T-35
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Construction started
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A few of the towers are put together, trying how they fit
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Too many wheels and suspensions. I tried to scratchbuild the springs, but it was too much work, given how many times they occur.
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First time painting with AK real colors. The color is nice, the finish is very matte. It is possible to scratch it with cocktail sticks, after which it leaves a glossy surface. A layer of semi-gloss VMS varnish sealed it nicely (done much later in process).
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As the paint goes nicely in multiple layers (using Mr Leveling Thinner 1:1 with paint), it's easy enough to create an uneven paint cover.
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Trying some mud on the suspension
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Going all-in with the mud. Also from AK.
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A view from the bottom, noone ever wanted to see that.
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Trying out to see how it all fits together. Seems things are going better than I expected. I'm not happy about the fit of tracks, but too late to do anything about that.
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Side panels come last, again, trying to create an uneven paint, so it looks less boring.
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Finding the right shade for scratches.
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Part 2 of trying to find the right scratch shade. In the end went with Vallejo Light Zinc or some such.
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Decals! Lots of silvering, hope varnish and weathering will hide it.
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Completing weathering on the towers.
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Again a look at the full tank, end is in sight! Overall weathering is done, some rust added on the panels. Still considering a pin wash, as there are a lot of rivets (already highlighted with the same green as scratches).
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Unless I spot some mistake, I consider this tank done.
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From the other side.
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Readying final accessories
Yorumlar
30 4 July 2021, 18:53
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Whenever I was stuck or bored with the F-104J Eiko, this T-35 from Zvezda was a nice distraction. Over the past 4 months it nicely came together, with only a few more days of effort left. Love the size of this thing, probably the biggest tank in my collection. It's even larger than the KV-122 it will proudly park next to in the display case.
4 July 2021, 19:18
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No new photos today, however oils and rust are done, towing cables and rings are attached. I should apply more mud now, but want to do it carefully.
5 July 2021, 19:10
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Weathering complete. I would still like to add a few accessories, some bags and machine guns before taking photos with a proper camera.
9 July 2021, 19:09
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Very cool, I like that. I've been considering building the Hobbyboss kit shortly 👍
9 July 2021, 19:30
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Thanks James! Don't know how good the Hobby Boss version is, this one was good enough, solid fit all around and reasonably priced. I can only recommend it.
9 July 2021, 20:17
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Looks great with all that dirt!
Nice idea to damage/remove some of the skirts so you can see the work you've done on the wheels. 👍
20 July 2021, 07:21
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Thank you Guy and WhiteGlint! I think removal of the side skirts is not something seen in the field, except for the removal of rear skirts in later versions to avoid build-up of mud. However I agree, it's the only way to show some of the wheels, that would be invisible otherwise - and it does look more interesting, dare I say.
20 July 2021, 15:53