T-34/57mm

[scott]

Well I'm finally getting around to starting my first Vbench after requesting one months ago. My first subject is DML's awesome T-34/41 kit that will be converted into a T-34/57 Tank Destroyer. Its a very simple conversion, basicly the 76mm Gun was swapped out with a ZIS-3 57mm gun that gave the apperance of a broom stick coming out of the turret. :lol: In addition to the DML kit I'll be using Modelpoint's 57mm Gun for the converison. I'm not planning on using any other aftermarket with the kit besides some mosket exhausts since the PE DML gives you is all pretty much what you need, esp with a vechicle thats is plain as this one. The Aber sets I got will go on my T-34m1940 that I might update into a 41 model using CMD turret. Always wanted to do the T-34 thats on the cover of Squadrons T-34 in action with that cool camo and guards markings on the turret. but I degress, I have the running gear done on the T-34 and I'll post photos later. I'm primarly using this model as a Painting/weathering exercise and I'll hopefully have it done for AMPS in April

heres my primary referance material: http://www.battlefield.ru/t34_57.html

I have some scale drawings from a Polish book also that I'll be using.

[scott]

well I got cracking on the kit yesterday. I'm still having issues with my webpage so I'll just use the image feature on here

Here's an overall shot of the model showing the modified front fenders and Modelpoint ZIL-4 57mm Gun installed:

[scott]

Heres a shot of the rear engine deck area. The PE is from an old Aber T-34/85 set that I had.

[scott]

Well I was trying out some new stuff with this model and well it went wrong ;)

Here is the kit tracks. I had them laid out on my track jig with Tamiya tape facing sticky side up. I placed each track on the jig and used testors liquid cement to glue them together. I guess I used too much since this what I was left with :(. I'm going to Baseline tommorow, so I guess some sort of aftermarket T-34 tracks are in order :)

[scott]

Heres goof number two. I thought that the screen was a bit on the stiff side so I thought aneiling it would help make it a bit more flexable. I use a coleman propane tank with a torch tip to annel my PE. Well I learned something today...don't use it on PE screen since it can't stand the heat and you'll wind up with this :lol: :)

Something else to look for while at Baseline ;)

[DOJO]

on ML, some one done this model, you my want to check. Will check me ref, see if can find somehting for you.