These are in progress pics of Dragon’s T34-85, kit #6066. This kit is a treat to build as all parts just fall together and mate perfectly. Flash is non-existent, the directions are clear, and the indi track links make for an enjoyable modeling experience. The build is straight out of the box with wire grabs, damaged fenders, a wire picture frame tow cable, and chopstick unditching beams being the only additions/modifications.

The model was pre-shaded with Model Master Marine Corp Green, and then over sprayed with MM Russian Armor Green. An initial light drybrushing of lightened Russian Armor Green has been applied to the turret high points. The Turret numbers are hand painted.

There are a lot of things to do yet including indi track assembly, road wheel and tow cable painting/weathering, and more drybrushing to bring up the bogie details.

A number of actual pics show T34’s with brush jammed around the external fuel tanks and grabs to break up their silhouettes. The foliage applied here is not final, but just there to give an idea of where it’s going as far as placement.

As always, any helpful comments are appreciated. Thanks.

Steve

Lookin' real nice there Steve! What are you using for the 'brush'?

looks good. i'm building the same kit now but with aftermarket on it. aber PE Jr barrel (mine was FUBAR) and moskit exhaust sjhould be fun.. i might get some fruils for it as well

Looking good so far ...I have this kit sitting on my shelf ..what am I waiting for ?? lol Nice weathering so far ...
I have a question to put out there for everyone ....Those two wires coming out the back plate that each go to opposite sides ....Are these always present on T34/85's or are they only there for tanks equipped with the smoke cans??I really would like to know before I start my kit ...

Rick

Steve,
These pics are 800 x 600, which is what the gallery automatically reduces too if they are larger in resolution (provided the original image is not "over" the max file size).

If you want to display say 640 x 480 size images you would need to re-size them in Photoshop or other image editor first and then upload.

They look fine as is. The gallery is designed to show images up to 800 pixels in width, where the forum does get blown out a bit with that size.

Nice work on the T34-85 so far!

Cheers,
Jim

Steve mate. Once again you have provided us with a masterpiece in the making. If it looks good now it will look better as work is completed on it

Steve,
That T-34 looks very nice,your chop stick unditches a very convincing, Can't wait to see it finished.

Hi Steve,
Good looking T34 I`m looking forward when this beast is finnished.

Great work again Steve! Have you gotten bitten by the Russian bug lately??
This is gonna look fantastic when finished. Cant wait to see it with the tracks included. The texture on turret and machine gun mound are amazing and you have used your skills well to make the best of them. The shifting poles are a great touch again and real timber cant be replicated as well (or as easily) as using real timber.
There a few little things, if I may be so bold as to suggest, that I personally might like to improve upon. I know you are not finished and may already have some plans for these.
No holding straps on the shifting poles ... these could fall off. The wire ropes are not wound very well and could do with a bit more winding. They seem to be very slack, especially the one hanging down at the front. Maybe this was normal, and my only reference is looking at aftermarket versions which are all wound up tight.
And the straps for the barrells at the back. As they are painted along with the barrell they seem a a bit 2-D. Some paint chips along them or a different shade of green, would emphasise they are holding the barrells in place rather than being part of the barrell.
These little suggestions dont take away anything from a great looking model, and only hope to make it a real stunner! Good luck with the rest Mr. Steve!!

Lord Lens Attempting,

Awesome, simply neat and bravo. A fine momento of a mighty tank, the fading are well done, and the chopstick is utilized well. the lens attempting is commendable, yet still have room for improvement. Good work all over/around.

Cannot wait to see your next lens project, rumour has that you are gonna do a 1/35 Luftwaffe Spotlight, is that true? This could be your Mountain Everest....

Manie Warm Wishes

Nice job Steve really a nice model

Looks like Caspia dyed green kkeefe (++) (:-)

Very nice Lord WWH

Your horn looks most "firmlie" and well shaped.
This is an excellent model, one to be proud of. Great job on the coloring and weathering.
I must admit disapointment on one count. Lord Da had informed me that you were going to use some "cash crop" for camo foliage. #:-)


Manie warm wishes

Excellent work.......Drybrushed to perfection.

Hi....I like this a lot....well done..

I have some questions....which colour did you use....it is an intresting green...a little dark for me but with Russian you never know...oh what about some weathering 'dust'...


I also like the drybrushing

A

Coming along nicely Beermeister! Are you going to get Friul tracks for this? I myself am waiting for the t-34-76 that's rumored to be released sometime this year. I'll be using your pics as reference

How did you make the dents in the tanks? They look like thin sheet metal not plastic. Are those numbers decals or hand-painted?

Good luck with the brush!

Outstanding T-34. Very nice the texture of the turret. I have this kit waiting in my closet and looking to your pictures they convince me to began building it as soon as I can.
What did you use for the foliage ?
Great job, congrats and show us more pics when finished.

My thanks for the helpful comments on this T34.

To respond to a few questions.
The foliage comes from small snippets of dried plant material from a Michael's craft store.

The T-34's top coat paint is Model Master Russian Green Acryl.

I don't plan on dusting the T-34 as it hides the blending and variations in greens from the base coat through the top coat (and then the drybrushing). Final pics will show a much more worn looking vehicle from various dry brushings with rust, dust, and earth.

This T34 will go on a little base being "rushed" from some cover by a group of German soldiers.

I've added a pic of a couple of the figs. Frankly these are my first ones. The prone gunner is not yet completed. The weapon needs its bipod and magazines applied, and the wood pieces painted. The crouched fig, (I just noticed in the pic) has the tip of the grenade half broken off---which will be repaired. One or two others will be added to the dio.

Thanks again for your comments as they are appreciated!
Steve

very nice figure, lord 2 parts grenade. The figures looked real nice for first time, my 3rd time is not as nice...

You are a very good/solid modeler.

Manie Warmie Wishes

Steve,
The figures look very good for a first time. Just one wee thing it may be the lighting but the skin looks a bit red/purple. Other than that keep up the good work!!!!

Lord ODMeister! We will be calling you Lord Figuremeister next! The detail on those figures are superb!

Hi again...I like the figures...nice work
I will however question the application of dirt and dust by dry brushing....dirt and dust sits in the gaps and edges..not on top of it as will be the way with drybrushing...worn metal OK as that is natral but not on top with dust.....see here...nothing has been drybrushed at all

http://www.villagephotos.com/viewpubimage.asp?id_=5918785&selected=533152

Sorry ...I dont wish to be a pain as your work is very good...I'm just into the natural look

WeWillHold

Nice work here - I love the colour you have finished this in, it looks a very bronze-green and is quite effective especially around the rear end. I do agree with Slaphead here, you need a bit of dust to round it off to give it that lived in look.

Very nice piece of work - I really look forward to seeing the final dio! well done.

Lee

As we know, everyone uses various techniques for weathering and many are very effective. I've seen work from several posters here --- and the work is well done.

Some modelers weather heavier than others, others use more subtle changes in color----whatever techinques used,--- each modeler has their own style that makes viewing their work, and the hobby, interesting.

Thanks for the comments.

Nice work on your T-34/85 so far. Keep up the good work ! Figures look good too !

Cheers !

Robert

your joking! those aren't your first figures. jeez i wised mine looked that good and it's like my 9th time!