papa 695s Airfix 1/76 T34

[papa 695]

That armour is often called “bedstead armour” but as the photo makes clear, it’s obviously not old beds that were lashed to the tanks (as is a common misconception based on the name).

IIRC there should also be a white cross on the turret top, front–aft and left–right, to go with the white line around the turret. These were identification markings so the air forces of the Western Allies wouldn’t strafe Soviet tanks.

Thanks again Jakko,
Like this ( but in white )
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[Guest]

Yes, though I suspect it wouldn’t go over the cupola because that makes it harder to paint These white bands and crosses were only officially used in April 1945, but it appears many tanks had them for longer (by May, the turret roof was supposed to have a big triangle painted on it instead, but this wasn’t always done).

[Steven000]

Looking good Ian, I like the paintjob and logs :thumb2:

[Guest]

Still enjoying this build, now even better with the paint on.
Mike.

[papa 695]

Ok got the cross put on the top now, and built the frames for the bedspread armour.
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The pictures show the underside ready for spraying.

[Guest]

Looking good

[papa 695]

Looking good

Thanks Jakko and for the advice.

[papa 695]

Well I think I’ve got this one built, just need to put a Matt coat on and I think I’ll make a little base for it.
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[Mini Me]

Nice result Ian, looking forward to the base. Rick H.

[SimonT]

Hi Ian - nice looking paint

Those fuel cans - are they from the kit? Over twice the size they should be

[papa 695]

Hi Ian - nice looking paint

Those fuel cans - are they from the kit? Over twice the size they should be

Yes they are Simon

[Steven000]

Nice build Ian, looks interesting with those bed-things, haven't seen that a lot around :thumb2: .
Steven

[scottie3158]

Ian,
That is a cracking result.

[papa 695]

Thanks guys

[JR]

Ian ..
Wow, first sorry I'm rather late , Rick was quite correct about turning up.
Looks good , esp the Berlin additional mesh . In the photo you can see it was taken in Berlin, slight shot of the Brandburg Berg Gate added protection against the use of
the Panzerfaust..
Very nice , made a good job .:thumb2::thumb2::thumb2: