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Modeller Build Logs
Building the Soviet T-35 |
| By Daniel LeClair | | Started: | Jan 30, 2006 | | Updated: | Feb 23, 2007 |
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Tanks have always fascinated me, and the more exotic the better. So, when I saw the ICM "Battle of Moscow, 1941" kit, which features the multi-turreted T-35, in a hobby shop recently, it was a no-brainer to buy it. Despite the fact that I knew nothing about the manufacturer, or hadn't done an armor model for nearly 25 years!
As it turns out this is an excellent kit, loads of nicely-cast parts with very little flashing. And, since I'm a glutton for punishment, I thought I'd blog my efforts at building it. Although it looks like it would finish nicely straight out of the box, I intend to detail it with some of the aftermarket parts that are available:
- Friulmodel ATL-75 metal tracks (the kit comes with separately-molded track links)
- Eduard 35316 photo-etched detail set
- Replacement barrels - Armo, Jordi Rubio, and Model Point all make them
As reference, I will be ordering Militaria 159 - T-35 (book). If anyone knows of other references for this unusual vehicle, please let me know.
I expect this project will take some time, so bear with me. Meanwhile, since this is my first project here on Track-Net, feel free to check out my website for a little info about me. |
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| Chapter 4 - Lower Hull - External Details | Mar 3, 2006 |
Here is the lower hull with the external details attached, primed and ready to paint. As you can see, it is quite a number of parts.
A couple of comments regarding assembly order:
1) The upper mudguards don't anchor securly to the hull side. There are small grooves that they seat into, but no pins (which would have been helpful). They all fit a little crooked onto the hull, but unless you assemble it with the side skirts missing, these parts will be covered up.
2) The mud guards that go between the road wheel assemblies have seating pins. It's easiest to put these in place before the road wheel assemblies! |
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