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T34/76 now finnished

PanzerKarl

Joined: April 20, 2004
KitMaker: 2,439 posts
Armorama: 1,980 posts

Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2004 - 07:44 AM UTC


mikeli125

Joined: December 24, 2002
KitMaker: 2,595 posts
Armorama: 1,209 posts

Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2004 - 09:08 AM UTC
nice looking tank but a few nitpicks,
the tires still have the mold seam around them try sanding them off next time not saying real tires don't have them as I've seen a brand new AS90 wheel with
it still on also think about taking a few gouges out of the rubber area with a sharp blade makes it look like its been over rough ground, also think about giving them a little dry brushing as well
you can still see the joint marks on the fuel tanks try turning them into weld beads (theres an article on the site explaining how to do this)
try and give the tracks a bit of a drybrush/wash looks to uniformal bit of silver or metal with some dark washes will set them off, the t-34 had some sag between each wheel easy way to do it with rubber tracks is apply some super glue to the rolling surface of 1 wheel at a time and hold it till it sets do this and it gives it a more natural sag,
give the exhust pipes a bit of a dark wash around the ends this will make it look like its been putting out a bit of smoke also apply it just below the the pipes, also apply a bit of a wash on the tow cable just to break up the colour a bit same around the nuts and bolts of the tank a few light washes over it will soon make a difference,
nice clean build and spray job other wise hope you dont think I was a bit harsh
the tires still have the mold seam around them try sanding them off next time not saying real tires don't have them as I've seen a brand new AS90 wheel with
it still on also think about taking a few gouges out of the rubber area with a sharp blade makes it look like its been over rough ground, also think about giving them a little dry brushing as well
you can still see the joint marks on the fuel tanks try turning them into weld beads (theres an article on the site explaining how to do this)
try and give the tracks a bit of a drybrush/wash looks to uniformal bit of silver or metal with some dark washes will set them off, the t-34 had some sag between each wheel easy way to do it with rubber tracks is apply some super glue to the rolling surface of 1 wheel at a time and hold it till it sets do this and it gives it a more natural sag,
give the exhust pipes a bit of a dark wash around the ends this will make it look like its been putting out a bit of smoke also apply it just below the the pipes, also apply a bit of a wash on the tow cable just to break up the colour a bit same around the nuts and bolts of the tank a few light washes over it will soon make a difference,
nice clean build and spray job other wise hope you dont think I was a bit harsh


jackhammer81

Joined: August 12, 2003
KitMaker: 2,394 posts
Armorama: 1,695 posts

Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2004 - 09:38 AM UTC
Everything so far has been covered, the mesh screen on the engine deck would really come to life if you would give it a wash of dark brown-black to break up the green between the mesh. Cheers Kevin

russ

Joined: May 01, 2002
KitMaker: 432 posts
Armorama: 359 posts

Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2004 - 02:01 PM UTC
Looking good.
I have the same kit so I'll be sure to take Davy's advice as well.
I have the same kit so I'll be sure to take Davy's advice as well.


husky1943

Joined: March 17, 2004
KitMaker: 1,305 posts
Armorama: 591 posts

Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2004 - 03:24 PM UTC
Tigeriv,
Nice job! I have to admit that I thought it was one of the new Trumpeter kits! Excellent detail. You have all the general skills, but Davy did an excellent job of providing you with tips. The seams do detract from the overall tank and some drybrushing and weathering with different colors and shades would only elevate your already superb work. I look forward to more of your work.
Nice job! I have to admit that I thought it was one of the new Trumpeter kits! Excellent detail. You have all the general skills, but Davy did an excellent job of providing you with tips. The seams do detract from the overall tank and some drybrushing and weathering with different colors and shades would only elevate your already superb work. I look forward to more of your work.

csch

Joined: December 27, 2002
KitMaker: 1,941 posts
Armorama: 0 posts

Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2004 - 02:06 PM UTC
Nice T34 ! Just a little sugestions with my best intention:
Try more weathering. Itīs looking very clean and it seems to be factory painted, no diferent shades of green can be seen. You can use oil washes to make it look dirty and give a deepth look and also some drybrush to the raised details.
You have some seams that are very visible in the tires and in the storage boxes (in the back at the hull sides).
Try to move the tracks so the union could be placed in another less visible position. Also you can use oil washes here and then some drybrush with some metal looking paint like Gun Metal to make them look worn.
Try more weathering. Itīs looking very clean and it seems to be factory painted, no diferent shades of green can be seen. You can use oil washes to make it look dirty and give a deepth look and also some drybrush to the raised details.
You have some seams that are very visible in the tires and in the storage boxes (in the back at the hull sides).
Try to move the tracks so the union could be placed in another less visible position. Also you can use oil washes here and then some drybrush with some metal looking paint like Gun Metal to make them look worn.


lestweforget

Joined: November 08, 2002
KitMaker: 2,832 posts
Armorama: 1,500 posts

Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2004 - 02:57 PM UTC
G'day Mate
looks great, only thing i could really pick up on that you may want to change were the exhaust pipes, could use a little bit of blackening.
Other than that, its great
cheers
looks great, only thing i could really pick up on that you may want to change were the exhaust pipes, could use a little bit of blackening.
Other than that, its great
cheers

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