This step is to work on the rear upper deck.

Next up more details to add on the upper hull..
more to follow

Thanks Spiros, just that one bit of detail enhancement does goes a long ways.
Continuing with the details on the upper hull.

Next more details to add to the upper hull.
More to follow.

Hi Spiros a bit more left to do over the top.

Will attach the fuel tanks towards the end of the build for now. But will attach the rear fender extensions.

Both attach at the adjacent to the rear hull place on each side.

Next more grab rails are attached along the RH topside of the hull and rear deck.

A bit more to add before we get to the turret. Some bits at the front.

Slowly beginning to get the unique T-34 look.

Next checking out the tracks that are moulded in a gun metal steel color. These are all steel with no rubber pads.

So for a bit of working some weathering in a light wash of rust is applied from Mig. Also using a silver prisma color pencil to scuff up the raised edges and guides.

Will install these later on in the build and will enhance the weathering a bit more once they are installed. Just a teaser for now.

More to follow.

Starting to look more and more like a Lada - sorry, T-34. The PE will add a lot to the looks of this one.

This step is to assemble the turret. This is a 112 production tank with the late style turret with the dual vents on top. Though reading up on a couple of reference books tanks used in Korea, there are few images of T-34's with the early style turret as well. The kit provides both turrets.

The cast texture is a nice touch from Academy. The base of the barrel mount and lower turret is assembled.

The design of the turret when assemble hides the seam very well. No worry in filling any seam or putty needed on the turret.

Next the vent caps are attached to the top of the turret.

The cupola ring is next to be installed, this version is a bit taller than the earlier style turret.

The tank commanders split hatch will be in the closed position.

Of course the typical let see how it looks with the turret. A portion of the track is temporarily placed on the road wheels for extra effect.

Next is to add more parts to the turret.

Next is the loaders hatch, 1 piece simple round hatch.

The gun mantle inspection cover is next placed in front top section of the turret.

Finally the gun mantle is attached to the mount. The fit is excellent and allow the barrel elevate. The is not loose. Which is nice, not to worry about a sagging gun barrel over time.

Next add the final details on the turret and gun barrel.

More to follow.

Coming along nicely, Chuck (@uscusn). I don't do much armor, mainly because I hate the individual track links that are in most kits now. The link and length in this kit is a good compromise. This appears to be a pretty good kit. Looking forward to the rest of the build.

Thanks George, you know that is one fact you are correct on, the tracks, mostly I have been avoiding those really "state of the art" kits with super detailed parts which includes the multi piece tracks. The approach that Academy takes with this kit is a taste of that. Yet not so difficult, the next tank i will be working on will be a test. As it has a resin track to assemble so that will be a task to look forward too, yeesh.

Thanks Spiros, this kit is good in detail and fit so far. Will be working on the tracks pretty soon. That will be an adventure.