Thanks to the pictures theres a few details noticed that I'll be touching up, but for the most part it's almost completed.
Thanks for looking this over, any comments, critiques, advice is much appreciated.
Dale
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T34/76 1940
Altered82
Joined: January 03, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 01:36 AM UTC
Here's my latest build, the Dragon 1/35 T34/76. There were a few mods made to the kit such as, PE straps for the ice grousers, tow cable eyelets, and jack block. All the molded on strap eyelets were replaced. The screen on the rear trans cover is scratch built using brass micro mesh found in the railroad section at the local hobby shop. Finished with Model Master paint and weathered with oils and Tamiya powders.
Thanks to the pictures theres a few details noticed that I'll be touching up, but for the most part it's almost completed.
Thanks for looking this over, any comments, critiques, advice is much appreciated.
Dale
Thanks to the pictures theres a few details noticed that I'll be touching up, but for the most part it's almost completed.
Thanks for looking this over, any comments, critiques, advice is much appreciated.
Dale
sgtreef
Joined: March 01, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 02:46 AM UTC
Looks good.
Very good paint job.
Very good paint job.
beefy66
Joined: October 22, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 03:06 AM UTC
Great looking model any build up photos to go with the finnished ones. Hopeing to do one myself in the near future with a worn snow camo any hints on what to watch out for during the build would be most greatfull
regards Beefy66
regards Beefy66
Altered82
Joined: January 03, 2006
KitMaker: 24 posts
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Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 05:07 AM UTC
Thanks guys.
The only think that was a bit of trouble was the upper and lower hull fit. Seemed as if the upper hull had stretched out and was a tad longer than the bottom. Some clamping and it came right together though Keith. Other than that, and this being my first attempt with the link and length tracks, it went together real nice.
I'll look for my in progress pics and post them up too for you.
Thanks again
Dale
The only think that was a bit of trouble was the upper and lower hull fit. Seemed as if the upper hull had stretched out and was a tad longer than the bottom. Some clamping and it came right together though Keith. Other than that, and this being my first attempt with the link and length tracks, it went together real nice.
I'll look for my in progress pics and post them up too for you.
Thanks again
Dale
trickymissfit
Joined: October 03, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 10:40 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Here's my latest build, the Dragon 1/35 T34/76. There were a few mods made to the kit such as, PE straps for the ice grousers, tow cable eyelets, and jack block. All the molded on strap eyelets were replaced. The screen on the rear trans cover is scratch built using brass micro mesh found in the railroad section at the local hobby shop. Finished with Model Master paint and weathered with oils and Tamiya powders.
Thanks to the pictures theres a few details noticed that I'll be touching up, but for the most part it's almost completed.
Thanks for looking this over, any comments, critiques, advice is much appreciated.
Dale
I picked this same kit up over the weekend, and from what I can see it's a great kit. Was in kind of a quandry over how I was going to paint it. Whit wash was what hit me first, and your model answered that question instantly! Great build on a great tank.
gary
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 11:31 AM UTC
Hello Dale. Overall you´ve done a great job. Some of your chips and scratches are excellent and add a lot to the finish. I like the shade of green you used and the white of the front-hatch inside contrasts nicely.
Weathering is generally good .... but some little misses stand out. Between the roadwheels appears to be still the base colour an unweathered. Dont know if its the photographs or the bright background .. but details appear a little flat. I can see you have washes, but still ...
Both of these conditions highlight the rather extreme drybrushing on the side fenders. With the damage added to them and drybrush effect ... it makes the fenders appear very thick instead of damaged. Add slight rusting and your excellent scratches to these damaged areas, and it will make a huge improvemnt, IMO.
Sorry to sound picky ... but some minor touches and better photogrpahs, this will be really something to see.
Weathering is generally good .... but some little misses stand out. Between the roadwheels appears to be still the base colour an unweathered. Dont know if its the photographs or the bright background .. but details appear a little flat. I can see you have washes, but still ...
Both of these conditions highlight the rather extreme drybrushing on the side fenders. With the damage added to them and drybrush effect ... it makes the fenders appear very thick instead of damaged. Add slight rusting and your excellent scratches to these damaged areas, and it will make a huge improvemnt, IMO.
Sorry to sound picky ... but some minor touches and better photogrpahs, this will be really something to see.
Altered82
Joined: January 03, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 05:48 PM UTC
Gary,
Thanks for the complements on the T-34. Your right about it being a great kit. Believe it or not the color is SAC bomber green (Model Master FS 34159) darkened with an overall wash of Dark green (Model Master FS 34096) to get the color the way I wanted it. Started light and tinted it for a deeper look. If this works again here's a pic of the original color set next to a T34-85 my wife built using the same color and wash.
Dale
Thanks for the complements on the T-34. Your right about it being a great kit. Believe it or not the color is SAC bomber green (Model Master FS 34159) darkened with an overall wash of Dark green (Model Master FS 34096) to get the color the way I wanted it. Started light and tinted it for a deeper look. If this works again here's a pic of the original color set next to a T34-85 my wife built using the same color and wash.
Dale
Altered82
Joined: January 03, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 06:07 PM UTC
Hello Frank, I really appreciate the comments on the build. I had decided to try a technique on building this kit that others had touted as the way to do it, fully assembled sub assemblies then weathering, like the inner road wheels already attached to the outer. Now I'm having a hard time getting all the covered and hidden parts weathered properly. Still working on it though, and won't be doing the sub assemblies as assembled in the future, lol.
Personally, I don't think you sound picky in your post at all. It's an honest evaluation, and much appreciated. The drybrushing on the fender edges are from the pigments (Tamiya weathering master) applied with the brush included in the case. Your right about the effect it creates though now that I look closer. So I'll try to add some scratches and slight rusting as you suggested.
Again, thank you for a well thought out post and all the advice on the build. More (and better, I hope) pics to follow.
Dale
Personally, I don't think you sound picky in your post at all. It's an honest evaluation, and much appreciated. The drybrushing on the fender edges are from the pigments (Tamiya weathering master) applied with the brush included in the case. Your right about the effect it creates though now that I look closer. So I'll try to add some scratches and slight rusting as you suggested.
Again, thank you for a well thought out post and all the advice on the build. More (and better, I hope) pics to follow.
Dale
Chas78_wa
Joined: January 22, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 01:22 AM UTC
I like it Dale, nice weathering. Could you provide some more pics?
Charlie
Charlie
PanzerEd
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Posted: Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 10:50 AM UTC
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Gary,
Thanks for the complements on the T-34. Your right about it being a great kit. Believe it or not the color is SAC bomber green (Model Master FS 34159) darkened with an overall wash of Dark green (Model Master FS 34096) to get the color the way I wanted it. Started light and tinted it for a deeper look. If this works again here's a pic of the original color set next to a T34-85 my wife built using the same color and wash.
Dale
Fantastic looking tank Dale.
One question springs to mind though...... how did you get your wife into modelling or did she start before you? Its a feat I would like to try to replicate if only to get a little less ear ache sometimes.
Des
Chas78_wa
Joined: January 22, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, March 23, 2008 - 02:58 AM UTC
Micromesh? think I'll check that stuff out - cheaper than photo-etch sets...
Charlie
Charlie
Altered82
Joined: January 03, 2006
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Posted: Friday, March 28, 2008 - 05:56 AM UTC
Hi Charlie, pics of the T 34/85 Kathy built? Coming up. The micro mesh is actually a real deal compared to some prices for screen out there. My opinion mind ya 
How ya doin Des? Kathy actually made the decision all on her own. She'd watch the builds progress and started getting more and more involved with every one, then decided to give one a try. It's a real treat being able to spend "model time" with my better half. And she's really good at it!! I didn't lay a hand on the T34/85. PS, the stripe work is painted. Numbers and letters are decal.
Here's more of Kathy's build, her second actual build and first in 1/35th. Hope you enjoy
Dale
How ya doin Des? Kathy actually made the decision all on her own. She'd watch the builds progress and started getting more and more involved with every one, then decided to give one a try. It's a real treat being able to spend "model time" with my better half. And she's really good at it!! I didn't lay a hand on the T34/85. PS, the stripe work is painted. Numbers and letters are decal.
Here's more of Kathy's build, her second actual build and first in 1/35th. Hope you enjoy
Dale
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Friday, March 28, 2008 - 07:48 AM UTC
Hi Dale. Tell Kathy her build and paint job are excellent. Especially the turret decals .... Id be proud to have that on mines. Im not nit-picking anything on her T34 .... Im married and know better!!! .
. PanzerEd
Joined: January 14, 2006
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Posted: Friday, March 28, 2008 - 06:50 PM UTC
Very inspiring model and the finish is superb. Makes me want to go out and buy one
Des
Des
sgtreef
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Posted: Friday, March 28, 2008 - 11:19 PM UTC
Another 5 stars from me also for the wife great build.
PanzerEd
Joined: January 14, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 11:52 AM UTC
I just had to come back and take another look. I love that paint job and weathering. Superb.
I have to wait until my stash is reduced though before adding anymore plastic to the pile!!!
Des
I have to wait until my stash is reduced though before adding anymore plastic to the pile!!!
Des
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