And actually just yesterday I went for a stroll around Toronto and got some cool pictures of construction equipment, rusty trailers, scratched cranes, etc etc. and it was fun.
Quoted TextBefore you decide to use PE, ensure that you are getting a benefit from it...
...Another trick I was told a long time ago was to look at construction equipment to see how mud, scratches, dents and other cosmetic things actually look and to get an idea or two from that...
I'm using the PE almost JUST to use it. I know it may be "too long" or at least longer than reference photos may suggest it be but this is the FIRST time I've tried PE and am not worrying about accuracy etc just yet. I have another thread elsewhere about a Hummel project I'd like to do and for sure I will be sticking to reference photos for that(it's sitting up on the closet shelf just waiting to be opened).
And actually just yesterday I went for a stroll around Toronto and got some cool pictures of construction equipment, rusty trailers, scratched cranes, etc etc. and it was fun.Quoted Text...The Russians were notorious for abuse of equipment and their equipment was not pretty, clean or super designed like the Germans.
This is also why I'm not too worried about it thus far. A minor bend or the corner sticking up a little isn't really a big problem to me. Its basically my first REAL model; I've been reading about techniques for months now and think I have a decent handle on most things I need right now. Plus there's always weathering/stowage items that I can use to my advantage to fix/hide some minor mistakes;).
Hope to see it soon. Best regards.
For some reason, I can't see pictures hosted at Imageshack since some days
José.
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If not, I think it may be plastic this time around. 
To be honest, I had started to think it looked wrong. Also, the directions say to glue it from underneath so... thanks Dragon. Well I'll do my best to remove it but I guess I might be using the plastic piece, at least I got some experience with PE.
*big sighhhhhhhh*
EDIT: I got the PE unattached to the bottom, and now I'm having the same problem I believe someone else on the forums had. The PE is too long to fit on top of the opening without showing some plastic from underneath. Cut the PE or shave the plastic? Orrrr say screw it (at least it looked good, just wrong position) and use the molded plastic piece?
I am trying not to get discouraged! It is but a minor speed-bump!
...perfectly good model is now scrap!
one other thing is the rubber damage on the roadwheels. try using a round needle file rather than a knife to do the knicks. i find i get better random wear than with a blade or dremel. cheers, bd.
You are building very cleanly and that is great to see!!!!! Far too many neophytes ruin their models with glue smears, unaddressed mold lines and shoddy assembly. You are doing well!
Just a few things caught my eye. No. 1, I think the exhaust pipes extend too far from the shrouds. I don't have my T34 references handy at the moment, but they do apear a bit long.
I know it'll be hard to switch gears and come back to this build after seeing A PINK TANK
I'm wondering about the piece behind the PE grill, it fits into the U shaped hole that's cut out. Its hard to describe what piece, its not on this tank:
Can you see the gap just above the exhausts, in the middle?
It says to glue it on, I have seen it in some pictures, and not on others. Should I just leave it off? I'm not going for model with a story or anything, just a 1941 Ts4/76 thats seen some rough stuff.
EDIT: I didn't realize this picture was so small, its that tiny black spot... right there... lol
...be very careful about the version which you want to depict.
I have researched my rookie mistakes and found some examples of track assembly. I will look them up for you and pass them on.
I just want to do a T34/76 Mod. 1941 thats seen a bit of battle. Nothing intense, as accurate as I can be without do too much extra work (keeping it simple for first real build).
Also, since I've got the one fuel tank glued on, and I have yet to find a picture of a T34 with the tanks on (is this because the fuel was used then there was no use for the tanks? meaning I could attach one more, as if half the fuel is used?). I don't mind if its no entirely accurate but I don't want it to look "weird" or anything. I'd like it to make sense.
... in my opinion it was very likely seeing a T 34 with just one external fuel drum mounted on, but you should verify looking at your reference pics
In my opinion you did a great work with the Pe parts.
Well done, congrats
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