Si B’s 1/35 Zvezda T34-76 Mod 1943 Uralmash

[adt70hk]

I'm one of those sad people still awake.

Looking very good So. And sorry for being behind on this.

ATB

Andrew

 

[Mini Me]

Must be really late there by now............Wow Si, just caught up to this and what a stupendous job you are doing!
Looking forward to your next update.
Rick H.

 

[Si Benson]

Another small update.
Nearly there with the guts of this now and it looks like it fits ok, thankfully .








And how it will look with the lid on.
I’ll have to trim off the exhaust ends for the rear plate to fit.




The paint is still drying in places but once dried I’ll get it weathered up and give it a matt coat.
thanks for looking

 

[scottie3158]

Si,
Liking that a lot mate.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Si
Internals look very good. Glad that at least some will be seen.
Jim

 

[Si Benson]

Si,
Liking that a lot mate.

Thanks mate....It’s been time consuming so far but think I’m over the hump now.

Hi Si
Internals look very good. Glad that at least some will be seen.
Jim

Cheers Jim,
catching a glimpse of the engine was what I was after, so I think I’m heading in the right direction. I thoroughly enjoyed building up the Miniart Engine/tranny. I wonder if you can get a 72nd scale set for your Su build

 

[Graeme C.]

All you need is a couple of Russians working on it Si, the engine & gearbox look great.

 

[JR]

Oh my word Si that is top rate mate, couldn't be any better.
Tool boxes put mine to shame, so neat and corners to die for .

 

[David Lovell]

Wow Si all that hard work makes it special well done ,wish I could find the dedication some of you chaps have I seem to have as the crow flys rounded corner syndrome. Dave

 

[adt70hk]

Great work Si.

Very well done indeed.

ATB

Andrew

 

[Steve Jones]

Stunning mate. Wonderful work. You must be so pleased with the result. Keep it comin my friend

 

[Si Benson]

Thanks very much for the kind comments chaps





The engine was a nice distraction from the main build and has now been weathered using oils and fixed permanently in place.
Over the week I managed to glue the track and wheels as one for easier painting and decorating
Added the rest of the grab rails and straps for the ice cleats.
The PE transmission cover looked quite complicated but the kit option looks absolutely fine so I’ll save that for another T34 build. I did use the PE mesh rather than the kit nylon stuff.



Im thinking this is nearing end of assembly and paint is in sight.
Thanks again for looking in

 

[Mini Me]

Bring on the wet stuff Si. Rick H.

 

[Dave Ward]

That's looking really good! It's a real shame that all that great work on the engine will be hidden.................
Could be applied to all 'full interior' models, I guess
Dave

 

[Si Benson]

That's looking really good! It's a real shame that all that great work on the engine will be hidden.................
Could be applied to all 'full interior' models, I guess
Dave

Cheers Dave ,
I know what you mean about the hidden work. It was all about the building for me and I’ve got loads of pictures of the engine so I’m a happy bunny.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Very, very nice work here Mr. Benson! I like the finery and she should paint up quite nicely too. Excellent job Si....

I am a little upset that you hid the snow blower inside the rear of it though. It would have looked great mounted on the front bumper.......

Prost
Allen

 

[Si Benson]

Very, very nice work here Mr. Benson! I like the finery and she should paint up quite nicely too. Excellent job Si....

I am a little upset that you hid the snow blower inside the rear of it though. It would have looked great mounted on the front bumper.......

Prost
Allen

Cheers Allen, maybe next time for the snow blower

 

[Jim R]

Hi Si
Looking good. Having track/wheel assemblies removable for painting is a great idea. They are a bit fragile but that's a small price to pay.
Jim

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looks great . Nice job all round. Looking forward to paint.

 

[adt70hk]

Great work Si. That's coming in very nicely indeed.

ATB

Andrew