I've been lurking the boards for the last few months while I gather parts, tools, and most importantly, time. Considering this is my first tank, I'm probably biting off more than I can chew here; but this is what I'm starting with:
This will be a T-34, Model 1942 from Factory 183, fighting under the Voronezh Front at Prokhorovka during the Battle of Kursk. I'm planning to keep the weathering fairly simple since I don't have any experience with it yet, and I like the from-the-factory-to-the-frontline aesthetic many Soviet AFVs had.
I've always really liked the T-34 as a tank, but all of the RTR R/C tanks are T-34/85s and I've never been a fan of its overly big turret. In my mind's eye, the T-34 has to have the hexagonal turret with big cheeks. Dry-fitting some major components, and the iconic shape's already there:
Unfortunately, as was bound to happen, there are some slight discrepancies between the Trumpeter upper hull and Taigen lower hull. Less than a millimetre in most places, but enough to be problematic:
I'm hoping that maintaining a build thread will keep me motivated and be of interest to you guys too. Let me know what you think!
Dan