T-34/76 ChTZ, pressed turret, Kursk 1943

[Kaczor]

I replaced the springs with softer ones:

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[Herr Dr. Professor]

The softened springs show realistic action running on the grassy, dirty area. They make the tank look heavier.

[Kaczor]

I added some details: metal handles and loops, 3D printed fuel barrel holders.

[Herr Dr. Professor]

Kaczor: I applaud the little "footman's loops" all down the side of your T-34. I don't know if the Russians often welded on such loops, but they are so useful for stowage, even on 1/16 RC armor. Did you make the loops yourself? I bought a tool (cheap) that is supposed to help do so, but I have not yet tried it.

[Kaczor]

The loops were made for me from copper wire by a friend (who is building another T-34 at the same time). I could have stayed with the plastic ones but I had to destroy them when removing the fender.

[Kaczor]

Question: Will we see any primer or bare steel under the torn fender?

[MrChef]

I'm guessing the edge of the tank body itself where the fender attached would have been the same 4bo but the under side of the fender woulda been the brown primer color with weathered dirt

[Kaczor]

I painted the turret and put the number. There's still some work to do on the hull, including the magnets.

[MrChef]

This is lookin good! You're easily convincing me to do one too.

[MonsieurTox]

Question: Will we see any primer or bare steel under the torn fender?

Look to be the same color that the base coat (see color of top front fender, same color). The hull above the fender is weathered while the bottom is cleaner.