Tamiya T-34/76

[danb]

Hey all i have the russian armour bug at the moment and after a enjoyable JS-2 build i have decided to do something green again!!!
I found a photo of what i thought was a Panzer IV under russian hands then noticed the T34 roadwheels so this is the basis for my T34 i will add some Thoma mesh armour and other bits as the build progresses also this will be part of a small dio i have named "Confusing Orders" i will try and replicate the 2nd reference photo to the best of my abilities i have found some Dragon figures that will fit the bill.

The Kit.



pictures for reference purposes only

T34 with stolen Thoma armour



Dio reference pic



Dan B

[TRM]

Count me in on this one Dan!!! I think you should be able to nail that pic!! Very cool scene!!!!! Mr. Reid should be checking in here at some point....there is a disturbance in the T-34 Force! LOL!! He is the quintessential go to man on all things T-34.

Make it happen....Might make me break out the T-34 I got on the shelf here!!!

[stevereid]

Dan-
there are more pictures of T-34's that received a similar treatment. Famous interpretations of this theme have been done by Mig Jimenez (in the Osprey book on modeling the T-34) and more recently by Adam Wilder in his Photo-etch video.

Both of the T-34's in your pictures are T-34-85's. But similar spaced armor was added to 76mm armed tanks by the Germans. Mig based his on a T-34/76.

There are so few pics of these that you can use a little artistic license- should be cool!

Have at it!

Steve

[danb]

Thanks T go on get it down from the shelf you know you want to!!!! lol

many thanks Steve for the reference ideas i wanted a t34/85 but i didnt have the funds for it so i will have to make do with the 76 i have seen Adam Wilders but i will have to check Migs out.

The kit has been built last night very easy and quick build now comes the hard bit all the pe and side armour also i have added a sneaky set of Panther roadwheels to be put on the 34 pics coming soon.

[eastrock]

Looks great idea, dan a captured tank

[rondriaan]

Sounds as a interesting project Dan, looking forward for the updates off this build.

[bullardino]

I'll be building a T34/76 Mod. 1941 from next week, so I'll follow your build very interested as you will be surely faster than me.

Do the germans repaint the captured tanks?

[rm6239]

Dan

Will come along for the ride mate.

cheers
Rossco

[robbo]

A T-34, bring it on

[danb]

Thanks to all the positive comments boys i bought some styrofoam today so i will make a start on the base so i can adjust the roadwheels to suit the terrain pics will be up by tomorrow evening.

Bullardino: this will be a abandoned t34 in Russian colours but the Germans did capture t34s i dont think the germans painted them just markings im sure someone better then me on here can answer better.

Dicky: yes there is always room for a dopey old twonk like you mate!!! lol

Dan B

[406 Silverado]

Great idea and a good use for an old kit. Count me in Dan

[wbill76]

Look forward to seeing you bring this one to life Dan!

[danb]

Just a few pics of the construction so far the hull and top are not glued i am awaiting the pe set, armour, barrel and track will be adding some battle damage next give the fenders a beating!!! lol many appologies of the pooey Tamiya green plastic i hate it i have put a few wheels on to see what the panther wheels look like against the t34 set it spices it up a bit more to follow.









Dan B

[robbo]

Nice start mate

[406 Silverado]

Clean work so far Dan.

[robbo]

Just love the shape of these beauties, this is my first place I check for updates

[wouter]

well, you ain't sitting still, are ya? ;D

Lookin' nice so far mate, another great Mr. DanB build in the make ^^

Cheers

[danb]

Many thanks for all the positive comments much appreciated

Dan B

[danb]

A quick update on the project the base was made and sculpted i have only a small pic of the actual place im copying so im making it up as i go the figures you see wont be the final ones these are just for mock up more on this hopefully this week when more bits arrive.





Dan B

[bullardino]

Nice, we're building the same tank at the same time

[wouter]

lookin' nice mate. Really lookin' forward to some PE flying on!

Cheers

[danb]

Yes Luigi snap !!!! HAHAHAHA if i need any answers i will be asking you.

Thanks Wout me 2

Dan B

[danb]

After a long time with no updates on this project i have finally got round to taking some pics the t34 is near completion for the build stage so i can start on the fun bit of painting i have decided on changing a few things as my reference shows that t34 is a 85 and seeing i had a bit of luck with getting a Dragon 85 im going to use that one for this mini dio and use the 76 for a new project more on that soon.

The 76 will be now painted in a german colours as a captured t34 i have added pieces of plasticard to represent some shell damage that has been plated on the hull and turret.
I have textured the turret with Tamiya putty and poly cement theres still more to do on this.
After using some amazing Aber grills on the 85 im thinking of getting some for this so im still undecided on that.







Dan B

[multicam]

Nice Dan! I love the new direction:).

[Mence]

Lovely stuff Dan, like the idea of a captured one....

[bullardino]

Nice, the battered look is perfect on a T-34

[wbill76]

A Beute T34! Looking forward to seeing it "under new management"!

[danb]

Thanks boys i like that as a title Bill but i think its been used by Mig i dont want to copy others.

Luigi the battered look is the best for russian stuff

Dan B

[wouter]

Nice work Dan, lovely idea indeed. And you are right: Mig used that title for his Panther II

Lookin' forward for more!

Cheers

[robbo]

You cannot not like a T-34 build eh, looks sweet mate