papa 695s Airfix 1/76 T34

[papa 695]

Decided to add the turret weld lines with stretched sprue. Still work to do on it.
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[Guest]

Hi Ian very nice work young man you must be enjoying yourself if your putting weld beads on, keep up the good work.
Pete

[papa 695]

Hi Ian very nice work young man you must be enjoying yourself if your putting weld beads on, keep up the good work.
Pete

Thanks Pete, I am enjoying this build. I think because it’s such a poor kit, I’m not bothered if I mess it up. Just trying different things.

[scottie3158]

Ian,
Nice additions you need have no worries about messing it up.

[papa 695]

Got some paint on this and added a little damage.
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[scottie3158]

Ian,
Nice highlighting on the paint.

[Guest]

Ian,
How to take a mediochre kit and make it shine - brilliant.
Mike.

[Lee Drennen]

Looking very nice Ian. Your doing great with this old kit

[papa 695]

Thanks guys
Decided to add some logs. Made from doweling.
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[adt70hk]

Thanks guys
Decided to add some logs. Made from doweling.
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Looking very good I do love the paint job you've done.

ATB

Andrew

[Lee Drennen]

Ian. Classy touch looks very nice

[papa 695]

Was looking online at T34’s and saw this.
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So I thought I’d do my rendition of it.
I’ve got the tracks painted and fitted, also put some numbers and clear on. It’s now ready for some weathering.
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[Guest]

That armour is often called “bedstead armour” but as the photo makes clear, it’s obviously not old beds that were lashed to the tanks (as is a common misconception based on the name).

IIRC there should also be a white cross on the turret top, front–aft and left–right, to go with the white line around the turret. These were identification markings so the air forces of the Western Allies wouldn’t strafe Soviet tanks.

[Guest]

Micro magic!

[Mini Me]

Indeed, I'm with Peter on that. Well done Ian.:thumb2: