discussion T34/76 German service 1/72

[aaron]

Dragon 1/72nd scale T34/76 designated Panzerkampfwagen T-34 747 (r )


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A lot of t34-76's were pressed into service by the Wehrmacht and this kit accommodates to all of them from a stock t34 to a fully modified one with a panzer cupola and schurzen side plates. I think I'll do one with the cupola but not the schurzen. This kit cost me Nzd $18 so about £9.


The detail and build options are amazing with p.e, ds tracks and even rolled up tarps.


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Here's a few pics of the real thing


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Sorry I've waffled on but this kit is fantastic.

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[flyjoe180]

Cool, this is unique and will make a nice addition to your armour collection Aaron.

 

[aaron]

Sure will Joe my collection consists of German and Soviet Afv's, now I get a mix of both.

 

[papa 695]

That looks a lot of kit for £9 Aaron. Looking forward to seeing this one go together

 

[aaron]

Amazing value for what's in the box Ian, I'm well chuffed. I'm so spoiled for choice that I want to put pieces on that aren't legit for the version I'm making

 

[Guest]

Enjoy watching your builds..... So am gonna cosy in for this one

 

[monica]

nice Aaron will look forward to seeing this like one,

 

[Guest]

That looks like a great kit Aaron, I'll be watching!

 

[PaulTRose]

this looks good......ive always liked the quality of dragon kits but they do have their quirks

 

[Guest]

Wow this looks like a corker Aaron, look forward to seeing it finished.

 

[aaron]

A quick update, I'm really enjoying this kit immensely. I might buy 2 more and do all versions


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A lot of sexy brass, I'm not 100% sure if I'll keep the etched rain guard because the plastic one seems to sit better.


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The hatches are dry fit because I have figures for this. A full gun breech is a nice touch on Dragons part, there is also a complete internal periscope used for the "mickey mouse" turret. My turret version has a moulded on splash guard in place of the Soviet periscope.View attachment 104445



I absolutely love the p.e engine deck cooling grille and how the internal flaps are visable. Styrene heaven.

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[Guest]

There's almost as much pe on that as there was on my 1/35 version! Great stuff Aaron

 

[aaron]

Thanks mate, I've got a dragon 1/35 hex turret t-34 with less p.e

 

[flyjoe180]

That's looking awesome Aaron, nice clean work.

 

[aaron]

Cheers Joe.

 

[Guest]

Oooh, that looks good. I've been looking for a T34 model to build, but many of the offerings from the main companies seem to have issues.


I have a Dragon 1/72 Tiger, with PE and all the trimmings. Maybe I should just get on with it.

 

[aaron]

Oooh, that looks good. I've been looking for a T34 model to build, but many of the offerings from the main companies seem to have issues.
I have a Dragon 1/72 Tiger, with PE and all the trimmings. Maybe I should just get on with it.

What kit # is your tiger?


It's hard to find that perfect kit, this one is a wonderful build but I suspect it would have rivet counters scratching their heads.

 

[papa 695]

You have a very large lighter Aaron


Great work that's looking sweet

 

[aaron]

Thanks Ian mate, I know you can appreciate the size of the parts after building 2 fantastic 1/72 Shermans. I like to use the lighter for scale reference.

 

[Guest]

Aaron, it's the 7376 Leningrad winter one. I got it ages ago for £10, and I see they're going for £20 plus. The sprues look very much like your T34 ones. I'm kind of waiting until I feel I can do it justice.


I would like to see more 1/48 armour kits myself.