would be a first.
Rich

 

[Richard48]

Very interesting…..will have to try and keep an eye on this

Thanks for dropping by Si.Will give it a good go.My scratchbuilding isnt great so.the turret armour will be a round of foul words as i make a hash of it.
Rich

 

[Richard48]

Well done Rich go for it the Zvezda stuff is ok you might have to do a little extra cleaning and fettling but that keeps it intresting, your kit in your time dont make yourself feel committed just because you've shown us ,none of us know what it is that switches the switch but this build could well be the one. Dave

Thanks Dave mate.Im going to tackle the turret add on armour first to get that out the way.Will tackle it tommorow i think.I just want to get something done and finished.
Hope your builds are going ok.
Rich

 

[Richard48]

Tackled the turret armour first thing.Took.me fair time as my skills aint up too much.

 

[Jakko]

Looks good to me

 

[scottie3158]

Richard, I agree with Jakko looks good to me to.

 

[Richard48]

Looks good to me

Cheers Jakko.
Its quite a nice kit.Only 14 pounds off e.bay.I was at our model club tonight and got fair bit done.Just needs bit of fettling and flash removed.
Rich

 

[Richard48]

Richard, I agree with Jakko looks good to me to.

Thanks Paul.Im really determined to get this one done.Might even do a white scheme.Now wheres the wifes hairspray!!.
Im keeping an eye on your build from the stalls.
Rich

 

[JR]

Of course I'm in what's not to like about a T34 !
Looks fine to me like the others say Rich.
Press on in your own time mate.

 

[Richard48]

Of course I'm in what's not to like about a T34 !
Looks fine to me like the others say Rich.
Press on in your own time mate.

Howdy John.
Yes im enjoying doing this beast.Will try and get the rest of the kit together next week.Determined to finish this one.Far too many stalled builds.
Thanks matey.
Rich

 

[Richard48]

Hi guys.
Well lets say todays progress on this one was challenging and thats being polite.The hull was built up in sections and i got everything square.When it was time to mate the upper hull to lower hull well a nice gap on glacis plate that needed a shim of plasticard.But wow the tracks.Absolute bstards to do.Ive done a few vinyl tracks in past and these had 2 joins on each run of tracks.Heated them together and the pins were tiny and yes when i mated them on to the wheels yes they broke.I was pd offf bigggg time.So thought bugger it stapler out and superglued the tracks on the roadwheels to get some slag.It nearly got thrown across the room but i calmed down.Put some Fleetwood Mac on and thought nope ive done the turret armour and the front glacis armour plate.
Glad its together and just about sane.Rather do the old Tamiya T34 kits.Old but i like them.
Rich.

 

[scottie3158]

Richard,
Despite your woes that looks very good mate.

 

[Richard48]

Richard,
Despite your woes that looks very good mate.

Thanks Paul.Just dont get tooo close to it mate.Certainly havent got your skill or patience with your M3.Appreciate your kind words.
Rich

 

[David Lovell]

Hi guys.
Well lets say todays progress on this one was challenging and thats being polite.The hull was built up in sections and i got everything square.When it was time to mate the upper hull to lower hull well a nice gap on glacis plate that needed a shim of plasticard.But wow the tracks.Absolute bstards to do.Ive done a few vinyl tracks in past and these had 2 joins on each run of tracks.Heated them together and the pins were tiny and yes when i mated them on to the wheels yes they broke.I was pd offf bigggg time.So thought bugger it stapler out and superglued the tracks on the roadwheels to get some slag.It nearly got thrown across the room but i calmed down.Put some Fleetwood Mac on and thought nope ive done the turret armour and the front glacis armour plate.
Glad its together and just about sane.Rather do the old Tamiya T34 kits.Old but i like them.
Rich.

Well done Richard ,now you've had chance to sit back bet your thinking "What was all the fuss about" look how next time any like problem's your just breez it not stress over it ,plus much more satisfying than flash free no brainer stuff ,give yourself a pat on the back. Dave

 

[Richard48]

Well done Richard ,now you've had chance to sit back bet your thinking "What was all the fuss about" look how next time any like problem's your just breez it not stress over it ,plus much more satisfying than flash free no brainer stuff ,give yourself a pat on the back. Dave

Ah thanks Dave.Glad i didnt bin it.Always a way round problems most of the time.Just be great to get some paint on the beast soon.Pretty sure its a whitewash for this one.Appreciate your encouragement,Means a lot.
Cheers pal.
Richard