T-34
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Tamiya, 1/48 scale |
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by Pat Johnston |
Tamiya's
1/48 scale T-34 is available
online from Mission Models
Construction
Here is Tamiya's 1/48 scale T-34 built with the following changes
and additions:
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Engine vent screen scratch-built using styrene & aluminum mesh
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All handles & tie-downs replaced with brass wire.
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MV
lens added to headlamp
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Fenders thinned from inside with Dremel & dented
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Turret welds enhanced with heated Xacto #11 blade.
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Brass wire antenna
Painting and
Markings
Painting and markings details are
as follows:
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Base coat: Tamiya XF 65 Field Grey
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Liquid
mask applied to worn edges oversprayed with Tamiya XF 65 with Yellow
& Buff added to "fade" base colour
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All washes
done with Winsor & Newton oils
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Model, Images and Text
by Pat Johnston
Page Created 06 August, 2006 Page Last Updated
06 August, 2006
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