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Winter T-34/43' Hobby Boss 1/48 build
GregCloseCombat
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 08:58 PM UTC
I did this one last year but never posted here, so why not. It's painted with Vallejo acrylics with various levels of thinned white, followed by drybrushing of green base coat and brown on edges. Mig Pigments last. A captured German rifle hangs by a bolt lever and I have a war pic of a similar tank




Tony_Frey
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Posted: Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 10:21 AM UTC
I really like it, looks like a nice little kit. Any issues with the build?
UncaBret
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Posted: Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 04:38 PM UTC

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Any issues with the build?



I was wondering that myself. I've had all sorts of issues with the HB T34/85 I started.
GregCloseCombat
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Posted: Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 05:43 PM UTC
You definately need to test fit parts before glueing. The main trouble spots are trimming the track links to fit and aligning the front of the turret with the gun. This is my favorite version of the T-34 so it was a labor of love. The turret does fit on the Tamiya body so if you want it used as a conversion you could. The tank has an engine interior also, which I opted not to use and came in handy for my destroyed JS-2 diorama. Considering the PE screen, full accurate interior, decals, wire tow hooks, and cost about the same as a CMK T-34 conversion or Tamiya kit, the Hobby Boss kits are a great deal!
GregCloseCombat
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Posted: Monday, August 04, 2008 - 11:45 AM UTC
Some more HB from last year and my inspiration pic:


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