Ol' Scrapiron Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 7/8/2019 at 10:00 AM, Gewehr 43 said: I'm still debating on how to display it. You might get some of those small/powerful magnets and glue to the bottom half and then to the top half at the correct points so that it is easily removable but snaps into the correct place when you put together. The exploded display would be intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 It looks really awesome! I saw a Tiger II done with clear rods for that exploded/expanded view at a show. It was interesting, but looked like a nightmare to put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 I think the clear rod technique might not be a bad idea. The way this kit is laid out, it would be pretty simple to do too. I can separate the upper and lower halves with 1/4" rod cut to about 4" length. I'd leave the turret on the upper hull, then I believe I could support the turret roof with one clear rod. I'm debating if I want to go through that effort or just leave all those parts dry fit. They fit pretty well, with the turret roof being the most problematic. The upper and lower hulls press fit into place and pop off pretty easily, as does the rear engine hatch. I have options, just not sure how much effort I want to put into it. Part of me says, "you've come this far, go the extra mile!" While the other part of me says, "lookit all dem other kits you got." :p Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Oh yeah, that is real nice. The weathering and chipping on the breach and loader/interior is amazingly realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) Well, thank you all very very much for the kind words. Having seen what you all are capable of, your compliments mean a lot to me. I'm happy to report, the T-34/85 project is finished! This was a great little kit and I'm super happy with the results. Fit was great, instructions were clear, decals (all two of them) were thin and went down perfectly. I opted to use Kaizen workable tracks just because I had them and have never much cared for rubber band tracks. The tow cable is a brass wire from my spares bin, and I added a wire or two here and there. Otherwise this was built from the box. Thanks again for all your compliments! Here's the final product: Edited July 19, 2019 by Gewehr 43 Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Out2gtcha Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 What a finish! Id definitely keep it exploded if you enter it into any contests, the interior is just way too well done not to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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