My first tank: T-34 from Zvezda in 1/35 scale
Up to now I built only WW2 fighters and after a while a tried something new for me. Quite an experience, seemed to me a lot of work, maybe because it was something new.
Basically I followed the tutorials of Nightshift from Youtube, everything was out of the box, tried to keep it simple - even that armor modelling is not simple, at least for beginners in the field. The kit goes together with no problems. I used Tamiya paints and Ammo filters and washes, no pigments or acryllic muds, as I said: straight and simple. The chipping effects were added using the sponge and paintbrush technique advocated by Nightshift. For the white band I tried the hairspray technique, but the results were kind of out of control, so I basically covered the dubious results with the sponge and paintbrush technique. Hope you'll enjoy it!
Wonderful result, especially taking into account that it was your first armor, George!
Well done!
Thanks!
Very nice result, George @georgedamian
The weathering effects are superb, it looks like you have been building armor more often.
From now on I'll be building only tanks for a while. š
Nice work on this George. Weathering looks good.
Thanks!
@georgedamian, Excellent first tank George! ? Like you, I've mostly concentrated on 1/48 aircraft, but I have delved into the AFV world three times now. I find the construction and general painting to be much easier (perhaps more forgiving is a better word here? ?) but the true challenge lies in the weathering and replicating the hard life that most tanks have. I'm still struggling with that!
You are off to a brilliant start and I look forward to seeing more of the big, dirty beasts from you! ?
I definitely agree with you, I really enjoyed the fact that there is a lot more room for personal touches when building armor.
Nice work, George! I started a Zvezda T-34-76 and found the fit of the running gear to be disappointing. Iām probably giving mine to a friend who does armor dioramas.
I did a lot of dry fitting before applying glue for the running gear (tracks and wheels) but did not encounter any impassable problems. Being my first set of tracks I am not qualified to say how good a representation of the real thing this kit provides, for me it was good enough.
You were a beginner, great job on your first tank!
Thanks!
Outstanding job for a first Tank. Stripes look real good if you was to ask me. That Zvezda 85 is a darn good kit if you ask me (here we go again). That Nightshift guy is sumthin else isn't he.
I am especially content with the stripe, it took a few sessions only for it but I am happy with the result. I really like how Nightshift breaks each technique in basic steps, very easy to follow.
Excellent job for your first tank!šš¼ I have yet to try hairspray chipping. I find Nightshift a fantastic resource for both beginners & advanced modellers.