My Trumpeter 1/16 scale Russian T-34/85 Tank

Robert McLain

Sr Member

• Sep 24, 2011

• #1

Here's my just completed build of Trumpeter's exelent WWII T-34 medium tank. The inside is fully detailed from front to back plus I've made a few mods myself such as cutting open the top of the turret and engine access hatches, wiring, weathering etc. I also hand painted the lettering on the turret, which was pretty common with russian field vehicles.

Just a hint at the detail under the transmission access hatch.

500 hp V2 12 cylinder engine.

Turret interior.

This model is a detailers paradise. There was room to do SO much more to this kit but I got burned out:lol

Robert

 

Last edited: Sep 24, 2011

ZOMBIEREPELLENT

Sr Member

• Sep 24, 2011

• #2

You did an amazing job. What is the overall size of this kit? I just pulled out my trumpeter 1/32 wildcat, what a mess of parts that kit is haha.

 

Robert McLain

Sr Member

• Sep 24, 2011

• #3

Thanks. It's 15 inches long from front to rear fender, 6 and 1/4 inches high and 7 and 1/2 inches wide. I can feel your pain..I'm just about finished with Trumpeter's 1/32 scale TBM-3 Avenger:lol

Robert

 

ZOMBIEREPELLENT

Sr Member

• Sep 24, 2011

• #4

Any pics??

 

Robert McLain

Sr Member

• Sep 24, 2011

• #5

ZOMBIEREPELLENT said:

Any pics??

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Here's a couple...I still have more weathering to do and a bunch of litle details to add such as landing/wingtip lights, antennas, small decals etc.

Robert

 

ZOMBIEREPELLENT

Sr Member

• Sep 24, 2011

• #6

that looks great. I'll have to look into that kit.

 

GF

Sr Member

• Sep 25, 2011

• #7

Fantastic work on the Tank!!!!

I love your Avenger

GFollano

 

Robert McLain

Sr Member

• Sep 25, 2011

• #8

Thanks for the replies. I love the detail included on some of Trumpeter's kits, but I wish they would put a little more thought in the placement of the ejector pins....if you are a perfectionist plan on filling a LOT of ejector pin marks:lol
Robert

 

Last edited: Sep 25, 2011

ZOMBIEREPELLENT

Sr Member

• Sep 25, 2011

• #9

That's the truth!

 

Leigh

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Sep 25, 2011

• #10

That Tank is beautiful :thumbsup

 

Last edited: Sep 27, 2011

zorg

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Sep 26, 2011

• #11

i had one of these five or six years ago, i sold it before building it, i can't remember it having an interior, did they release a version without the interior??

nice job btw.

-z

 

Smiling Demon

Sr Member

• Sep 26, 2011

• #12

That looks great. Lot of detail on that one!
Good job!!

Kenny

 

Robert McLain

Sr Member

• Sep 26, 2011

• #13

zorg said:

i had one of these five or six years ago, i sold it before building it, i can't remember it having an interior, did they release a version without the interior??

nice job btw.

-z

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Not sure but it's entirely possible: Trumpeter is known for releasing improved/revamped versions of the same subject.

Once again thanks to everyone for the kind comments

Robert

 

Gigatron

Sr Member

• Sep 27, 2011

• #14

Love the paint and weather job, Robert :thumbsup.

I love Trumpeter's attention to detail, but for the price of some of their kits, you could almost buy the real thing, :lol.

-Fred

 

Robert McLain

Sr Member

• Sep 27, 2011

• #15

Gigatron said:

Love the paint and weather job, Robert :thumbsup.

I love Trumpeter's attention to detail, but for the price of some of their kits, you could almost buy the real thing, :lol.

-Fred

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Thanks!

They are a bit pricey but I'm a sucker for the 1/16 scale size and all that interior detail.

I'm ordering this puppy next month...it.s about a hundred bucks more than the T-34!

http://www.amazon.com/910-German-Ki...U0P8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317144871&sr=8-1

Here's and old preview of the kit.
http://www.missing-lynx.com/reviews/german/trumpeter00906preview_1.html

Robert

 

INCOM

Well-Known Member

• Sep 27, 2011

• #16

Outstanding work!!!:thumbsup

I stockpiled on these and hope to find time to complete at least one. Just picked up a King Tiger as well. You won't be disappointed if you do.

 

Robert McLain

Sr Member

• Sep 27, 2011

• #17

INCOM said:

Outstanding work!!!:thumbsup

I stockpiled on these and hope to find time to complete at least one. Just picked up a King Tiger as well. You won't be disappointed if you do.

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There are two versions of the King Tiger out there: one with optional clear hull and turret and one without. Which did you get?

Robert

 

INCOM

Well-Known Member

• Sep 27, 2011

• #18

I got the latest release, the 2 in 1 with both Henshel and Porsche turrets. It was actually cheaper than their previous 2 releases.

 

BlindSquirrel

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Sep 27, 2011

• #19

Stunning job! Especially the mud!!

 

C

crackerjazz

Sr Member

• Sep 28, 2011

• #20

That thing looks so convincingly real