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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 7 - Engine | May 8, 2006 |
Here are the engine and transmission assemblies. This is a good building block for super-detailing, if you decide to build the vehicle with the engine exposed. I'm not, but since it might be visible through the fan and exhaust, I decided to paint it, using Model Masters gunmetal.
Unfortunately my jar is, well, aged, and the paint went on quite thick. Stupid me glopped it on anyway, and it looked pretty bad, so the finished assembly (engine and transmission put together) had to take a dive in Lake CSC (Castol Super-clean). That took enough of the paint off, but in cleaning I managed to break the two parts off. Nothing I can't fix.
After that, I just painted it normal silver, and will darken with a wash. |
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