Zvedza T-34/85 for Simon's Memorial build

[langy71]

Well folks I'm only a few days behind..(lol), but I've managed to grab an hour or so at the bench and I've made a start to my contribution to the group build.

not much to show really, but at least it's a start.. more to follow....

[Steven000]

Nice start on the T-34 Chris :thumb2:
I had great fun with this kit a few years ago.
Have fun
Steven

[Guest]

What's not to like Chris about a T34. As Steven rightly says a nice start .

[Jim R]

Hi Chris
You're up and running and as John says " What's not to like Chris about a T34."
Jim

[Tim Marlow]

Good stuff, love a T-34.

[Steve Jones]

Nice kit. Should be a fun build. Looking forward to seeing how you get on

[langy71]

Grabed some more time at the bench, and here's where i'm at... (managed to loose this towing hook, i cut it off the sprue a few days ago, but didnt attach it for some reason..doh , ( i'm now thinking of hiding it with a tarp drooped over it....or a quick soldering iron job to create some damage., hmmmm any ideas ?)






Black based and white highlights









And just for Mr Race, a lashings of 4BO

[Graeme C.]

You're nearly finished there Chris, looking good in 4BO.

[langy71]

You're nearly finished there Chris, looking good in 4BO.

Thanks buddy,
there's a bit of weathering to deal with once this has had some 'drying time'. I've a few ideas I want to try out...

But I'm pleased with the colours so far..

[langy71]

After having another look at this today, I'm not 100% happy with the finish, it seems way too dark... what's the best way to lighten it up ? should i mist over a bit of yellow ? or maybe a light green ?

any help / ideas would be appreciated ..

[langy71]

Sat looking at this again earlier and I decided I wasn't happy with the colour, so a quick trip to the shed, a splash of paint and she looks more like the image I had in my minds eye..

[Jim R]

Hi Chris
That is a very pleasing paint job.
Jim

[Si Benson]

Very nice Chris, I like to see highlights on a model :thumb2:

[Guest]

Yes yes yes. The highlighting has paid off Chris, remember it's hard to find the exact shade of paint, / light direction, you have it right.
Most photos of wartime T34s and other armour today show paint that has had time to alter with light and weathering so always difficult to replicate.

[langy71]

Yes yes yes. The highlighting has paid off Chris, remember it's hard to find the exact shade of paint, / light direction, you have it right.
Most photos of wartime T34s and other armour today show paint that has had time to alter with light and weathering so always difficult to replicate.

Thanks John, it's good to know you approve how it's turned out... :thumb2:
And of course not forgetting everyone else who's commented, thanks to one and all.

A quick question though,
Does anybody know which Russian Tank Battalions participated in the Battle of Berlin ?,

Thing is I don't really like the decal options in the kit, (the decal option in the kit has you painting a white stripe over the upper surfaces on the turret and hull, whereas I much prefer the white stripe along the side of the turret).

I have managed to find some spare Lend Lease Sherman decals ,(basically a different turret number..'936', and according to the instructions would be from a M4A2 in Berlin during 1945) So I was wondering if they would look out of place if I were to swap them over..?

This is the Sherman

https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/4/9/3/107493-94-instructions.pdf