I like what i see Paul and that engine is very nicely weatherd too. I thing the next full interior model i'll do will be in 1/35 scale, 1/48 is ok but boy does it kill the eyes lol. Keep up the great work.
Have fun, John
Have fun, John
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Don't get to tied down by the deadline, this is a superb build, don't rush it just to meet an arbitrary date.Comment
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Excellent work paul, wouuld be great if you could it removable so all that stunning detail work can be seen.Comment
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Cheers guys
One thing I've forgotten to photograph is the actual hole where I've simulated the incoming round - this is on the left hand side, above the 2nd rear axle just below the sponson. This was first drilled and then melted a little around the edges to give the impression of a high velocity AP round. I will take a pic at some point! This round pierced one of the fuel tanks located at the rear of the tank and caused the engine fire. The story is that the fire wall did it's job and the fire didn't spread to the whole tank.Comment
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Looking very nice Paul. Coming along a treat so don't rush it mate. It will be ready when it's ready!
You say you would like to show some more of the interior?
Why don't you show the wreck with the turret blown off and lying upside down near the hull, similar to Michael Wittmann's Tiger when he was killed?
O.K. you may have to blacken a bit of the interior but at least the inside of tank and the turret would be seen...Just a thought.
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Hey Ron!
Thanks for that - I did give it some thought. I'm going to attempt creating a better friction fit with slight mods to the upper hull, in this way I'll be able to remove the upper hull to display it.
Michael Wittman's tiger final '007' is good illustration of a brewed up tank though. I'll see how it goes, if the fit issue can't be resolved I may have another look at this way forward.
As far as the time scales are concerned I'm keen to get it finished, it just might be slightly later than the end of the month (no more than a couple of weeks though). It's funny, at the start of this build i did say I'd be using all the available time, and it seems I might be using a bit more!
Great to hear from you Ron and to see yer crazy specs!
All the best
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Hi everyone
Had a big build weekend this week and have got to a stage where the T-34 is primed ready for paint.
This build stage included:
1. Making the PE cover with the mesh screen that required soldering for a strong joint.
2. Making and detailing the scratch build fenders (plastic card strengthening strips and bolt heads made with the help of a punch and die)
3. Making a ruptured fuel tank (converting the original parts with some lead sheet.
4. Improving the friction fit of the upper hull to the lower half. This was done by extending the location rods with plastic tube (drilled and secured) and then carefully drilling out the holes to exept these rods (a lot of test fitting went on here!) The result is a fit I'm satisfied will not require glue and can therefore allow me to show the interior at a later stage.
I haven't taken any pics of the primed pieces yet I'll leave that for the next installment when I get on to the paint work.
Oh yeah, I've also added a cast texture to the hull and turret using Mr Surfacer 500 stippled on with an old brush. This is necessary as the transparent parts (by their nature) have to be completely smooth and lacking in texture so you can see through them!
Hope you like it so far
Paul
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Looking stunning Paul, cannot get over that engine and transmission. The damaged (properly spoilt) fuel tank is terrific as is the brass engine cover. Stunning work going into this.Comment
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Hi everyone
I've got quite a ways on with the paintwork on the T-34 and thought I'd post some progress. This isn't finished yet but you can at least see the direction in which it's going. I would have liked to photograph the steps and talk through it but, to be honest, I've just been trying my damnedest to finish on time! If anyone is interested once this build is finished to know how this was achieved I'd be only to happy to outline the steps. I've still to do some work on the green to add some variation in tone and fading and there's still a lot of weathering to be done, not to mention the tracks.
If the wheels look to be in funny positions this will all make sense when on the base.
Hope you like it, all comments suggestions welcome.
Cheers
Paul
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ps. all being well I hope to finish the T-34 tomorrow but I think there's at least another couple of weeks before I could call the dio finished. I tried my best but I'm afraid time has beaten me! It will get finished though...
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Wow Paul, that is some stunning work, well done keep it up.
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The Last Post (cue bugle!)
It's the end of November, the Summer GB finishes (officially) tonight and so this will be the last entry in this thread.
The dio isn't quite finished yet but it's tantalisingly close, I'm therefore going to draw this thread to an end and post the finished dio in 'Completed' when it's done (roughly 2 weeks I think).
Anyway, this is the T-34 as it stands at the moment.
I've finished the tracks, put on the decals, added some details (like bullet holes from small arms fire in the front fender and smashed glass in the head light)
I feel there's still quite a bit to do on the tank - more pin washes and fading, dust pigments and a little dried mud and oil straks but it's nearly there.
Here's a few pics of the tank on it's own and one preview in the dio.
Cheers
Paul
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Great work Paul , the T-34 looks fantastic mate - love the damage and the engine compartment , as you say its not going to get done by the end off the GB but don`t worry about that , this is a dio that has to be shown no matter how long it takes , I`ve not been about lately and have alot of catching up to do but will be watching this one closely now
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Have to admit I am finding it difficult to comment on this T34. The ingenuity you have used to get that 'been on fire' look is just so stunning. I don't think I have ever seen something like this done better. I don't care as to when it gets finished, a work of art like this can have all the time it wants. You have to submit this to a magazine and show it at any model show you care to, it will be up there with the best anywhere. I just bow to your modelling skills on this one Paul. A real winner.
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Thanks guys. Got to say I'm a bit overwhelmed! Thank you for the kind comments.
I just feel that this thread has gone on long enough, besides which there's not a lot to add:-
A cover to the trench door
Personal items and small arms in the trench
Barbed wire
...and that's about it...
All this can be explained in the 'Complete' post.
Again, thank you very much for the comments, this dio will be finished I promise.
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Paul - with a great build / dio like what your doing a thread like this is never to long just carry on in your own time and keep us updated as and when mate , I can only speak for myself but I love little updates here and there leading up to the finnish
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