Soviet Tank Group Build

[adt70hk]

Ok I’ll update the list. What will he be building?

It will be a Valentine. 1/72 Plastic Soldier Company quick-build wargaming kit. Just need to decide on the version. We have the option of a Mk II, III or IX.

 

[Lee Drennen]

It will be a Valentine. 1/72 Plastic Soldier Company quick-build wargaming kit. Just need to decide on the version. We have the option of a Mk II, III or IX.

Thanks Andrew so glad he’s in

 

[adt70hk]

Thanks Andrew so glad he’s in

So am I.

Thought he might take some persuading but no. We even get a Russian commander too, so he can have a go at figure painting!!

 

[Lee Drennen]

So am I.

Thought he might take some persuading but no. We even get a Russian commander too, so he can have a go at figure painting!!

More great news! How old is he? I’m going to add some Zvezda figs to mine I think.

 

[Lee Drennen]

I'm guessing that's a reboxing of the old Esci kit from the 1970s Lee.....

Nick. I did some research and yes it’s a old Esci kit. Re-boxed with new decals by Italeri in 2007.

 

[Mini Me]

YESSSSSSSSS!!!!! is there a limit as to how many I can build?

 

[Lee Drennen]

YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!

Fantastic we did it I’ve got Ten updating the list and handing it over to Ian.( Mr. Muddle)

 

[Lee Drennen]

Ok gang we now have Ten I’ll hand this over to Ian(Mr. Muddle) I want to thank each of you for participating in this GB. Remember it’s all about having fun and I think it will be.

 

[adt70hk]

More great news! How old is he? I’m going to add some Zvezda figs to mine I think.

He's 13 coming up 14.

 

[Lee Drennen]

He's 13 coming up 14.

Thanks at least he has a interest in building models.

 

[Mini Me]

OOOOO........Figgies! I think I have some Rooskie Tank Riders in the Preiser stash........OO....OO I'm having a thought!.......someone call Matron, I got a headache.....

 

[adt70hk]

OOOOO........Figgies! I think I have some Rooskie Tank Riders in the Preiser stash........OO....OO I'm having a thought!.......someone call Matron, I got a headache.....

You do know that's a common Covid symptom don't you??!!?

 

[Lee Drennen]

OOOOO........Figgies! I think I have some Rooskie Tank Riders in the Preiser stash........OO....OO I'm having a thought!.......someone call Matron, I got a headache.....

Easy Rick your going to hurt yourself but I can’t wait to see what your up to.

 

[Lee Drennen]

You do know that's a common Covid symptom funny you??!!?

Andrew I think he just overloaded his brain that’s all.

 

[Gern]

Great idea, might tempt me into my first tank purchase for a long time….always fancied building a good T34 kit! Which one would you recommend John?

Revell do/did a T34 in 1/35. I found it to be almost a 'shake & bake' kit which flew together with absolutely no problems. Someday soon I hope to finish painting it!

PS Can't speak to the accuracy and the details may be somewhat simplified but I enjoyed it.

 

[Ian M]

Ok gang we now have Ten I’ll hand this over to Ian(Mr. Muddle) I want to thank each of you for participating in this GB. Remember it’s all about having fun and I think it will be.

And I will do my bit then hand it back to you. Well done.
I did not for one minute think it would be hard to grab 10 for this one. LOL

 

[Dave Ward]

Revell do/did a T34 in 1/35. I found it to be almost a 'shake & bake' kit which flew together with absolutely no problems. Someday soon I hope to finish painting it!

PS Can't speak to the accuracy and the details may be somewhat simplified but I enjoyed it.

Dave,
If it was a T-34/76 it was a reboxing of the Zvezda model
If it was a T-34/85 it was a reboxing of the ICM model
Revell certainly don't mind swapping suppliers!
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

As a further to the difference between the Zvezda & ICM models - there's not a lot to choose, as far as detail goes, BUT where the Zvezda model wins, is in the tracks
The link & length tracks come on sprues that join together to form a jig........................

On which you can assemble the tracks off the model - making it easier to paint tracks & roadwheels


Quite the easiest form of track assembly in modelling today!
ps I have fear & loathing pf vinyl tracks!!!! ( why I haven't made many ICM tanks! )
Dave

 

[therapy]

I really hated the ICM tracks when I made their T34 tractor Dave. That Zvezda idea looks good...

Nick

 

[JR]

As a further to the difference between the Zvezda & ICM models - there's not a lot to choose, as far as detail goes, BUT where the Zvezda model wins, is in the tracksView attachment 441839
The link & length tracks come on sprues that join together to form a jig........................
View attachment 441840
On which you can assemble the tracks off the model - making it easier to paint tracks & roadwheels

View attachment 441841
Quite the easiest form of track assembly in modelling today!
ps I have fear & loathing pf vinyl tracks!!!! ( why I haven't made many ICM tanks! )
Dave

Think , well know that is a way I could do them, thanks Dave for posting this.