I was talking about the profile of the tank as a whole. I know that there is no big difference between Tamiya's and Zvezda's upper hull dimensions. BUT, when you compare both models built up not just the raw hull, you will notice that there is a notable differance in the hull profile. That's the point. So yes, the problem must be related with the suspension arms (I have mentioned it before)

I've just measured my kit up against a drawing found on google images. I obviously don't know the accuracy of the drawing?? It does "Look" right though??

In my opinion the Zvezda hull sides are 3mm too tall at the rear, above the drive sprocket, tapering off to the correct height at the front. If this 3mm is removed, I think the model will look OK. I think maybe the side plates are actually OK? I am also considering the fact that the drive sprocket may be too far forward?

Nige

I have followed this thread with interest having recently bought this kit and for what's in the box, IMHO it's a steal at £20.00! Looking at the picture above however which I assume are both images of a 'before' and 'after' built up version of this same kit....what exactly am I looking for that's "different"? The skirt height appears the same, number of track links between road wheels and drive sprockets appear to be the same number, no obvious height difference in turret/hull spacing etc?
Perhaps some highlighter lines or circles may assist because in truth and not wishing to provoke any sort of 'flame war' here amongst the prurists, I simply don't see any difference. If there is, what's the 'killer' as far as building one version over the other?
Please note that my comments are based solely upon the single 'side -on' picture shown above.
Regards
Gary

I have followed this thread with interest having recently bought this kit and for what's in the box, IMHO it's a steal at £20.00! Looking at the picture above however which I assume are both images of a 'before' and 'after' built up version of this same kit....what exactly am I looking for that's "different"? The skirt height appears the same, number of track links between road wheels and drive sprockets appear to be the same number, no obvious height difference in turret/hull spacing etc?
Perhaps some highlighter lines or circles may assist because in truth and not wishing to provoke any sort of 'flame war' here amongst the prurists, I simply don't see any difference. If there is, what's the 'killer' as far as building one version over the other?
Please note that my comments are based solely upon the single 'side -on' picture shown above.
Regards
Gary

To be honest it seems to me that sprocket wheels are in the right position. Removing 3mm of the hull could be a more drastic solution (you'll have to solve the fitting problems between the upper and the lower hull). Anyway, I think that also in this case you'll have to shorten the rubber skirts

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What about the turret?

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Didn't get that far...but from what I've seen of the Miniarm and Zevzda turret isn't that different.

Plus I think the one in the scale drawing is of the regular turret and not the welded turret in the kit.

Here is a photo of the two hulls side by side dry fitted together.

Hi all,

Working from Mauro's drawings posted above, I reckon this is where the errors are.



I think the hull sides are too tall all ther way along by approximately 2.5 - 3mm.

Notice I have not included any dimensions from the wheel centres, so as not to include any errors in the suspension.

I think I'm gonna wait for opinions before I start cutting!!

Thanks for looking. Feedback please.

Regards

Nige

Edit:- just noticed the numbers are not easy to see:-

Front, Kit = 26.4mm Should be 23.8?

Rear, Kit = 32.2mm Should be 29.1?

Hi,
Here is my modest contribution.
I overlayed Tam T-72 and Zvezda T-90 side skirts :

Now, that's better!!

What do you think??

Nige

What do you think??

Nige