T-34/85 w/D-5T
Progress so far. I plan to keep all hatches closed. So no interior painting.
View via driver hatch.
This gap is so far the only issue with this build. Is it my fault or a kit, i am not sure either. Although the build done acc. instruction.
Continuation in build. Instruction indicates a lot of drilling. Not all of them are used for D5T version. Thus check with drawings/pictures.
This is the turret of later type for D5T version. Bear that in mind. For the early type turret with D5T, straight from the box does not suit. It has to be modified correspondingly. Check with drawings/pictures.
Some cleaning is required
Have been working on turret, creating cast texture and some most visible welding seems.
The turret with canon D-5T were in 3 versions. So check your prototype before building. This kit by Miniart represents the latest type with D-5T canon: later type "hooks"; no vision port on left side of turret; the cupola moved backwards; antenna port on top of turret; two ventilators' hoods and some more 🙂
The external fuel tanks has got some " damage and wear".
Some work with PE parts and copper wire.
To the turret added some production inscription. And the hull painted in green with some weathering already.
It was few coats for green with a layer of hair spray for weathering purpose.
The antenna scratchbuilt.
Commenti
32 15 August 2021, 13:18
Audrius NThis build is out of the box. Kit parts quality is nice.
However a bit I disslike the softness of Miniart's plastic.
You should take care cutting off the parts from sprues.
15 August 2021, 13:27
VytautasI think the problem with the crack at the back will be solved. And everything else looks great!
Kaip matau, gerai pasistūmėjai!
15 August 2021, 16:45
Marder IIII found the same with the Miniart early panzer III's, definitely different plastic to Dragon and Tamiya but reckon they make fantastic kits.
16 August 2021, 10:51
Audrius NNew pictures of build uploaded. Overall is going fine. Some comments under pictures
30 August 2021, 13:18
Audrius NProgress pictures added. Mainly work was done with turret creating cast texture and welding seams.
17 September 2021, 18:43
VytautasThe turret looks real. The casting texture produced very well, the turret looks really impressive! Interesting to see painted.
17 September 2021, 19:41
Audrius NSome update. Been working on welding seams on the hull.
As well created the cast number on the turret.
This kit has no towing cable , thus has used one from Eureka. As well did the most time consuming work - has cleaned tracks!
9 October 2021, 19:13
Audrius NA work continues. Added more PE parts and preparing for painting work.
17 October 2021, 19:31
Audrius NNew update of work done. Have decided to try to paint as tank would be still in the factory during assembly. Used various metallic from Tamiya and AMMO MIG.
7 November 2021, 16:37
Audrius NA new update. With green hull and turret as it would be in the production.
10 November 2021, 21:19
Simon Nagorsnikt-34 are always a good solution- a lot of possible options.... following!
10 November 2021, 21:32
Audrius NTurret in green and decals in place. Used aftermarket decals. It turned out that a third pair of tactical number is missing. So I hand painted the number on the back of turret. Enjoy! p.s. Name on the turret is a Russian city name UFA. A donated tank to the front.
11 November 2021, 20:18
Audrius NThe work continues. The weathering of turret. Some oils, some filters and washes.
20 November 2021, 20:08
Audrius NAmmo box added on the tank. And some ... footprint on top of engine compartment.
25 November 2021, 21:27
Michael KohlThat's the way a T-34 should look like. Now, he deserves a little vignette. 🙂
27 November 2021, 08:51
Audrius NThanks Rui, Simon and rest! Indeed good kit and the decent T-34 comes out of it. Give it a try!
12 December 2021, 13:14
