June 26, 2011
June 18, 2011
T-34/76 model 1943 from Zvezda
While waiting for the release of IS-2 from Zvezda, I wanted to get accustomed a little bit with the Russian armor. So I decided to build the T-34 after reading so many eulogistic reviews of this snap-kit. It was said it has the most accurate dimensions from all T-34s out there. I came across a very useful discussion here, on Ace Model forum.
It will turn out fine just OOB but I decided to upgrade it with a photo-etched set from Part and a gun barrel from Aber. Although designed for the ancient Eastern Express T-34/76 '43 (late version with a raised commander cupola), the Part set fits almost perfectly.
The Aber barrel however was a huge disappointment. I did some research only after I placed my order so there was nothing I could do about it: is far too short. Even the label is wrong, as it designates a F-32 gun, while T-34 used the F-34 gun. Doug Chaltry spotted the problem some time ago. So I'm stuck with the gun barrel from the box, which looks just fine (I'll have to drill it though).
It will turn out fine just OOB but I decided to upgrade it with a photo-etched set from Part and a gun barrel from Aber. Although designed for the ancient Eastern Express T-34/76 '43 (late version with a raised commander cupola), the Part set fits almost perfectly.
The Aber barrel however was a huge disappointment. I did some research only after I placed my order so there was nothing I could do about it: is far too short. Even the label is wrong, as it designates a F-32 gun, while T-34 used the F-34 gun. Doug Chaltry spotted the problem some time ago. So I'm stuck with the gun barrel from the box, which looks just fine (I'll have to drill it though).
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