Push Into Berlin, My GB Part Two

[Centurion3RTR]

Hi all, because we have plenty of time left on this GB (and plenty of windows to cut out of USS Voyager) i thought it was time for me to build some more armour. Right here we go, Hobby Boss T-34/85 Model 1944 Angle-jointed Turret with full interior and in 1:48 scale, from what i can see it looks a very nice model. It was the price that made me get this one as it was under £10, i just love the box art too so it's that i'm going to model. Looks like i have my work cut out on this one.

Have fun, John

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[yak face]

Hi john , cant wait to see how this turns out! As for the kit,WOW! 402 parts ,a bit of photo etch and all for under a tenner!! thats serious bang for your buck matey!! These 1/48 armour kits are getting really popular now arent they? I know graham is a huge fan as well as yourself ,and i can see why looking at this beauty! cheers tony

[Centurion3RTR]

Thanks Tony, i know you won't see 90% of the interior but i've been looking forward to building this one up, but as always never got around to it. What i'm really looking forward to is the ground work, scratch building the subway and having some propaganda posters in there too. Having the figures in the back ground with the flag, that reminds me, need to get some figures lol.

Have fun, John

PS. I'll still be working on Voyager but a don't think you need a update of every window lol

[Guest]

Very nice kit there and so cheap...( I will not buy any more. ) Will be following this one.

Tony..

[spanner570]

That is one great kit John, and the diorama will be something else too...

Try and have fun!!

Ron

[Guest]

Hi John i agree the T34 looks the dogs mate and the dio will be a sight to behold when complete.

scott

[tr1ckey66]

Hi John

That looks like a great kit and for under £10 - that's unbelievable! Looking forward to the build.

Paul

[Centurion3RTR]

Yep, not bad for under a tenner the only problem with that is it lift me with more money in my pocket. Went out today and spent it today, but thats another project lol.

Right, i've got some of the interior in white and a little weathering, just in the process of painting the fiddly bits. The detail is great for such a cheap model it's just a shame that 90% of it is going to be hidden. Nothing is gluded in yet but i'm going to do the engine over the weekend, it looks so good it's killing me and the build up is half way through the instructions so i'm going to skip it that then i'll skip back lol.

Have fun, John

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[spanner570]

Taking shape John, I did the 1/35 interior version Tiger 1 on here earlier on this year and that was a challenge.... but 1/48!

Your courage and determination knows no bounds!! lol

Keep having fun,

Ron

[Centurion3RTR]

Cheers Ron, yours is a nice Tiger mate i've got to get one in my stash sometime. If i can get this as good as that then i'll be happy. "Courage and determination"? i think it's called stupidity lol, yes it's going to be a challenge but i'm going to enjoy it. Right where's me engine!!

Have fun, John

[Guest]

Looking very nice. The one thing I like about hidden details is the fact that only the builder knows the full secrets of the model.

And also, do you brush your teeth while building these? :lol:

[Guest]

Hi John, as you probably know by now I am a Jet man, but I love to see your dio's and your limitless imagination. Was amazed to see how many parts there were in your Tank. Look forward to following this one. Cheers Derek

[Centurion3RTR]

Well fellas with all this nice detail there is just one problem, the top and bottom of the hull won't meet up right. There is a gap at the back if the front is closed and visa versa so it's warped and the only way to get around it is to glue the two together and leave the engine out. You'll still see the detail when the turret is out of the way but not the engine, so i've had a great idea. I'm still building the box art dio but, in one corner i'm having the engine on display like it would be in a museum. With a nice plaque saying "Push Into Berlin, The Power of Russia", what do you lot think?

This is how far i've got too.

Have fun,John

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[tr1ckey66]

Good solution John.

Shame about the fit of that upper hull - that's a shocker! Still, the interior weathering looks real nice. Keep up the quality work, looking forward to the dio.

Paul

[Guest]

agree it is one solution but a kit like this should go together. Have you any idea exactly what is touching the engine to stop it fitting? I would be tempted to make it fit rather than lose out. Having said that of course, if you do get it to fit, it will probably never be seen again. Tough one.